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Today Is a Gift

Happy Easter Baby
Today is a “Gift”

My heart, it jumped a beat today when I answered the phone
As I listened to that familiar voice, I couldn’t help but feel at home
As we talked it occurs to me, it’s like so many of our days
The clock stops, the sun goes down, and time just flys away
I’m honored to be with you, on this “Special” day
You’re my Happy Easter “Baby”, and it will always be that way
I love you with all my heart, your love is so true
When you take me in your arms, and again it feels so new
I figured out when love is real, you never have to choose
To settle for less than what you have become, for now you know the rules
Always be true to who you are and listen to your heart
Then you and your soul will never be apart

This poem is dedicated to man that changed my life 
I am forever grateful for his love and friendship 
And for every moment of sad and happiness spent on our behalf
And for showing me what true happiness is all about

With Eternal Love & Respect, 

            Rosemarie

Copyright © Rose Egan | Year Posted 2008



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Because I Am Your Angel

BECAUSE 
“I AM YOUR ANGEL”

I HEAR YOUR HEART SPEAKING TO ME IN A VOICE SO FAR WAY
THERE IS NOTHING I WOULDN’T DO, TO TAKE THE PAIN AWAY
BY YOUR SIDE I’LL ALWAYS BE WHEN LIFE BECOMES TOO MUCH
EVEN WHEN IT MAY APPEAR MY LOVE IS OUT OF TOUCH
JUST LOOK UP TO THE SKY, AND TALK TO THE MOON
THAT’S WERE I ALWAYS GO, TO KEEP MY HEART IN TUNE
REMEMBER WHEN AT FIRST WE MET, THAT YEAR WAS HARD FOR US
BUT WE ALWAYS FOUND NO BETTER PLACE, THEN TOGETHER IN THE BUS
THE CAROUSEL AND RAINY NIGHTS, THE TALKS WE WON’T FORGET, 
THE BAGEL SHOP, WATCHING THE CLOCK AND THE TIMES WE OVER SLEPT
I WAS THERE THEN AS I AM NOW LIKE A CONSTANT BURNING CANDLE
ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU ARE NOT ALONE,
BECAUSE 
“I AM YOUR ANGEL”

I LOVE YOU UNCONDITIONAL  

AUTHOR
ROSEMARIE

Copyright © Rose Egan | Year Posted 2008

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Kind Heart

Today I met a gentleman 
whose heart I could see through
He spoke of life with honesty; 
from his point of view
I couldn’t help but see his need; 
if to only understand
Why someone comes into our lives 
and leaves this world unplanned
There are times we are left unsure 
through no fault of our own
To figure out our destiny; 
though it seems we are alone
As time moves on, there is someone  
with whom we can relate 
Something happens though it seems, 
our soul becomes awake
Such is the case with this young man; 
his heart was in place
 No one has ever taken him so far, 
I could see it in his face
The beauty that bestowed this man; 
I’m sure he couldn’t see
For He gives unconditional and his love a guarantee

Copyright © Rose Egan | Year Posted 2008

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Because I Loved You Then

BECAUSE 
I LOVED YOU THEN

OH HOW I MISS THE MORNING HUGS, 
AND KISSES ON THE STEP
THE DAY YOU TOOK ME IN YOUR HOME, 
I STARTED OFF UPSET
AS TIME WENT ON I REALIZED, 
HOW MUCH YOU REALLY CARED
THEN YOU TOOK ME IN YOUR ARMS, 
AND HELD ME VERY NEAR
I TRUSTED YOU AND WANTED TO BE 
MORE THAN JUST A FRIEND,
SO I OPENED UP MY HEART TO YOU, 
THAT’S WHEN IT ALL BEGAN 

BECAUSE 
I LOVED YOU THEN

THE MANY NIGHTS I DROVE HOME LATE, 
THE KISS ON THE RAILROAD TRACKS
YOU BLEW MY MIND JUST IN TIME, 
OH HOW I LOVE THAT FLASHBACK
EVERY NOW AND THEN I GO BACK IN TIME 
AND STEAL MOMENTS SUCH AS THESE
YOU WON MY HEART; 
YOU WON MY SOUL AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN
IF YOU EVER WONDERED WHAT I THOUGHT 
OR WHAT MESSAGE DID YOU SEND
REST ASSURE, YOU HAD MY HEART

