BRUSH STROKES AND WRITTEN WORDS BY
Cathy Green
Flower
what was once a thriving garden
is now a patch of weeds
alone and neglected for so long
that begs for a bag of seeds
where there where many
is now empty and darken
all that’s left is a stem
standing alone in the garden
a flower that once stood tall
has withered away to all but a stem now
showing us that each season must pass
we must enjoy all that time will allow
Friendship
the trees sway in the breeze
while children play beneath them
as all the leaves fall downward
they search for a gem
laughing and throwing leaves
they join hands to make a circle
friendships that will last forever
as each child’s eyes sparkle
the gem they search for
will not be found on the ground
it will be found in their hearts
as they dance round and round
Journey
life’s path has lots of ups and downs
it is full of laughter and frowns
for some it is happiness
for others full of sadness
pick the path that is right for you
it will be a bumpy ride with a view
choose to live with a closed mind
you will die alone and be left behind
live each day to the fullest
you will be the richest
life is what you choose it to be
it’s as simple as one, two, three
Iron Bars
confined behind these iron bars
nowhere to go, nothing to do
all I can do is think
in a room with no view
days, weeks, months
pass me by
as I grow weaker
I am no longer a tough guy
Have you ever?
have you ever felt alone
even though you’re in a crowd
have you ever felt unsure
even though you knew the answers
have you ever felt afraid
even though you are protected
have you ever felt anger
even though no one is there
have you ever felt guilty
even though you are innocent
have you ever…
Time
The seasons pass
more quickly now
I long for more time
than each day will allow
to spend with family
or enjoy with friends
to dust off my camera
and get out my lens
there is always something
to look back and remember
fun filled days each year
from January to December