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Jackie Vanwagner Poem
What ever happened to the good ole' days?
Only memories left of those caring ways
When people said just what they meant
And a handshake was good enough for consent
When words were simply taken to heart
And trust never questioned when two would part
Little things noticed, appreciation shared
People made time...to show they cared
Some think of this as the "simple" life
House, kids, a dog...husband and wife
But isn't that what it all boils down to?
When the smoke finally clears ....its your family & you
So lets not get lost or carried away
In this plastic world that we've created today
So much pain, war, confusion and misleading lies
The only REAL innocence left hides in the child's eyes
For they have not yet learned of the worlds wicked ways
So we must teach them, the true values, of the GOOD OLE' DAYS!
Jackie VanWagner
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I cry EVERY TIME I come here, But I just cant stay away
Cus I know you ladies are all feelin..... what I'm feelin.... EVERYDAY!
I read your posts and cry, my heart breaks for all of you
As we share the deepest sorrow, that we wish we never knew
I don't know why we're destined, to share this awful fate
wanting our loved ones back ,but NO we have to wait
I'm NOT suicidal ....although it briefly crossed my mind
as you all KNOW the "maddness" of being left behind
We wonder if they are happy....We wonder if their "ok"
We wonder if we had a chance....what exactly would we say?
We wonder if we could of saved them....IF we only knew
We wonder if they can feel the hole, left in our hearts...... X2
We cry for a minute EVERYDAY (sometimes a lil' more)
Holding dear the memories of happier times before
Before that awful moment, A parents worst nightmare comes true
And changed our lives FOREVER....Thats what I share with all of you!
I know im not alone struggling with faith and hope
It's not like theres an option...THE ONLY PATH IS COPE!
Just really wanted to let y'all know, the energy here is ...so real ..so deep!
Also , "Thank-You" for the lifelong friends.... AND ones I've yet to meet!
JACKIE VW 6/26/2021
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ITS NEVER TOO LATE
You’ve inspired me to share with the world. The pains I’ve longed to hide
By convincing me I'm not alone and hope to others it would provide
By making me realize why, I have always analyzed my fears
By writing down my feelings as I wiped away my tears
The only time I would share my thoughts were
If it was an experience we shared
Cause that seemed to be the only time that anybody cared Way too young to realize I was never really alone
Just didn’t have the knowledge of things I've since been shown
We often drift off the path in which we need to stay
But only for a moments time for lessons learned this way
Then we’re guided back onto the track that we thought we knew
But it looks so unfamiliar now that we have a clearer view
Everyone is different there are no two the same
Although you are beside me my friend our differences remain
So if I were asked to share ONE thing I’ve learned from life so far
I’d probably say… “ it’s NEVER too late to be who you REALLY ARE ”
Jackie VanWagner/AUGUST 2018
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Bird flu, Sunammi, Earthquakes and War....
Kinda makes ya wonder how much longer we are here for
Political MESS, Health care not the best
This journey is looking more and more like a QUEST
I fear for the kids left with the trash
Not even their fault, but they will suffer the wrath
Some choose not to acknowledge the darkness ahead
While others try to enlighten (unsuccessfully) instead
The world (as we know it) is lookin pretty grim to me
Is there a light ? Glimmer of hope? I prey this to be
I would like my kids... and then... their kids due
To be able to grow up and raise families too
I want them to appreciate the simple things in life
House, kids, dog husband and wife
I want them to be respectful and kind
I want them to know when they are falling behind
I don't want them to live in a world full of fear
Not ever knowing if the'll be a "next year"
Could you imagine the panic....if this be true
Think about last minute things you would do
Where would you be? Who'd be by your side?
Could you close your eyes knowing you really have tried?
Make sure your at PEACE with yourself before this
Insist all your good-by's part with a kiss
Cause you never know if you'll see them again
and you'll have comfort knowing you were a good friend
If you know in your heart, your intentions are true
The'll be no reason to quiver ....when your time has come due
JVW/2015
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Some of our best conversations
Were when no words were needed
And afterwards feeling a lot was completed
It’s kinda surreal, the feelings we’ve shared
There was no doubt about how much we cared
It’s not always that easy
It kinda comes and goes
But it’s these precious moments
Close to heart I will hold…
JVW/JAN 2018
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MY WITTLE WRASCAL
Theres nothing anyone could do or say
That could make this broken heart go away
I've got a hole in my soul, with tears in my eyes
We had no time for any good-bys
You brought me much Joy from the time we had
I miss you so much, i'm so humbly sad.
I miss you greeting me at the door
I miss telling you to STOP as you ignore
I miss you begging for EVERYTHING I eat
I miss you constantly jumping up on my seat
I miss your cute lil' teddy-bear face
I miss you guarding my personal space
I miss you always wanting to go for a ride
I miss you insisting to be by my side
I miss your rambunctious attitude
You made me laugh when I wasn’t in the mood
All I’d say is “wheres froggy” and off you’d go
And you come back squeeking with GiGi in tow
She seems confused, shes been lookin for you
I can truly tell, shes got a broken heart too!!
Dedicated to my lil' guy whom I ADORED...Hit and run was left in the road and passed on....He left me with many PLEASANT memories and I will remember him with a heavy heart ALWAYS AND FOREVER!! RIP WRASCAL XOXO
JVW/03/2018
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Torn by the knowledge
do you like me for my security and confidence?
But having the need to tell someone of my fears
I wage a war silently.
Should I be strong in your sight
not letting my feelings show
forgetting my worries?
OR
show that I trust you enough
to tell you of the hurts and shadows
that play upon my sanity...
Would you feel weighed down
by the responsibility of comforting me?
OR
touched by the need of me
to confide in you.....
JVW/1978
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