Poems & Selections

Mother’s Garden

My Mother kept a garden,
a garden of the heart;
she planted all the good things
that gave my life it’s start.She turned me to the sunshine
and encouraged me to dream,
fostering and nurturing
the seeds of self-esteem…And when the wind and rains came,
she protected me enough…
but not too much because she knew
I’d need to stand up strong and tough.Her constant good example
always taught me right from wrong…
Markers for my pathway
that will last a lifetime long.I am my Mother’s garden
I am her legacy
and I hope today she feels the love
reflected back from me.

Do not stand at my grave And weep. I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds That blow. I am the diamond glints On snow. I am the sunlight On ripened grain. I am the gentle Autumn rain. When you awaken In the morning’s hush, I am the swift uplifting […]
May God give you… For every storm, a rainbow, For every tear, a smile, For every care, a promise, And a blessing in each trial. For every problem life sends, A faithful friend to share, For every sigh, a sweet song, And an answer for each prayer.
May your neighbors respect you, Trouble neglect you, The angels protect you, And heaven accept you.
Here, a million wounded souls are yearning just to touch you and be healed; Gather all your people, and hold them to your heart. We remember how you loved us to your death, and still we celebrate, for you are with us here; And we believe that we will see you when you come, in […]