Butterfly Beauty

A butterfly so graceful

Catches many admirers’ eye
Charmingly fluttering past
The awe struck crowd.
A butterfly rides the wind
Taking only a brief rest
Among the flowers below.
Nature’s welcomed guest.

The butterfly is admired.

Just days before

This enchanting butterfly
Was wrapped customarily
Lackluster and unadorned.
For each butterfly
Must pass through plainness
Locked away from the world
Only to emerge with greatness.

The butterfly is revealed.

So little catapillar

Before you collapse in despair
Feeling so lonely and trivial
Or try to convince yourself
That you are not special
Remember your destiny:
Only time will expose
Your beauty completely.

The butterfly conquers.

Barbs of Hatred and Judgement

(For judgemental, self righteous, hypocritical, self serving, hatred spreading people of all faiths, colors, and nations....)

You lie to yourself
As you spew hatred and barbs
Hiding behind righteousness
You spread your misguided judgements.

Whom do you believe
You will convert with those words?
I guess that you haven't heard
That wickedness is never from God.

You are so blinded
That you cant even see it!
Even as the fool is blinded.
You threaten others with the "Lord's way."

Remember this please:
When your words never
Invite the Spirit of God
Then you're on the wrong team!!!!

Full of spitefulness,
Without your willing consent,
Wors won't only jab your victim
But will destroy your salvation.

Don't waste your energy
By contending with a fool
You will never win a battle
With someone filled with hatred.

So say what you must
Continue your own deceit
But as for me and my house
We'll walk away from your nonsense.

Ri pp les

A ripple and wave
from your pepple
The ringlets travel slow
fighting wind and rain.
They press onward
uniform and gentle.
Your ripple has reached
its boundary.
It's touched me so deeply,
despite all my fears.
You have reached ME!
now my ripple returns.
Do not fear the wave
but accept it.
Let it push inwardly
'til it reaches the core,
Deep-down inside
and know I am always there
Now, our souls are bound
eternally!
Interweaved by gentle love.

Definition of FrIeNd

A more true friend, I might never hope to find.
One who gives gentle encouragement
Who's loving and kind.
When I begin to slip,
They quickly stretch forth an arm
To pull me to my feet -
Keeping me from harm.
And as I smile with joy,
They laugh along with me.
A friend who truly understands
Just why I am me.
Someone who would take a ste back,
If it promised me more fame -
Never takes the credit
Would rather be just "another name"
As the years seperate us
And takes us our own way...
A friend like this will be forever in my heart...
Locked there, in memory, to stay.


(Written for Michele Neale about 1998)

Eternal friendship

A dawn is breaking
Hope is awakening
My love is growing
For His wisdom is all knowing.

I reach for his hand,
To have a firm stand
He smiles and takes ahold,
Just as He has foretold.

But when I fall,
He becomes my wall -
And carries me into His arms
To protect me from all harm.

his love is stronger than mine
So pour and so fine...
But now I reach out to you
To start a friendship anew.

I will be here
because I care.
A new dawn is breaking
And hope is awakening.

Love is like a Rose

the delicate rose is the most beautiful of flowers
with its soft luscious petals and relaxing scent
it brings a smile to the most hardened face.
though sharp, jagged thorns serve as a reminder
that even true beauty has flaws.


love is like the rose in many ways-
it warms our soul with kind, gentle words.
makes the coldest heart melt with selfless deeds
even though it leaves deep wounds with hurtful actions.
for even true love has limitations.


a rosebud watered and fed well-
cut back to prevent overgrowth,
pruned to remove throns that might hurt
and given just the right balance of sunlight and shade
will produce a breath-taking flower - like no other.


a friendship tended to with gentle affection-
with welcoming lines of communication
yet, given enough distance to grow
carefully nurshised with just enough loving deeds and passion
will BLOSSOM into a lifetime romance.


Sadly, the rose will wither and die
if not preserved with loving hands-
Just as the rose wilts,
Love will dwindle and disappear
if not nurtured with patience and compassion.

Are you out there?

I lit a candle
as the sun began to set.
I lit the fire
as the night began to cool.

The stares appear one by one
and shine gently down.
The moon appears slowly
and shines brightly down.

The winding path of trees
leave a lonely feeling.
The winding rows of flowers
leave a gentle smell.

I wait for your arrival,
as the night grows older.
I wait for your love,
as the night grows colder.

I set by the window
and watch others walk.
I set by my window
and watch others talk.