BECAUSE 
I LOVED YOU THEN
AUTHOR 
 ROSE-MARIE

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If I Know What Love Is It's Because of You

IF I KNOW WHAT LOVE IS, 
IT’S BECAUSE OF YOU

THE DAY WE MET I CAN’T FORGET, YOUR SMILE AND GRATITUDE
FOR DID I KNOW WHAT WAS TO COME, YOU CHANGED MY ATTITUDE 
I LOOKED AT YOU LIKE EVERYONE BUT NOTICED YOU COULDN’T SEE
WAY BEFORE YOU CAME MY WAY, I WANTED YOU FOR ME

AS TIME WENT ON YOU TOUCHED MY HEART STEP BY STEP EACH DAY
I WASN’T EASY TO CONVINCE, BUT YOU ALWAYS HAD A WAY
YOU WOULD SMILE WHEN I WAS NEAR; I KNEW I CAUGHT YOUR EYE
YOU GAVE ME SUCH A HAPPY HEART, I FELT LIKE I COULD FLY

THE ONLY WISH I EVER HAD, WAS TO FIND TRUE LOVE
UNTIL THIS TIME IT’S BEEN SO HARD, FOR ME TO RISE ABOVE

  I HAVE SO MUCH TO THANK YOU FOR; I DON’T KNOW WHERE TO START
BUT LET’S BEGIN LIKE WE ALWAYS DO, BY TALKING HEART TO HEART

AT FIRST I COULDN’T LOOK AT YOU, I WAS SCARED THAT YOU WOULD SEE
FOR IF YOU LOOKED INTO MY EYES, YOU MIGHT SEE THE REAL ME

YOU HAD A WAY ABOUT YOU, I WANTED SO MUCH TO LEARN
YOU TOOK ME BY THE HAND AND SAID, HONEY....IT’S YOUR TURN

I DIDN’T KNOW WHERE YOU WERE TAKING ME, THOUGH IT WAS QUITE 
CLEAR
THE DAY YOU WALKED INTO MY LIFE, IT’S YOU I WANTED TO BE NEAR

WE WALKED TOGETHER SIDE BY SIDE, DAYS TURNED INTO YEARS
AS TIME WENT ON, YOU WON MY HEART AND TOOK AWAY MY FEARS

WE HAVE THIS SPECIAL “SOULMATE” LOVE THAT TIME CAN’T TAKE AWAY
SO I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE YOUR HAND FOREVER, ONLY IF I MAY

YOUR TOUCH IS MY THERAPY; THE TRUTH IS IN YOUR EYES
YOU WILL FOREVER HAVE MY HEART, AND THIS I CAN’T DENY

LOVE FOREVER, ROSEMARIE

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Bet You Didn'T Know

BET YOU DIDN’T KNOW
BEST OF TIMES WITH YOU HONEY

AS WE LAID TOGETHER SIDE BY SIDE LISTENING TO THE RAIN
YOU TOOK MY HAND, I TRUSTED YOU THOUGH I THOUGHT YOU WERE 
INSANE
THEN YOU ASKED IF I WOULD JOIN YOU, NAKED IN THE STORM
THERE WE STOOD ON YOUR FRONT STEPS, OH HOW YOU KEPT ME WARM
THIS MOMENT I WILL NEVER FORGET

BET YOU DIDN’T KNOW

THE BEST TIME OF MY LIFE, WAS OUR WEEK TOGETHER
THOSE HOURS MAKING LOVE, THE DAYS WE SPENT IN ECSTASY, 
YOU WRAPPED YOUR LOVE AROUND ME; 
I WOULD HAVE STAYED WITH YOU FOREVER 
IF YOU HAD ONLY ASKED ME

BET YOU DIDN’T KNOW

IF I COULD GO BACK IN TIME AND CHANGE WHAT WAS TO BE
I WOULD HAVE GIVEN YOU A CHILD, A LITTLE ROSEMARIE
THIS MAY SOUND KIND OF STRANGE TO YOU; 
WE HAVE CHILDREN OF OUR OWN
BUT IF I COULD GIVE APART OF ME, SHE WOULD MAKE FOR US A HOME
FOR ONCE I PRAYED TO BE BLESSED, PLEASE MAKE THIS ONE A POSITIVE 
TEST    

