Far Too Soon......

Far too soon the lily sleeps
Beneath a coat of frost
Far too soon the red limb weeps
As its grand robe is lost
Far too soon the shadow lies
Across a tempered lawn
And far too soon the warm breeze dies
Within an autumn dawn

Far too soon the autumn glow
Must yield to winter’s shroud
Far too soon the north winds blow
From darkened, bullying cloud
But just as summertime and fall
Must yield to winter’s chill
Far too soon the robins call
As spring peeks o’er the hill

Far too soon the seasons come
And far too soon they rest
Far too soon my little home
Will be an empty nest
Far too soon the green and gold
Lay withered on the grass
Far too soon we’re getting old
As fleeting seasons pass

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Janet Martin

No Little Things.......

It’s the little drops of water
That fills the ocean wide
And little blades of grass and blooms
That decks the countryside
It’s all the little grains of sand
That makes a sandy beach
And little breaths make memories
Soon beyond our reach
Oh yes, in life the little things
Are the big things, it’s true
So there really are no little things
In anything we do………..

It’s the little unkind, thoughtless word
That breaks a tender heart
It’s little selfish acts incurred
That tears true love apart
It’s all the little ‘I love you’s’
Each pleasant little smile
That brings the joy to all we do
In each little mundane mile
Oh yes, in life the little things
Are really not that small
For somehow in the little things
We learn to stand up tall

The little acts of disrespect
Without small reprimand
With just a little more neglect
Will someday be a man
When a little kind, gentle reproof
A little patience too
May be the difference and the proof
When a childhood is through
Oh, yes in life the little things
Become oceans and men
And little things wrought in the ‘now’
Will soon live in the ‘then’

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TCM was playing Annie, Get Your Gun, which I was
watching/listening to while fall-cleaning
the family room.....when a 'little' remark
started a big train of thought:):)

The Last Leaf Fell......

I think today the last leaf fell
No grand hurray, no sad farewell
No distant tolling of a bell
I think today the last leaf fell

Has autumn shed her final tear?
The rustling bed of memories dear
Ah, so it goes, another year
Has autumn shed her final tear?

I think today a teardrop fell
But who it is, no one can tell
Sorrow is a silent well
I think today a teardrop fell

Winter, spring, summer and fall
Splash their colors on us all
Painting memories on our wall
Winter, spring, summer and fall

I think today the last leaf fell
Where it landed, none can tell
Nature’s tears, a soundless knell
I think today the last leaf fell

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Janet Martin

Today was a silent, stunning dawn.

Love, Joy and Peace.....

Love, joy and peace
Just a little more of this
Then this world’s fighting would cease
Our cares would be less and good will would increase
If we all put to practice more love, joy and peace

Love, joy and peace
Just a little more of this
And there would be a release
From the cold cruel wars and life’s bitterness
If we all gave a little more love, joy and peace

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Janet Martin

I keep telling myself I’m going to
Take a break from writing…….
Then ‘little girl’ hangs up an innocent painting……..

‘Out of the mouths of babes…..’

Let’s REMEMBER…..not only at Remembrance Day……
Or Christmas, but every day all year through!

Holding You.......

I prayed for you today, my dear
For in my prayer God brings you near
Though days and miles are in between
To God the distance is unseen
And so when I am missing you
There is one thing that I can do
I ask God to keep you in His care
For I can touch you in a prayer

~Janet~

Will You Marry Me?

Darling, I’ve got a question
I’d like to ask of you
It’s not just any question
So ‘ordinary’ will not do
And darling, what I’m asking
Must be answered carefully
‘Cause you’re answer is forever………
Will you marry me?

It’s not just a diamond
I’m placing on your hand
If you say yes, oh darling
You need to understand
That you will be the shining crown
Of all my happiness
There’ll never be another one
For me, if you say yes…………….

If you say yes I’ll do my best
To give you a great life
Oh darling, can you tell me now
Will you be my wife?
Will you let me be the one
To love you faithfully?
Darling, tell me if you can
Will you marry me?

Darling I’ve got a question
I need to ask of you
Will you let me love you
Each day, your whole life through?
Oh darling, by the grace of God
I’ll be all I can be
And I’ll love you forever
Will you marry me?

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Janet Martin

Our neighbor proposed
to his girl-friend
on the week-end!!!
SHE SAID YES!!!!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Rob and Denise!



Hi Rob........I couldn't resist..........
This was very, very......nice:)

Some Things Never Change......

It’s been said of this old life
That nothing stays the same
And that the only constant
Thing in this life is change
But now that I am older
I would like to make this claim
As much as things are changing
Some things still stay the same

A dollar makes a young lad grin
And boys will still be boys
Full of mischief, life and vim
Energy and noise
Heaven still sends angels down
Wrapped up in little girls
Wisdom is our greatest crown
Above rubies and pearls

A baby is still innocence
Pure and undefiled
And there is nothing on this earth
As precious as a child
A mother in the kitchen
Is considered old-fashioned
But a home-cooked meal for dinner
Is still loved by everyone

A broken heart still hurts the same
As it did years ago
We still make dirt regardless of
The latest cool gizmo
Love is still the dearest thing
That everybody needs
Words can heal or injure
And our actions still plant seeds

Hand-written letters are still the best
And can be tucked into a pocket
You cannot smell an e-mail
Or put it in a locket
A sunset is still beautiful
As is a sudden smile
We long for our loved ones
We have not seen in a while

Constant is this thing called ‘change’
It changes oh, so much
Yet there’s a myriad of things
That change can never touch
God’s love is still unending
His gift of grace is free
And nothing changes one great truth
After life…..is eternity

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Janet Martin

Thought..................

We cannot always pen in word
The thoughts that tease and plague or hurt........
Nor does it seem that I've been taught
How to derail my train of thought
Thoughts seem to have minds of their own
Drifting and tumbling when we are alone
Unhindered by distance, time or space
In them lingers the warmth of a face...............
Thought is our chief in command
Thought becomes the work of our hand
It can be pleasure or agony
The cradle of our destiny
Thought provokes and it inspires
Sometimes the smoke, more oft the fire
It is an endless avenue
Given to both the wise and the fool
Tis the thoughts we choose to entertain
Which lead us to ruin or wisdom’s gain

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Janet Martin