"Sweetness Met"

I came in the door
I stayed only a short while
I was greeted witha a strangers's smile
"Miss,she said,the flowers in your hair,your dress...
It's ike Spring came in!"
Slightly cought off guard,
I replied"I love Spring!"
What a lovely way to be greeted.
Iwon't soon forget the strangers's kind words
But,further still, it was her welcoming smile that moved me
Howsweet,how kind,I thought...
There isn't a much more beautiful way to start a day
Than the sweetness in passing
Blessed are those that are not timid
Togive gatitudeto a stranger
Whose flowers gave them joy

For it reminded her that in her dreary day of work
A strangercould simply walk in
And remind them of what lay just a step outside...
Glorious,glorious, unequaled Spring!

It gave a slight gate to my walk
The earths's energy burning at my feet!
I am like a child again,wanting to play
So,I simply went home and rested a while
And then opened our back doors wide
And I took a deep enlivening breath
And I started to sing and sing
Oh,though,glorious,most spacious and welcoming Spring!

Once in a Lifetime..

All that could be heard was the splashing,rhythmic thud against the small skiff.In the distance the occasional cries of sea gulls,almost musical, a seaman's lullaby.All else was surreal,serene.

 

John was dressed in his usual waterman's attire,white boots,white t shirt and his navy colored work pants. His black working gloves were missing.His strong veined hands were a subdued copper brown,his face almost expressionless.The weight of his sorrow engraved in his being, too deep to describe.His eyes on the water,searching intently,studying the expanse of his view,as he had done for so many years as Captain of his vessels.

His younger brother,Peter,was never noticed until he neared the boat---face down,arms and legs afloat,his t shirt curiously bulging slightly.His boots were missing.Peter was slight of built; only his soft curls could distinguish him from the rest of his brothers.

John steps towards the edge and grabs him effortlessly.Once on the boat,the added weight increases the thud,thud of of the swaying,rocking skiff.And the sea gulls now were giving the forlorn song of the sea.
John cradles his younger brother for a short while.He gently touches Peter's salt-laden hair. He knew what he had to do. He lifts him higher and higher to the skies.His face streaked in a man's tears.
 

John's body changes as did his clothes. There is a golden glow from all directions. The morning mist subsides as if whisked by a gentle wind. John is no longer himself,but an all powerful loving being,his hair to his shoulders,a robe ablaze in the rainbow's hues and a radiant face with soft loving tears falling from his mournful eyes.He lifts Peter to the heavens higher and higher; Peter is now a swaddled babe,with a broad smile of pure delight and his eyes are sparkling with new life. They were the same eyes with which he had greeted the world all his life.The baptismal purity of his innocence and joy is all that can be distinguished. Sweet mirth abounds.All is still. Captain John is back on his boat alone.Only the sounds of the water,the sea and the solemn winds remain. I woke up never to have this dream again.
 

I now walk the beaches of Virginia and I hear the sea gulls and their lullaby for my son Peter...

I wrote this in celebration of Peter's life and birthday,April 18,2011. Love is the miracle that brings peace to death. 

 

Adios,Zoila

Comet in the Sky/lyrics

When I see a single bird in flight
I remember you
When I see a single bird in flight
I remember you

In the magic of my star filled nights
I remember you, I remember you
In the magic of my star filled nights
I remember you, I remember you

Like a comet in the sky
You came into my life
Like a comet in the sky
You passed me by
You met your destiny and now you're free
And now you're free
You met your destiny and now you're free
And now you're free

And I am left with only golden memories
And I am left with only golden memories
In the marshes and beauty of the Chesapeake Bay
I remember you
In the horizon and sunsets of our Brown's Bay
I remember you

When I see a deadrise sail by
I remember you, I remember you
When I see the watermen ,at work or play
I remember you
When I see fishermen , with the catches of the day
I remember you

Like a comet in the sky, you came into my life
Like a comet in the sky, you were gone too soon
Like a comet in the sky, you came into my life
Like a comet in the sky, you were gone too soon

You met your destiny and now you're free
And now you're free
And I am left with only a mother's memories
And I am left with only a mother's memories

In the abundance and beauty of Virginia
I remember you, I remember you
In the waters and  glory of Virginia
I remember you; I remember you

I can't forget your smiling face
And the strength of your embrace
I can't forget your smiling face
And the love in your embrace

I won't forget your smiling face
And the love in your embrace...
I can't forget your smiling face
And the love in your embrace...

