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The Most Beautiful Flower
Disillusioned by life
with good reason to frown,
For the world was intent
on dragging me down.
And if that weren't enough
to ruin my day,
A young boy out of breath
approached me,
all tired from play.
He stood right before me
with his head tilted down
And said with great
excitement,
"Look what I found!"
In his hand was a flower
what a pitiful sight,
With its petals all worn
- not enough rain,
or too little light.
Wanting him to take his dead
flower and go off to play,
I faked a small smile and
then shifted away.
But instead of retreating
he sat next to my side
And placed the flower
to his nose and declared
with surprise,
"It sure smells pretty
and it's beautiful, too.
That's why I picked it;
here, it's for you."
The weed before me was
dying......or dead.
Not vibrant of colors,
orange, yellow or red.
But I knew I must take it,
or he might never leave.
So I reached for the flower,
and replied,
"Just what I need."
But instead of him placing
the flower in my hand,
He held it mid-air
without reason or plan.
It was then that I noticed
for the very first time
That weed-toting boy could not see:
he was blind.
I heard my voice quiver,
tears shone like the sun
As I thanked him for
picking the very best one.
"You're welcome,"
he smiled,
and then ran
off to play,
Unaware of the impact
he'd had on my day.
I sat there and wondered
how he managed to see
A self-pitying woman
beneath an old willow tree.
How did he know of
my self-indulged plight?
Perhaps from his heart,
he'd been blessed with
true sight.
Through the eyes of a blind
child, at last I could see
The problem was not with the world
the problem was me.
And for all of those times
I myself had been blind,
I vowed to see the beauty in life,
and appreciate every second that's mine.
And then I held that wilted flower
up to my nose
And breathed in the fragrance
of a beautiful Rose
And smiled as I watched
that young boy,
another weed in his hand
About to change the life
of an unsuspecting old man.
LOVE ALISON XXXXXX
GOD KNEW
God knew there would be times
When you'd need a helping hand
To help you through the rough times
As you roam this Earthly land
God knew you'd need someone
To brush away the tears
That your eyes will cry in sorrow
To bring you hope and good cheer
And the strength to face tomorrow
God knew your weary heart
Would sometimes feel much pain
He knew that from the start
You'd experience much disdain
God knew you'd need some comfort
When all but love remains
He sent an angel as your buffer
To help ease some of your pain
God knew you'd need a willing ear
To share all your dreams and fears
A haven from the storm
And a comforter through the years
~Author Unknown
LOVE ALWAYS ALISON XXXXXX
For You Friend
Every evening
as I'm laying here in bed
This little prayer keeps running
through my mortal head
God bless my mom and dad
and bless my little child
and take care of my spouse
when things start getting wild...
and God there's one more thing
I wish that you could do
hope ya don't mind me askin
but 'please' bless my 'puter too??
Now I know that it's not normal
to bless a mother board
but listen just a second
while I explain to you,"MY LORD"
you see, that little metal box
holds more than odds and ends
inside those small components
rest a hundred of my 'BEST FRIENDS'
Some it's true I've never seen
and most I've never met
we've never shaken hands
or shared a meal as yet...
I know for sure they like me
by the kindness that they give
and this little scrap of metal
is how i travel to where they live
by faith is how I know them
much the same as I know You
I share in what life brings them
from that our friendship grew
"PLEASE" take an extra minute
from your duties up above
to bless this hunk of metal
that's filled with so much love.
LOVE ALISON XXXXXX
My Friends
I consider you my friends
Although we've never met
You've managed to touch my heart
Through this thing called 'The Net'
You've been there for me
When I've needed someone
How can I ever thank you
For all that you've done
When I've needed a shoulder
A prayer, a hug or an ear
You have been there for me
Like we've been friends for years
I don't quite understand it
Us meeting as cyber-friends
But I feel God had a hand in it
In order for me to mend
I prefer not to use it
This term 'cyber-friend'
I'll leave off the 'cyber'
And just call you friend
I feel I must thank you
For showering me with love
My angels right here on earth
Sent from Heaven above
~Author Unknown
SENDING ALL MY LOVE ALWAYS ALISON XXXXXX
I cannot say that I know, just how you feel
For your hurt is so great, and will take God's touch to heal
Yet is it possible for such a wound, to completely ever mend
When you've lost your mate, parent, child or good friend
Please know that I pray for you, each and every day
And feel God's Holy Spirit, in small and simple ways
And then I am reminded, of such a simple phrase
With all the strength that's in you, please walk by faith
So come to me and talk about, anything you feel
For I'll be here in body, but Christ will soon reveal
That while it is impossible, for a friend to end your pain
HE will bring about a peace, and in your hurt sustain
LOVE ALWAYS ALISON XXXXXX
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