Someone once told me
That dreams do come true,
And I've experienced that
The day I gave my heart to you.

I've cherish that very momnet
So precious inside my heart,
And made a wish for me and you
To never ever part.

If ever there's a problem
Or things are not going right,
I'll make sure and sit down with you
and discuss it until it is bright.

I can't hide the love for you
So dear, precious and true,
If ever I was to loose this love,
I promise that my heart will lead back to you.

I don't want to loose you now,
That I've found,

You're the reason why I smile,
Sometimes why I cry

Happy tears,
Of joy, not fear

When you're not around,
My smile fades to a frown,

With you comes the sunshine
I'm smiling all the time,

Just happy that you're here,
With those dimples that you wear.

Damn. I see you and my heart starts to pound
Around your finger, you've got me wrapped, wound.

Your loving is prime,
And I mean ALL the time.

So let's get this clear,
I see you, and that smile appears.

You've met your match, now how does that sound?
You've got me going in circles, around and around.

I just smile,
All the while feeling high,

So keep me, hold me near
Then I bet you my smile will reappear.

REFLECTIONS

You know, time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of
the passing years.

It seems just yesterday that I was young, just married and embarking
on my new life with my mate. And yet in a way, it seems like eons
ago, and I wonder where all the years went. I know that I lived them
all...

And I have glimpses of how it was back then and of all my hopes and
dreams... But, here it is...the winter of my life and it catches me by
surprise...

How did I get here so fast? Where did the years go and where did my
babies go? And where did my youth go?

I remember well... seeing older people through the years and thinking
that those older people were years away from me and that winter was so
far off that I could not fathom it or imagine fully what it would be
like...

But, here it is...

Each day now, I find that just getting a shower is a real target for
the day! And taking a nap is not a treat anymore...it's mandatory!
Cause if I don't on my own free will...I just fall asleep where I sit!

And so, now I enter into this new season of my life unprepared for all
the aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability to go and do
things.

But, at least I know, that though the winter has come, and I'm not
sure how long it will last...This I know, that when it's over...its
over....Yes , I have regrets .There are things I wish I hadn't done
,,,,,things I should have done. But indeed, there are many things I'm
happy to have done. Its all in a lifetime.. .

So, if you're not in your winter yet...let me remind you, that it will
be here faster than you think. So, whatever you would like to
accomplish in your life please do it quickly!

Life goes by quickly So, do what you can today, because you can never
be sure whether this is your winter or not!

You have no promise that you will see all the seasons of your
life...so, live for good today and say all the things that you want
your loved ones to remember...

"Life is a gift to you. The way you live your life is your gift to
those who came after. Make it a fantastic one."

IT�S UP TO YOU

It�s not what happens to you that can make your life or break it.
The thing that really matters is the way you choose to take it.

You can have a "pity party" and say life�s not worth the living,
Or find some place that needs the love and help you could be giving.

You can crawl into a shell, and reach a state of deep depression,
Or count the many blessings you still have in your possession.

You can say that life�s not fair, and that you simply cannot bear it,
Or seek what�s good in life, and find a way that you can share it.

No, it�s not what happens that decides the winning or the losing.
It�s how you take it -- and you�ll find it�s strictly your own choosing.

As a little child when I wanted to move,
I learned that I should crawl.
Yet when I got on my hand and knees,
Again and again I would fall.

But I rose to my knees, each time I fell,
I was determined to get moving.
With every fall, I learned a better way,
Until finally I started crawling.

Now mommy saw, I was starting to learn,
And thought I needed more.
So from the cradle, I was placed on the floor,
I smiled, and crawled away to explore.

Now one day I saw, up on the table,
Something delicious I wanted to eat.
But unfortunately I couldn¢t reach,
And I knew it was time to get on my feet.

Both hands and knees were on the ground,
And I¢d try to raise my belly.
Yet gradually as I tried to straighten.
Again and again I would fall.

But I rose to my feet each time I fell,
I was determined to start reaching.
With every fall, I learned a better way,
Until finally I started standing.

Now while I was standing, I wanted to move
But every few steps and I stumbled.
So I spread my hands, against the wall,
Yet again and again I would fall.

