ANGEL OF AVALON

ANGEL OF AVALON

Angels are friends who care for us

And help us on our way,

They bring a smile and wipe a tear

As they pass along our way.

A cheery smile, a comforting word,

A hug and a ternder touch.

These things bring to us such joy

And help us so very much.

Angels will listen to a story they know

Which they may have heard before,

If you have a need then I am sure

An Angel will knock at your door.

They will light your way

And bring to you much gladness,

They will in kindness wait

To chase away your sadness.

They will be there for you

And promises will keep,

Watching through the dark night

While you peacefully sleep.

Angels will watch our babies

Waking us when they cry,

Guard our teenagers while they drive

Never faster than Angels can fly.

I believe in Angels

And the touch of healing wings

I believe in friendship

And the pleasure that it brings.

I believe in Angels – I call them friends.

© Linda J. Vaughan

May 4^th. 2006

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

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.

THIS IS WHO I AM

THIS IS WHO I AM

Love me for who I am

Not what you think I should be,

Try to accept my compassion

And to see the things that I see.

I know you think I should have learned

That things are not what they appear.

That others are cruel and nasty at times

And that life is often not clear.

Please accept that I feel things deeply

And that bitter tears are often mine,

Accept the care that I offer to all,

And in the end I will be fine.

Love me when I am difficult

For that's when I need you most of all,

Accept that I love all people

And all creatures great and small.

Although you may not understand me

Just accept me and give me your trust,

This is who I am and I cannot change,

I want to go on and I must.

I know you think I should have learned

And it brings me no surprise,

That what you see before you

Causes you to roll your eyes.

Love me for what I am

Not what you think I should be,

Maybe I have tried to change

And that is a path I can't see.

Walk with me, talk with me

And please let me debrief

I need your care and your listening ear

It is part of my belief.

Love me when I am unlovable

And try to have faith in me.

Remember the children I raised

And others who sat at my knee.

Feel the care that I offer to all

To those both far and near,

Love me when I am unlovable

And try to ease my fear.

© Linda J. Vaughan

16th. October 2008

CHOCOLATE AND CHERRIES

CHOCOLATE AND CHERRIES

Chocolate and Cherries –

The sweet things in life,

The things I remember

When I was your wife.

Champagne and roses

Starlight and moonbeams

Sweet chocolate kisses

And peaceful calm dreams.

Chocolate and Cherries

Such joy I can’t hide,

Many more memories

When I was your bride.

Champagne and roses

A walk in the park

You holding me close

As we kissed in the dark.

Chocolate and cherries

Days moving on,

Sweet Celebrations 

When giving birth was done.

Champagne and roses

Watching them grow,

You by my side

More joy than you know.

© Linda J. Vaughan

March 2007

FOR MY DAUGHTERS

FOR MY DAUGHTERS

I remember feeling comfortable

Holding you in my arms,

Being totally in awe

Of all your baby charms.

I remember rocking you in your cradle

And singing a lullaby,

Nursing you through midnight hours

Not wanting you to cry.

I remember when you would wake

All cosy and warm from sleep,

Feeling such love for you

It oft times made me weep.

And now when I look at you 

I see the women you have become,

It totally overwhelms me

That I have been your Mum.

I often hear the music

Of the lullabies I would sing,

The memories are beautiful

And such special joy they bring.

© Linda J. Vaughan.

June 2007