Wake up, Ladies by Karen Nelson 2004 Imagine a big-shot named Lance, Good-looking with smug arrogance. He will prey on girls young, So he never gets stung. With real women, He has not a chance. A controller in truth insecure, And with motives that prove far from pure. In a quest to feel tall, He makes others feel small. He’ll make promises big For a sexual vig; To his Mommy he’ll run, An obedient son, ‘Til another weak girl he can lure. Poor, poor Lance - his potential is lost. For dishonesty comes with a cost. Big deals, false friends & booze, In the end he will lose. For the God-written laws have been crossed. And the broken hearts left in his wake? Should expect little else from a fake. Pluck the stars from your eyes! Learn to spot a disguise. Man with money and looks? Or emotional crook? Turn to Spirit for Light, Love and Magical Might. And then all of Life’s lessons you’ll take. Reaping wisdom instead of mistake. |
Via’s Day Birthday Tribute Violetta - so sweet and so wild With the eyes, heart and soul of a child. You are giving and kind Blessed with brilliance of mind And a natural beauty, self-styled. Seize this time to be free and to learn Lessons needed – and some will be stern. May your future hold Health, Wisdom, Vision and Wealth, And a Spirit too centered to burn. Happy Birthday 2005 |
A Tribute to Joe Franklin Karen Nelson We are blessed with an icon named Joe, Who millions of folks feel they know. He is ageless and quick, with an elegant air, Broadcast Hall of Fame - First chair, First row. Joe’s keen memory is legend, you see. And a generous gentleman, he. His collection of treasures will whisk you away To a place where you once loved to be. With a phone on each ear, Joe stays active, At the top of his game, it is clear. With a little-known fact, a great joke or a story, He will mesmerize all who are near. Joe’s been known to react, with great kindness and haste, To a friend or acquaintance in need. With a legion of leaders, whose respect he has earned, His involvement has impact indeed. Joe’s handshake - a powerful link to the past. When you think of how many he’s touched, Famous figures who influenced all of our lives - Thanks for sharing, Joe, thanks very much. Presented to Joe at an event held in his Memory Lane Restaurant, June 2002 |
The Tumor January 2006 They opened up my head To take a tumor from my brain. Perhaps it’s an excuse For some behavior quite insane. For blaming all the world When facing failure, chaos, strife, Instead of grabbing with both hands The Essence of my life. Perhaps it’s time to look again At how I came to be This well-intentioned person Madly driven to be free. Free of chains to others But with habits that reduce Potential that was waiting To explode, create, get loose! Instead of looking outward, Now look inward to the Source. To ask the proper questions, Hear the answers, plot my course. To Providence, a “Thank you” For this chance to see the Light, Always recognize Life's value, and Act strongly for what’s Right. |
Note to Shawn & Ben January 14, 2007 Dear Boys, it is so great to see you again. We’re delighted to welcome you home. You should know, during your desperate days and years, You were never – no never – alone. Family, strangers and friends, with amazing resolve, Kept their faith and your stories alive. You had millions of prayers from all corners of Earth, Affirmations that you would survive. Whatever you went through – it’s all over now. Whatever you did – it was right. We’ll continue each day to send strong, healing thoughts, For a future fulfilling and bright. |
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| June 23, 2008 Prayers of a Nation A tribute to the courage demonstrated by victims of recent extreme flooding. |
| Father's Day card & Memories of my Dad |
| Tribute to all Service Personnel |
Hugs for my Driver You - Drivers of the MTA, The best in all the land, Face challenges in NYC Few others understand. Huge traffic jams where nothing moves; The messengers on bikes; The elderly in wheelchairs; Screaming teens & smelly tykes. It takes the patience of a saint To answer every day The same old "tour-guide" questions Or to mask your own dismay. So - on behalf of all of us Whose daily lives you touch, God bless & keep you safe & sound, And THANK YOU VERY MUCH! |
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| True of all Medical professionals. Our lives are in their hands. |
