Wedding, verse # 1

On your wedding…

A bouquet of flowers,
petals line the path to tomorrow,
behold, the future awaits,
two glowing candles become one,
an altar crossed with linen and lace,
with a wave of a hand a time comes to pass,
with a word, a dream begins to engage,
a glass of wine to toast to new life,
wishes from those that you know,
begin with a dance in shimmering light
behold, the future is now.

Thank You, verse # 1

Thank You…

It’s not Mother’s Day or Father’s Day or a holiday of any kind.
It’s just a simple day when I’m reminded of all you’ve done for me.
Thank you.

Don't Give Up, verse # 1

Don’t give up…

When the mountain seems too jagged and each step too steep,
keep moving, climbing higher and higher,
each step a bit closer to the summit,
each obstacle overcome a lesson learned for later use,
and, in time, though some lengths may be more difficult than others,
you’ll reach the pinnacle, you’ll find the dream,
and you’ll stand on the tallest peak,
looking about at all you’ve accomplished, and know
you’ve made it, you’ve earned it, and you deserve it all.

Easter, verse # 1

Happy Easter… (The Lily)

In the garden of life there is a flower,
a flower of beauty, a flower of peace,
with petals of innocence
meant to trumpet the news,
carrying the fragrance of hope
across the meadows of time.

New Baby, verse # 1

Congratulations On Your Baby…

Treasure each moment as you watch him grow,
remember that what you teach him is what he will know,
and that as you live, so shall he,
be a good example and good he shall be,
love and protect this incredible soul,
and, in return, love and respect you shall know,
always cherish this gift you have received,
and your baby will grow and a good person be.

Grandparent's Day, verse # 1

Happy Grandparent’s Day…

You bring me candy when you come to visit, with hugs and kisses, too,
and I don’t have to eat any vegetables when I spend the night with you,
and we play games together, (Don’t worry, I’ll let you win a few),
whenever we’re together, there’s always something fun to do,
we laugh and play but then you go and they make me take a nap,
how mean they are, I know there’d no nap at Grandma’s house,
but next time that you visit, be sure to bring a treat,
some sweet piece of candy with love meant just for me.

Earth Day, verse # 1

Earth Day…

The world keeps spinning ‘round, seasons come and go,
can you hear the broken-hearted angels’ tears crying for the world,
but we can heal their heartbreak, we can save our planet’s path
by changing how we live each day, just by doing what we can,
plant a tree, grow a flower, conserve, recycle, or reuse,
so that the world keeps spinning ‘round for future souls to use,
so that they’ll have fields of green, clean rivers and clean lakes,
the future will be protected if wise choices we will make,
so that the world keeps spinning ‘round, seasons come and go,
and we’ll hear the joyful-hearted angels singing to the world.

April Fools, verse # 1

April Fool’s Day…

No jokes, no puns,
no pranks just for fun,
no tricks, no lies, no stunts,
no gags this day,
no fool to play,
just wishing you lots of luck
in staying away from antics,
in staying away from ghouls,
and wishing for you that on this day you’ll have
a carefree and happy April Fools.

St. Patrick's Day, verse # 1

Happy St. Patrick’s Day…

On this day of frolic and fun
may St. Patrick himself watch over you,
showing you fields of shamrocks to walk through
while protecting you from the serpent
as you breathe peacefully beneath the sign of the cross.

Happy Valentine's Day, verse # 1

Happy Valentine’s Day…

As the world decorates itself with papier-mâché hearts
and balloons painted with arrow wielding cherubs,
as it flavors boxes of chocolates with love
and wraps teddy bears in bows of red,
I am reminded of how you have brightened my life with your spirit
and decorated my world with joy.

Winter, verse # 1

Happy Winter…

Did you see the snowman winking from behind a peppermint eye?
Can you feel the chill of winter winds sending snowflakes from the sky?
Did the reindeer in the front yard just sing a little tune?
Did you just see a smile cross the face of a big, bright moon?
Well then it must be winter, a little magic in the air,
to help us enjoy the season, there’s excitement everywhere,
a chill invigorates the senses, then the fire warms the soul,
and we all seem kinder to each other as through our days we go,
so have a happy winter, I wish you lots of fun,
and remember not to be alarmed if the moon winks from up above.

Hope, verse # 1

Hope…

Hope is the hand to lead you, a quiet voice to guide,
blowing a gentle breeze towards the sky to clear the clouds and let the sun shine in;
Hope is the sword forged in the heart, cutting through a web of darkness,
a blade sharpened by rays of light after use against the cold and lost night;
Hope is above and within and surrounding,
enveloping the spirit with encompassing arms to comfort souls on the journey of life.

Happy New Year, verse # 1

Happy New Year…

Throw away the chaos,
and throw out all the fear,
and make this a clean new start
and a wonderful new year,
filled with brand new confidence
to take some risks and make some plans,
and make this the year you’ve wanted,
the year you deserve to have,
so, focus on the future,
keep both eyes straight ahead,
and pay attention to the signs
that say, “ Dreams await ahead,”
work hard toward tomorrow,
keep taking small steps every day,
soon you’ll be making progress,
though challenges come your way,
but try to learn amongst the errors,
and face each and every fear,
then your dreams shall come true for you
in this wonderful New Year.

