considered a man

time waits for no man
or child at that fact
something I just witnessed
that has nearly taken me aback


leaving childhood behind
and now considered a man
is more than this mom's heart
can fully understand

but both looking back
and looking ahead too
is helpful and fun-
I hope all your dreams come true

peace and quiet

this day and this night
are both filled with
peace and quiet

These are the times
I often yearn for
hearing only the chimes

This can bring peace
and solace too
and sanity and release

These times are needed
though few and far between
so when they're here they're heeded

it could have been worse

it could have been worse
as the saying goes

and just tonight I was reminded
of such sorrows

as we watched you being loaded up
and my heart nearly froze

to see just what had happened
on the bright fallen snows

hearing of another's similar plight
and trying to suppose

what they must be going through
gives me bid to do as they propose

say a little prayer for those in need
and give thanks for what He bestows

to you and your minor injuries-
thankful it wasn't more than just blows

winter trip

climbing up
and back down again
I can't imagine the scene

of white upon white
skiing in such a place
so pure and pristine

I hope the time
will be a grand one
for all

one to be remembered
and looked back upon
with fond recall

ode to a baby

oh what a life you lead
every one catering to your
every need

one whimper, one squall,
one peep out of you
and everyone comes running
to see what they can do

but the love and the joy
you bring
can only make
your mother's heart sing

giving thanks

much to give thanks for
each and every day
as today is the "official"
one on which to say

I will make a list
short as it may be
just to name two or three

of course family is top of the list
each individual cannot be missed

and food and home and clothes
and cars and recreation and
Heaven only knows

what all can be enumerated one by one
if we stop to take the time to
name each blessing-the list could weigh a ton

one long bike ride

another long ride
all in one day
makes for a pleasant
time to pass the way

we made one big loop
seventy-seven miles long
we were so much faster-
now don't get me wrong

our time improved
and we are glad
maybe next year
100 miles won't sound bad