I remember the day
when we first met.
I remember the day
when we first kissed.

The candle burns dim
and my eyes grow heavy.
The fire burns cold
and my fears grow deep.

Are you out there?
I ask aloud.
Are you out there?
I pray aloud.

My eyes grow sleepy
as the night silences.
My body grows weary
as the night nears end.

As the candle goes out..
Your smile lights the room.
As the fire goes out...
Your love warms the room.

Health

I came to recognize how ignorant we are
When I heard a foolish man say:
"I can eat, drink, and be merry..
And live my life for today."

I wonder if he knows
that Death knocks at his door.
Becauxse with all that fat and cholesterol,
His time on earth shortens more and more.
We dont want to think about the future.
Who has the time to worry about what to eat?

Well, I think it's time we become educated,
Cut down on all the chips and red meat.
It's sad that we live in such a lazy time.
Kids play video games instead of baseball,
And being "health consciensou" is a bore.

There's still time to change and learn
But we must decide to TAKE a STAND:
Stop the needless deaths!
Make the world a better place- lend a helping hand.

TRUE gRoWtH

It seems as though
I try each day
To grow closer to Him
I just seem to loose more
ground, I must start all over.
I went so very l o n g 'til
I was able to realize---
How blessed I am, for
I am given the chance
to begin AGAIN.
To learn from mistakes!
I can grow - thanks to the Lord.

Healing

I stumbled and fell yesterday
I thought-- I was hurt badly
But my cuts are almost healed today.
Now I KNOW that I will heal
You cared for my wounds -
I guess you're my friend, for real.

A Willow Tree's History

In the shade of the willow tree
I opened a book.
It had no pictures in which to see.
The cover was very well worn.
The pagers were yellowed,
A few were even torn.
As I held it in my hand,
My eyes followed the words--
The story was simply grand.

Day slipped into night
But, yet, I continued to read--
For it's pages shown bright.

My eyes had grown heavy
and then, I began to dream.
That is's pages told the story of me.
In the shade of the willow tree --
I found an eternal treasure:
I received a testimony.

Thinking Back (circa 2000)

Looking back on my life
I'm sadeend to know
Thank I am to blame for a lot of strife.

I've made so many rash choices-
So sure that I knew best.
I never listened to wiser voices.

It's hard to accept everything I've done...
Half of it I never even understood -
I was only trying to have some fun.

Today I realized
That I've made a multitude of mistakes
And hurt so many along the way.

Life is a circle of trials.
I'm still so very young.
Therefore, I must still travel many miles.

So looking ahead to the future, I hope
that I can be a stronger person
Relying on the past to help me overcome it all.

A Heavenly Melody

Traveling down this road
Dusty and long
I met a man...
I was in no hurry
so beside him I sat.
He gave me drink
and filled my ear
with a sweet melody.
Familiar was his song-
I had heard it before.
I joined him as
the chorus he sang.
Empty my thrist became-
My ears were satisfied.
Slowly I arose,
Turning away -
I heard him say:
"Again our paths shall meet..."
"True" I agreed.
Miles beyond that point
They melody came back.
Again I sang
That simple tune.
I had known it:
For it was my Father's song.
Plain truth He had spoken,
when he said:
"Again our paths shall meet."

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Whispers to Heaven

If I whisper quietly
And do not scream and shout
Will my words be heard
Or will they merely bounce about?

Can a soft melody
That stirs deep within
Ever find an outlet
In a world rioting about?

Would the world notice
If I quietly slipped away
Saved my silenced voice
For a place where songs are heard?

Words float quietly past
Often falling on deaf ears
Even though they soar and soar
Until they reach the Heavens.

For above the clouds so high
Even my faint whisper
Can be heard like a trumpet
As melodies combine

My song may never be hummed
By your self serving lips
Yet I know -
My heart's quiet whispers sing in Heaven.

What lies beyond the peaceful smile

In the quite of this room
My head goes boom boom
There is little sound
Yet peace can not be found.
The light flickers in the dark
Bounces around the room to it's mark.
Where is the rest I seek?
Why must I be so weak?
Explosions in my mind
Hold me back, bind.
No one sees this side
For no one will abide
When eyes turn red
And painful words are said
The truth? It matters not
Just remains that I fought
Yes silence should bring joy
And yet it can only annoy!
I should give up
Pass this bitter cup
But yet I can not
For fear I'd be caught.
Not wearing my bright smile
If even for a little while.
But psstt, you should know
I hold back what should be let go
I swallow the hurt whole
Smiling as I finish the bowl
Of suffering dished out
And never even show a pout
For if I did
The world would be hid
They are much to busy for that
Instead I remain a doormat
Peaceful quiet should calm
Heal the wounds with it's balm
And yet I knash my teeth
Bury the despair deep beneath
For as the saying goes...
"Laugh and the world laughes with you...
Cry and you cry alone"
The one everyone knows
Yet no one follows.
But for me,
I can see
Grief hidden beneath the pain
Doesnt heal-it only stains
Cursed peaceful night
I'll hold it together with all my might
To make it once more
And hope happiness lays in store.