We're All Just Passing Through /lyrics

We're all just passing through;we're all just passing through
We're all just passing through;we're all just passing through
 Hold out  your hand, every man's your friend
 Hold out  your hand, every man's your friend

Be good to your sons; be good to all boys
Be good to your sons; be good to all boys
Be good to all boys, they're God's golden joy

Smile at little girls
Be good to your girls
Be good to your girls, love all little girls...
Love all little girls
They're God's magic pearls

We're all just passing through
We're all just passing through ...

We're born free,free to choose
We're born free, free to choose
We're born free, free to lead
We're born free,free to lead
To lead towards war, to lead towards peace
To lead towards war, to lead towards peace!

Be good to your friends
Be good to your neighbors
Be good to all neighbors
Be good to all Nations
We're all just passing through
We're all just passing through

Be good to you friends,be good to all Nations
Be good to all neighbors,be good to all Nations
Be good to all Nations, we are all of God's creation
Be good to all Nations,we are all of God's creation

Love shall overcome, love shall overcome
Love shall overcome,love shall overcome
Peace shall overcome, peace shall overcome
We're all just passing through
We're all just passing through ...

Be good to all Nations
We're all of God's creation
Be good to all Nations
We're all of God's creation!

We're all just passing through
We're all just passing through
We're all just passing through...
             

Someday,I Won't Cry Anymore /lyrics

I've heard said, I've been told, that someday I won't cry anymore
I've heard said,I've been told, that someday I won't cry anymore
But for today, I  am sighing again
But for today, I am crying again

I remember how sweet life could be
When I held you, and you loved only me
I remember how sweet life could be
When I held you, and you loved only me

I've heard said, I've been told, that someday I won't cry anymore
When that time ever comes, it will be at the end of my years
When I have no more cares, when I have no more fears
When that time ever comes, it will be at the end of my years
When I have no more cares, when I have no more tears

I remember how sweet life could be
When I held you and you saw only me
I remember how sweet life could be
When I held you and you saw only me

I still dance, I still sing; I still laugh I still smile
But all the while, I am still missing you
But all the while, I am still missing you

 
I still dance, I still sing, I still laugh, I still smile
But all the while, my heart breaks in two
But all the while, my heart breaks in t

I remember how sweet life could be
When I held you
And you looked up at me
You were my rising star, infused in my life
You were part of my sun,
My precious one

You were our shinning star, infused in the light
You were part of our the sun, our precious son
You were our shinning star, infused in the light
You were part of our sun, our precious son

I remember how sweet life could be
When I held you and you looked up at me
I remember how sweet life could be
When I held you, and you loved only me...

I heard said,  I've been told  that someday, I won't cry anymore
But for today, I 'm sighing again
But for today, I'm crying again
I remember how sweet life could be
When I held you, and you loved only me

I remember how sweet life could be
When I held you, and you loved only me...


 ..

"Emerald Eyes"

Emerald eyes,emerald eyes
Are my baby's eyes
Emerald eyes,emerald eyes
Are my baby's eyes
Glorious as morning dew,emerald eyes never say good bye
Emerald eyes,never say a'deu
Emerald eyes,never say a'deu,never say a'deu!

Oh,child of mine,oh,child of mine
With your charming face
I hold you, and I want to sing: I hold you and I want to sing
I hold you and my heart's ablaze!
Oh,sweet child of mine,sweet,sweet love you bring

Oh,child of mine,oh,child of mine
When you reach for me
I'm in another world,and I am filled with grace
I'm in another realm,I am filled with grace!
When I am near you,I'm enamored with your smiling face

I see life reflected in your impish,Irish face
I see love reflected in your sweet,sweet face
I 'm captured by your glorious Irish face
I'm in another world, in the magic of your emerald space
I'm in another realm, captured by your angel's face

Emerald eyes,emerald eyes,never say good bye
Emerald eyes,emerald eyes,never say good bye...


Happy St. Patric's Day! My grandfather or Tata was Irish. In his memory and to celebrate all my grand children who still carry the Irish genes.And especially for Christina Grace Masiak, with her so very Irish face.And I also wish her a Happy Birthday!






















emeral

Are my baby's face

My Simple Offering

If I should,again, by life be humiliated
If I should,again,by life be humbled...
And,again, be brought to my knees
O,Lord, let it become
A simple offering to Thee!
For it was there you set me free
It was there I learned to accept my immeasurable  loss
It was there I found peace
It was there I learned I was still worthy of love
And better still,
I could love again!