BET YOU DIDN’T KNOW

WE WORKED TOGETHER EVERY DAY AND MADE LOVE MANY NIGHTS
THE CAROUSEL, INDIAN JOKES AND OUR SILLY FIGHTS
ST. AUGUSTINE, THE BUGGY RIDE, THE KISS BEHIND THE CANNON 
YOUR SHOES ON WRONG, I STOLE THE SOAP, LUNCHES IN YOUR VAN
CHINESE FOOD, WEATHER ON THE 8’S, HAIRDRYER IN THE BACKROOM
THE YARD SALE, OUR MINI BREAKS, AFTERNOON TREATS IN BED
ALL THIS AND SO MUCH MORE, I TREASURE EVERY MINUTE
I’M HONORED YOU ARE IN MY LIFE AND “ALIVE” BECAUSE YOU’RE IN IT

BET YOU DIDN’T KNOW

FROM NOW THROUGH INFINITY, I LOVE YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY 
HEART
AUTHOR ~ ROSEMARIE

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Its Just the Way It Is

IT’S JUST THE WAY IT IS 

I WOKE UP THIS MORNING AS I NORMALLY DO, HALF ASLEEP AND THINKING 
OF YOU
THE WAY YOU TOUCH ME, THINGS THAT YOU SAY, THE PLACES YOU REACH,
 YOU BLOW ME AWAY

IT’S JUST THE WAY IT IS 

NOT A MINUTE GOES BY YOUR NOT CLOSE TO MY HEART
NO ONE COMES CLOSE TO TAKING YOUR PART
MANY HAVE TRIED BUT WHAT THEY DON’T KNOW
MY BABY COMES FIRST, HE STEELS THE SHOW

IT’S JUST THE WAY IT IS 

I CRADLE YOUR LOVE AND TREASURE YOUR HEART
WHEN I SEE YOUR SMILE, TOGETHER I’M NOT
I’M LOST FOR WORDS, WHAT CAN I SAY
YOU KNOW ME BY NOW, YOU MADE ME THIS WAY

IT’S JUST THE WAY IT IS 

JUST WHEN YOU SAY, IS SHE THINKING OF ME
NO NEED TO WORRY; SET YOUR MIND FREE
FOR WE ARE APART OF EACH OTHER FOR SURE
OUR LOVE IS RIGHT AND VERY SECURE

IT’S JUST THE WAY IT IS 

 YOU’RE THE LOVE OF MY LIFE AND MAN OF MY DREAMS
WE HANG IN THERE TOGETHER, WE MAKE A GREAT TEAM
LET IT BE KNOWN, OUR LOVE IS FORESEEN
WHAT WAS MADE FROM ABOVE, NO ONE COMES BETWEEN

IT’S JUST THE WAY IT IS 

AUTHOR
 ROSEMARIE

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One Moment In Time

If there ever was a place in life where I need to be,
It’s next to you from dusk to dawn
Because your love I need
From birth to now I can’t compare anything so fine
All I ask is to know how forever feels with you someday

“One Moment in Time”

Our special dates, the time we take just for us alone
The river walks, the hunting camp and long talks on the phone
The day you fell into the lake, it took my breath away
If not for long life was so kind for just

“One Moment in Time”

Our bubble baths by candlelight, the backrubs in the tub
It wasn’t long before I knew, we were falling in love
You took me into your heart and excepted who I am
When ever I was confused, you helped me understand
As a child I would pray,  send someone just for me
For if this wish was granted, my life would be complete
See, it’s kind of simple, when you ask of the Divine
Believe in what your asking,  then wait upon a sign
For one day you will awaken,  surprised on what you find
Today’s a gift and you’re the reason, the sun is going to shine

“One Moment in Time”

Author, Rose-Marie

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Tribute To You'Re Mother

TRIBUTE TO YOU’RE MOTHER


AS OUR RELATIONSHIP GREW IT BECAME QUITE CLEAR
THERE WAS A “SPECIAL LADY” IN YOUR LIFE THAT YOU HELD VERY DEAR
IT WASN’T SO MUCH WHAT YOU SAID; IT’S WHAT YOU DIDN’T SAY
SO I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A TALK WITH HER, 
ONLY IF I MAY