Summer Snow

Wispy snow above a golden field

I see you swirling. I WATCH you float.

The warm sun flushes my skin

As the wind whips past.

I know what you will be.

I have seen your kind before

I am NOT fooled by your allure.

I wish I may....In spite of myself--

In a moment of weakness

Curse you temptress wind

I know what you will be!

Snow topped grass

All FLUFFY and new

With your child-like charm

Soon your disguise will falter

As you return to your true color: GOLD.

Mini me's

A mirror image of myself
A view I'd like to see
A mini me.

I have not one but two of me
One is six and one is four
Two little "me"s.

One has my cheeks, one has my eyes
Both have dimples to spare
Good hearts too.

I love my mirror images so...
Emily and Abby
I love you.

Tick Tock

One day passes into two
And before long
I forgot what it was I had to do.

There are demands on my time
So much for desires -
I have to earn a dime.

The clock runs my life
So many responsibilities
I'm daughter, mother, wife.

One day I will get to this
I'll enjoy my life
Settle for pure bliss.

But hour to hour
I realize what I've missed
And hope turns quite sour.

Summer falls into winter
The rush to finish hits
My time begins to splinter.

One life passes into two
And heaven invites
"Time to try something new."

I will always love you (For Kass)

Your brown, puppy dog eyes,
wide-open, beautiful smile
tranquility in life's storm
passion for justice-for-all
your love for creatures big and small

I will treasure you for eternity...

Your never ending stories
sleepless nights reading
life's knowledge learned
innocence gained to beguile
your giddy, girl-like humor and smile

I will always remember you...

Your devotion as a daughter
Never-failing love as a sister
Forever loyalty as a lover
Affections as a critter's mother
Your offer of friendship to all...

My dearest sister -

I will not forget you.
I will not stop loving you
I will not stop replaying our memories
I will not be the same without you

I will always love you...

The 2011 Never-ending Flu Season

Stuffy nose
Red and sore-

Infected ear
Clogged and painful-

Scratchy throat
Dry and raw!

Body aches
Fever and throbbing.

Antibiotics can not kill you
Rest only perpetuates the problem
Tissues rip the nasual flesh
Tylenol destroys the liver.

Evil flu you isolate me
You pain me deeper than flesh
You drain my energy
And consume my optimism.

Cursed virus
Pesty and enduring.

Nasty cold
Selfish and rude.

Wicked bug
Strong and dreadful!

Malicious influenza!
Bitter and grim!

Crimson White Winter

The lofty heaviness
From deep within
Tighten and drain
The inner cardinal.

Chill of ice
Burden of snow
The substance that was
Is saddled alone.

The yoke of winter
Hard and brittle
Forgets, ignores
The vivid crimson hidden.

You Are

When I think of you, my love,

I realize that you are…

The wind that stirs the ocean.

The sun that lights the earth.

The fire that warms the body.

The water that gives life.

When I think of your words…

When I remember your touch…

When I let my mind drift to the future…

I realize that, for me, you are…

The love that stirs my heart.

The hope that lights my path.

The passion that excites my soul.

The faith that sustains my spirit.

For when I think of you dear love,

Just as the world is whole,

With you, I know that I am whole.

Soulmate

My soul aches to be free
To whisper all my dreams
To find someone that can hear me,
When I can't find the words to speak.

My heart is searching
For one who's soul mirrors mine.
Shared hopes and joys
To melt our hearts, to join, to bind.

One who sees my inner worth.
A friend so real - so true.
A person who can make my heart sing
And my spirit born anew.

I will find my soul mate
It is meant to be so
And our friendship, our love,
Will never cease to grow.

Silenced Love

A HEART SILENCED
IS A HEART OF PAIN.
WHEN UNABLE TO BE RELEASED
THE SPIRIT WITHIN IS DRAINED.

