They Don’t Get It, They Don’t Understand

They Don’t Get It, They Don’t Understand

Parent say they’ve been there, they say they understand, If only they knew what passes through our hands, Drugs to inhale and they slowly die, It takes them away…it makes them high, Kids drink to wash away their tears, To run and hide from all their fears, Parents think they get us…but they don’t... Read More →

Though You Are Grown

Though You Are Grown

I remember years ago, you were so little then. Sometimes, I can’t help but wish, that you were small again. I’ve cried when you’ve faced heartaches, and saw, that as you grew, nothing broke your Spirit, instead it strengthened you. I’m filled with mixed emotions, as I hold back all the tears and, with much... Read More →

Precious Gift – A Mother Daughter Poem

Precious Gift – A Mother Daughter Poem

When times seem too hard to bear and I feel like giving up I vision your beautiful face, the twinkle of your eyes and things of such The bond we created from my womb to the day you were born Is a mother and daughter bind that can never be torn With the strength and guidance of God and the blessings he pours... Read More →

Can I Carry You?

Can I Carry You?

I guess that I can hold you one more time before you grow. And tell you that I love you so that you will always know. Please let me tie your shoe again. One day you’ll tie your own. And when you think back to this time, I hope it’s love I’ve shown. Can I help you put your coat on? Can I please cut up your... Read More →

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