Always

Every time

on any day

Every time

in any way

Consistently

I see forever

Consistently

I seem to see

An unchanging sameness

Without exception

An everlasting continuity

Without end

An uninterrupted reality

Without equal

Every time

Consistently

Always

Listen

Listen,
Listen to the sound
of the words not spoken.

Listen,
Listen to the thoughts
that lie just below
your consciousness.

Listen,
Listen to the inner voices
that you keep trying to deny.

Listen,
Listen to all the stories
so that you can hear the lie.

Listen,
Listen and take heed.

Listen,
Listen and discover.

Listen,
Listen before it is too late
for you to recover
what once was.

Listen,
Listen to those inner voices
that you keep trying to deny.

Listen,
Listen so you can hear the truth
beneath the lie.

Wondering, Hoping, Smiling

Telling myself to enjoy the moment

Knowing that they don't last long

Wondering how it all went right

Worried it will all go wrong

Telling myself to enjoy the moment

Knowing that they don't last long

Hoping it will stay together

Hoping that we'll have forever

Telling myself to enjoy the moment

Knowing that they don't last long

Smiling like a little kid

Singing all the sappy songs

Telling myself to enjoy the moment

Knowing that they don't last long

Can't wait to see what dreams will come

Can't wait to enjoy each and every one

Feeling

Feeling fortunate
Feeling blessed
Feeling fabulous
Feeling Fine
Feeling loved
from head to toe

Feeling frilly
Feeling silly
Feeling funny
Feeling free
Feeling happy
to be me

Feeling wonderful
Feeling wild
Feeling amazing
Feeling proud
Feeling safe just
like a child

Feeling fortunate
Feeling free
Feeling happy to be me
Feeling wonderful
Feeling fine
Feeling happy
love is mine

Filling Up on Kindness

Filling up on kindness
letting go of grief
this is the way we should be
this is the best belief

Manners and common courtesy
need to make a return
There's so much
we all still have to learn

Giving of yourself
helps to revitalize others
when you help another
you truly help yourself

Manners and common courtesy
need to make a return
There's so much
we all still have to learn

Filling up on kindness
keeps one out of trouble
You'll find that when you do this
your happiness will double

Manners and common courtesy
need to make a return
There's so much
we all still have to learn

Filling up on kindness
we need to do this more
Filling up on kindness
a  path we should all explore

Be Yourself

Do whatever it is you want as long as you
Be yourself. 
Don’t be a terrible person. 
Be nice to others

Smile when you feel like smiling.
 Laugh when you feel like laughing
Do it for you and nobody else.

Do whatever it is you want as long as you
Be yourself. 
Don’t be a terrible person. 
Be nice to others.

Make time for yourself
Have good friends
Be humble
Be supportive
Be proud

Do whatever it is you want as long as you
Be yourself. 
Don’t be a terrible person. 
Be nice to others

Be curious
Be wise
Be able to grow
Be responsible
Be free 
Be able to listen

Do whatever it is you want as long as you
Be yourself. 
Don’t be a terrible person. 
Be nice to others

Everyone is watching
That's just the way of the world
Why do you care if they
think you're a good girl?

Don’t be a terrible person. 
Be nice to others
Do whatever it is you want as long as you
Be yourself. 

Reaching for Dreams

Member Cards

and Vanilla Cremes

Empty teacups

and mixed up dreams

last nights dinner

lingers in the air

this morning's wake up

makes me proceed with care

Reaching for dreams

Do I truly dare?

Miniature disco balls

silenced cell phone calls

Liberty stamps

and ink stained walls

This morning's calendar

says what I'm planning for

The world's just outside my door

time to go and explore.

Happy Valentine's Day

A day of Hearts and Roses
Romantic dinners and red wine
A day of guilt and misery for
many people all the time.

Singles feel as if their lives are somehow less than
 if they aren't a part of the love fest.
Couples feel they must  show their love in a grand fashion.
Or somehow their love is just not the best.

Gifts are purchased
Expectations run high
People forget
some start to cry

Why do we force ourselves to
show what we feel?
When what we should do
is show it for real.

Love is a beautiful gift
found in many ways
 in all our lives.

To find someone to love
is indeed for which
we all strive.

Dinners, gifts, relationships
Friends, lovers, family
Valentines they all can be
Don't get stuck in
superficiality


A simple "I Love You"
 is more precious and expensive
than any dozen of roses.


After all, Love is the greatest gift of all.

The Christmas Poem

I've never dreamed of a White Christmas.
I'm not fond of a Winter Wonderland.
If all my Christmases were white,
Both my troubles and myself would be out of sight.

I'd rather have ham than turkey.
Roasted chestnuts are not my cup of tea.
As for Jack Frost, he'd better not be nipping at me.

Christmas cards I love to write.
Stars will shine so very bright.
May your days be Merry and Bright
The thought fills me with delight.

Yuletide Carols are cool
And tiny tots on vacation from school
Listening late at night for sleigh bells
Hearing  all the old family tales.

Santa bringing goodies for
US good boys and girls
Friendship and happiness
felt across the world.

Say it once and then again
Many times and many ways
Merry Christmas is a time of Love
We should all praise.