Eternal Friendship

A dawn is breaking.
Hope is awakening
My love is growing
For His wisdom is all knowing.

I reach for his hand
To have a firm stand
He smiles and takes a hold,
Just as He has foretold.

But when I fall,
He becomes my wall-
And carries me in His arms
To protect me from Harm.

His love is stronger than mine
So pure and so fine...
But now I reach out to you ,
To start a friendship anew.

I will be here
Because I care.
A new dawn is breaking
And hope is awakening.

Turning Point

A gentle word
A soft smile
Can turn the sad
From frown to smile.
Do not assume
The problems
Of those who frown.
No one knows
What weakens the soul
And breaks the heart
of someone
Who frowns.
Yet, a gesture of love
a simple glance of hope
Might be the cure...
The turning point
For the one
Who frowns.

TRUE Love

True love endures the hardships,
Accepts the pain with the joy
Reaches beyond the world's boundaries
And endures unto the end of time.
Love is not always happy, nor peaceful.
Yet, true love sees past the mistakes;
Listens to the heart - not the harsh words.
Love is a common phrase to say "I care."
But TRUE love comes from deep within.
It makes you smile with happiness
Yearn to share your inner self,
Embrace the love another offers.
And warms your soul.
These are the experiences
From which true love gains it's strength.
To be loved completely and sincerely,
One must offer their total love to another.
Love is never free of trials,
But equally shared and faithful love
Is strong enough to get beyond
All of the many obstacles love must survive.
In the end, all we have is true love.
When it is found, grasp on and NEVER let go!
For only one who truly loves you
Will stand beside you through it all.

After the Rain

It is after the rainstorm that flowers bloom.
The birds fill the air with their melody.
A fresh, sweet aroma lingers there.
Raindrops fall to puddles below,
Causing outbound ripples to flow.
All dreary thoughts are washed clean.

So is the same, dearest, my love for you...

After the rain fled my faice
Your love made me blossom
Our hearts, united, sing love's sweet song.
Blooming, our love leaves behind its sweet scent.
Your words, thoughts and feelings
Add to my "love puddle".
My every doubt and fear is cleansed from my soul.

My dearest sweet, our love is like
The calm of the storm.
Though distance separates us,
Our friendship and love
Shines brightly through-
Soothing us in heart, mind and soul.

Yearning for Love

My heart is young and tender
Yet worn and weary.
Like the rays of the sun,
The warmth of my heart reaches out.
Compassion and sensitivity -
Patience and understanding:
These are teh gifts that I have to offer.
My love is long withstanding,
But my strength grows dark and cold.
My heart keeps beat
To the rhythm of love.
Nevertheless, without love in return -
The melody of my heart will be lost.
My passion burns brightly now
Yet - how long can it stay lit?
My very soul yearns for the energy of love.
Gladly i'd offer every ounce of love I possess.
If it would just be returned by another.
My young heart earnestly waits.
Yet, each day, the rays of my love looses it's sparkle.
Accept my love! Return your love to me!
And your heart, your soul
Will be warmed by the rays of my heart.

Not Goodbye

I once felt our love could grow no more,
So experienced and strong...
We even had extra love to store.
We'd shared our lives together.
Taught each other the meaning of the word.
I couldnt have asked for anything better!
But now you've gone away.
Nothing will ever be the same.
Yet, you will always be locked in my heart to stay.
For awhile I thoguht my life was over too.
Though, I knew you cared too much for that.
You did all you could bare to do.
I remember what you used to say:
"We'll never be apart - me and you."
The sun is shining for the first time today.
I am so relieved that I can now see
Our love for each other continues to grow.
Together... never apart... you and me.

HORIZONS

A DAWN OF HOPE
AWAITS MY ARRIVAL
YET I HOLD MYSELF BACK
AFRAID TO LEAVE,
FALSE PEACE.

Merry-Go Round of Life

Round and round you go
Spinning past the days
Round and round you flow
On the merry-go-round of life!
Its moving too fast.
You're riding it through,
Are you ready to leap ahead?
As you are about to jump...
BOOM! BOOM! Your heart pounds.
Round and round it goes
Faster each time around
Round and round it throws.

The Heart's Silent Song

A heart's desire is never truly known
Save it be by the owner.
A heart overflowing with passion,
Strong enough to calm the sea...
May never be seen by the naked eye.
Many a heart will go unexpressed.
For what words could ever be worthy?
To tell that special someone
The beating desire of one's love?
Too mysterious or perhaps too mystical
Are the workings of love.
A heart is often left to muddle through life
Expressing itself through the words of a fool.
Known only as the silenced song of the heart.

