Opportunities Are Like Gardens
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
Opportunities are like gardens so sweet,
It takes patience, care and hard work to make them complete;
Plant the seeds of chance in rows ever so neat,
Nurture each one every single day in heat.
If you be weary or ever you should tire,
Turn your head away from the field with no desire,
Take heart and have faith in what lays ahead,
Opportunites like garden will spread.
Spring, a time of rebirth and renewal!
Buds on the trees awaken from their slumber.
Warm breezes instead of a frosty rumble.
Snow melting off for newly greened bowers.
Greenery sprouting thanks to the showers,
Butterflies emerging from chrysalides,
Nature awakens in its full pride.
With hope each year, we welcome spring
And all good things that it brings.
Happy St. Patrick's Day To You
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
On this day may the luck of the Irish be with you
Wear green and look for a shamrock or two
Spread sunshine and smiles for all to see
A blessing to others always be.
Bring good cheer and spread joy where you go
Let the true spirit of the Irish show.
We are all a little bit Irish, that's true,
Wishing a Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you!
In the pathway of life,
'Mid its trials and strife,
There's a motto to you I commend:
In life's ups and its downs,
In its crosses or crowns,
You must never go back on a friend!
Though your friends may be few,
Let them feel that in you
And your word they can ever depend;
To preserve your good name
From contumely and shame
You must scorn to go back on a friend!
There are times when you can't
Keep engagements you want;
Don't neglect explanations to sand;
Just as true as you live,
They will freely forgive -
And not say you went back on a friend!
Though the seas ebb and flow,
Let your friends ever know,
You are faithful and true to the end;
Should misfortune betide,
They will stand by your side,
For YOU never went back on a friend!
There is one Friend above,
Whom we all ought to love.
Who is strong as a Tower to defend;
Let His Word be your guide,
And keep close by His side -
Don't go back upon God as your Friend.
Life is filled with many
Forging forward with trepidation,
Steps towards the unknown we take.
Doors that open leave us a question,
"What lies beyond and what is at stake?"
Sometimes what's gone does not return,
Leaves a broken heart in its wake.
But don't despair and don't sojourn;
Sometimes "not getting" can be great!
A new road may lead to an unknown shore,
A bigger chance for something more.
A hope crushed might open a door,
Sometimes not getting is a stroke of luck!
Love is what binds us together,
My love for you will be forever.
My heart soars when your eyes meet mine,
Love is what I feel inside.
For we have a bond like no other kind,
Even in the darkest moments, our love shines.
Together, with joy and bliss, we bask on life's shore
Our love grows each day, blooms ever more.
The gratitude in each heart can be seen,
With words that you mean.
Simple words like "Thank You" and "I appreciate you"
Will be appreciated even though they are few.
A simple act of giving and love
Can speak loud enough without rising above.
For it shows what’s really inside the soul,
My words may be few but my appreciation is whole.
Oh feel the joy and see the light,
A show of kindness can ignite,
Ones heart will start to take flight
For even little acts make a difference bright.
When helping out with kind words or deeds,
An increase in love one shall see,
The warmth expands both far and near,
And ripples outward with nothing to fear.
Little small gestures like these,
Can fill hearts overflowing with ease
Tangible love and lots of smiles,
Spreading kindness from mile to mile.
