Category Archives: Meant To Be

NO PLACE LIKE HOME

My carefree days of youth are spent, At times I wonder where they went, Those simple times of my childhood. When I look back, they seemed so good. You showed me early how to care, To offer love and how … Continue reading

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A VALENTINE POEM

I may not often say the things Which show how much I care, But I am very grateful for The love we’ve come to share. I may not show my love for you In poetry or prose, But don’t forget, … Continue reading

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THAT OLD LOVE SONG

Those phrases from an old love song Which seem to linger loud and long Are trapped within my memories of you. Those phrases which have touched my heart, Like “I love you” or “never part” Remind me of the love … Continue reading

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UNDERSTANDING LOVERS

There are times when a woman needs a friend. Someone that she can talk to; someone who understands, And there are times when I need somebody, too, Someone who understands me, and that’s why I turn to you. And I … Continue reading

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SO COULD HAVE I

The least you could have done was phone me To see if I was feeling lonely. Perhaps apologize For these tears in my eyes, But then, so could have I. The least you could have done was told me That … Continue reading

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PLEASE DON’T WALK AWAY

I guess this must be the end. I can’t believe it’s true my friend. The love we shared is ending now, Though I don’t know how, But it’s true my friend. Tonight will be our final night. We’ll separate by … Continue reading

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LADIES OF THE NIGHT

You’ll see them when the sun goes down. They work ’till morning’s light. This life is never easy for The ladies of the night. Their dreams are often out of reach, But never out of sight. Tomorrow brings new hope … Continue reading

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THE PATCHWORK QUILT

I stare down from the sky At the patchwork pattern Of flat and endless land below, Visible through occasional gaps In the soft, pillowy clouds Encompassing my being. There is nothing below to hold me Or restrict my movement As … Continue reading

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OKLAHOMA PRIDE

Five tribes of Indians, long ago, Came treaty-bound into this land With silent dreams and blinded hope. With faith they shook the white man’s hand. The years went by and soon things changed When progress and the white man came … Continue reading

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NEVER MEANT TO BE

As friends we met some time ago And through the years our friendship grew, But that was not enough for me. In time I fell in love with you. You never shared the love I felt. You tried to say … Continue reading

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