John (Jack) Ronald Grant

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ღ Signs ღ
(By Jamie Van Der Meer)

My angel sends a butterfly,
To land upon my arm.
They send me signs to let me know,
They’re safe & loved & warm.

My angel sends me rainbows
On a cloudy day.
I understand that they are near,
And things will be okay.

Today they sent me snowflakes,
From a sunny sky above.
I could feel their presence,
And the power of their love.

My angel sends me little signs
In the moon and skies
The signs are subtle, yet I know,
They're meant just for my eyes.

I look for all these little signs,
To comfort me each day.
The signs can even make me laugh,
My angel loves to play!

These signs are The Creator's things,
And you might think it's odd,
To believe my angel sends these signs,
They do...they’re one with God.
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ღ Pax ღ
(By D.H. Lawrence)

All that matters is to be at one with the living God
To be a creature in the house of the God of Life.

Like a cat asleep on a chair
at peace, in peace
and at one with the master of the house,
with the mistress at home,
at home in the house of the living,
sleeping on the hearth, and yawning before the fire.

Sleeping on the hearth of the living world,
yawning at home before the fire of life
feeling the presence of the living God
like a great reassurance
a deep calm in the heart
a presence
as of a master sitting at the board
in his own and greater being,
in the house of life.
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Mel Xxxxx

January 4, 2011

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♥ The Christmas Journey ♥

While walking through the wintry grove
of nature's cold delight ~
I crave the warmth of hearth and home,
as I journey this Christmas night.

Wind blows as though to urge me on,
snow frolics within its depth ~
picturesque ~ in its essence,
yet, chilling my every breath.

Shivering, with quickened strength, I forge,
as home lures me closer still ~
and I envision that little cabin now,
with snow piled upon the sill.

A wooded scent fills the night.
My destination grows ever-near ~
heart beating time with every step,
as I see the house appear.

In frosted window gleaming bright,
stands a special Christmas tree.
It's just a backwoods evergreen,
glowing there for all to see.

An angel sits on the highest branch,
guarding all who enter in ~
sharing a wealth of peace and love,
though she is only made from tin.

Laughter greets me at the door,
of this country home afield.
Family lives inside these walls.
Good tidings they will yield.

I've trodden many miles, it seems,
To make it home this night.
Through chilling wind and frosty snow,
I've reached my heart's respite.

O'cabin quaint, your beauty rests,
miles from the travelled way ~
here my memories are sewn with love,
on this homespun holiday.

♥ Ⓒ Hazelmarie Elliott ♥

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˚ ˛ •˛• ˚｜ 田田 ｜門｜

Mel Xxxxx

December 22, 2010

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When the darkness of the evening
crowds away the sun's last rays,
and you lift your eyes to Heaven,
you may see a brand new blaze.

It's brilliant and it's lovely,
and it's shining just for you,
it's a brand new star in Heaven,
lit to welcome someone new.

Though your days may seem much longer
since they had to cross that line,
if you lift your eyes to Heaven,
you will see that they still shine.

It's just a soft reminder
that although they are gone,
as long as you let love grow,
their light shines on.

And though you want them in your arms,
they’re as safe as can be,
for they’re in the arms of angels
and perfect company.

And even in the morning,
stars are not lost in the light of day,
your loved one is shining,
and not so far away.

Author Unknown

Mel Xxxxx

December 3, 2010

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☆ The Lonely Winter Moon ☆

Sometimes I feel like the lonely winter moon staring down on snow covered hills.
The moon looks so lonely and silent.
It is a beautiful sight though to look outside on a cold winter night when the ground is covered with snow and a bright moon is shining down.
The snow glistens in the soft moonlight and it seems almost like daylight.
The stars look so bright, and you get the feeling you could almost reach up and touch them.
It seems so heaven like, as if the world and the heavens were one and everything is so clear, so understandable.
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The silence is what stands out.
As one steps out the sound of one's own footsteps in the snow sounds so loud.
As one stops to listen there is no other sound as even the wind is silent and everything seems under some heavenly spell.

☆ Walter Westfall ☆

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☆ Tracks Through The Snow ☆

One Winter's Eve the snow lay deep
I couldn't rest, I couldn't sleep;
rose from my bed, went to the door
and looked outside to days of yore.
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The wind chimes rang
and in my heart I knew
that somehow I'd be seeing you;
matter not that time had been so long
since we last shared our friendship's song.
✻
The clock struck twelve in the full moonlight;
but if you were there, you were veiled from sight.
I searched the yard I so well knew
with nary a sign nor sight of you.
✻
Rose from the step, went to my bed;
never again to believe what my heart had said
and as visions of you danced through the night
I closed my eyes in the pale moonlight.
✻
The next day dawned, no snow anew;
I looked outside, again, for you
and there in a path that led to my door
were tracks through the snow!
You were there once more!
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Even though you rest in dreamless sleep
a friendship made, a friendship keep;
and until the Day comes that we never will part
your tracks through the snow will live in my heart.
✻
Tracks through the snow
that lead to my door;
tracks through the snow;
you were there as before!
✻
And until the Day comes
that we never will part
your tracks through the snow
will live in my heart.