But I rose to my feet each time I fell
I was determined to start hiking.
With every fall, I learned a better way,
Until finally I started walking.

All day long I walked and I played,
At last I could have some fun.
The more I walked, the better I got,
Until one day, I could actually run.

Bangs and bruises, were the only pain,
Which brought tears to my eyes.
And with every obstacle that came in my path,
I learned; there was a way around.

Now if that wasn¢t plenty to my parent¢s dismay,
I would try to climb the chairs.
Over and under, up and down.
Not until I fell and hurt my crown.

Memories of my childhood are still with me,
And it taught me an intelligent lesson.
That falling down is not the end,
But one-step higher to achieving.

I have made mistakes all through my life,
A hundred times I¢ve failed.
But with every failure I learned a lesson;
A lesson, saying, "There¢s a better way".

From a tiny child that could barely move,
We learned how to roll and crawl.
Yet determined to reach the top,
We learned how to stand and walk.

But we didn¢t stop there; we learned to run,
Then we learned how to jump and climb.
So why stop now; the stars aren¢t high,
Let¢s just spread our wings, and fly.

One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live.
They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family.
On their return from their trip, the father asked his son, "How was the trip?"
"It was great, Dad."
"Did you see how poor people live?" the father asked.
"Oh yeah," said the son.
"So, tell me, what did you learn from the trip?" asked the father.
The son answered:
"I saw that we have one dog and they had four.
We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden and they have a creek that has no end.
We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have the stars at night.
Our patio reaches to the front yard and they have the whole horizon.
We have a small piece of land to live on and they have fields that go beyond our sight.
We have servants who serve us, but they serve others.
We buy our food, but they grow theirs.
We have walls around our property to protect us, they have friends to protect them."
The boy's father was speechless.
Then his son added, "Thanks Dad for showing me how poor we are."
Isn't perspective a wonderful thing? Makes you wonder what would happen if we all gave thanks for everything we have, instead of worrying about what we don't have.
Appreciate every single thing you have!
Pass this on to friends and acquaintances and help them refresh their perspective and appreciation.

There is a place you can touch a woman that will drive her crazy. Her heart.

A PROBLEM I COULD NOT SEE

© By Paul T. Izyk

A night alone, just me and the remote.
A new 55-inch big screen,
Yes, my friends they would gloat.
HDTV ready, twenty speakers with Dolby sound.
Careful with the volume,
So I won't knock the walls down 600 channels,
that is what the installer promised me.
Then he hooked up the cable and satellite to my TV.
Now for the big moment, a push of the power button.
I sat patiently, but alas no picture or sound 'there was nothing!

I ran to the TV, to see what had gone wrong.
I checked all the cables.
'What the heck is going on?'
Angry, upset, sitting on the floor looking down,
The desire struck me to throw the lot around.
Taking a deep breath, I mumbled'
'Your not going to win!'
But looking over the mess' where do I begin?
Putting everything back, starting with the TV,
Soon the real problem became apparent to me.
From behind the couch was a cable, black and thin.
It was the extension cord...and it wasn't even plugged in.

god is painting the sky

God Is Painting The Sky

© By Karen R. Forest

The little girl said with a tear in her eye
Where is the sunshine that was up in the sky?
Mama answered with an encouraging smile
Only God knows the answer my child.
God has a plan and I know for sure
Please don't feel sad, He'll send the right cure,
Suddenly the little girl giggled out loud
As a cooling breeze blew away the darkened cloud.
There in its place appeared a rainbow so bright
It was truly an incredible, heartwarming sight,
A promise God had made a long time ago
Decorated the Texas sky with a colorful glow.
Mama, she said, God is painting the sky!
Then the little girl pointed to the rainbow so high,
Mama whispered, God has special brushes to make it so large
The rainbow helps us remember who is always in charge.
The little girl reached out to take Mama's hand
As the sunshine began to cover this Texas land,
Mama always knows, the little girl thought with love
As they walked hand in hand, enjoying the rainbow above.

