Arlene Murray

Arlene Murray e-mail: aux7452@machlink.com

OLD GLORY


Here I stand proud and tall.
My name is “Old Glory” by most all.

Some take me for granted
And think I’m a toy,
But I’m a symbol of freedom
That we all enjoy.

So show me with pride
And love in your heart,
As so many have died
By doing their part.

Along The River’s Edge

A beautiful breeze surrounds me.

The sun is starting to go down behind me.

Boats large and small motor and sail

Still moving up and down the river--

What a relaxing sight to see.

As the boats speed along in the distance.

The waves come lapping at the shore

What a relaxing sound to hear.

Up river I see another large boat,

With fifteen barges for cargo--

What an awesome view

Oh, the quietness is broken,

But only for a little while

As the coal train runs behind me

Again, the peaceful atmosphere is here

Along the river’s edge

Gifts from God

God has blessed us with loving friends

And wonderful neighbors.

All the words can never say,

No amount of money can ever repay,

What you are giving from your heart

To help us get a new start.

You have a heart of gold

For the young and old.

God will bless you from above

For you have shown so much love.

My World

Life comes in many structures-

Icy cold or very tepid.

Most of the time it stays medium warm.

Remember to look on the bright side

And not always on the droopy downs.

As long as you have friends 

And give them the friendship

Or respect they deserve,

And can bring sunshine 

Into the heart of others

Or help them in their time of need,

You'll have a warm, smiling

Happy heart within.

Oh, yes, there will be days

Of exuberant highs

Or depressing lows,

But with that special heart

And strength

You'll survive and live on

In this day-to-day world of

Cherish yesterday,

Dream for tomorrow

And live for today.

As Years Go By

Long ago one winter night

We each were all alone.

We met through friends of our own.

Friends we became forever,

Lovers for only months.

We talked and shared together

The things we enjoyed and loved.

Then one day your mind and heart

Couldn't take it anymore.

The love for your children

Was tearing you apart.

You went back to work it out.

I met someone else.

We married, but it didn't last.

Years have passed now

And we're each alone again.

We met by accident.

Lovers again,

Friends forever.

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