Sunday, August 6, 2006

A reunion, some poems, and "Wordplay"!...



Hello there and happy Sunday!  Baby caught a mouse last night.  It's the third mouse I have had in this house since I moved in.  I live in a very, very old house with an old crumbling basement.  I never go down there because I know there are mice down there.  Ewww... So, I don't know what Baby did with this mouse last night.  Yikes!  Honey and Baby delivered the other two to me so I could get rid of them.  This one he hid!  I have to go on a mouse expedition.  Sorry if this bothered anyone :-o!!

On a happier note, I had a wonderful reunion this past week.  Many of you know that I have been married twice.  I had two children from my first marriage - Chelsea and Matthew.  My second marriage gave me a stepson for eight years - Michael.  Michael was a wonderful, sweet, charming boy.  I was married for eight years.  He called me mom through the whole marriage.  He didn't have a mom, but that is another story not to be told on here.  To make a long story short, after his dad and I split up his dad would not allow me to visit Michael (stupid decision made for "the sake of the child").  I pleaded with my ex to allow me to see him with no avail.  For the past eight years I have wondered how he was doing and have played a reunion over and over in my head.  A reunion happened on Thursday!  Michael has moved to my little town, of all things!!  He's 18 now and doing well.  He came to my door and we had a three hour getting-back-in-touch talk.  We got to get everything squared away that needed to be squared away.  It was beautiful =D !!  I am so grateful!!  No child should be EVER lied to or kept in the dark, ever!

I wanted to post a few poems that were written from last week's "Wordplay".  I have gotten permission from the authors.  I think these are outstanding!   A big thank you to the authors!

The following two poems were submitted for the railroad picture:

    
On the road of life we travel, and hope for better days.
     We plan what we do, when we get to a better place.

     The road of life has bumps and jolting stops which are thankfully few,
     And we have some joyful sights and sounds and maybe love, too.

     But what's at the journey's end?  Many of us think we know.
     I hope it's a heavenly light and no where else to go.

      -written by Angela from Life, As I See It!



     Life's long straight track
     The end narrows down.
     Light beckons you home.


-written by Julie from Julie Loses It, My Weight Loss Journal



The next two poems were submitted for Van Gogh's "Starry Night":

    
The madness in his sky of light
     When off he goes to capture night -
     But I see something far more sane,
     The painter's genius in his pain.


-written by Cathy from DARE TO THINK


    
Stars gleaming brightly in the sky
    
Treasures and secrets about in them
    
All the mysteries of the world
    
Revolve in those little stars
    
Remembering Van Gogh painted them by candlelight
    
Yes - stars are magical beings

    
Night is not my favorite time
    
I am afraid of the dark
    
Going around and around
    
Happily those stars
    
Twinkle in the night


     - written by Jaymi (nyuknyukpik2) whose journal is private.



Finally, Meg from In Quest of Truth
authored this poem awhile back and sent it to me because it reminded her of the picture of the flowery hills:


God's Bridge


It was a harsh and stony pathway, but I knew the way was straight.
It seems so dark and hopeless, but I had to keep my faith.
Trudging up hills, climbing rocks and ragged hedges,
It took all the strength I had just to dodge the jagged edges.


Slipping and sliding down the mountainside, voicing my complaint.
My strength was gone, my courage failed, I was fighting not to faint.
I've made it to the foot of the hill, now the valley I must face,
Tired and beaten, so weary and worn, how can I run this race?


If I stop to rest, will I give up and die?  Will I make it on my own?
This path is my life, now I clearly see how I've reaped what I have sown.
I'm at a river in this valley low: a raging, evil tide,
"Help me God, please help me, God, get to the other side!"


The fog began to lift in the midst of my despair and my fright,
My prayers were answered as I walked on, a bridge came into sight.
CautiouslyIcrossed the narrow way, for the water raged below.
How this bridge had suddenly appeared, I surely did not know.


Looking up, I see the mountain top, where Peace and Love abide.
It's such a relief to have crossed God's bridge and be on the other side.
Halfway up I turned and looked, and cried at what I saw.
My rugged bridge had been The Cross, where Jesus bore it all!


For today's "Wordplay" I thought we could all try to write a poem about anything at allMake it as simple as you wantA simple haikuA short four line poemFree-verse, non-rhyming if that is your styleYou can rhyme if you wantYou can make it acrostic (first letters spell out a word) like Jaymi's aboveAnything goes!  Have fun!  Write about your favorite subject if you like!  You have a whole week to think about it.  I will be posting the poems!  Have fun!!!!

Have a good rest of the weekend, everyone! xox


28 comments:

  1. I'll Just Have The Chicken
    Ezra who is three years old came to visit me.
    I was working at my job
    waitressing for a mob.
    I said, "What would you like for lunch?"
    And he replied to me,
    " I would like some chicken please."
    and sat down ready to eat.
    His order was taking way too long
    to come out of the kitchen.
    He was getting restless and
    started causing tension.
    He could not stay there in his chair
    He began to wander.
    Introduced himself to everyone
    And could not wait for the chicken to be done.
    I went over to him to help the situation.
    And asked him this simple question.
    "Ezra, do you have a case of wiggle worms?"
    To which he simply smiled, "No thank you,
    not today, I'll just have the chicken!"

