I AM WITH YOU

I AM WITH YOU 

I am with you in the morning

In the birds first song,

I am with you in the sun’s first light ~

I am with you all day long.

I am with you as you travel

In the haste of every day,

You will feel my very presence

In the sun’s last ray.

I am with you in the sparkle

Of a diamond studded sky,

I hear your every wish,

And I see you cry.

I watch you as you try to sleep,

Then when exhaustion takes control

I am there to shelter you,

To heal your wounded soul.

I am in the winter wind,

The leaves of autumn’s chill,

In the daffodils in springtime ~

The blossoms on the hill.

My presence will be with you

In the cool of a summer breeze,

I am watching over you

On days such as these.

I am with you as the ocean

Laps against the shore,

As the Seabirds soar and fly

Then land again once more.

I shall reach out to you

In the words of a much loved song ~

A stirring piece of music,

As you hurry right along.

A fragrance will keep me close,

And you shall feel me near,

I am with you now and always

Because I hold you dear.

© Linda J. Vaughan

August 27 2006

SPECIAL THOUGHTS ON FRIENDSHIP

SPECIAL THOUGHTS ON FRIENDSHIP 

The fragrance of your friendship

Adds a sweetness to my days,

Reminding me how blessed I am

To know your sweet and kindly ways.

You bring such joy to my heart,

To my days and my life,

Sharing my happy times

And shielding me from strife.

You have shared so much with me

Of the things that stir your soul,

I have tried to encourage you

And help you to feel whole.

Our friendship's grown and blossomed

Just like the wild spring flowers

The music that we often share

Brings joy to many hours.

I wish you a flower strewn pathway,

A gentle summer breeze,

The perfume of a summer rose

On special days like these.

A diamond studded sky be yours

As moonbeams dance below,

The touch of a gentle hand ~

Letters from someone you know. 

The pleasure of digging in damp soil,

Planting and weeding and tilling,

All the fruits of the harvest

And baskets you are filling.

Strong arms to hold and love you,

A special gentle smile,

The quiet hush of evening,

When you have walked a weary mile.

  

A welcome at your doorway

A table fully spread,

Summer evenings in the garden,

Contentment to fill your head.

A quiet chair at end of day,

A warm and comfortable bed

A soft and downy pillow

Where you can lay your head.

These are the gifts of friendship

And I tie them with ribbons of love,

I quietly ask that you are blessed

With gifts from heaven above.

© Linda J. Vaughan

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

The journey I take, to 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