Thank You

God sends blessings,

such as people like you.

we really appreciate

all that you do.

May God bless you

with all his love and care.

We want to Thank You,

for always being there.

It's people like you

who bring happiness in the lives of others,

to wonderful children,

and to their fathers and mothers.

Thank You so much

for all that you have done.

When we are around you,

we are happy, and have so much fun.

Done By: Amy M.

Regret

How do you go on knowing that you failed

and all your friends suddenly disappeared and bailed

Can you see the shame on everyone's face

and your parents look at you like your the biggest disgrace

All this time you blamed everyone else

but all along it was none other than yourself

Now your stuck here paying the price

It's up to you, how are you going to change your life

Will you sit there and look like your lost

or are you going to get up and pay the cost

Don't sit there and reminisce the past

for the future is coming and it's coming fast

So make some memories, ones to remember

because you my friend will graduate in December

So how do you go on knowing that you failed

just smile to the world cause you could have bailed

Done By: Brooke Hoffer

Four Words

Despair.

falling deeper & deeper each day.

wondering what else I'll lose

and wondering if it'll go away.

Denial

It's something I sometimes feel.

that the pain I have inside

could not possibly be real.

Sadness.

Not something that disappears

despite what I wish for

I have never ending tears.

Blame.

That's what I often do

I will never forgive myself.

My heart's permanently broken in two.

These four simple words

to describe my feelings inside.

wishing I could crawl into myself

to stay forever and hide.

There are days I wonder

if these feelings will go.

If it's possible for me

to not feel so low.

Done By: Sue Morton

Hills And Valleys

The hills, the valleys

and the bends.

Going up and down each day,

wondering if my heart will mend.

Sure, the pain will lessen

and I'll genuinely smile once more

but the emptiness will stay

and my heart will forever be sore.

You were all I ever wanted

and now you'll never be.

You were going to be my future

now that has ceased for me.

I can't help this feeling

of feeling so alone,

but I just can't talk about it

I don't want to be a moan.

So I'll keep writing

and talking to you in my mind.

Until we meet one day

and then true joy I will find.

I'm not saying

it's going to be soon,

even if it's years from now

my joy will be over the moon.

Done By: Sue Morton

Love And Hope

We have a new beginning,

We have the highest power,

I want to stay like this forever,

We have the stars shinning on us,

We have this heat within our hearts,

We have a reason to live,

A deeper meaning to our lives,

Lets go to heaven and explore our love,

With open arms,

A heart that bleeds for you,

I make a wish every night,

I want to hold you close,

Lets feel the sky falling on us,

Spread our wings and let the breeze blow,

Open our hearts and the tears will flow

Done By: Tracy Mcleod

Little Girl

Little girl don't be afraid,

Afraid that you think this way,

Afraid that you know all these things,

These things that make the mystery.

Don't be afraid that the world is in your hands,

Spin it at your own speed,

Take anything you want,

Take anything you need.

Don't be afraid at these words that jump off the page,

Afraid to write rather than to say,

All these thought that you have,

Locked in your cage.

Little girl please don't be afraid to live this life,

this life that you only have one chance,

Don't be afraid to get out of your seat,

Afraid to get up and dance.

Done By: Shannon

Father

Many years have now gone by

with the anger I had inside,

I often wondered what went wrong

you so angry for so long,

Father's Day will soon arrive

another year I hope you'll try,

to make amends for all your lies

the many questions we wonder why,

yours sins were always criticized

now the years have passed you by,

patient understanding as we tie

the family together to realize,

how important is compromise

when your children see you cry,

Father's Day has now arrived

another year I now know why.

Done By: Louisa Ritchotte

He'll Never Know

I want to run, I want to hide.

From all the pain he caused inside.

I want to scream, I want to cry.

Why can't I tell him Goodbye?

I want to move on, I just can't let go.

I love him more than he will ever know.

I want to start over, I want to feel free!

But this pain will never leave me be.

He hurt me bad, the pain is deep.

From all the promises he couldn't keep.

All the lies, I heard him say.

Are in my head and just won't fade.

How can I forget him, leave the him behind.

Erase the memories from my mind.

He doesn't love me, and he never will.

He will never care, how I feel.

