Second chances are always more of a challenge. If you missed the gold ring the first time around, it's waiting there for you to grab when you come around again. Then when you grab it, hold onto it.

The flow was picturesque and beautiful. Very nicely written.

As Murphy's Law states...If anything can happen, it will. Good write Kristi.

I will always be here for my friends, no matter what. I'll be strong with them, love with them and always care for them. Hope you have a great day Kristi.

Thank you ladies and gent for your wonderful comments. I surely appreciate them.

Thank you Tazzy...I appreciate that.

You ladies are so kind..thanks.

Thank you ladies very much, I surely appreciate it.

Lost Sheep In A Herd

I am a lost sheep
In a herd amongst God's many,
Where I shall not want of
Where he provides me plenty.
For He cares about me
Just as much as He does the herd,
For as long as I follow the path
Of His precious word.

I will never be lost again
As long as He is my light,
I will never want of anything
In a world of plight.
God provides His children
Like He provides for His sheep,
Where in your heart He placed
A wonderful word to keep.

He That Overcometh
(I John 5:4-5)

For whatever is born
Unto this big world,
Whether you are born
A boy or a girl.
If you so believe
That Jesus is the Son,
Then ye shall overcome
All that is beyond.

This is the victory
That will overcometh the world,
When God's love to you
Will become unfurled.
For ye who have faith
Will overcome any storm,
Jesus is the Son of God
In His heart, you'll be kept warm.

A Walk Through God's Garden

Do you remember long ago
When everything was built around God?
You went to church to worship
Nobody upon your heart, did trod.
You could say a prayer in school
And nothing be said about it,
The Pledge of Allegiance recited
And among the many it did fit.

There was no shame about God
On the all mighty dollar back then,
But nowadays they want to take
God off the dollar, where does it end?
You could walk the streets and see
People that offered a helping hand,
Where has our great nation gone
What used to be, a precious land?

All the pestilence, floods and fires
Are not of mans own doings,
But these are the warnings of God
Where the mighty storms are brewing.
Take a moment and look inside your heart
And ask, what can I do?
Follow the word of God, as He commanded
And He will make room for you.

Time through the years has changed
Where God was once a chosen word,
But nowadays, you can't even say it
It doesn't want to be heard.
History has shown, that with change
How man can destroy his own,
Man can make the laws
Not some entity that we've known.

You would never have heard in the past
Of the same sex marriages as today,
But we are so free to choose our lifestyle
And choose the way we play.
But God still keeps an eye on us
And He knows of the ones who pray,
Those will be the ones that receive
When Jesus comes that day.

Well Nessa, Tabby and Mandy..those were wonderful gifted adds and I appreciate them. Ya'll did great jobs.

Dee..kisses right back at ya sweetie.

Tazzy, glad you liked it my new friend.

Jo, that's what I have always believed. As long as two hearts beat as one.

Thank you all so much for your wonderful and encouraging comments. Pam and Mandy, thanks for your sweet poems.

Thank you Angel my dear, flame, Marc, Tazzy, Terry, Tabby and Erica...much appreciation in all your encouragement.

Kitten, I will always look forward to tomorrow.

Jo, I will do as your fairy says on your shoulder...Believe.

I could only write the first verse for this one...so if anybody wants to add to it...feel free.

The Mystery Beyond Love And Trust

Through the centuries, it's been clueless
As to the mysteries of love and trust,
How long will it last between two hearts
Before the relationship goes bust?
Too many questions unanswered
Or not enough questions asked,
But the question always remains the same
How long will love last?

Are My Tomorrow's
(Going To Happen Today)

I look upon life
And all the things I've done,
From hearts being broke
To the hearts being won.
A failed long marriage
Love was meant to stay,
So are my tomorrow's
Going to happen today?

My hopes and dreams
Of true love, one day soon,
To sweep them off their feet
And dance to a tune.
Will my future look bright
Of my cabin by a lake,
Or will love find misery
And me be on the take?

I just take it
One day at a time,
Till the moment I find
The one that will be mine.
Are my tomorrow's
Going to happen today?
Only God knows first hand
Because He knows the right way.

WoW Amanda, that was beautiful. I really feel ya on this one. Especially the line,

I would like to open up
Let someone inside my heart
It is a hard thing to do
I don't know where to start
Having so many walk out
Keeps your self esteem low

I feel this so much as well, that I am afraid of being in love again. When you get that feeling all inside your heart and then you get shattered, it's hard and devastating on the emotions. SO it's hard to keep your self esteem high and feel good about yourself. Very good write sweetie.

Thanks Mandy..glad you liked it.

Thank you John...hopefully one day we will gain that respect and trust again...good luck with yours.

Thanks Angel my dear, I always enjoy sharing and I certainly trust ya'll more than anything. None of you have done me wrong.

Thanks Jo sweetheart...I appreciate the double post..twice is just as nice. I believe you and I always will.

Thanks Kristi and hugs back to you my dear friend.

Mystique...thank you so much for your kind words.

Amanda, thank you as well. Missed you girl.

Sometimes a honeymoon for one can turn out to be a honeymoon with fun. You go and have a good time Pam.

Thank You Angel, Jo and Mickey..glad ya'll liked it and thought it was cute.