Wednesday, November 3, 2010

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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Janet Martin

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!

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

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~

Monday, November 1, 2010

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

Happy Birthday, Mom



How do I find the perfect words
To convey my thoughts
How do I thank a mother
For all the things she’s taught?
I gaze in thoughtful wonder
To distant stars above
And realize that mother
Is another word for love

To tell the fullness of her worth
Is like counting every star
For what is warmer than the hearth
Where loving mothers are?
The greatest treasure of this land
Does not fill jeweled vaults
But lies within a mother’s hand
As she her God she exalts

How do I tell you, mother
Of my deepest love for you
On earth there is no other
That can fill the spot you do
There are no words to tell you
But I thank my God above
As I realize that mother
Is another word for love

With love for my mother,
Happy 68th Birthday!

~Janet~