Lonely as the night bird; dark and gloomy was the day. I thought I needed to take a walk. I walked for quite sometime, judging by the sun setting over the horizon. I did not wear a watc... [more]
They said I could not keep you; they said I was too young, Oh how I wish I had been older, so I could have said "You are wrong". They said you needed a mom and dad, a home and m... [more]
(Dedicated to Kathryn Simpson) I was only seventeen when I found out, That my life was going to change, no doubt. Raised very religiously, I was afraid. Felt as though I would be betrayed. ... [more]
Follow your dreams Believe with all your heart For nothing can keep Such a bond apart. Mothers and child Together again Our circle is complete Let the future begin We wandered through lif... [more]
It used to be a day like any other in the year. No reason of significance for me to hold it dear. Just another wintry day that might bring wind or rain Or biting cold or drizzling gray, but ... [more]
So many years before, I never thought of this, That we would meet again, and that wasn't our good-bye kiss. I stared so many times, at faces on the beach, hoping that a glimpse of you, woul... [more]

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