Tuneless Day(unfinished)

I awoke with a smile
all merry and bright
my face was a gleaming
my spirit alight

The kids are so awnry
they yell and they scream
But nothing could dampen my spirits
or so, it did seem

Clean up the clutter
and blankets, I did
then to the radio I went
pushed that button (just like a kid)

That radio lit up
like the lights on a tree
but no sound did come out
how could this be?

No music to fill my day with song?
No music to which I could sing along?
my smile, the one that would not go away
it happened, my smile, did go astray
(to be continued....)

With Love

It was just yesterday, it seems
You lay in my arms
The smell of your breath
After bottle is through
Breathing steadily

Kissing your tiny hands
And little bald head
I kept you safe in my arms
No one could harm you

But these arms can't hold you forever
They are way ahead of my heart
Which holds every memory
Especially of you

Taking care of you was easy then
Compared to now
If crying wouldn't end
A bottle was there to save the day

Now that you can talk
So many questions are asked
From your gentle heart
Until now, I've never had to explain 'why'

Can I hold you one more time?
This I ask you every day
I wish you would slow down
Fall asleep in my arms

You are my life
Because of you, I am complete
I pray that you continue to succeed
Never give up

Just one request
From dear ol' mom
Remember to stop
And give hugs along the way

With love

'Till We Meet Again

I wonder what song was sung in heaven

When our first estate was kept

The voices of Angels

Through heaven they swept

Our Heavenly Parents pleased to see

The joy of their children

Who soon will be

Parted to an earthly probation

Where memories will be forgotten

And for some, life will just be

Without belief that we will live on

For eternity

We soon will be singing together again

Until that time comes

A song is kept near

A song, that for now,

Our spirits are singing

For only the Angels to hear

Until our joyous reunion

"God Be With You Till We Meet Again"

Why Am I Smiling?

The radio is turned up, windows rolled down
I can feel the wind blowing through my hair

I am smiling

My 3-yr-old sits in back crying, screaming, kicking
Radio is turned a little higher, wind is still blowing

Me, still smiling

Why do I smile?
Is it because I don't have strength to laugh?
Do I feel joy, or pleasure?
.....None of the above.....

We reach a stoplight, roll windows up
Take a deep breath; why do I feel so calm?

"mommmyyy" "M..O..MM..YYY!!!"

I feel strength; strength only a mother can feel
A certain strength only a mother needs

Destination is reached, FINALLY!!
3-yr-old falls into my arms; a kiss and a hug
It's over

And I am smiling!!!

Forever And Always

I was the shadow

That never went away

Walking where you walked

Every..single..day

You never got mad

Or told me to leave

You'd simply smile and respond

For that, to you I would cleave

You were my hero

The one I would see

When I needed guidance

Someone to rescue me

I loved your face, your smile

Always sweet and sincere

No bad words from your mouth

Did I ever hear

You could never do wrong

To my innocent heart

My best friend forever

I always knew from the start

I'll love you forever

And always, you see?

My hero, my best friend

My Mother, you'll always be