Done By: Jennifer

My Special Friend

God blessed me one sunny day

He sent me an angel from so far away

To love and help me though all my woes

To guide and stand by me when I face my foes

Then one day God called her back

I missed my angel so I followed her tracks

Now in heaven all safe and sound

I see my angel flying around

Now it’s my turn to do a good deed

I’m sent back to earth to help people in need

So when life’s lessons are getting you down

Don’t sit there sulking and wearing a frown

Sit back and reflect all the good times you’ve seen

Like weddings , birthdays and place’s you’ve been

Think yourselves lucky because we are still here

To hold the memories of loved ones so dear

Done By: Terrie Brushette

Friends

a friend is like a flower,

a rose to be exact,

Or maybe like a brand new gate

that never comes unlatched.

A friend is like an owl,

both beautiful and wise.

Or perhaps a friend is like a ghost,

whose spirit never dies.

A friend is like a heart

that goes strong until the end.

Where would we be in this world

if we didn't have a friend.

Done By: Kira

Brandie

As she lay peacefully in her casket,

with her hands folded gently over

her chest; ‘tis a memory I’ll never

forget.

Three months old was the precious one,

the same one taken from me.

Her touch of love and innocence,

is something I do miss much.

Today they closed her casket,

I almost imagine her hands reaching

out before it completely shut.

I can hear her let out a yell, as

if she were years older. She

looks at me her eyes revealing

fear.

Tears, for the first time, tore

through my eyes, like a bird

to the wind. Then everything

disappeared.

Now she leaves me with the

peace of knowing that I’ll see

her again. See those sweet little

hands, and feel her sweet little touch

of love.

Done By: Tanya Severn

Keep On Smiling

If at times you feel you want to cry.

And life seems such a trial.

Above the clouds there’s a bright blue sky

So make your tears a smile.

As you travel on life’s way

With its many ups and downs

Remember it’s quite true to say

One smile is worth a dozen frowns.

Among the worlds expensive things

A smile is very cheap

And when you give a smile away,

You get one back to keep.

Happiness comes at times to all

But sadness comes unbidden

And sometimes a few tears must fall

Among the laughter hidden.

So when friends have sadness on their face

And troubles round them piled

The world will seem a better place

And all because you smiled

Done By: Alexandra Skiathitis

I Love You First

The first time I felt you inside of me I knew,

That I loved you with all my heart,

And as you did each day, each month

My love for you only grew.

The first time I saw you, I just couldn’t wait,

To hold and kiss you, all over your face,

Daddy was there so excited and proud,

When he cut your cord, I thought he would faint.

They were there from the start your Nanna and Gram,

They just wouldn’t leave our side,

They were there to shower you with love,

Like only a grandmother can.

The waiting room was full the moment they got word

On that day that you came into our lives

And we filled them again, while we prayed for the Lord

But this time it's like no one has heard.

Now the pain that we feel inside is the worst,

but we treasure the short time that we had,

Though many have loved you in your short little life

I’m lucky cause I loved you first

Done By: Kathleen Clifton

Fires, Wine, Beach, And Time

Crackling fires and glasses of wine

a walk on the beach forgetting the time

this is all nice and things we should do

but these aren't the things that make me love you

Fighting for bed sheets and racing for the better car

aiming for my mouth with animal crackers from afar

tipping the canoe and watching lunch float away

these are the special things that make me want to stay

Slapping an insect from my arm onto yours

Holding everyone up taking pictures on tours

Forget about reservations there's a hostel in site

or maybe we'll backpack it and camp for the night

These are the special things that make me love you

Your educated, witty, funny and true

So next time you kiss me or take me by the hand

I want you to know just where I stand

I don't need fires or glasses of wine

I don't need beaches to forget about time

And even though we have done that and more

It's your love that makes me stay, it is you I adore

I love you with all of my heart

Done By: Sylvia Stults

The Wisdom Of Children

Wonder what it’s like to be scared every day,

Knowing war and destruction are on the way.

Not able to run and play in the park,

Never camp out in the yard after dark.

A lot of children in far off places,

That look of fear etched onto their faces,

They don’t have the freedom to make a choice,

Their stature is small and so is their voice.

Through the eyes of children if we could see

How they view the world, and how it should be.

Maybe if we lend an ear to them now,

We could make changes – they’d show us how.

Their innocence is wisdom; their honesty real,

No prejudice in them, true humanity they feel.

The lessons we’d learn would be like no others

Imagine a world of sisters and brothers.

Done By: Annabel Sheila

It's My Heart

My heart sinks, then it rises

It's full of surprises

It hides many things

It's my heart

My heart's deep as an ocean

It's full of emotion

You can't see it all

It's my heart

You can't tell me what's wrong

You can't tell me what's right

You can't even say if it's black or it's white

It's my heart

I feel joy, I feel pain, I feel loss, I feel gain

You don't know it all. It's my heart.

