SILENT WITNESS

SILENT WITNESS

I am a silent witness

To portions of my life

The days when I have been,

Daughter, mother, wife.

I am a silent witness

To the thoughts within my head,

Decisions made, plans gone wrong,

The difficult path I tread.

I am a silent witness 

To the pain I feel within,

Mistakes made and time lost ~

A race I cannot win.

I am a silent witness

To the things I cannot change

No matter what the heartache ~

Things I cannot rearrange.

I am a silent witness

To the love I feel within

The love of friends and family

And those not kith or kin.

I am a silent witness

To all of my heart’s dreams,

The little, tiny loving things

The grand and glorious schemes.

I am a silent witness 

To the whole of my life’s being,

The secrets living in my heart,

That no other will be seeing.

© Linda J. Vaughan

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?"

FROM THIS DAY FORWARD.

FROM THIS DAY FORWARD.

Here you stand

Side by Side

Handsome groom ~

Blushing bride.

Future ahead 

Hopes and dreams

Planning a home

Exciting schemes.

Your families are proud

Excited your friends,

Wishing you joy 

That never ends.

A step to the future

Hand in hand

Living the dreams

You both have planned.

Care for each other

On every day

Let love and affection

Guide your way.

From this day forward

Together you stand

Supporting each other ~

A plain gold band.

Stand side by side

And stand proud and tall

Be there for each other

Lest you should fall.

Sharing the joys 

That life brings your way

We wish you joy

On your Wedding day.

© Linda J. Vaughan

Written for Michelle for her friends
Charlene and Peter.
Wishing you love and laughter and happiness.