Dark Shadows of Goodbye

A candle casts dancing shadows
As the aromatic scent encircles the room.
Music softly reaches outward.
I set so quietly.
The light illuminates my memories with an amber glow.
And I can almost feel you.
"Our song" plays the strings of my broken heart
And still I set quietly.
A slow falling tear twinkles in the night.
I close my eyes and rest my head on your pillow.
My spirit retreats deep within the melody
I cry quietly
It seems like just yesterday, you WER my light.
Your loving affection manifested in sweet smelling roses
And just a minute ago we were dancing the night away.
And still I cry.
For there is only darkness now.
The only thing I smell is my own perfume
There is no rhythm of a beating drum.
There is no light.
I quietly whisper, "Goodbye."

Give Me the Life of a Cat!

Balls of yarn
Patches of catnip
Treats of yummies
Play time

Sleepy afternoons
Quick cat naps
Resting on a lap
Sleep time

Posts to scratch
Papers to bat-around
Things to hide
Mischievous time

Legs to rub up against
Hands to nudge
Songs to purr
Love time

Landing on two feet
Beating the dog home
Dodging speeding cars
Nine-life time

Shelter For my Heart

My heart is longing
For somewhere to fit in,
A sense of belonging.
A stable, safe place
Where I know that I can find refuge
From this harsh, hectic race.
No more make believe
Or promises that one can not keep.
This heart is hoping for a total reprieve.
I have stood on my own two feet...
Taken on the battles of life,
Struggling always to overcome defeat.
But now, the time has come.
When my weary heart
Is ready to find another to become as one.
My heart cries out a plea...
To all those who may listen,
"Be gentle to my heart!"

Excuse Me Friend

Excuse me Friend,
Have you the time to spend?
To walk with me awhile,
To go the extra mile?
I often see you go right by
Without even a simple "Hi."
Oh dear friend,
I will mend -
But how long can you stand
Without taking my hand?
Whenever you discover that you're a child of God
I know that you'll hold tightly to the rod.
My wards are most true.
When I say, "I love you."
So please...
Get down on your knees
And walk along with Me.

Why a Star Falls

A star, aged with wisdom and knowledge
Provides our night with a burst of light.
Many a wish has been cast upon it -
Quite a few have even come true!
Beneath the night's starry blanket
You and I, in wonder, gaze to the heavens.
"I wish I may, I wish I might..."
The star's ray of light brightens our friendship.
Sprinkles our hearts, unexpectedly with stardust.
Together, eyes closes, we cast a wish for the future.
The warmth of the light awakens my heart.
And your soul smiles so bright.
As if on cue, the star falls from heaven -
Leaving a stream of destiny and glory.
Our wish - signed, sealed, and delivered!
A gift from the heavens - just for us!

NUMBERED

Am I one of the ninety-nine?

Would my Savior say…

“Dear one, you are mine?”

Paths and choices gone astray,

So many opportunities dismissed

Is it possible to still find my way?

Have I done enough?

To triumph over

A life that has been so rough.

Is my desire to elevate,

To rise above and overcome

Sufficient to improve my fate?

They tell me it is so…

I’m numbered and known

But how can I know?

I have turned to prayer to relieve

Given it up and given to God

Now I must struggle to believe.

It will take a lifetime to atone

To surmount my errors

To measure how much I’ve grown.

I’ll make it through another night

With fears conquered once more

By my Savior, my light.

Numbered with the faithful?

Yes, I am confident to say

I will ascend to Bountiful.

Letting Go

So many broken promises and dashed hopes.
Another wound to an already vulnerable heart.
A relentless ache from within the soul whispers
"Its time to let go."

Vanished dreams for a happy, loving future.
Concerns pushed aside once more...
Leaves a lingering feeling of confusion and desire.
A broken heart realizes that it must now
Let Go.

Nothing stirs more pain deep within the spirit
Or leaves a greater feeling of unrest...
Disconcerts the mind or confuses the heart more than
Letting Go.

Releasing love the putting deisres asie will free the soul
While ripping apart the very fibrs of one's faith.
Prompting the question,
"How do I let go?"

When love is finally forced to accept reality
And burdens are too great to bear any longer -
The only cure to restore happiness;
Though agonizing at first, is to finally
Let Go.

My poetry

Just so you know these are original poems and they can not be used without first obtaining my permission.