Ode to Isabel Allende

It's taken me quite a while
To understand your writing style
But now I am a convert
I must read more and more!
I finally see how your love of words
Can make a tale so pure
Thank you Isabel
For showing this love to me!
Your words they flow like rivers
They cascade and dance around
So beautiful and descriptive
Such a pleasure; your words to read
I've read Island Beneath the Sea
Enjoyed it very much!
My daughter loaned me two more to read
Daughter of Fortune and Portrait in Sepia
(I am only allowed to borrow these
As she will read them over and over again!)
Finished the first in a couple of days
The second I'm nearly through
But now I don't want it to end!
I want to know more and more of
The history of your homeland
The tales; adventures of Chile's people
Such a strong religious group
Faith is strong in your tales
Though such sadness I'm sad to read
But history is filled with
Those tales we don't really want to hear
They tear at our heart strings
They tear at our souls
They bring to life their dreams
Their life and soul displayed to all!

Face Painting

I love face painting
I love the interaction 
With all the children
They come running to the stall
They love to see their image
In the mirror afterwards
Today I had a Spiderman
A couple of skeletons
Lots of butterflies and flowers
Pretty hearts and stars as well
The smiling faces of those kids

Made my heart swell!
All those little children
So happy and so free
Made my day worthwhile
This I can tell!

Amy

I'm worried about Amy
She's my precious little dog
Her epilepsy is getting worse
She's suffering so much but 
In between she still romps about!
I love her so much
I love her cute little fluffy head
Those big, big eyes look at me
They are the windows to her soul
She follows me everywhere
She is my little shadow
Amy I love you!

Breathe on me

Dear Lord I need your precious love
Dear Lord I need your fire
Every day I need you to
Give your strength to me
I need you to breathe on me
I need you to set my soul on fire
I need to burn for you Lord
I need to burn with your love
'Tis only thus my Lord
That I can have what I desire
I desire to be nearer to Thee
I desire to be a better person
I desire to show the world your love
I desire to be yours only
Showered by Thy Holy Spirit
The flames your dear power

Loving you my Lord

Loving you is easy
Loving you is hard
Loving you is all about
The choices to be had
I choose to love you 
I choose to give my life
You gave your love for me
You gave your life for mine
Gladly Lord
I give my life for Thine!

A Jealous God

Our dear Lord
Is a loving God
A forgiving God
An almighty God
An all seeing God
But also a jealous God
He wants our love in return
He wants our lives in return
He wants the best for us all 
His children; His sons; His daughters

Heartbeat 2/2/13

Tiny heartbeat
You live inside
Alive; pulsating
Nourished by love
By blood
A new life
Sent by God
To be loved
Cared for
Raised for Him
In love!