WALK WITH ME

WALK WITH ME

Come with me and walk a while

Down a sweet and shaded lane

Let's spend time together 

Like sunshine after rain.

Let's take in all the beauty

Of this pretty shaded bower,

We will hear the sweetest bird song

And smell the fragrance of the flower.

We will sit a while and ponder 

As good friends often do,

About the times we've spent together

And the plans we hold brand new.

We'll talk about the children grown

And about their baby days

About the times they ran so freely 

And their knees held many a graze.

Let's talk about the pain we've felt ~

The struggles we've been through

We will talk about the joy we felt

When life began anew.

We'll share the times when we felt lost

And fear became our friend

How that the sun was shining

Just around the bend.

The comfort that our friendship brought

When days were cold and grey

How that we lifted each other up 

And helped along the way.

There will be laughter here

And also tears of sadness,

But over all of that will be 

The blessed tears of gladness.

We will gently sit in silence 

And let Nature do her part

In bringing joy and comfort 

To a tender, fragile heart.

Walk with me in nature

Gather strength right to the end

We shall cherish hours together 

And share the joy my friend.

© Linda J. Vaughan

September 21st. 2013

WAKING MY MUSE

WAKING MY MUSE

Feelings buried deeply

So none could see the pain,

I walked in quiet solitude

In days of sun and rain.

Few tears I shed in silence

Knowing there were more

I locked up my emotion

Behind my heart's door.

The music didn't play for me

Nor could I even dance,

Lucky to be alive

Given a second chance.

I tried so very hard to write

But rarely would it flow,

I thought it was all gone forever

Little did I know.

A sleeping beast inside me

A heart with much to learn,

I am writing once again

The tide's about to turn.

You came into my life

And woke the sleeping muse,

The timing and the distance

Nothing I could choose.

Thank you for the music,

The love and tender care

It touches me to realize

That so much of me's still there.

So when the moonbeams kiss the ocean

And the day comes to its end,

I thank you and I love you,

My very special friend.

© Linda J. Vaughan

13th. November 2011.

A PERFUMED CANDLE

A PERFUMED CANDLE

Your friendship was a candle

Which shone upon my way,

You showed your care for me

As I wandered through my day.

A light of tender wisdom

Which fluttered in the breeze,

The gentle glow of companionship

On spring days such as these.

The fragrance of your kindness

Perfumed my life it’s true,

Reminding me you were special

And that I could count on you.

The flame burned strong 

And often guided me.

Surrounded by the fragrance

You were friend to me.

The time moved on 

And the flame burned low,

My heart was sore 

As I watched you go.

The candle now small

The warmth now gone

No more light from you

But the fragrance lingers on.

© Linda J. Vaughan

13th. September 2005

For my dear and cherished friend John whose light went out on 31st. August 2005.

PRECIOUS MOMENTS

PRECIOUS MOMENTS

Precious moments frozen in time

And etched in my very heart.

How different it is looking back

From how it looked at the start.

Memories of laughter and fun

Golden times and flowers

Discussions and debates

And many happy hours.

Downy hair and baby skin ~

A cry on the morning air,

Practical things done for me

Told me of your care.

Those cute funny phrases ~

The things that they did,

The games they played

And the things they hid.

Meeting new friends

And saying goodbye

Trying to understand

Not knowing why.

Christmas and holidays

Time on my own

Looking around me

Seeing them grown.

Diamonds and dewdrops

Sunshine and smiles

You alongside me

As I walked weary miles.

Friendship and family

Such joy they are bringing

With these in my heart

“How can I Keep from singing?”

© Linda J. Vaughan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whIYv3_CvqU

Enya - "How Can I Keep From Singing?"

THANK YOU

THANK YOU

Thank you for the love you’ve shown,

The tenderness and care.

The very many happy hours

When time and hours you share.

Thank you for the kindness

Your smile and tender touch.

All the lovely things you do

Are valued very much.

You always make me welcome

With a chat and cup of tea,

You are very special 

And very important to me.

You show your care for others

In very many ways ~

Your friendship is treasured

And brings light unto my days.

Thank you for who I am

When I spend time with you.

You help me see that days are fair,

And friends are kind and true.

Thank you for being there

And for your kindly listening ear,

For helping me to overcome

The things that bring me fear.

I think about those sheltered times

And the hours we have shared,

I remember very well indeed

Knowing that you cared.

I hope that I can be there for you

When you need someone near

I hope that I am able to dispel

The depth of all your fear.

© Linda J. Vaughan

FRIENDSHIP THOUGHTS

FRIENDSHIP THOUGHTS.

Talk to me of friendship

And special love and care

Tell me of the laughter

And the good times we can share.

Let me hear you whisper 

That you are here for me

That you will walk beside me

When the path I cannot see.

Sing to me of companionship

And the warmth that friendship brings

Let me walk beside you

Let our love take wings.

Comfort me when I am sad

And call me on the phone

Let me feel your very presence

So I know I'm not alone.,

Hear my many worries

And my feeble call

Let me know that you will be there

To lift me when I fall.

Please know that I value you

And all you say and do.,

How very much I cherish

Your special friendship true.

Listen to my secrets

And neither laugh nor scold

Promise me that we'll be together

When we are very old.

We'll watch the sun go down together

And remember our youthful days

We will cherish our special friendship

And the joy it brought to our days.

© Linda J. Vaughan

2008 March

THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER

THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER

A long hot summer now is fading

And chill is in the air 

I walked today in my garden

And saw changes everywhere.

A sweet and fragrant rose

Dropped its petals as I passed

The beauty now has faded

Of course it could not last.

I touched the velvet petals

And somehow thought of you

I sensed your time of struggle

The effort to get through.

Keep your eyes upon the hedgerow

And not the thorns below

And you will see the rose

You will watch it grow.

You will smell the sweet perfume

It's petals you will touch

Just know that friends are out here

And that they care so much.

© Linda J. Vaughan

May 2007

COMFORT

COMFORT

Nothing soothes a troubled soul
Like a friend who has known trouble,

Who has also seen their life shattered

And stood among the rubble.

Nothing warms a troubled heart

Like a friend who has also cried,

Who has also seen the walls tumble down

No matter how hard she tried.

Nothing calms a troubled mind

Like a friend who has walked the walk,

Travelled long distances with you

And also talked the talk.

Nothing restores a damaged heart

Like a friend whose dragons are slain,

Who will help you slay your own

And lift you to your feet again.

Nothing brings joy to a loving heart

Than a heart prepared to share,

To feel your pain and walk with you

And willingly show their care.

It is true I’ve found

In this world of froth and bubble ~

Nothing soothes a troubled soul

Like a friend who has known trouble.

© Linda J. Vaughan

2011