Sweet Memories

We make diaries and scrapbooks
CDs, cassettes and tapes-
All sort of wonderful and lovely keepsakes.
Fire, floods and hurricanes
Sometimes rush in and destroy
Time and again
All of those treasures
We created for family and friends.
That's why each memory of loved ones
Is so special and rare
As is each moment of life that we share.
How blessed are we to keep each special part
Of our most special memories
Stored safely in our heart.
We can replay each moment
Of life, love and laughter
And share with those we love
Memories of those still with us
And those who have gone before
To the reward God has prepared for us.
Each sweet voice we can remember
As we drift off to sleep
When we have these to comfort us
We have no need to count sheep.
Thena Cullen Smith

Staycation

Some of us will stay at home
Instead of flying off in the blue
To find the perfect holiday
And something cool to do.
But do not fret for we who stay at home
Vice going to Naples, France or Rome
For each moment will be a minor celebration
As we happily indulge in our staycation...
We will save on gas and hotel bills-
Wont have to let TSA check our pills
No postcards to buy and forget to mail
No custom tax to pay for things on sale
Just fun at home with family and friends
And a simple shift in thought
When our staycation ends...

The Parade (Independence Day)

The floats are lining up outside
Military marches by with pride..
Clowns on unicycles ride
Flamingo costumed ladies march side by side
No need, my little pups to run and hide
Don't you remember that today
We celebrate in a special way?
Let me lift you up so you can see
The beginning of the parade that will soon be
Marching down the main street of town...
Each flag, each soldier, each red nosed clown.
I know the noise may hurt your ears
But let me erase your puppy fears
For this is a sound that is special, you see
Each horn, each song, each beat of the drum
Reminds me that our land is free
And Dear God, may it forever be...
Thena

God's Gifts

Sometimes I see all of the awesome talent
Surrounding me here and there
The talented musicians and artists
And beautiful people everywhere
At times I feel a bit inhibited
And I'm tempted to feel blue,
That they can do so many things
That I'm not able to do
But then I realize that each gift
God bestows on His creation
Is a precious special one
Deserving of celebration
And while we may not each one
Have every gift that others may possess
God has given to each one
The gift that suits us best!
Thena