Why does the sun rise? Why do chicken’s crow? How come morning comes so early? Why is morning’s first coffee the most satisfying? Why does time go so fast? Why do days turn to months, and months turn to years? How does gray hair appear when wisdom finally arrives? Why does life end once …
Tree Fashions
tall and majestic ever reaching to the sky you are a home more like a statement fashioned for every season who will adorn you? summer - a shade of protection who will you protect? stranger alone and afraid autumn – brilliant colors and swirling leaves who is hiding? caught in a tragedy …
Laughter Along The Journey (Excerpt)
Most girls grow up with grand career plans, I however only dreamed of being a wife and mother. It wasn’t a half thought out desire, but a full on driving force in my life. At the age of 14, I met the most amazing guy. He was the president of my church youth group. He …
Ode To Snow – Elegy (Lyric)
The sun is shining brightly Birds are singing spritely Tears rolling down my face You no longer fill the space Your lacey white flakes A smile no more it makes You are gone, gone, gone Your brilliance is as bright as day Giving many a chance to play A blanket of peace be still …
Katrina
In the summer of 2005 on August 29 life it did change. She came in with a force not to be reckoned with. The winds they did blow, the waves were higher than an elephants eye. Her mission, her purpose, her driving force was destruction. Nothing left standing in her wake. A battle field of …
18 Hour Disney Drive
Are we there yet How much longer Does he have to sit by me Can I sit in the front seat It’s my turn to pick the station Can I put down my window Will you turn on the air conditioner When are we going to eat Are we there yet How much longer …
Long Awaited Arrival
Blessed from above, nine months is so long to wait, long awaited arrival. Birthing brings fears of the unknown. And death visited without success, his little lungs weren’t finished growing. He was struggling to breathe, so home I go with empty arms, and a heart that longs to hold him close. Long awaited arrival. My …
Our Life
January 1, 1980 – When two decided to become one May 24, 1980 – married Steve my love October 27, 1985 – our first born Nic, a blessed child is born May 26, 1987 – my loves long walk across the stage September 26, 1987 – number two son, Zac wild and free October 6, …
Ella Rey
Grandchildren are such a delight… blue, blue, blue and finally pink! Cycle of life in its reality Days turn to weeks and weeks to months With the last contraction pink arrives! Girls have the power to do great things Fear of the unknown grips the heart- Doctors and nurses swarm to attend… Bright …
Tomorrow Is Another Day
Can’t I just sleep for one more hour, the sun is too bright Just pull the blinds for spots I will see, burying my head into the pillow for protection This bed is like a cloud, so soft and warm Did I set the coffee maker to start, no one speak to me till the …
LaDonna Fridenmaker~Writer 