Poems & Selections

Magic of Mother

There’s a magic in a mother’s touch
And sunshine in her smile.
There’s love in everything she does
to make our lives worthwhile.We can find both hope and courage
Just by looking in her eyes.
Her laughter is a source of joy
Her words warm and wise.There’s a kindness and compassion
To be found in her embrace,
And we see the light of heaven
Shining from a mother’s face.

May the joys of today Be those of tomorrow. The goblets of life Hold no dregs of sorrow.
When I am called to duty, God whenever flames may rage, give me the strength to save some life, whatever be its age. Help me to embrace a little child before it’s too late, or some older person from the horror of that fate. Enable me to be alert and hear the weakest shout, and […]
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Once upon a time an angel held my hand, She wiped away my tears and helped me understand. Our time on earth is brief, there’s lessons to be learned, Each precious day God gives us another page is turned. Every chapter full of memories, times of joy and tears, Triumphs and defeats, through every passing […]