MY MASK

My Mask

© By Jamila Rashid

MY MASK

I hide behind a mask
You can't see my face
Looking at first glance
I'm in a happy place
The truth is, that's a lie
But you can't really tell
that in the back of my mind
I think the world should rot in hell
What's the point of living
If we are all going to die
What's the point of being happy
If in the end we're going to cry
But this is something no one sees
This is something no one knows
And yet deep inside of me
This feeling of hatred grows
So even though this mask reveals a happy side of me,
I use the mask as a shield to look at what others can never see.

ASHES

ASHES

© By Judy A. Jones

There is a long road ahead of me
In this life,

But still, I'm aware
That the road behind me extends

Far longer.
There are times in our lives

When we take stock of those things
Which shaped us;

Those things which we allowed
To create us.

I am such a crossroads.
I don't like to admit it

But I still feel so much discomfort
In my Heart

For things that seem to be so far behind me.
I've grown weary of trying

And still, I try.
I've grown tired of the distance

And still, I reach out my hand.
I've grown fatigued at the cold

And so,
I put on my warmest sweater

And I trudge forward through the deepest snows.
Is it ego alone that brings me to this place?

And what of the other things
That life has offered up?

Do I face the challenge undaunted?
I think so.

There is a great purpose
In the knowing that I have found.

Still,
I am left with the ashes.

Those scattered reminders
Of the fire that once burnt so deeply

In my Heart.
Now where is it that I should

Scatter those embers?
Or do I just sit in them,

Roll in them,
And laugh all the while?

life

wishes

We all have wishes
some are big some are small If you had one wish
what would it be?? Would you wish for the blind to see?
or
Would you wish for the color and beauty of the fall?
or
Would you wish that instead of short, you were tall?
or
Would you wish you had lots of money
or
Would you wish you had told that special person "I love you honey"
or
Would you wish to see the smile of a person you have not seen in a while?
or
Would you wish all children were safe tonight?
or
Would you wish the entire world would be in peace and never fight?
or
Would you wish to take back something you did or said in the past? or
Would you wish that that special friendship will last?
or
Would you dream of a world full of "Friendship and Love"?

You don't think wishes and dreams come true?? Think a minute!! And you might realize it has happened to you!! So reach for the stars
Touch the clouds
Fulfill your dreams and wishes
Close your eyes tight
Make a wish and hold on to that wish and dream with all your might..

living

I'd rather die living than live dying. Life ends & one leaves the world physically but leaves lasting good memories in heart of loved ones as well as leaves a little smile & sweet memories on clean few (may be very SMALL NUMBER) friend's face & in their hearts. I am working on incrementing this NUMBER every day.

GIFT

Fancy cards can be,
So sweet.
Fuzzy bears are,
Such a treat.


Jewelry nor dinner,
Can compare.
To all the things,
That we can share.

Sweet little talks,
Or long walks alone.
Just being there,
Keeps our love strong.

No matter how big,
Or fancy things are.
Nothing will compare,
To all of the little
Things we can share.

Don't worry about losing

Below The Surface

We have all faced moments in our lives when the pressure mounts beyond what we feel we can handle, and we find ourselves thinking that we do not have the strength to carry on. Sometimes we have just gotten through a major obstacle or illness only to find another one waiting for us the moment we finally catch our breath. Sometimes we endure one loss after another, wondering when we will get a break from life’s travails. It does not seem fair or right that life should demand more of us when we feel we have given all we can, but sometimes this is the way life works.

When we look back on our lives, we see that we have survived many trials and surmounted many obstacles, often to our own amazement. In each of those instances, we had to break through our ideas about how much we can handle and go deeper into our hidden reserves. The thought that we do not have the strength to handle what is before us can be likened to the hard surface of a frozen lake. It appears to be an impenetrable fact, but when we break through it, we find that a deep well of energy and inspiration was trapped beneath that icy barrier the whole time. Sometimes we break through by cutting a hole into our resistance with our willpower, and sometimes we melt the ice with compassion for our predicament and ourselves. Either way, each time we break through, we reach a new understanding of the strength we store within ourselves.

When we find ourselves up against that frozen barrier of thinking we cannot handle our situation, we may find that the kindest choice is to love ourselves and our resistance too. We can simply accept that we are overwhelmed, exhausted, and stretched, and we can offer ourselves loving kindness and compassion. If we can extend to ourselves the unconditional warmth of a mother’s love, before we know it, the ice will begin to break.