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The Rose
Fragrant rose stands alone
Protected by her thorns
Facing winds, pests, disease
Surrounded by her peers
By herself in a group
She meets her fate head on
Knowing that all blooms fade
Her time is limited
Bud to bloom, path is set
Each petal will unfold
Sharing joy, beauty’s gift
Revealing what’s inside
We’re unique, talented
Our mission is to use
What we have, who we are
To help our fellow man
Destiny
Loss, disappointment are not the end
But a reason to push past comfort
Open a chapter to destiny
Path to fulfill your divinity
Star Upon The Tree
I set the star upon the tree
A special place on top
Reminder of past Christmases
I spent with my life’s love
Did I appreciate those days
While running to and fro
Or did I miss the best of times
Wrapped up in Christmas rush?
The baking, cooking, trim the tree,
Will all of it be done
Before the family arrives
For dinner Christmas eve
We’d stay up late to build the toys
Exhausted, went to bed
Excited boys would wake by five
To see what Santa left
I cannot travel back in time
To capture what was lost
My photos of past holidays
Forever warm my heart
That special star upon the tree
Burns brighter from above
His spirit lives forever more
In everlasting love
The Way Back
The Way Back from loss
A struggle each day
My heart torn in half
I wished he could stay
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Alas, not to be
His job was complete
Fulfilled, he must go
Ancestors to meet
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The Way Back from grief
I stumble and fall
In potholes of pain
Picked up to stand tall
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New chapters to write
And places to see
More people to help
Adventures for me
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The teacher is life
To live it, to learn
Move forward he says
My love’s at each turn
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The Way Back takes time
To heal and move on
With wide open eyes
To see what’s beyond.
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Excited and daunted
My soul will be fed
I know it’s the path
The Way Back I tread
Marilyn Dalla Valle 