And It Faded Away

I stood gazin in the distance

so aware of its existence

It was there all day long

but I knew by night it would be gone
It warmed my soul
and it made me feel whole
The wind caught my hair
and the feeling was so rare
I searched for the essence
and I longed for your presence
Time was running out
I wanted to shout
I pushed away my past
and yearned for this one to last
The tears burned in my eyes
as the darkness filled the skies
The beauty and love the sunset portrayed
was now like us..fading away

This poem was written September 24, 1990, which ironically is my husband's birthday. I didn't meet him until three years later. I am not sure which guy inspired this poem, but I seem to have quite a few poems that are tear jerkers.

Watching My Garden Grow

Alone in my garden one day

I watched  two squirrels at play

They paid no mind I was there

so I just sat and stared

In and out of bushes they'd scurry

up and down the paths they'd hurry

No deadline to meet

just acorns and leaves to eat

My flowers in full bloom

fresh fragrances to consume

 A breeze a sweet delight

from the heat of warm sunlight

Roses all in different shades

the soft hint of hue that cascades

 A painter's dream to expose

but a writer's privilege to compose

The shadows of yesterday seize

The Secret

Only the maker and I know

It's while watching my garden grow

This poem was written April 2, 1997.  I more than likely was sitting outside writing. I am most inspired while enjoying nature. I had been married for two years and didn't have any children yet, not til the following Spring.

Welcome

I started writing songs before I was old enough to write them. I would sing lyrics to my dad and he would write them down. Here is where I will be sharing with you thoughts and moments I have expressed in poetry and songs. I wrote some of these for others when I was asked to. It was a pleasure to be able to help others express their feelings in creative form. It was interesting sometimes how I was inspired to write some of these. I will share with you some commentary along with some of my pieces why, when, where and whatever else comes to mind to explain the origin. Several of my friends have suggested I write a book with my poems..and through Google maybe I will. This is my first step. It has taken me over twenty years to get my poems out of a box and on the computer to share with others. I hope you enjoy and are touched by my words.