Missing You Today

It has been years that we lost you
But it seems like a lot longer today.
I miss your sweet, shy smile and
Your kind, loving ways.

I miss the quietness of your presence
And the love you've always shared.
I miss your encouragements and faith.
Your belief in me because you shared.

I thank GOD for giving me such a
Sweet and wonderful grandmother.
I knew through the years
There could have been no other.

I listen for your footsteps in the hall
And look up to see you in the room
I want to hear your greeting and
I smell the fragrance of your perfume.

LHB-2007

I'm Tired...

I'm tired of fighting, tired of losing, and so very tired of my face.

I'm tired of waiting and just plain tired of this hated place.

Somehow I need the peace and patience of the Earth

When even the moon begins to question my worth.

LHB-2007

Love Comes Through The Eyes That See

Love comes through the eyes that see
And through the ears that hear,
For people are quite beautiful,
And words make feelings clear.

Love comes through the hands that touch
With unabashed affection,
For only skin-to-skin can love
Maintain its true direction.

Love comes through the tastes and smells
Of fresh and well-cooked food,
For in the gift of nourishment
Is much else that is good.

But though love comes through senses five,
Love comes from the heart,
For there resides the greater love
Of which ours is a part.

--Anonymous

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

Afternoon in February

The day is ending,

The night is descending;

The marsh is frozen,

The river dead.

Through clouds like ashes

The red sun flashes

On village windows

That glimmer red.

--Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882)