Alvin

Alvin was a tiny cat-
The runt of the litter
But he was a cutie pie
Not an angry cat or bitter.
"Let's take him home
And fatten his bones"
We said to each other
And I became his nuturer
Alvin's human mother.
We fed that cat and
loved that cat,
keeping him alive
Until instead of a couple of pounds
He now weighs 25!
Thena

Keep Looking Up

Keep looking up!
It's not as bad as you fear
You are not alone
For God is always near
Ready to help you
When you feel ready to fall
All you have to do is to trust, believe
And on His Name to call.
You may wonder if He is there
But He can see your heart
And hear the softest whisper of a prayer.
Thena

God Bless the Police Officers

What would our community do
Without our men and women in blue?
They patrol the streets to keep us safe
And to violent offenders
They oft times give chase.
They drive by our homes both day and night
And it’s these officers we call when we have a fright
From prowlers that we hear outside
And noises that cause us to want to hide.
Although we may not like to see their lights
Flashing behind us when we drive
They enforce the rules of the road
That help to keep us all alive.
We are grateful to the officers
The men and women who wear a badge
And whose lives are sometimes in danger
As their jobs they do
While protecting folks like me
And folks like you.
Thena

The Policeman

There’s a man in our neighborhood
That no one wants to meet
By having him flash his lights behind them
As they are driving down the street.
But he’s one first one whose number
They search for when in serious trouble
For they trust that he will come
And will get there in a hurry.
From guarding the folks at special functions
To arresting those who commit a serious crime
He’s the one that people trust to do the job
And I’m glad he is a personal friend of mine.
Thena

Lord Bless The EMT


What would we do without them
They do so very much
And yet get so little praise
Many an EMT
Has prolonged someone's days.
They know how to do the things
That can save a life on the go
And that we appreciate them
We should let them know.
Thena



Thank You EMT


Thank you EMT
For the care you give your patients
Who soon will be on their way
To the hospital for care
But need help right away.
I hope you know you are special
And appreciated for all you do
That's why this little verse
Was written just for you.

Thena

She's a Dreamer

"She's a dreamer. they said,
Whose eyes often have a far away look
And whose hands are oft times busy
Scribbling down little notes."
And from time to time
(Although they do not know it),
Others see the results
Of her dreams and all the things she wrote.

Husbands Are God’s Gift

Husbands are such a wonderful gift
Only they can give our hearts such a lift
When our days are going badly
And our hearts are reacting sadly.
Only they know us so well
That they know our heartaches
Even before we tell.
They seem to know our heartfelt prayer
Even before we have the courage to share
Husbands hold such a special place
In our lives, our home and our family
That it must bring God joy to see
And I praise Him for the one He gave to me.
Thena

A Love Song

Sometimes I hear in my heart, a love song
And I sing it loud and strong
When suddenly I realize
That you are there singing along.

Sometime I feel a sadness
Over a loss of friend or family
And suddenly without warning
You are there to comfort me.

God is the one who made us
And I have to believe He knew
That the love song that is within my heart
Was meant for me to sing to you.
Thena Smith

My Puppy Surfs the Web

My pup is on the internet
She surfs the web each day
I have to check her Facebook page
To see what she wants to say.
She signed up on some message boards
Using my board ID
And now the folks on those groups
Think that she is me!
She shops a lot at Pets are Us
And Amazon as well
But hubby says she spends less than I
So he doesn’t want me to tell.
Thena

I Went Fishing

Today I went fishing
And caught a little fish
She was such a tiny thing
I put her in a dish
Mommy asked how I caught a fish
And were there any more
Then I told her about the big ole tank
At the pet section in the store...
She made me take my fishy back
And then we bought the fish
Along with some food, a big glass bowl
And other things for which she might wish.
I guess that I should admit to her
About the other thing I "caught"
So that she knows the rules I now appreciate-
Oops! We're headed back to the store to confesss:
Mommy just found the snake...

Before You Stop to Smell a Rose

If you stop to smell a flower
With a lovely bloom so sweet
I pray you will enjoy the fragrance
So uplifting and unique
But I feel that I must caution you
Lest you do not see
That at times the sweetest rose
Can house a most ungracious bee!

Thena Cullen Smith

I Saw You Smile

I saw you smile today
A sweet smile when you glanced my way
Even though how much I needed it
you didn't know
Unless God told you so
And caused you to smile a smile
Which I would see
And which would mean so much to me.
I saw you smile today
And it caused me to smile as well
And others may have needed that smile
That I sent their way
And it may have been multiplied
All throughout the day.
Thena Cullen Smith

Pray for Change

So many times when I pause to pray
"Lord change them" is what I want to say
But frequently when I bend my knee
He shows me that the change I crave
Should begin with me.
Thena

Your Words

Your words can make or break someone's day
Think before you speak
And weigh the words you say
For we can create memories in haste
That never go away.
Thena Cullen Smith

Family Reunion Prayer

God Bless Family Reunions
Where families gather in Your Name
Honoring You, Creator of the Universe
The One from Whom we came.
Bless each parent and each child,
Each brother and sister guide
Each Grandmother and Grandfather
Hold closely near Thy side.
Prepare us as we live our lives
In the families which we've been given
To bless You, Father, Lord of all
As You prepare us for our family
Which we will join in Heaven.
Thena

Family Reunion

In our family
Like any other
We love each mother, father, sister and brother.
Even if at times we hit a snag
We never let disagrements drag
But try to see that each conversation
Right from the start
Lifts our family up
And never wounds a heart.
We love each other
And consider our family our treasure
A group filled with love
Beyond all measure.
Each reunion is a special time for each one
TO show our love for each other and have lots of fun.

Thena Cullen Smith

Happy Birthday Dear Friend

Some people are so special
That we have to stop and say
Just how great we think they are
When it's their birthday!
Some people give to others
So much of themselves each day
That we have to search our hearts
For something special enough to say
I wish I could find a word to write
To adequately our wishes express
But I guess I will have to say
Happy Birthday dear friend
Hope this birthday is the best!
Thena

Goodbye Sweet Friend



It was your time, sweet furry friend
It was your time and we had to let you go
But it was not because we loved you any less
Just that for you we wanted what was best.
We could not stand by and watch you suffer
As daily you tried so valiantly
To do as you used to do
And to be what you used to be.
It was so hard to let you go
And my grieving days are not yet through
For no matter how many years may pass
There is a place in our hearts reserved just for you.
Thena

For Friends who lost a pet

Loss of Dog


Our Yogie lost her battle today
So quietly she passed away.
People said she was a lot like me
Well, as much as a doggie could be.

She stole my heart so instantly
When first I saw her and she saw me
From day one until she lost her fight
She daily brought us such joy and delight.

The day came when there was no doubt
Of the difficult task that I must do
No one had to tell me it was time
For in my heart, saddly, I knew.

But mercifully God saw fit
To let her be at home and sleep
In her favorite bed
For her heart's last beat.

I'm sadder than I thought I could ever bear
And tears flow, oh so frequently
As special memories come flooding back
Of just how much she meant to me.

God bless my little Yogie
And please keep her close
For of all the doggies I've ever had
She's the one who loved me most!

Thena

Birthday

Hey! It's your birthday!
I hope you celebrate
Enjoy the day with friends
And stay up very late!
Eat your cake and icecream
Let family do your wishes
Have a wonderful birthday meal
And let others do the dishes!