With Judy's permission, I am
adding to this page two of my own writings,
as they seem appropriate to the theme of 
these pages.  Diane P.


Is This You?

When life stares you smack in the face,
And you can't seem to keep up the pace,
Do you turn and run and hide,
Or force yourself to open your eyes?

Choices seem to loom overbearing,
Making you want to go cussing and swearing,
Do you start thinking with anger and pain,
Or make the heartfelt choice to remain?

You face the decisions and pray to God,
That He will protect you from high above,
You turn your life to Him to guide you,
And truly hope your life can be renewed!
Diane P. ©1999


Quickly

Quickly guess how tall I am
And you'll know how tall I can be.
Quickly guess how small I am,
And I'll know it's not me that you see.
For if you Judge me by my height,
Which really isn't my size,
I'd rather you take a second look,
And that's to look Inside.
Diane P. ©1999


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