Gift of Today

Here is today … another gift
From a creator so understanding,
Despite all hatred and rift
Allows this day’s smooth landing.

All monies in the world plus
All the diamonds and gold
Will not allow any of us
To be one less instant old.

All that counts is love
So live it every day.
Who knows when gifts from above
Will cease to pass this way?

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An Ordinary Day?

I awake with no pain to a rain of sunrays.
Then greet my beloved whose radiant ways
Start everyday with a kiss and that smile,
Reminding me again that this day is worthwhile.

With family and friends time passes warp speed.
As sunset approaches I feel the need
To humbly thank God and gratefully say,
“I’ve never had just an ordinary day.”

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Time's Two Faces

A clock has one face, but time has two…
One is of hope: the other a shrew.
I strain at the pinnacle in sight of both ways.
One is of past years; the other mere days.

As I squint for a better view of the days,
The apex slants more towards the shrew's gaze.
My only chance lies in a much slower pace,
Hoping to enjoy days before they change face.

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Your Touch

With your touch
My mind shivers so much.
It steals my breath away
As my heart has its say.
Just your hand in mine
Makes cloudy days shine;
Sooths all my pains
Like warm April rains.

When our lips softly meet,
I am whole… so complete.
Then the world belongs to me,
And you are in all that I see.
I'll love you oh so much
And live just for your touch.

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To a Queen from Her Elf

I wake up and pinch myself;
It seems like a fantasy.
I’m a very lucky elf
And forever hope to be.

A little elf married to a queen
So gracious on her throne.
More beauty than I’ve ever seen
And she’s my very own.

I declare my pledge as an elf
To love her with all my heart.
Every day I’ll pinch myself,
As this dream again will start.

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Normalcy

A seemingly simple word, this normalcy,
But what it was, isn’t now and will never be.
Walks to school, unlocked doors no more.
Plane flights, trusting nights now not as before.

Normalcy, from now on, what will it decree?
Sadly our children will surely see. As for me,
Today its meaning is of little use
Since it now bespeaks of widespread abuse.

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Mortality

Without an end, there's no beginning,
Like failing to start denies winning.
Mortality forges a perspective
On the electives one must face.

The pace of life quickens each day,
Providing ways to grow wise,
Knowing that the skies will fade
To twighlight's shade and soothing night.

This darkness nurtures dawn on earth
As passing leads to eternity and rebirth.

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Thanks Mom

We’re thankful for you Mom
For your warm, gorgeous face.
There’s no better Mom than you
Anywhere or any place.

Your soothing words and gentle smile
Always helped us through our day.
You taught us all the while
Your love was the only way.

Because of you we enjoy the gift of living,
And are so grateful you’re our Mom that
Everyday is Thanksgiving!

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Thank You, Joanne

Thank you, Joann for your kind smile,

For your wonderful ways and sensitive style.

In this hurried world of push and shove

You find time to display pure, selfless love.

So, so many have passed by my view,

But I’ve never met someone quite like you.

Joann, I’m grateful and honored to say,

Working with you means a fun, inspiring day.

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Your Dreams

When daily problems appear by the reams,
Face them head on and remember your dreams.
Nothing is as enduring or as bad as it seems
When family and friends engender sunbeams.
You alone decide life's grimaces or gleams…
It's your choice, not what someone else deems.
Short cuts won't work, nor will extremes.
Success isn't easy, so hold fast to your dreams.

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