Sweet Summertime

Splashing of pool water
stinging your eyes

remember no splashing me;
echoing from their Mimi

Laughter mounting with
each whirlpool made
after the refreshing swim
playing yard games of tag


Amusement parks with smiling faces
awaiting each new adventure;
running from one ride to the next


Oh what a joy that touches my soul
just watching those precious faces all aglow

What could be better than this
sweet summertime?

Bigger Than Life

Imagine a life full of dreams
capturing each breath
Peepers singing their song
with a melody that calms the soul
The smell of a baby
that lightens the heart
Skies all blue
peeking though white puffy clouds
A soft gentle breeze
tousling your hair
Warm misty rain
bathing your skin
This is where life
surely begins
You might think I'm bigger than life
take a closer look;that you are not!

For Today

I will seek peace within
my heart that is breaking
I will pray for my loved ones
without ceasing
I will enjoy the rain
for the sound is soothing
I will be thankful to God
for the life He afforded me
I will cry if I want to
tears that are sweet
And I will never forget
the love that was once
shown me.

Considering Life

A babies newborn cry
always touches my heart

Tiny little feet waiting to explore
feeling safe and secure

Love that touches a child
only a mother can know

Letting each new experience
be a steeping stone

Considering what tomorrow might bring
for that precious life

Praying for guidence
as I do my best

Hoping that all that was taught
will never be a total loss

Placing my trust in what I have given
understanding that truth will prevail

Emotional Rape

Its hard to find words to explain
the tragic response to words left to sting


Scared to reveal the blood
dripping from the heart


Flooding emotions of disbelief
accompanied by sorrow and pain


Constant wondering
if I am to blame


Giving a name to describe how I feel
spinning and whining with each new hill

Refusing to take refuge
with storm clouds above

Raping of emotions
is there such a thing?

Look at my soul and see the pain

As the mind and the heart
link hand in hand

Understanding that rapist
target their victims


Knowing full well
their need for power and control


Knowledge is my power
from where I stand


Emotional Rape has no home
even if I must stand alone.

Letting Go and Letting God

The pain of letting dreams and hopes escape
from the mind that connects so close to the heart


A process of jumping mine fields
as you take the journey forward


Wondering and searching each new day
for the never ending pain to go away


Moment by moment pretending to be ok
as tears choked back burn within


Looking for the brightness
with a heart full of teardrops

Learning lesson with each new day
letting go may be the only way

God will be there to protect
giving you courage with each new step

For now I must let go and believe
placing my life in His ever present hands


Psalm 37:5 Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, and He will do it.