    Barbara Lynn Masters


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  2. Not in a poem-writing mood but just HAD to say how much I agree about the wrong decision of your ex...and how happy I am for you and Michael now!!

    Nancy

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  3. Wow, some of those poems are really good!  Here's mine, LOL:

    deep down inside
    it grows
    it grows

    and pushes it's way out
    to others
    this love overflows

    who would have thought
    who would have known
    we'd be here today
    hearts interlocking

    OKay, so that is your one minute poem, Val, LOL.  Let us call that thing "This Love Overflows".  Sorry it is so lame, LOL.

    Krissy
    http://journals.aol.com/fisherkristina/SometimesIThink

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  4. Glad to hear that you had a reunion with your stepson! I hope that this is the beginning of a lasting relationship for you both!

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  5. That's wonderful that you were able to see your stepson.
    Missie

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  6. Lovely poetry and I'm real pleased about your reunion.
    Lots of Sylvia xx

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  7. Tell me where the ex lives and I'll break his knee caps, one for you, and one for the 10 year old child....  lol  
    ~Meg

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  8. I'm so glad you had the opportunity to square things with your son.  I know both of your lives are richer because of it.

    Greg

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  9. Valerie, I am happy you got to see Michael again.  And I'm sure he was happy too. Love, Grace

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  10. I'm so glad of your reunion!  You have me grinning ear to ear!  God must be answering our prayers.  So much good is happening to you, I couldn't be happier for you!
    -Kellen

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  11. How wonderful about the reunion.  I am glad it worked out.   I had mice galore in my old house.  That is when your really appreciate your cats.

                      Julie

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  12. your reunion sounds great! i am happy to hear that he was not mad at you.people do mean things for no reason.

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  13. HI Val,
    My regular journal isn't private--just my second one is--anyone can read:
    http://journals.aol.com/nyuknyukpik2/Throwmeabone

    I actually wrote a poem this past week--when I get it posted--I'll connect the link here.

    hugs,
    Jaymi

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  14. How thrilling to have such a wonderful reunion.  I hope you are able to stay close now that he is 18 and has the ability to choose to have a relationship!!!  God bless you both.
    Kathy

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  15. hello friend missed you so much so good to be reading your journal again sweet kitty bringing mommy presents lol our cat has done that too of latly and birds and bugs no mice or rats thank GOd lol so glad you had a reunion you deserve it and to be happy you are such a sweet loving friend and blessing to me i thought of you dailly and prayed for you i hope to know you forever even in heaven visiting with Jesus so cool huh i will be back again and hopefully be able to stay on the internet take care my friend Godbless kelley

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  16. I just came from Krissy's journal and she wrote about Chelsea being in labor. Congrats, Grandma!

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  17. Hi Val,
    Krissy said your daughter was in labour - good luck!!!

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  18. CONGRATS WITH CHELSEA!! I HEARD FROM KRISSY THAT SHE WENT INTO LABOR THIS EVENING!! YAY I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU  I HOPE IT IS A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE FOR HER AND YOUR FAMILY..GOD BLESS AND I HOPE THE BABY IS AS BEAUTIFUL AS I THINK HE WILL BE! I CANT WAIT TO HEAR ABOUT IT AND SEE PICTURES..TAKE CARE
    LOVE
    NOELLE

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  19. Hello, Sister-Friend !!!

    Just came from Krissy's journal and learned that Chelsea went into labor last night!  I'm praying for her and the baby ( and all of you ) ...  This is such exciting news, Val !!  Can't wait to hear how she and the baby are doing.  May God Continue to Bless You All.  

    Love and Prayers,
    Cathy

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  20. Hi Val,  I hope everything goes well for Chelsea.  You must be so excited! :o)

    Sandra xxxx

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  21. Wishing you the best on your trip to be with Chelsea!    I will converse with you when you return.     mark

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  22. Hi, Val!

    Sending best wishes your way. Have a safe trip down South. And congratulations on your new grandchild.
    Lovely poetry, btw. I especially like the ones for "Starry Night."


    --Tom

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  23. What a wonderful reunion with your stepson!!
    Waiting word on Chelsea and new baby...
    Have a blessed week!
    Linda :)

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  24. Hi Val, Just wanted to stop by and say I was thinking about you and wishing or praying actually for the best ... grandma! =)  Can't wait to hear your stories and see some pictures of the precious little angel.

    Monica

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  25. The poems are great!! Very clever :-) and how lovely to read of your reunion with Michael ~ and he's virtually a neighbour now ~ wow!! I hope you can stay in touch. Don't envy you the mouse problem ~ my lovely cats do that to me sometimes ewwww
    hugs Debbie ~xxxxx~
    http://journals.aol.com/debbiewebb4465/TheLifeTimesofanEssexGirl

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  26. I haven't been here for ages.  I am so sorry.
    Love the news about your step son!!!

    Kathy

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  27. Hi Val, I know yer away and busy w/Kriss & John, we're all doing what we can, Tammy's been a tower of strength, helping guide us in the Healing Garden.  Just wanted to leave my mark, I miss you - and thanks for sharing my little poem. xoxo CATHY
    http://journals.aol.com/luddie343/DARETOTHINK/  

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  28. Its so unbelievably sad when step-parents are knocked out of the picture. NO DOUBT that was hard on Michael but how wonderful that he gets to see you. And even more wonderful that you wanted to stay in his life. Beautiful!

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