☆ Copyright 2002 Sally K. Evans ☆

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Mel Xxxxx

December 1, 2010

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"Promise me you'll never forget me
because if I thought you would, I'd never leave."
დ Ⓒ A.A. Milne დ

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ღ Between the Now and Then ღ

Upon horizon, night to day ~
there between the now and then,
I often pause along the way,
to tiptoe through the moonlit glen ~
or perhaps take in sun's light,
night to day ~ day to night.

Upon horizon, day to day ~
there between the then and now,
as seasons grow along the way,
to crease the face of timely brow ~
or perhaps steal time away,
day to day ~ day to day.

Upon horizon, day to night ~
there between the now and then,
I stand beneath my autumn light,
bereft as memory calls again ~
to pain the heart with bygone sight,
Night to day ~ day to night.

Upon horizon, night to night ~
there between the then and now,
I know that winter casts its sight,
on one last leaf that will not bow ~
to frost within its golden sight,
night to night ~ night to night.

Upon horizon, night to day ~
there between the now and then,
I know my spring will fade away,
and summer's soft remember when
will echo gently autumn's way ~
day to night ~ night to day....
Winter's near ~ Winter's near......

დ Ⓒ Hazelmarie Elliott დ

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Mel Xxxxx

November 26, 2010

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The bridge is the symbol of transition because when we cross,
it leads us to our new location.
And so it is with loss, that the bridge not only separates us from our loved one,
but helps keep us together.

(Author Unknown)

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Whisper My Name
(Terri Onorato)

The voice of an angel sings softly,
her glorious song fills the air,
bridging the gap between heaven and earth
with the message of life that she shares….

"Hope is the backdrop of Heaven,
love is the framework of hearts,
truth is the freedom from worry and fear
and compassion is where it all starts.
While able, live life to the fullest,
don't hoard all your love till the end
for the time that you lose in the process
can never be captured again.

My life as you know it is over
but my spirit and love they remain;
trust me to guide you each step of the way,
have faith, simply whisper my name."

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Mel Xxxxx

November 18, 2010

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♥... Thoughts can wander as daylight fades,
To the land of long ago,
Memory paints the scenes of old,
In the gold of twilight glow.
It is easy to see in the dim light,
Faces we loved the best,
And to think of them when sun's ray,
Goes down in the far off west. ...♥

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♥... A small spark of light
In the grand scheme of things;
A memory that crystallises
Into a diamond for the soul to wear. ...♥

-- Author Unknown --

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Mel Xxxxx

November 17, 2010

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❃ Forever Autumn ❃

The summer sun is fading as the year grows old
And darker days are drawing near
The winter winds will be much colder
Now you're not here.

I watch the birds fly south across the autumn sky
And one by one they disappear.

I wish that I was flying with them
Now you're not here.

Like the sun through the trees you came to love me
Like a leaf on a breeze you blew away.

Through autumn's golden gown we used to kick our way
You always loved this time of year
Those fallen leaves lie undisturbed now 'cause you're not here
'Cause you're not here, 'cause you're not here.

Like the sun through the trees you came to love me
Like a leaf on a breeze you blew away.

A gentle rain falls softly on my weary eyes
As if to hide a lonely tear
My life will be forever autumn 'cause you're not here
'Cause you're not here, 'cause you're not here.

❃ Justin Hayward ❃

Mel Xxxxx

November 12, 2010

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❃ Peace ❃

Give me a place free of fear,
Where only peace is near,
Where conflict is unfound,
As gentle rings each sound;
Where the eye beholds beauty,
Completely simple and free,
Untouched by evil or hate,
But in a tranquil state;
Quietly dwelling day by day,
Ever that way to stay.

Ⓒ Walter Westfall

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❃ The Eagle ❃

Among the timbers; oaks and elms,
Not far from brackish seas,
Alights a golden Ern.
With winged strength and keen eye,
A revered being; Aetites.
His talons anchor to the branch,
High in trees above.
With affirmation he proclaims his might,
And beckons homage,
A wondrous Bird of Jove.
Immortal is he, this golden Eagle
Ever symbolic of ancient kings.
For after death he will soar
From the depths: a Phoenix,
With greater courage and stronger wings.

Author Unknown

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Mel Xxxxx

November 9, 2010

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“Just like a sunbeam can’t separate itself from the sun,
and a wave can’t separate itself from the ocean,
we can’t separate ourselves from one another.
We are all part of a vast sea of love, one indivisible divine mind.”

Ⓒ Marianne Williamson

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Since You've Gone
Ⓒ Emily Richards, November 5, 2000

There’s an emptiness now
There’s a silence all around
Is there peace, it can’t be found
Since you’ve gone.
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Is there purpose while we’re here?
Are you safe? Tell me you are somewhere
I offer silent prayer
Since you’ve gone.
♥†♥
I wonder where you are
Can you see our wounded hearts?
Help me find hope
Please help me start.
♥†♥
Your pictures on my wall
Your memory in the hall
Your laughter, your voice
Why can’t you call?
Since you’ve gone.
♥†♥
I believe, I have faith
There is courage in our strength
Still I wonder what lies beyond
And still we’re broken
Since you’ve gone.
♥†♥
Written in memory of Annie Richards

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Mel Xxxxx

November 4, 2010