Just To Say Hi, verse # 1

Just to say Hi…

In a land far, far away, where magic reigns,
a simple twist of the wand and the house shall be clean,
as gnomes rake the leaves and elves scrub the floor,
as fairies do dishes and ghosts can do chores,
and never a day is there dust or there grime
lurking in corners or clothes hanging on lines,
a simple twist of the wand and it all shall be done,
and work for us to do, there shall be none.
…oh, don’t you just love fairytales!

Lottery, verse # 1

On the lottery…

Sit in the seat and rub the ticket stub,
hoping and praying for better luck,
betting on the numbers that match that pot of money,
what I’d do with a million bucks,
pack a bag and load the pick-up truck,
head out west if I won that pot of money,
but the world doesn’t revolve around,
dreams or bar room kings with crowns,
day by day, the world just keeps on spinning,
they say there happiness can’t be found,
it’s only a root that will tear you down,
it’s the simple day to day that makes life worth living,
but each week I rub that ticket stub,
hoping and praying for better luck,
betting on the numbers that’ll win that pot of money,
and if I had that million bucks,
I dream as I sit in the pick-up truck,
I’d move off from here in search of milk and honey,
so, I close my eyes as I blow away
any doubt and all the scratches made,
and say a little prayer that this might be the day,
that my luck will change and I’ll win that pot of money,
and then I hold my breath and open my eyes,
wondering aloud what I might find,
as I hold that ticket in my hand
and see two the same and one different again,
but the world doesn’t revolve around,
dreams or bar room kings with crowns
with a simple day to day I just keep on living,
I crumble that ticket as I drive away,
laughing with a smile across my face,
‘cause I know someday I’m gonna win that pot of money.

Happy Holidays, verse # 1

Happy Holidays…

Christmas trees and candles decorate the homes,
snowmen and reindeer sit upon the lawns,
good tidings spread across the land as carolers go by,
and the winter winds sing a melody that rings throughout the night,
joy flies from the mountaintops down to the city streets,
whispering words of kindness to the people that it meets,
as the winter wraps around us like a warm and comfortable coat,
inviting all to come together in harmony and love,
the magic of the season comes in on the winter air,
wishing Happy Holidays to people everywhere,
so from all of us to all of you, we’re wishing you the same,
may you feel the magic of the season and have Happy Holidays.

Happy Thanksgiving, verse # 1

Happy Thanksgiving…

The air inside is stirring with the aromas of turkeys, hams, and pumpkins with vanilla and cinnamon as luscious delicacies are baked until golden brown;
the air outside carries the kiss of an invigorating chill that sparks imaginations and opens treasured memory boxes with an invisible key,
memories that have been stored away but protected by time;
and, together, families and friends shall feast upon the tastes of the season and the memories of lifetimes, sharing hope for the future,
while the flickering flames of the fireplace soothe the room with their warmth and glow.

Congratulations on your New Car, verse # 1

Congratulations on your new car…

Paint that shines brighter than a smile,
with not a sign of rust,
hear the engine rev,
taillights glare through mists of dust,
the engine sounds as smooth as wine,
with not a single cough,
speakers blasting tunes from every side,
this car won’t be stopped,
pressure’s okay, hubcaps shine,
tread as good as gold,
new car smell and new car smile,
you’ll look sharp driving down the road.

Veterans Day, July 4th, Memorial Day, verse # 1

Out on the front lines, cold and alone,
young and innocent and far from home,
brave but frightened of what was to come,
Growing up fast,
Growing up fast.
Taught to use weapons, in survival trained,
faces from home recalled while marching in rain,
brave but frightened of what was to come,
Growing up fast,
Growing up fast.
Facing the enemy with no time for fear,
with gunshots and cannons, a few hidden tears,
some souls were lost, some courage was found,
still brave but frightened of what was to come,
Growing up fast,
Growing up fast.
For country, for family, you risked your life
for a future we enjoy today,
and, though you were then frightened of what was to come,
you fought through the fear
and helped pave the way,
fighting for freedom, our rights, and our homes,
out on the front line, so far from home,
and growing up fast.
Thank you for all of the sacrifices that you have made that have helped to make this country wonderful for all of us.

Full Moon, verse # 1

Full Moon…

When the Snow Moon is in the sky,
and Full Moon Fever is running high,
when the light cascades into the darkened room,
keeping you awake yet dreaming, too,
when that restless feeling starts to settle in
and a rush of energy begins,
look out the window, up to the sky,
you’ve got a case of Full Moon Fever on this night,
but not to worry about what you’ll do
while under the spell of the big Snow Moon,
while under the magic that it weaves,
any antics will later seem as if a dream,
if embarrassed, point towards the sky,
blame the Snow Moon and the Fever running high.