How do I tell you...I do not know how or when

Childhood Memories

My childhood was fun

We played games of SPUD

jump rope, ringolevio

What was it you did?

Did you play stick ball in Queens

or stoop ball with Tom

Some played basketball

some went to home Yankee games

some went to Met games

You know who you are

You share memories with me

or with special friends of mine

Chance

"He died a hero
he lived a hero"

Chance did

Thank You, Dad

Dad,

I just wanted to tell you thank you
for all you have done for our country

you are one in a million
and always will be

Love always,

Diane

Teachers

There are certain people
who were meant to be teachers

Teachers come in all forms
and I am glad to be one of them

My Mom

Does anyone know my mom?

She is the strongest person I know.

She is a great mom; raising 2 girls and 2 boys.

She ironed the gross grain ribbons for my hair.

She taught me how to sew.

She taught me how to be independent.

She was extremely patient while I explored the world.

She is always there no matter what.

She would bring me tea and toast when I was sick in bed.

She would wake up at 3am when I locked myself out of the house.

Her poem is never complete but a story in the making; just like our relationship

She is my favorite person.

She is my mom.

Live a Life of Love

Live a life of love
no matter what

love what you do
love who you are with

Enjoy each day
no matter what

enjoy what you do
enjoy who you are with

Be who you were meant to be
no matter what

be who you are in what you do
be who you are in who you are with

Hold fast to your dreams
no matter what

hold fast to your dreams in what you do
hold fast to your dreams in who you are with

Never falter
no matter what

never falter in what you do
never falter in who you are with

If you fall
no matter what

pick yourself up
dust yourself off
and get right back on track again

follow that path
and enjoy the walk
enjoy the scenery
enjoy the people
enjoy each day
enjoy who you are
like who you are
be who you are

Thank You

There are certain people who come into your life
that serve a purpose for being there

They teach you lessons about the human spirit
and how a good life can truly grow from a nurtured seed

They touch your heart
and leave you with a mark
of a memory never to be forgotten

You are one such special person

Go forward and embrace your past
Mark a new path in the direction of your dreams

Never forget where you came from
or who you are inside and out

Continue to share your special gifts
with all you come in contact with

They will never forget you
just like me