Until We Meet Again

Now the time has come
When I must rest, rest, rest
To have one as pretty as the other
For when it is said and done
My feet will jump for joy
Then I will walk along with you
Until we meet again
With those pretty sandals upon my feet

The Morning Glow

My eyes opened wide and bright
As the sun appeared through the window pane
Jumping out of bed to step outside
To see what was in store
There was the morning glow
Just as it has always been
It took my breathe away
The glow continues to be etched
In my soul for it will always
Be a part of me!

Forever Grateful

As I look into the starry night
I see that shinny star
That I wished upon
Forever grateful
For that shining star
For it made my dreams come true
And brought you straight to me.

For You

Many moons ago,it was said
You need to befriend her
Thoughts went through the brain
That would never be
Through the years
trying as hard as I could muster
I greeted you with a smile, some kindness
And gentle words
The gestures were never returned
Now I realize as time went by
In your own unique style
You befriended me
Although you are still alive
I wish you were still around
Much gratitute and a heartful
Thanks go out to you.

The Final Call

Heed the final call
It all has been written down
Time will tell
How things will play out
And how the drama does proceed
The saga remains with you alone
For it's fate only rests within your soul

The Touch

Our hands are there in comfort
In need and love
The warmth of our hands
makes us all a glow
Our heart are bursting
We hold our hands in unity
To declare our love.

The Substitute Teacher

You got to love it, To be it
You got to be flexible to do it
As you walk through the big school doors
Of each and every school building
Deep breathes help to make yourself feel as ease
For you don't know what is in store for you
Confidence and patience are the keys to success
For this will be your moment to shine
At the end of the day,when the lights go out
Your energy can recharge for when another
Moment comes, you will be ready to shine.

The Door

Something is lurking behind that door
At the corner of where you are
No one seems to come out anymore
What goes on behind those closed doors?
Is it happiness and joy?
That need not be shared
Or dismay and disappointment
That need to stay where it is
Whatever lies behind that door
We rally to help in anyway we can.

For Us

We take care of each other
Isn't that the way it's supposed to be?
While doing that, we spoil each other.
Isn't that the way it's supposed to be?
We share our hearts, thoughts and feelings.
Isn't that the way it's supposed to be?
We say we are lucky to have each other
How lovely to feel, That's the way it supposed to be!

In The Night

When the lights went out
There was a stillness all around
No one was about
The only sound that was heard
Was the faint sound of a doorbell ringing
Was it real or just a dream?
No one will know or tell
For all were asleep
As the faint sound was heard.

Resting

Rest, Rest,Rest
Is all I did for awhile
As I waited
Waited for the day
to get there out
On my feet again
Now I am walking
With a skip in my step
Holding my head up high
With a smile on my face
I am out there with the rest
Until the next time
When I must rest, rest, rest.

The Best

I heard you were great at what you did
Your name is well known
For that is all I knew
But when I saw what you had accomplished
I yelled out with,"Glee, It's beautiful!"
Thank you as my eyes filled up with tears
I knew right then and there those words
I heard were true for now the only words
I have for you....
Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

The Rain

The rain goes pitter patter
across the window pane
The thunder screams out loud
As the lightning cracks
Like a firecracker in the sky
So nice to be snug and dry inside
With my feet resting upon the bed
For books and writing tools
Are all I need
To pass the time away

The Good Life

You say I have the good life
Perhaps I do
Life brings good fortune
Believing that happiness,
Love and beauty
Will surround the world someday
I say to you with all my heart
That day has come!

The Shadow

In the dark of the night
As my eyes were shut
A shadow appeared by the bedpost
My eyes kept looking and looking
To figure out who had come for a visit
Still wondering my body froze with terror
As I called out," Who are you, Who are you?!!!"
The words from the shadow were so very faint
As the shadow moved closer and closer
My voice continued to ring out
Until I awoke, with your strong hand
intertwined with mine!

For You

It has been one year
Since my wedding day
Feelings cannot express
How much your presence meant to me
It was a special day and you were
There with me
My heart was all a glow
Keeping those feelings
Tucked close to my heart
Forever remembering your smiling face
As we became one
For your presence and smiling face
will be etched into my heart always.

