Reality of Life

Reality of LifeLife isn't just full of happiness,
It's sunsets, it's love, it's tears.
It's the thoughts of yesterdays memories,
That can wash away all out fears.

It's that very painful experience,
That each one of us has had.
It's the laughter that fills the air,
It's the tears when you are sad.

It's loving that someone special,
That at one time made you smile.
It's the pain of losing that person,
But the memories that make it worthwhile.

It's that child in every one of us,
Although in time we'll all be old.
It's the good times we'll never forget,
It's the memories we'll always hold.

It's the hug that we all need,
When we'd rather drown in our sorrow.
It's the hope in every one of us,
That makes us hold on for tomorrow.

My Mother

My Mother

A total self commitment
Not fame nor fortune need
She gave herself completely
In thought, in word, in deed.

She never stopped to wonder
On blessings she might earn
But tried instead to teach me
And prayed that I might learn.

And now I'm older, wiser
I understand much more
And look with admiration
Her presence I adore.

Mother gave me everything
A debt I can't repay
So help me God to show her
My love in every way.

anniversary wishes

Anniversary Wishes

The young man that I married
Is not the same today
That youthful carefree spirit
Now seems so far away.

But age rewards endurance
With pleasures all its' own
With time to build a future
Together...not alone.

And so my love I mention
The years we two have shared
Have made my life worth living
Just knowing that you've cared.

~© Rosemary Wynings~

Mom

Mom Mom you're like an Angel Sent from up above, With all your kindness, tenderness And everlasting Love. You have always looked after me And taught me right from wrong, And when I'm down or worried It's always you that comes along. You're not just Mom but a friend of mine A friend I can't replace, And every time I think of you All I see is your smiling face. I thank you Mom for bearing me And allowing me to see these times, Because if it wasn't for you dear Mother I could never write down these lines.

Harvest of The Heart

Harvest of The Heart

Mom, I need to talk to you
Some things I need to say
I thank the good Lord up above
For you most everyday.

I think of times when as a child
I took your love for granted
But at this painful time in life
I feel the seeds you planted.

The seeds of strength, you placed in me
Are grown and now in bloom
Although alone, I face today
Your strength is in this room.

The seeds of faith, you gave to me
Have flourished, and have stayed
As you instructed long ago
When feeling weak, I've prayed.

The seeds of love you planted deep
And nourished them with care
You watered them with many tears
And blessed them with your prayers.

So Mom, I want to thank you now
YOU are Gods greatest art
for giving me these fruits of love
"Moms Harvest of The Heart".

To My Granddaughter

To My Granddaughter

My granddaughter is Ashley
And I call her "angel wings"
She's the apple of my eye
And the reason that I sing.

Her enthusiasm is a treasure
That surrounds me night and day
Her laughter is the sun
That daily lights the way.

Her love when she sees me
Turns my world around
Her voice like an orchestra
Serenades me with beautiful sound.

She touches me like an angel
Her love a gift to my soul
And as long as God gives me life
Her presence within me is gold.

~© Mary West~

You Are...

You Are...

Someone I can count on
that I can call my friend.
Someone that will be there
forever, until the end.

You are...
Someone I can learn from
and teach a few things to.
Someone I can trust
a friend who is true blue.

You are...
Someone I can run to
when I feel alone.
Someone who can make
any place feel like home.

You are...
Someone that has been there
from the very first breath.
Someone who has stuck by me
and never, ever left.

Thank You Mom!