Never create an unwanted obligation,
Mostly avoid any kind of litigation,
Smile offers the best possible sedation,
Avoid gossip as it leads to confusion,
Be wisely friendly by showing affection,
Create in no mind any deadly infection,
If needed, give with concern protection,
If you can't, accept it without hesitation,
Don't make foolishly a wrong derivation,
From mind, let enmity suffer deletion,
......
It was seven years ago when you celebrated your final Mother's Day.
We had to bury you ten months later when you passed away.
Before you became ill, your death wasn't something that our family anticipated.
We made the doctors do everything they could, including having your leg amputated.
You became a mom in 1967 when you gave birth to my only brother.
You were a unique person and one of the world's greatest mothers.
[Dedicated to Agnes Greene-Johnson (1948-2013) who passed away on March 6, 2013.]
I was a diligent safety engineer, modifying the hazardous work practices,
Like the thrilling festive celebrations, when you open up pretty packages!
I took my work very seriously, and my motto had long been safety first,
Like waiting all the livelong day, for gone currant sun's huge color burst.
My word was always trusted, for people valued my professional opinion,
As pearlescent moon values jet darkness, when gazing on her dominion.
I made sure workers abided by safety rules, and it gave me satisfaction,
......
In the embrace of womanhood, a heart's warmth resides,
Kindness bestowed, where humanity confides.
Guiding lost souls through the sea's gentle sweep,
A sanctuary of solace, where hearts find retreat.
Seeds sown by your hand flourish and bloom,
Eden's dream realized, dispelling all gloom.
Love's uncharted depths, a treasure so rare,
A sunflower's triumph, petals unfurling with flair.
......
A dedication to a fellow-poet who wrote on the wonder of trees:
There was none around
dusk was about to set in
a tender voice I heard
it hardly made a sound:
'Under our warm shades you frolicked
so often as a child--such lonely joys you found
......
Never create an unwanted obligation,
Mostly avoid any kind of litigation,
Smile offers the best possible sedation,
Avoid gossip as it leads to confusion,
Be wisely friendly by showing affection,
Create in no mind any deadly infection,
If needed, give with concern protection,
If you can't, accept it without hesitation,
Don't make foolishly a wrong derivation,
From mind, let enmity suffer deletion,
......
A dedication to a fellow-poet who wrote on the wonder of trees:
There was none around
dusk was about to set in
a tender voice I heard
it hardly made a sound:
'Under our warm shades you frolicked
so often as a child--such lonely joys you found
......
In the embrace of womanhood, a heart's warmth resides,
Kindness bestowed, where humanity confides.
Guiding lost souls through the sea's gentle sweep,
A sanctuary of solace, where hearts find retreat.
Seeds sown by your hand flourish and bloom,
Eden's dream realized, dispelling all gloom.
Love's uncharted depths, a treasure so rare,
A sunflower's triumph, petals unfurling with flair.
......
The first one is for laughter
And infinite romance.
For smiling and for hugging
For giving me a chance.
The second is for hope;
And longing for tomorrow.
She opens up this heart
Whenever we face sorrow.
......
I was a diligent safety engineer, modifying the hazardous work practices,
Like the thrilling festive celebrations, when you open up pretty packages!
I took my work very seriously, and my motto had long been safety first,
Like waiting all the livelong day, for gone currant sun's huge color burst.
My word was always trusted, for people valued my professional opinion,
As pearlescent moon values jet darkness, when gazing on her dominion.
I made sure workers abided by safety rules, and it gave me satisfaction,
......