You and Me

The year has gone by so fast
It seems like only yesterday
That we became one
Our hearts intertwined
Happiness and joy surround our world
I would do it all over again with you!

Sailing

Boarding the tall ship
In the bay with you
Was quite an adventure
As we sailed the seas together
As the sails were raised
The journey began
With a gentle breeze
light sprinkles of water
adorned our faces
As we smiled with glee
A grand day, indeed.

You and I

We will travel the skies together
On a special journey
You will be learning all that you can
While mine will be exploring
The world around me
But rest assure
The time will come
When we aboard the skies again together
To explore the world with each other
Until our journey ends.

My Pair of Sandals

Soon I will buy a pretty
Pair of sandals
To parade around the town
Showing off my pretty sandals
And the feet that they are their in
Chances are I will buy
More than one for
I must show those sandals and
Pretty feet to all!

Cherishing You

You give me hope
You give me encouragement
You give me love
You would give me the world
I cherish you

The Halls of Glory

I have come to realize
That golden place that I once knew
Where teachers teach and children learn
Is no longer what it used to be
I always thought I could go back
Now hearing what is going on
A realization comes to me
You can't go back to what you once had
The phone will still ring
And the feet will still walk
Down that hall of glory
With a smile on my face
For a day or two,or three or four or five
Still feeling the energy from
The outside looking in.

Lovely Melodies

Fiddle Dee Fiddle Dum
The hand goes Strum
Strum Sturm
It's strings are plucked
so very strong
As the music rings out loud and clear
It's strings work hard all day
And into the night
Bringing song and harmony
For all the world to hear.

The Dream

Dreaming of you in the daylight
Even in the darkness of the night
For when I close my eyes
My thoughts are of you
In the night I saw you
In the window of our house
Right beside you was a
backpack and a crumbled
Up Lay's Potato Chip bag
I couldn't believe my eyes
For it all seemed so real
There was a knock on the door
At the opening there you were
standing right outside my door
We hugged until we fell to the ground
But then I awoke because it was not real
Only thoughts like these come out
In the darkness of the night.

Patience, My Dear, Patience

Patience is what I have
Paitence is what I must have
For the long, long journey
Has just begun
Just today, I submitted
A Children Story in a Children's
Writing Contest.
A story written on this blog
called, The Cat
It has been revised and revised
and revised
To, Kitty Cat Ran Out The Window
I may be totally out of my league
But, you have to start somewhere
So, I did!
Oh! I also submitted a poem
that I wrote on the blog
called Friendship
To a Children' Magazine
I may be totally out of my league
But you have to start some where
So I did!

The Journey

Walking along the path of life with you
You make my heart sing
Your encouraging words for me
Tell me that my dream can come true
So with every breathe that I take
The dream of seeing my words in print
For all the world to see
Is what I have always wanted to do
So that is what I shall do
The Journey Begins!

My Words

Sometimes the words flow so easy
With ryhme and reason
But then there are the times
When the words are stuck in the brain
For no words come out to grace
The pages upon I write
Patience is the game to play
For I know the words will come

To My Uncle Murray

I will always remember the bright wide smile
You always gave to greet me thoughout the years
Giving me a big hug and a kiss
After with your arms outstretched with your hands in mine
Saying,"I'm so glad you to see you,so glad you are here."
I can hear your voice as the words are said
You were quite the dancer
I will always remember the first time as a teenager
You took my hand and said,"Let's dance!"
My response was to you,"I can't dance!"
Your words to me have struck to this day
As you whirled me around the dance floor
Saying,"All you need is a good leader!"
That you were.
I will miss you Uncle Murray.
You were my favorite Uncle.

The Candle In The Window

I have always opened my heart to you
Stood beside you through good times and bad
There was a short time where you did the same
Expressing feelings that were long to come
But I knew they would
Pride swelled up deep down in the soul
For you had grown to understand
Who the players are
Perhaps that was the first chapter
Because now the book is closed
Trying very hard to search new facts on my own
But I have learned far too much
And I need not know anymore.
Just in case, a new chapter needs
To be written by you
A candle will be burning in the window
To guide you to our door.

