You've Been There - I've Done That

~What (Then) Seemed Forever~ My mind and heart hold memories, of our days as children together~ Innocent dreams and fantasies, with belief in what (then) seemed forever, All five born to different families, but fate provided just one home~ Raised as siblings from our infancies, by parents who loved... Sign in to see full entry.

~A Mother in Heaven~ Much time lived and even more taken- Gone in a moment, left many hearts breaking~ A child to her Mother, yet a Mother to her own- So much left to give, so much left to be shown~ Beautiful, talented, loving and giving- Grateful for love and the life she was living~ Once wrote of... Sign in to see full entry.

~Close Though Far Away~ Before you go to sleep each night- And when you wake up everyday- Close your eyes and touch your heart- And for you, I’ll do the same- For that is where our love is held- And forever where it will stay- Remember this while we’re apart- And I’ll be close, though far away-... Sign in to see full entry.

~ Tomorrow’s Memories are Made Today~ Yesterday has gone and tomorrow is near~ The past and the future create today’s fear- Memories bring hope through an ocean of tears~ And the dreams evolve as the dark clouds clear- Yesterday is over and tomorrow is yet to be~ What happens today becomes the next... Sign in to see full entry.

Definition Responsibility: Something for which one is responsible; a duty, obligation, or burden The definition of responsibility, just may help you see how a girl who hoped and once believed that her place in your life was meant to be has realized those thoughts are now history and hopes you will... Sign in to see full entry.

~It Felt Like Good-bye~ A familiar feeling of warmth accompanied our embrace For a brief moment I was beckoned by a comfortable place~ I held you close, steady and ever so tight Soothed by your touch, still chilled by the night~ As I released you, it suddenly felt like good-bye The wind howled... Sign in to see full entry.

Your Heart’s Best Friend When I ask you if you’re happy, Can you look deep into my eyes, As you struggle to convince me, That your smile’s not pain disguised? If I could look inside of you, Would that same smile be there to find, Or would I see a heart that’s blue, From all you keep there... Sign in to see full entry.

I'm Who I Am Because Of You By another I was given life, But then lovingly accepted by you~ You both chose to guide me, and see that my dreams would come true~ Your love for me began so blindly, while I was yet in my Mother's womb~ You already had three children, But, for me, you still found room~... Sign in to see full entry.

A Master Plan This life is limited, searching for more~ Waiting for someone to open the door- Thinking too often of what has passed~ Forgetting the future you hold in your grasp- Dreaming of a time when you have no doubt~ Avoiding what today is really about- There will come an answer, search deep in... Sign in to see full entry.

~Already There~ Lower your shield And feel my warmth~ Close your eyes And take a deep breath of me~ Open your soul And see, I’m already there~ Sign in to see full entry.