Once Upon a Tear Drop

 My life has gotten so heavy 

Over many a year and day.

Things I thought I knew for sure

Only seems to get in my way.

It only takes a moment

To change the way things seem.

An action undone or a word unsaid

Could have saved my dream.

I searched deep inside my soul and heart

To find what had been lost

And realized the road I followed

Had too big a cost.

So once upon a teardrop,

I decided to move up

And build a life  meant for me.

Filling up my cup.

Some things had to take second place

To let my spirit soar. 

To let my talents take me

Where I've never been before.

Happiness is knowing

 Who you are within.

To have a perfect ending

You must know where to begin.

 

Coffee, Brain in a cup

The first thing in the morning

Do not say a word

To me before my coffee

Has a chance to calm my nerves.

To get between me and that first cup

Is risking life and limb.

I'm not responsible for my actions

If it's still filled to the brim.

That first sip, hot and sweet

Flashes to my brain.

Sparking to all those neurons

The ones that keep me sane.

Now I can face the day

and the world is safe again

Until I feel that need

Pushing me again.

Keep it coming again and again.

An addiction I embrace.

I keep my brain in my cup.

So I'm not running in place.

Diamond

              No matter where life takes me,
              How much my troubles shake me,
              Your strength and love sustains me.
               You're my diamond in a life of coal.
               I'm your love and you are mine,
               Together till the end of time.
               You're my diamond in a life of coal.

               In the darkness, I look for your light.
               In the endless tunnel, I hear your cry
              " I'm here for you" and it calms my fright.
               Awake or sleeping, you're by my side.
               You're my diamond in a life of coal.
               I'm your love and you are mine,
               Together till the end of time.
               You're my diamond in a life of coal.

                A mist from the depth of my soul
                Tries to snuff out your love's glow.
                To get me to hang it up, my cards to fold.
                But I know your love's mine to have and hold.
                You're my diamond in a life of coal.
                I'm your love and you are mine,
                Together till the end of time.
                You're my diamond in a life of coal. 

                You helped me defeat that endless pain.
                I have joy in my life again.
                I know we're not just lovers, we are also friends.
                You're my diamond in a life of coal.
                I'm your love and you are mine,
                Together till the end of time.
                You're my diamond in a life of coal.


               
           

Well, it's been a long time since I've posted something here. I'm retired (sort of lol) and enjoying having more free time. Watch this space.

          Outlaw

       Just what is an outlaw?  Could be someone who is truly evil, who thinks only about what life and others can bring to him for his pleasure or enrichment, who enjoys inflicting pain on others to make him feel in control.  But there other kinds of outlaws as well.  Often one man's outlaw is another man's hero, the one who wants to change things for the better in a dark and crazy world. My outlaw  is that kind of man, one who will always defend and protect what is his and mine. I'd like to introduce you.

                                           My    Outlaw

                    He's my six foot one bundle of fun
                    He makes me laugh day after day.
                    When things get serious and my life is a fright
                    He knows just what to do to make it all right.
                    He's my gun toting, heart- roping,
                    18 wheeler, truck- driving cowboy.

                    When I call him cause I need him
                    He puts the hammer down.
                    Doesn't matter how far away he is
                    He races through the towns.

                    He holds my heart in his big hands
                    And stops my tears with a kiss.
                    I feel so safe in his strong arms.
                    Life can't get much better than this.
                    He's my gun toting, heart- roping,
                    18 wheeler, truck- driving cowboy.

                     Don't need a mansion up on a hill.
                     I don't need no drugs to get a thrill.
                     All I need is his lips on mine,
                     His loving is like being drunk on wine.
                     He's my gun toting, heart- roping,
                    18 wheeler, truck- driving cowboy.

sweet surrender

Is One Enough?
                       
One scoop,two scoops, three scoops, four.
Lining up flavors and toppings galore,
Bananas under, whipped cream on top.
With sprinkles and cherries, I can't seem to stop.

But I wait, the best part has not arrived.
My love approaches with swift strides.
He picks up a spoon and slides into bed
And I open my mouth and prepare to be fed.

He dribbles onto my skin, on purpose, I'm sure.
As his tongue snakes out my mind starts to blurr.
He's quick and through, not missing a drop.
Until I thought my heart would stop.

I returned the favor and I'm quite sure
No two ever enjoyed a banana split more.
Over and under, upside and down
Until it was gone to the last trace of brown.

dreamhaven

Mother's Day

Both a happy and sad day for me. I got to spend it with my children and grandchildren, while greatly missing my sister and mom, who died less than a year apart. These were my tributes to them

Dear Mom

You're home again,
In Daddy's arms

Dancing as you used to.

Your eyes aglow with love for him,

His smiling back at you.

Standing nearby is Aunt Pat and Sis

Waiting to take their turn

To welcome you to that special place

That God's prepared for you.

We who wait on earth below

Will miss you but we know

You're out of pain and flying free

Watching over us here below.

Say hello to all who are waiting there.

Sometime in the future we'll be

Joining all of you up there,

Flying high with spirit free.

Till we meet again, Mom.

I love you.

Betty

Sandra

Sister of ours, Betty and Frank.
Angel in flight
Needing no light to guide her way.
Daughter to Shirley and Frank,
Released from this Earth,
Another light to show us the way.

Beloved of all,
Revered by her children Lori and Keith.
Eager to help when she could.
Never looking to serve only herself.
Now God has chosen to end her pain
And give her a new body, whole and good.
New angel waiting to soar.