You Gave Me Eyes

You gave me eyes My Love, to see that the horizon really does go on forever,

and to see the strength of a flower,

that the small things should be embraced,

and the ultimate victory

of love.

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Beach Flowers

As the summer recedes and slowly pulls away from the beach,

at least the flowers are persistent, still pulling life

from barren sand.

This always amazes me.

     

All I want from this summer My Love,

are our memories. Of you and I in our beach chairs,

and playing in the waves.

       

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The Calling

If there is a calling for us humans, it is simply

to take care of one another

not a doctrine, nor a candle

just a place –

in the heart.

      

A refreshing compassion

is a bubbling brook

in a dry land.

      

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Respecting the Elegance

We were married with such fine China and silver, My Love

and over the years battles raged outside, nearly

costing us our souls, and yet here we are

still carving, still etching the stone

tablets of our history.

       

Respecting the words we said so many years ago,

and the elegance of our love,

covered in lace.

       

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In the River

In the river there is life

in spite of the rocks, in spite of

the course it takes,

there is life

in the letting go.

      

And in the forgiveness.

     

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When There is the Hint of Autumn

When is just a hint of autumn in the air, a cool morning, I think of us

planning our wedding, so many years ago. Talking

with Rev. Ann, and your aunt getting her house ready,

for that wonderful day and the reception.

       

I was surprised we paid off the ring so quickly, and I was in love with the way it looked

 on your beautiful finger. I always think of us when

there is the hint of autumn

in the air.

        

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As Seagulls Peer Into the Waves

As seagulls peer into the waves, expecting the night to fall,

an older couple refuse to give up their walk

in spite of the chill, and the sun setting

still holding hands, having been

through enough hell

to never let go

of love, or

of each other.

      

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It Was Worth It

As the bus driver watched the old couple, help each other off the bus, one with a cane, and the other with a walker, she did offer to help. But the two knew each other so well, they knew when to hold on, and when to step down.

The bus driver hesitated, as she watched them walk away slowly. And as she closed the door and took her foot off the brake, she saw the husband lean over and pick a wildflower off of a bush, and give it to his wife. It was a little blue flower. She wondered how long the old couple had been married, as she smiled from ear to ear.

The bus driver was changed that day, and decided that love was worth it after all. She would try love again……someday.

      

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When I Take the Time

When I take the time to search the mountains,

I can find peace living. If you are with me My Love, and I simply turn

to see your face, I know there is love reigning.

And all doubt runs away quickly,

as I see

the Creator working.

      

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We Must Not Lose Faith

“You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.”

Mahatma Gandhi

We must hold onto the light of hope and encourage each other.

And embrace the wonders of our ocean.

             

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Quote from Gandhi

“When we love people we give them hope.”