MEMORIES OF MY CHILDHOOD DAYS WITH MY FATHER

MEMORIES OF MY CHILDHOOD DAYS WITH MY FATHER

I remember my childhood days

And the handsome man who stood tall,

At least he always seemed that way

When I was young and small.

He gave me love and laughter

And taught me so many things,

The love of the ocean and poetry

And the joy that reading brings.

We rode our bikes together

Along the lines of the shore.

He taught me the love of words ~

He taught me so much more.

A sense of love and justice,

Pride in work well done.

He taught me to discuss and debate ~

To watch the setting sun.

He taught me to value good food,

Cooking with him was a lesson too

There is so much of him in my life

In everything I do.

He took me shopping and gave me gifts ~

Showed me life in its fullest measure.

His journey is over and I am left

With memories to treasure.

I feel his presence in my life

In the simple everyday things

A piece of music, a newspaper folded

And the joy his memory brings.

© Linda J. Vaughan

WALK WITH ME, TALK WITH ME

WALK WITH ME, TALK WITH ME.

Walk with me beside the ocean

Let me take your hand,

Share with me the dreams you own

And the things that you have planned.

Talk with me of days gone by 

And troubles that you share

Let me whisper gently 

How very much I care.

Walk with me in the evening

As the sun sets in the west.

Let me share the problems

That have put you to the test.

Splash with me at the water's edge

As the tide is on the turn,

Let me listen to your hearts desire

The things for which you yearn.

Let me catch the moonbeams

That drift across the sky

Let me enjoy the silence,

And never question why.

I'll let you gather stars for me

And I'll wear them in my hair

We will thread them all together

And soon will pass our care.

Walk with me beside the ocean 

As the moon lights up our way

Let me hear the sea birds singing,

Serenading end of day.

Let us take each precious moment

And hold it in our hearts,

The joy is in the journey 

As each new day starts. 

© Linda J. Vaughan August 28th. 2013 

EVERYDAY MIRACLES

Everyday Miracles

Everyday miracles ~ a sky of blue
The changing of the seasons,
Walking in the park
Understanding the reasons.

Everyday miracles ~ a smile from your face
A special kind word, the touch of a hand.
Food on my table, a cosy warm bed
Seeing the way things are planned.

Every day miracles ~ a call from a friend,
Just checking to see all is fine,
Love and affection – everyday miracles
These blessings are mine.

Everyday miracles ~ kindness and trust
Tenderness and care,
Encouragement and support
Everyday miracles – so that “I dare.”

Everyday miracles – sunrise and sunset
Soft breezes on cool autumn days,
Everyday miracles – watching and seeing
The summer heat haze.

Everyday miracles – laughter and fun
Rest after weariness the wiping of tears,
Someone to share
The depth of my fears.

Everyday miracles – friends sharing
My journey who hear me when I call,
Everyday miracles
Lifting me up when I fall.

Every moment should be cherished
For they are surely there,
Those everyday miracles
Around us everywhere.


© Linda J. Vaughan
May 2011