A warm breeze blows those distractions away
Our eyes see beyond the horizon of today
The sun and the moon are our only time pieces
This special paradise is our private release
Smiles hiding grief and smiles hiding pain
Tears from joy and tears from fun
Hugs of consolation and hugs of good bye
All the leavings to learn a lesson
All the tears to tell a tale
All the grievings to help us grow
When I loved you
The love made me feel happy
Having know the feeling of love
I rejoice
And in ecstacy
I surrender to die.
When the love was replaced by rejection
The loss was so painful
Having felt the pain
I scream
And in anguish
I surrender to die.
When I realized what you took from me
The theft made me angry
Having learned of anger
I lash out
And in exhaustion
I surrender to die.
When the anger was replaced by sadness
The memories brought me tears
Having lived the sadness
I cry all night
And consumed by grief
I surrender to die.
And with my emotions spent
Ecstacy Anguish Exhaustion Grief
Having lived them all
I leave this life
And in quiet peace
I surrender to die.
But with all the lessons learned
The emotions strongly felt
Having gained through life's experiences
I am energized
And free from limits
I live.
I give you my love
Here is my heart
Please don't break it
These are precious gifts
I don't give them lightly
I offer them carefully
So take them gently
And treat them well
It's the best I have to give
Loving friend
So gentle and kind
Often times
You're on my mind.
I think of you
It brings a smile
My life moves on
All the while.
Our quiet moments
Are never cold.
A caring friendship
Is ours to hold.
I have a date. Time to get ready Take a bath ... bubbles Do my hair -- Soft and fluffy. And my makeup -- Red lipstick and blush. And my nails -- Shiny with a hint of color. Look in my closet Choose the right dress -- The hot, bright red one That constrasts with my cool, ivory skin And dark brown hair. Mom always likes me in red. And the accessories -- Red, dangle earrings With a matching necklace That I made for me. And a straw hat with a large brim. And comfortable shoes To finish the picture. I think about this date I am excited Imaginary conversations fill my head I want it to be perfect....memorable... And now, the time is here Time for me to meet my date I open the door And my date is here My date is me.
Somewhere inside
I see a brilliant light
And I know
I
am the light.
And I know
I get brighter
and more beautiful
with the reflected light
from many people in my world.
Each person is a bead in a necklace
or a flower in my garden
or the notes that make up my favorite songs.
Each one finds a treasure in me
The way I find a treasure in them.
My source of the beauty
and light
comes from within
Enhanced by the reflections
Of those who help me
work my garden
And I am complete and whole.
I am beautiful.
I am magnificent.
I am the center of my universe,
My world of light and reflections makes me more.
I'll wrap my hug and send it alone
To bring you warmth when things go wrong
And to bring you sunshine on winter days
As well as clarity in foggy haze
In a separate package you'll find my smile
It's there for you mile after mile
As we walk together or walk alone
My cheerful thoughts are yours to own
So remember me and my gifts to you
At times when you're happy coasting
or blue
You're a part of me and will always be
A most pleasant thought and cherished memory
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