The words didn’t come easy this year.
The tears, they always come
At least on the inside
Drowning out that fire
Always burning for you,
At least for the moment.
The flame gets taller; smaller, may flicker Continue reading “Adam’s Poem”
Adam’s Poem
“Sowing Seeds”
Dear Matt,
We’re growing ever closer now
You’ll set out on your own,
To forge a path that’s right for you
Our house has been outgrown.
From the time you were a baby Continue reading ““Sowing Seeds””
“Bleeding Heart”
Should I just walk away
Or bite my lip and stay?
What would you have me do?
My words are all you hold me to.
I want you to trust me
Believe in what you see,
Know that my words are true
I don’t ever want to lie to you.
Still, it’s getting tricky now Continue reading ““Bleeding Heart””
“The Mask”
There’s nothing bad
Nor sinister
Watching people’s lives unfold
Without their ability to watch yours.
After all, there is no strength in that
It’s weakness; shame speaking
You don’t want transparency; Continue reading ““The Mask””
“Enigma”
Do you know you have it?
My breath
Once you steal it away?
Do you feel it…
Let it go….
Take it in with yours?
What kind of magic is it Continue reading ““Enigma””
A Poem About Space – “Building Fences”
The line was drawn
I didn’t know where
Until it moved.
Then, it became a fence.
Lines in the sand are easily blurred
It only takes one warm breeze… Continue reading “A Poem About Space – “Building Fences””
A Poem for a Wedding – Happy Anniversary Kim and Steve!!!
On this day, July 23rd,
Something wonderful has occurred,
God has brought this woman and man
To His altar, to exchange wedding bands.
He brought them here with His gift of love
It’s given, and shared, with God above Continue reading “A Poem for a Wedding – Happy Anniversary Kim and Steve!!!”
“The Meaning of Christmas”
“The Meaning of Christmas”
Christmas day is almost near
That time of joy, laughter and good cheer,
When we exchange gifts and songs of love
But are everyone’s thoughts with the Lord above? Continue reading ““The Meaning of Christmas””
In Honor of World Prematurity Day- A Birthday Poem for Adam- From Matt 04/12/09
LANGLEY (SPANO) Adam David
Dear Adam,
Even though you have passed away, we love you very much anyway. Even though we didn’t get to laugh or play, we love you very much anyway…. Always and forever!
And even though we didn’t get to talk much, I still love you and know…. Continue reading “In Honor of World Prematurity Day- A Birthday Poem for Adam- From Matt 04/12/09”
“Inspirational Quote”
“Unity is strength…….when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.“
– Mattie Stepanek
A Poem About Strength and Hope- “Awaiting on Shore”
You came to me at quite the crawl
Timid; apprehensive-problems tall,
You sat for a while-looking around Continue reading “A Poem About Strength and Hope- “Awaiting on Shore””