Poetry

Favorite Quotes

Life is too short to wake up w/ regrets, so love the people who treat you right. Love the ones who don't just because you can. Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands. Forgive quickly. God never said life would be easy, just promised it would be worth it!

A baby is God's opinion that the world should go on.

If you as parents cut corners, your children will too. If you lie, they will too. If you spend all your money on yourselves and tithe no portion of it for charities, colleges, churches, synagogues, and civic causes, your children won't either. And if parents snicker at racial and gender jokes, another generation will pass on the poison adults still have not had the courage to snuff out.

The reason grandparents and grandchildren get along so well is that they have a common enemy.

Gratefulness is the key to a happy life that we hold in our hands, because if we are not grateful, then no matter how much we have we will not be happy -- because we will always want to have something else or something more.

Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.

Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.

If I Had My Life to Live Over
by Erma Bombeck

I would have talked less and listened more.

I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded.

I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace.

I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth.

I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed.

I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage.

I would have sat on the lawn with my children and not worried about grass stains.

I would have cried and laughed less while watching television - and more while watching life.

I would have shared more of the responsibility carried by my husband.

I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day.

I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn't show soil, or was guaranteed to last a lifetime.

Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle.

When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, "Later. Now go get washed up for dinner."

There would have been more "I love yous"...more "I'm sorrys"...but mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute...look at it and really see it...live it...and never give it back.

Stop sweating the small stuff. Don't worry about who doesn't like you, who has more, or who's doing what. Instead, let's cherish the relationships we have with those who Do love us. Let's think about what God HAS blessed us with.

Note: Erma Bombeck needed an organ transplant, and even though she could have been moved to the head of the waiting list, due to her prominence and wealth (like Mickey Mantle), she refused to do such, and subsequently, died from organ failure.

Not sure who wrote this, but it's excellent...

The most destructive habit..............................Worry
The greatest Joy.......................................Giving
The greatest loss........................Loss of self-respect

The most satisfying work.......................Helping others
The ugliest personality trait.....................Selfishness
The most endangered species.................Dedicated leaders

Our greatest natural resource.......................Our youth
The greatest "shot in the arm"..................Encouragement
The greatest problem to overcome.........................Fear

The most effective sleeping pill................Peace of mind
The most crippling failure disease....................Excuses
The most powerful force in life..........................Love

The most dangerous pariah..........................A gossiper
The world's most incredible computer................The brain
The worst thing to be without.... ................... Hope

The deadliest weapon...............................The tongue
The two most power-filled words......................."I Can"
The greatest asset......................................Faith

The most worthless emotion..........................Self-pity
The most beautiful attire..............................SMILE!
The most prized possession......................... Integrity

The most powerful channel of communication.............Prayer
The most contagious spirit.........................Enthusiasm

Everyone needs this list to live by...pass it along!!!

Poetry Written By Annette...

(I still need to format the text, so just give me some time, hehe)

Mikey, You Are My Destiny...

It has always been, at least in my past,

That my love for another just wouldnt last.

After a few months, the feelings would die,

And I have always tried to figure out why.

Now I know the reason for this,

Your love was one that I couldnt miss.

My heart had to set itself free,

To prepare to love you for all eternity.

And I must say I'm glad that I followed my heart,

I was able to give you my all from the start.

We have been together for over 4 years now,

And my love only grows stronger somehow.

That is how I know that you are my destiny,

And our love will keep growing, for all eternity.

Love At First Sight

How do I begin to explain in words how I feel about you
Or the feeling I get when we're together, if you only knew
Maybe I should ask if you believe in love at first sight
I never thought I did, but now I think I might
They say love is blind, but love I can see
It's in your eyes, as you look at me
And that is something I want to have forever
And I believe I will, as long as we're together
I don't know how to explain what's happening here
But falling so quickly should cause me fear
I never thought I'd ever fall in love again
But I fell for you and pray this will never end

Mikey...'til there was you!

Everyone has tried, but they never succeeded
In getting from me in return what they needed
But you have managed to break right through
And now I'm head over heels for you
Many have tried to capture my heart
But I had to stop what they were trying to start
But not with you, you had me right away
And we've been together every single day
They have tried to love me like no other
But I always said I'd never love another
’Til there was you, I fell at first sight
And now you're all I want for the rest of my life

The World Today...

Fighting, crying, leaving, is that what life is all about
The only thing we believe in is fear, lies and doubt
Where are we going from here, does anyone care
It's all falling apart, and no pain is bared
The homeless children, the bruises, the lives lost
To live in the world today, what will it cost
What happened to honesty, laughter and love
To have that back is what we all dream of.

For My Wonderful Love...

Have I told you lately how much you mean to me?

How you are the one that set my heart free?

You are the reason that I can love again,

You're not only my love, but also my friend.

And I cherish every moment that we are together,

I know deep down that we will last forever.

I love you Michael and I look forward to spending my life with you! Muah!