The smile was what you’d notice first
Before you’d even catch
The necklace and the earrings, which,
Of course, just had to match.
The stylish silver hair cut short
You’d note ‘cause it was thick
And then you’d focus on the clothes,
For color made her tick.
But most of all, it was the laugh –
Staccato, bold and loud.
You’d hear it in an audience
Or find her in a crowd.
And now that laugh’s been silenced.
How things change in just a minute!
The world will be a duller place
Without dear Lourdes in it.
(in memory of Lourdes Ayala)
Categories:
ayala, death of a friend,
Form: Rhyme
Falling for You
I made a wish to God one night
I prayed with all my may, I wished with all my might
That my first falling star to be seen with whomever
Would be the “one” I was to be with forever
That night came with you and I couldn’t believe
Surely God was mistaken on what we agreed
For that night whom I was with was my best friend
Could this really someday be my husband?
Never again did I see falling stars around anyone but you
Surely by the third one I knew, god was trying to give me a clue
I started this relationship to see if it was worthwhile
And can’t believe here today we’re walking down the aisle
All we have now starting from a wish and a prayer
All our love we have for each other cannot compare
Forever and always we’ll be together, I love you with all of my heart
I’ll prove that to you today as we say… till death do us part.
Thank you god for hearing my prayers and coming through
I’ll vow my love to him forever and say I Do.
By Jamie Ayala
Categories:
ayala, weddinggod, night, god, love,
Form: Rhyme