My Calls

I call you each and every week
Never knowing what to expect
Sometimes you are clear
Sometimes you are not
You said you love to hear
The stories of my life
As long as you want
To know, rest assure
The stories will be told
You said that you loved us both
We love you, too.

Friendship

Like a flower ready to bloom
Takes nurturing, love, and patience
For when it blossoms
How beautiful it will be!

Dreaming

Looking up at that bright sparkling
Star in the night sky
I wished for all good things
Upon that bright shining star
I wished for laughter, love and joy
Now I have it all the way down to my toes.
As you said, My dear, dreams do come true!
Indeed, they do!

The House

Big Houses
Little Houses
Houses in between
I have had them all
The best house is a happy house
That's because I share it with you!

Blooging about my Blogger Friends

My Kindergarten Teacher friend from The Chronicles of a Veteran Kindegarten
Teacher passed the tag onto me. Thanks for metioning my name on your blog and
highlightening me as a blogger friend.
Here are the rules:
1. Open your 1st photo folder
2. Scroll down to the 10th photo
3. Post the photo and tell the story behind it

Now it is my turn to tag
Below is a collection bloggers who show inspiration, talent, creativity, compassion, and writing talent. I enjoy them all!
Okay, blogger friends, start looking for pictures.
1. Margie, My longtime friend who has been through it all with me who writes beautiful poetry When the Heart Speaks
2. Wanda, My first blogger friend who makes me smile. Moments of Mine
3. Lorriane My beautiful jewlery making blogger friend Colors & Stuff
4. Lorriane My talented photographer blogger friend Photos& Stuff
5. Claudia The best recipe blogger friend Journey of an Italian Cook
6. Alyssa My Scrapbooking blogger friend Alyssa's Scrapes
7.Bernie My blogger friend who touches people's heart
8. Gail My thought provoking blogger friend Know Your "Its"
9. B Sparky My entertaining blog friend who sells Avon B Sparky
10. Niki my newest blogger friend Wool "n" Nuts.
Here's my story:
This is a picture(not the original, but looks exactly like) a cat I had in childhood named Buffy. My mother is not a lover of animals, but let us keep her because we promised to take care of her. One summer, when we went away to camp, She thought she was doing the right thing by letting someone else take care of Buffy under the condition that the cat would be returned at the end of the summer. These were people that we knew and they loved our little Buffy. At the end of the summer, we learned that the cat ran away. We were so sad! I never forgot that sweet kitty. When I met my husband, I was introduced to a Kitty who looked just like my Buffy.
Now I have Kitty who is the sweetest.

Looking

I have my ways
Of knowing what's up with you
Looking Looking
That's what I have done
It seems that all is well
Although some questions
I surely have
Perhaps someday
My questions will be answered
When you make a visit or a call

My Dad

I think of you often
Wishing you could have met him
You would have loved him
As much as I do
I wish I could tell you
He has the same qualities
That I always admired in you
I wish I could tell you
You share a very special day
The day you were born
Perhaps that is why
He reminds me of you
It has been said
He was sent to me by you
If that is true
Thank you, Dear Dad
For sending a Gem!

Wishing You Love

Oh! Where!
Oh! Where!
Are you now.
What is happenning in your world?
I wish you peace
I wish you laughter
I wish you love
I wish you all that I hold so dear.
I am hear!

For A Day

I am where I want to be
This grade is so special to me
Teaching this grade is where
I always wanted to be
First grade has always been my bag
I am resting on cloud nine
And feel all a glow
For today I am where I want to be
My dream has come true
I am a Kindergarten Teacher for the day!