If I say it, I mean it, so don't you demean it.

If I say it, it's true

It's my heart

Done By: Hannah

I Tried So Hard

I tried so hard.

I tried my best.

I gave you my all,

and now there's nothing left.

You stole my heart,

then tore it in two.

Now I'm falling apart,

and don't know what to do.

Divided by decisions,

burned by the fire.

Confused by your words.

Tempted by desire.

I'm living in the present.

My mind is on the past.

Not knowing what I'll lose.

Not knowing what will last.

Blinded by fear.

Drowning in doubt.

Struggling to be free.

Looking for a way out.

Done By: Whitney Barton

Never

if you don't understand my silence,

you wont understand my word

if you don't understand my pain,

you wont understand my tears

if you don't understand my smile,

you wont understand my joy

if you don't understand me,

you will never love me!!

Done By: Mubaraka Shabbir

Leaving Abusive Husband

Why did you leave? why did you go?

you wouldn't listen when I said no

you said that we could be together

and that our love would last forever

Why did you lie

You promised me marriage, a family too

how could I be so stupid? how could I have believed you?

Constantly arguing day and night

all we ever did was fight

Why did you lie?

I found the message on your phone

you told me that you were alone

she said she loves you and needs you there

why did you do this? why don't you care?

Why did you lie?

I kissed you goodbye and saw you out

I started packing, I had no doubt

I was leaving, going for good

not because I didn't love you but because I know I should

you phoned and phoned begging me to come home...

I know why I lied

I chose happiness

Done By: Stormy-Courtney

I'm Sorry

I'm sorry for the things I've done.

I'm sorry I can't be your number one.

I'm sorry I always put you to the test

I'm sorry I can't be the best

I'm sorry I keep myself in a shell.

I'm sorry I put you through hell.

I'm sorry that sorry is not enough.

I'm sorry for all the dumb stuff.

I'm sorry for all the pain.

and for not cleaning the stain.

I'm sorry for the things I've said.

and all the things you may have read.

I'm sorry from head to toe.

I'm sorry I can't take a "no".

I'm sorry for needing you.

That's just something I tend to do.

I'm sorry that I just want you to see.

That I don't want you to ever stop loving me.

Done By: Bevy

A Mother's Cry

Colors of dark grey and black fill the world in which I live

No other feeling could possibly be worse than this

Where once was a room filled with laughter & Cheer

Now stands loneliness, emptiness and despair.

Memories of you seem to creep around the corners of my mind

Endless haunting images of your face that won't decline

An overwhelming of emotion that my body can't contain

Fills my soul with unbearable grief, sorrow and pain

Oh, How I long to hold you in my arms just once more

And tell you that things will be again, as they were before

But, as reality sinks in, I know that will never be

For the choices that I've made in my life have sealed our destiny

No one could ever fathom how wretchedly my heart aches

And how I greatly regret that you've had to pay for my mistakes

If I could go back in time, and change only one wrong that I've done

I'd go back to the Hour, to the second, on the day I lost you. My Son.

Done By: Suneigh

I Want To Change The World

I want to change the world

I want to impact it so deep

That I reach the core

I want to change the meaning of peace

To something permanent

I want to open doors

And shut out doubt

I want the past to dissolve

It makes my ears bleed

Mistakes linked in memory

Times so hard the world shakes in its boots

I want to change the world

The sun rises and then sets

But leaves its mark before it goes

It creates life and growth

The moon brings serenity and mystery

Both bring death too

I want the growth to shine through

But erase the death

I want to change the world

But I would not dare change the past

Done By: Allyson Bogan

A Family

A warm welcome

A how do you do

Words of kindness

And comfort too

A perfect little unit

So happy all in place

Old photographs

Show each loving face

Family dinners

Discussions of your day

Saying you need not be thinner

Making that frown go away

Before going to bed

A goodnight is always said

A family we'll be

A family, you'll see

Done By: Rachel G. Michael

Friendship

You were a shelter

From life’s frequent storm;

Like a comfortable blanket;

You kept me snug, safe and warm.

You were a light in the window

When everything’s dark;

You were a trip to the circus,

A picnic in the park.

Like a bright, sunny summer,

You were joy without end;

And I’m so very privileged

To call you my friend.

But now I feel everything is lost

As you are not with me.

Done By: Durga