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(2013 Throwback) From the pages of “The Book”, as His words exit my lips Every night just before the clock strikes eight To love my children is to protect them- with the whole armor of God Positive affirmation, speaking words of encouragement and faith To love them is to NOT blurt out harsh unkind wordsContinue reading “To Love My Children”

Another childhood favorite I want to share. Many may recognize the name from his short stories, poetry or the Jungle Book Movies… Joseph Rudyard Kipling was an English novelist, short-story writer, poet and journalist. Born in British India which inspired most of his work. December 30, 1865-January 18, 1936. If you can keep your headContinue reading “IF”

(Throwback from 2013. My introduction to Ekphrastic poetry) The woman I am today could not be, without struggles Fortunate to find wisdom, Making it through all life’s troubles. Still learning, each day I become more wise Finding true love in the mirror, I cherish my prize. I’ve always walked with confidence, Filled with much prideContinue reading “Finally Whole”

I’d like to share a poem I came across many years ago that has become part of my collection of favorites. George Ella Lyon is an American author from Kentucky who has published several genres, including picture books, articles, juvenile novels, and of course poetry. I am from clothspins, from Clorox and carbon-tetrachloride. I amContinue reading “Where I’m From”

One more ounce and I would have given birth to a 13lb baby boy, wow! My children (grandsons included) each have a unique role with in our immediate family. My son is the entertainer, always putting on a show making everyone laugh and the one I look to when I need cheering up. I supposeContinue reading “Empty Nest”

My soul cries out yearning for the better me, I know I’m capable of being what I was set on this earth to be.A successful intelligent being overcoming all my misfortunes, at times I feel trapped inside a fire that’s scorching.Faced with adversity my mission is triumph, resilence is an attribute my ancestors passed on.TheContinue reading “Limitless Peaks”