First Year Of Teaching

VKT, at Chronicles of A Veteran Kindergarten Teacher
Writes about her experiences as a Kindergarten Teacher
Classroom Management is such an important part of teaching and
She suggested that I tell of my classroom management techniques.
So VKT, here we go. My first year of teaching, I taught at a charter
school which continues to have a very special place in my heart. (That
is my number 1, subbing place, I still know teachers that are still
there,although the administration has changed) I was so excited that year,
for my dream had come true, A teacher I had become. I thought I was so well
prepared, but little did I know that I lacked the skill of classroom order
and knowing how to manage positive classroom management.
I knew I needed HELP! So, I went to the aid of my co-worker, but she
didn't give me any positive feedback. I didn't know where to turn. But,
upon knowing that I was going to get a second change to be the best
teacher, I knew I could be. That summer, I took a classroom management class.
I learned 4 simple things.
1. The first 5 minutes of the very first day will determine your whole year.
2. Raising your hand and waiting for quiet works like a charm.
3. Have the children practice what is expected when the quiet sign goes up.
4. Practice the rules over and over until the children know the procedures.
I will never forget that first year of teaching. Since I knew how hard
it was for me that first year, I am willing to share what I learned and
what worked for me to all first year teachers.

Another One For You

I would climb to the top of a snowy mountain
Just to find out where you are
Run across a roaring brook
Just to catch a glimpse of you
Fly across the ocean wall
To sit down and talk to you
For I will make sure you know
With all my heart
You can hang your hat for awhile
Anytime at our house
For way down deep in my soul
What ever seems to be happenning
My open arms will always be waiting
For your presents to be known.

My Brother

Thank you dear brother
For being my friend
For always being there
With a helpful hand
A listening ear
And opinions shared
We have aways been able to speak
Nothing has changed
For our bond is here to stay
For we know we have each other
As her mind continues to drift farther away
Our thoughts and feelings were our own
Until the medical team confirmed our views
We must begin to accept what is, is
We can not change How
She will live out her final days.

For You

Sending you rainbows in the sky
A listening ear
Big hugs and smiles
And a heart full of love

A Substitute Teacher's Day

Standing in the room
Glancing all around
Children's work all on the walls
Teaching strategies and rules tell all
Of all the learning that is going on
While the chidren work side by side
As they eagerly raise their hands
To tell what they have learned
My minds starts to wander
As to how I would dearly
Love to have a classroom of my own again
Then, I start to think, What I am doing
fits perfectly
Coming in to teach for that day,
Just suits me fine.

100th Post Celebration

Hoorah! Hoorah!
I made it to 100!
Never thought I'd write that many
I must say it has been fun.
Jotting down everything
That I hold so dear
That is in my heart and soul
Thank you all you have come to read
I am so grateful and truly blessed!

That Special Place

That beautiful and peaceful place
That belonged to you
That sits by the ocean wall
Coming to visit was such a treat
Hoping it would last a wee bit longer
Is no longer ours to keep
You always kept it clean and bright
Rest assure, we kept it safe and sound
And Yes! CLEAN! as could be
For that is how you would want it to be!

So Glorious

I marvel at the world around me
The colorful flowers brightly blooming
by the garden gate
The trees swaying in the breeze
Looking up in the bright sky, I shout out
With Glee!
Hearing the sounds of the birds as they sing
Good Morning to me!
These are all the wonders of the world
Life is good!

Isn't Life Grand

Isn't life grand
Isn't life lovely
To be able to walk
Down the halls that
I think are such glory
All adorned with works
Of scholars in progress
To be able to smile each
And everyday to do a
Job well done
Not because I have to
But because I want to!

Love

Love is tender
Love is sweet
Love is dear
Love is forgiving
Love is caring
Love is all a glow
In the heart

Time

The time passes so quickly by
Oh! where has it gone
Each day is a treasure to be had
Living each and everday to it's fullest
Enjoying everything that comes my way
This is how I choose to spend my day!

My Mother

As the days go swiftly by, your mind is slipping away
Your thoughts are not quite the same
With each passing day, I still call
To hear your voice and lend a listening ear
Each day gets harder and harder
For you are not who I remember
Holding on to who you were before
will be etched in my heart and soul
For that is all that I have

Because of You

Because of You
The world is full of rainbows
Glowing in the sky
Because of You
The stars twinkle in the night
Because of You
There is beauty that surrounds the world
Because of You
There is love.