Finally, everything was made possible
From just 'You and I', to 'Groom and Bride'
By our beloved and precious families
We walked the aisle of the church with blessed smiles.
Friends and well-wishers, who always stayed along,
Who prayed and blessed our journey.
Grateful to everyone for being a part of our wonderful story.
Rose petals for a broken heart
A sense of peace do they impart
My sweetheart gave a gift to me
Of lavender, rose petal tea
A bottle of essential oil
Organic rose for hearts turmoil
A gift of roses from my daughter
Rose petal-infused sparkling water
My grateful thanks to heaven above
I sip my tea infused with love
Is it the unrehearsed, instantaneous smile of a child in joy
As it looks at you and likes the kindly smile in your eyes
That you wish him well and the world is safe in your hands
And by its innocence and its daring to be friends with you,
You are inspired with the best of thoughts, the aura of a saint
And the joy of being alive and open to the love of the world.
Or is it the music of the olden times, the sad, pathetic whine
Of a violin sonata reminding you of the age old pathos of life.
The pride and passion, the laughter and total abandon of youth:
The story of joys that never return and pains that take no leave:
High above the rise and fall and rise again, hope eternal lives on.
Or is it the color, the charm, the ennobling beauty of the rose
That rises above thorns and conveys your love to your bride
That, through the ups and downs of life, you will remain loyal
To her and the children will come and bring you the still greater joys:
Their innocent mischief shines and makes life worth living.
Grateful thanks, and thanks again, for the beauty and glory of life!
Life was moving along very ordinary
then in the early 80s quite content
in 1981 I got engaged to my girl
Jean said yes when proposed by this gent
When planning for wedding in November
my mother fell in garden, had heart attack
rushed to hospital but next day had died
so shocked this caught me off track
Our wedding went ahead as planned
it was a crisp sunny day in November
so happy sharing with family and friends
indeed a day we would love to remember
Jean had suffered from lupus for a while
it left her but returned after we wed
then in October '82, it took her life
in the hospital that night my heart bled
When returning home I felt at peace
as I prayed God felt so very near
in that moment I gave myself to Jesus
to forgive and save me He was so dear
From that moment my life changed
Jesus my saviour led me all my way
now looking back with grateful thanks
for God is real always each and every day
(I have written this about the special years that changed your life. )
This poem is dedicated to that kind person who donated me with a Premium Membership. I did not expect it but my grateful thanks comes with a wish of a happy and healthy New Year.
The breeze whispers in my ears:
”Come and join me in a spree
Let's move out towards the sea
Over choppy waves on currents adrift,
See your boat is in full speed,
My strong breeze has filled your sails
And speedily all is glee.
The hot air on the beach is far behind,
For now it's all fresh and clean.
Dolphins jump out of the waves,
Spraying droplets all around,
Till down again they go towards the deep.
Is it not a wonderful sight to see?”
DANCE IN THE RAIN
Come and let us wash all our cares away
dancing in this gentle rain together
to enjoy every moment of the day.
Join in with me, oh come and don't delay
this time we have will not last forever
come and let us wash all our cares away.
In mud puddles we can joyfully play
act like gleeful children being clever
to enjoy every moment of the day.
Showers continue down we dance and pray
giving grateful thanks for worries never
come and let us wash all our cares away.
These springtime showers that are on display
shimmering drops that sparkle together
to enjoy every moment of the day.
Precious is this child-like fun we now play
so join with us in this rainy weather
come and let us wash all our cares away.
to enjoy every moment of the day.
Copyright © Vivien Wade Oct.6, 2015
villanelle 10 line syllables
God
By Franklin Price
3/27/2015
God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Ghost,
I praise you as the Trinity, as one I praise you most.
God sacrificed his son for us, to all of you I say,
With grateful thanks, I celebrate, all of you this Easter day.
As Jesus Christ, the son of God, you came to show the way,
The life to live, how to forgive, for my sins the debt to pay
They hung you on the cross that day; high upon that hill
I was not there to see it, but I know I always will.
Within my mind I see you; nails in your hands and feet;
A crown of thorns upon your head and one day we will meet.
For I believe you suffered this, died on the cross for me,
And arose again to heaven, which is where I want to be,
If all of you who read this, believe in your hearts it's true,
Then eternity, in heaven, is also waiting there for you.
Until that day, the Holy Ghost, is always there to trust
Until my soul's in heaven and my body's turned to dust.
Slaying from core deep
You made your grand exit
Don't close the door
I have yet to make mine
Allow me to introduce the woman in me
I once thightly held a hand
And although it painfully let me go
I wiped the tears and cried no more
And don't you dare drop a sweat
Don't blink for a second and watch
This is me walking in my red stilettos
This is me killing the only red dress I have
See me walk pass through you
Try and catch if I took a glance
Wish for a second of smile and hi
Wish with all your heart and might
Yet here I stand, bidding you my farewell
I beg of you, listen to my unspoken words of pain
For I stand to give you my most grateful thanks
As I stand to give you my biggest forgiveness
"Am I okay?"
I asked myself
With tears rushing
Down my face
"I am okay"
I told them all
As I died a little
On the inside from the lie
"Okay, am I doing this?"
I asked myself
While I wrote my feelings out
And hid them from the world
"Okay, I'm fine"
I told them
As they sent me to that place
Saying they will help me
But
That two syllable word means nothing
When they don't even read the last line of my note
Saying "Don't worry, I'm finally okay."
(10/24/13)
*if any one can tell me what type of poem this is I would honestly be forever grateful, thanks!*
Sweet scented blossom
Confetti sent from heaven
With a gentle breeze
Jan Allison
26th April 2014
My grateful thanks to Elly Wouterse for helping me change and add to the original few words to produce a haiku!
~Entered into Debbie Guzzi's contest Spring into Haiku ~
~ Awarded Honourable Mention ~
GRATITUDE
Mr. Webster says gratitude
Is thankful appreciation
I must agree with his assessment
In regards to my salvation
My life was filled with turmoil
Resentment and total frustration
Now I live a life of joy
There's peace without reservation
I learned to have great faith in God
To see me through each tribulation
I'm grateful Christ is now in charge
I thank Him for our relation
I see things in a different light
No longer with trepidation
Knowing that He is by my side
In every situation
I wrote this poem in grateful thanks
And now, for my summation
I'm glad to be a child of God
The God of all creation