Mother's Beacon

First time you meet 

Five fingers twined

Around your one

Moment divine.

Who knew one could

Love one so much, 

Worth more than gold

One single touch.

The days go by

You watch her walk

She starts to laugh

And sing and talk.

The sweetness in

Those precious times

Fill your heart with 

Joy sublime.

You give your best 

To be the one

To help her find 

God's chosen son.

The years fly by

The girl so small

Is now getting

Rather tall.

Her broken hearts

Become yours too.

You must be strong

To help her through.

All dressed in white

You see her go

But not without

The things you know.

A mothers love

So strong and bright

A beacon of 

The purest light.

Wonderful Day to Live

Watermelon juice and dirty feet

Vibrant flowers smelling sweet.

Sitting in the shade of a maple tree

Laughing along and feeling free.

Splashing in the river, walking on logs.

Living discoveries, snails, worms, frogs.

Snacking on Doritos, licking fingers

Hoping this feeling always lingers.

Arms behind our head, gazing at the sky

Watching the fluffy clouds glide by.

This moment is glorious and sublime.

It seems to stand still for a time.

Smiles like sunbeams fill our hearts

Imparting peace that never parts.

Free to love and free to give.

What a wonderful day to live!

Free to Fly

Trapped inside the walls of my mind,

Trying to get out.

But I keep building more brick walls

Of solid fear and doubt.

Looking for one patch of light,

But every time I find

A glimpse of hope, the walls close in.

My trust is left behind.


Every tear drop drowns a smile.
The rain describes my heart.
The clouds of fear surround my soul,
It's tearing me apart.


I cannot get myself out
I'm stuck inside of me.
Will someone help me to escape?
Does someone hear my plea?


As I fall upon my knees
And wait for a reply
I feel a warmth so sweet, so bright,
So strong, and so nearby.


I couldn't get out on my own
But as the time went by
Someone in heaven raised me up,
And freed my soul to fly.

The Night Before The Lord's Return

Here's one for the Easter season. :)

Water droplets scatter 

In the whistling wind.

Trees moan and leaves

Reach for their loss.

Cloudy light glimmers on

Sprinkled spider webs.

Emptiness in

The moonlight's gleam.

Absent glory and truth.

The breeze chills the bone.

Some vital part 

Of life is gone.

The elements yearning

For natures missing peace

Pleading for hope

To fulfill grace.

The crispy mist full air

And wet trembling grass

Waiting, for the

Tomb is empty.

The best time of the year

The birds are singing oh so sweet! 
 The magic in the air is oh so neat!  
Theres nothing like it, it can’t be beat!
 Cause spring is here, best time of the year

You lay out on the grass and sigh,
As you watch the clouds so way up high,
 And you never ask or wonder “why”
 Cause spring is here, best time of the year

And the breeze blows by and your hair’s pulled up, 
You drink lemonade out ‘a your favorite cup! 
And everythings perfect, just enough. 
Cause summers here, best time of the year.
Friends hang out, and toss a ball, 
Running free, and feeling tall,
Break the limits lift off, don’t fall 
Cause summers here, best time of the year!

Leaves fall down from off the trees, 
Hear the humming of the bees 
Carving out the pumpkin seeds,
 Cause autumns here, best time of the year!
Corn mazes and getting lost,
On the grass in the morning there is a frost, 
A handful of leaves, in the air tossed! 
Cause autumns here, best time of the year!

Winter coats and boots and hats,
 Snow is covering the grass, 
Christmas lights, a glittering mass, 
Cause winters here, best time of the year!
No matter what season it is,
Warm or hot or cold it tis,
Don’t stress about it, adults and kids, 
Cause you are here, in the best time of the year! 

-Dassia

Rocks

Sometimes life picks up a rock
And chucks it at you, really hard.
It blows you back, you might fall down,
Don't let it keep you on the ground.

Take those rocks, build something strong.
Don't let them trip you one by one.
Use them as your stepping stones.
Not stumbling blocks that break your bones.

There will be pain, there will be fear.
And it's okay to shed some tears.

But don't get stuck inside your head.

Be doing something good instead.

Lift up your eyes, look at the light.

Be grateful that the sun is bright.

See your family all around,

Serve them and love will be found.

Love is hope, and you can see

That love will spread quite rapidly,

Don't let those rocks get in the way

Build with them, a brighter day.

Family time!

Yawns and smiles, a hug and a grin,
Asking how your sleep has been.
Good morning wishes, waking up,
Getting out the breakfast stuff,

Eating food then cleaning up,
Rinsing plates and spoons and cups,
Washing sticky fingers and smiles,
We're ready for the day after a while.

Books are clattering off the shelf,
Sitting reading by yourself,
Or sitting as a family too,
And reading to the younger few.

Writing, reading, studying, sharing,
Singing, praying, cooking, caring!

Family moments to enjoy,
Loving people, girls and boys,
Gospel ties that hold us together,
Making us a family forever and ever!