TO MOM

I KNOW YOU HAVEN’T MET ME, BUT I KNOW SOMEDAY YOU WILL, 
YOU HAVE A “SPECIAL SON”, MY HEART HE DOES FULFILL
IF NOT FOR YOU, THERE WOULD NOT BE AN US
PLEASE LET ME EXPLAIN, IF I MAY EARN YOUR TRUST
THE DAY YOUR SON WALKED IN MY LIFE, HE BROUGHT SUNSHINE ON A 
RAINY DAY
HE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A DREAM TO ME, WITH HIM I FOUND MY DESTINY
THERE IS NO OTHER SUCH AS HE, MY LIFE IS HAPPY AND MY HEART IS FREE
HE MISSES YOU AS I’M SURE YOU KNOW, I TALK TO HIM AND HIS FEELINGS 
SHOW
THE DAY YOU LEFT YOU BROKE HIS HEART, FOR I AM HERE TO LOVE HIM, 
BUT BE YOU I’M NOT.....
I’M NOT PERFECT, BUT I TRY TO BE, 
FOR I HOPE YOU DON’T MIND, HE GAVE HIS HEART TO ME
I LOVE HIM MORE THAN ANYONE, HE’S THE REASON I’M ALIVE
SEE THERE WAS I TIME IN MY LIFE, WHEN I DIDN’T CARE IF I SURVIVED 
IT WAS GONNA TAKE A MIRACLE, FOR ME TO CHANGE MY MIND
SO GOD SENT ME AN “ANGEL”, YOUR SON SHOWED UP JUST IN TIME.
HE HAS THIS LOVE ABOUT HIM MY HEART HAS NEVER KNOWN,
SO “THANK YOU” FOR SHARING HIM, THROUGH YOU I FOUND MY HOME
I HOPE AND PRAY THAT I AM JUST A “TOUCH”
OF A WOMAN LIKE YOU WHOM HE ADMIRES SO MUCH
WITH SINCERE LOVE AND RESPECT
AUTHOR ~ ROSE-MARIE

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Spirit If You'Re Hearing Me

~SPIRIT~ 
IF YOU’RE HEARING ME

I READ ABOUT YOU EVERY NIGHT, KNOWING YOU ARE THERE
WHY DON’T YOU ANSWER WHAT I ASK, LIFE IS SHORT AND WAY TOO FAST
PATIENTS I HAVE COME TO KNOW, THAT CALL FROM GOD, MY SON HAD TO 
GO
SEE, I AM STRONGER NOW THAN I USE TO BE, 
FOR THEN I DID NOT KNOW MY HEART, UNTIL IT WAS PULLED FROM ME
MY LITTLE GIRL, SHE LOST HER WORLD, IT WASN’T IN OUR THE PLAN
LIFE CAN BE SO MYSTERIOUS AND HARD TO UNDERSTAND
~SPIRIT~ 
IF YOU’RE HEARING ME

PLEASE GIVE ME A SIGN, I’M HERE UNTIL MY PURPOSE IS FULFILLED 
AND SIGNED OFF BY THE DIVINE

WITH GOD THERE ARE NO MISTAKES, WE’RE ALL PART OF THE BIG PLAN
IF I’M WHERE I’M SUPPOSE TO BE, PLEASE HELP ME TO UNDERSTAND

~SPIRIT~ 
IF YOU’RE HEARING ME

PLEASE MAKE YOURSELF KNOW, SOMETIMES I FEEL YOU’RE DIRECTING ME 
BY THE LIGHT I’VE BEEN SHOWN
THESE WORDS ARE MY DIARY THAT I REFLECT UPON
A DIMENSION IN ANOTHER PLANE,  YET IN ANOTHER FORM 

~SPIRIT~ 
IF YOU’RE HEARING ME

AS I LAY MY HEAD TO REST, PLEASE WRAP YOUR LOVING LIGHT AROUND ME 
BECAUSE THAT’S WHEN I FEEL THE BEST! 

AUTHOR ~ ROSEMARIE

Copyright © Rose Egan | Year Posted 2008

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