May 2009 – Page 2

My Mother

You never knew my mother, did you? Ah, you missed a good one there. A member of an angel band Came quietly and took her hand, And led her off somewhere.

“I really don’t like that dress at the store: This old one I wear suits me fine.” But why is that longing look in her eyes? And why do her eyes seem to shine? She says to herself, “I’ll buy some new shoes: That boy of ours needs a pair.” Something that should have beenContinue reading “Mama’s New Dress”

Noah’s Story (age 10)

One day this boy named Noah was fishing. He had a huge blue marlin on. He was thinking about the future. “With this fish I would get a trophy. I would sell the trophy and buy a better fishing rod. With this fishing rod I would be able to catch bigger fish.” While he wasContinue reading “Noah’s Story (age 10)”

Happy Mothers Day to Anne McGlynn

and all LADIES that work so diligently to help others. Anne volunteers, knits, quilts and sews. She has many stories to tell. Ann makes the frog in her hand for children around the world. She makes the pillow for ladies with breast cancer to go under their arm. These are just a few of theContinue reading “Happy Mothers Day to Anne McGlynn”

Thoughts of mine

I wish I could stay home and paint today. Make an ordinary piece of wood take on life I wish I could play in my garden and water and weed and smell the sweet fragrance of Spring But I guess I’ll go to my classroom and polish a few students and water and watch themContinue reading “Thoughts of mine”