Things of the past

Love

compassion

Freedom

laughter

These things

we are all after

dark shadows

come and go

we really have to

let them go

Change is here

its something new

with many things

to see

to come

Like children growing

and when were done

The laughter sticks around for years

sometimes its eats away our darkest fears

I find myself in thought these days

of how to chase away decay

of long ago

and hurtful times

I hate to think

I am outline

I say i have forgiven you see

but if its true than whys it bothering me

The Holidays bring many laughter

These things we seek

I am after

It hurts to know

he has not changed

I think its why I still

have these pains

People say to just let go

But its like when i said

it long ago

that though i will forgive

and try

the past is something

you cant fake the naked eye

My hurt feelings

Drag me down

like a heavy old rusty Crown

I am ready to forgive

and to move on

to bless the life

he lives upon

To show him

who is better

you see

to show him

how much he missed out on me

i will love him

from a distant

but never give him my heart

for braking it

is his work of art!

By Sarah Wood

Our Children

Hearing their laughter
watching them play
puts a glories end too
a sometimes stressful day

checking their homework
hearing them read
sure makes it hard for me to believe

life's going so fast
seems like a blur to the past
wishing these moments could
always last

hearing them talk about their play
watching them tackle enough a tough day
hearing i love yous through out the day
makes me smile at the end of each day

scrapped knee's
stubbed toe's
hurt feelings
and a running nose
a temper strikes and fear sinks in
i hope its only the flu again
cuddling is my favorite time
even if it comes with a whine

Gods biggest blessing is children i say
no matter what they say
children are our blessings each day

put on loan from the good lord above
to provide them with good knowledge and love

to set for a goal
from the good lord above
who gave us this gift
as a sign of his love

By Sarah Wood... Dec. 2004

So these are poems from my poetry journal.. i just wanted to get my poet page in the works.. hope you all enjoy it. its rusty but i am ready to add the new..

Hidden Treasures

sweet words
comforting voices
good listeners
making no choices

lifting the gray
turning it all blue
these are the things
you seem to do

following your heart
and letting it glide
even though you
not sure of the ride

feeling of wealth
without the gold
knowing its you
my life's has a hold

seeking our words
for each days grace
knowing our words help
the human race

finding a jewel
hidden beyond
what this worlds
been built upon

peoples spirits
free at last
knowing all even
our past

your friendship
has been
like along lost treasure

without it there's
nothing to measure

By Sarah Wood

Commitment Within

Sweet n Tender
Tough n strong
these are the things
that carry us along

Constant Friendship
meaning full vowels
never ending lovers and pals

Truthful and faithful
through thick and thin
these are the things
i see with in

constant encouragement
compromising at times
these are things
that make our marriage wise

fighting through the timbers
life rolls our way
these are the things that make me stay

rolling the dice
playing the game
winning or losing
we're still the same

smiles and kisses
rising with the sun
saying i love you when every things done


picking us up
when we seem to fall
lending our hearts
to the meek and the small

children's laughter
following us about
these are the things
i could not live without!


By Sarah Wood 11/2004

Standing up

Tears
Sadness
Alone in the dark
people thinking your
and evil shark

Hardness
coldness
feeling pain

for people knowing
your not the same

your ideals are
much more steep
your opinions running deep

standing with pride
and following through
for these are the things
i must really do

taking the bullet
with an open chest
knowing that your
not wearing your protective vest

steppin up to the plate
striding for home
knowing that your
all on your own

Picking people up
when they've fallen down
Knowing that your not wearing the crown

Believing in those
who others doubt
knowing that everyone
can turn about

facing the music
even when your wrong
these are the things
am mother Carry's on

Saying no
even when it hurts
knowing that it
might work

taking the dive
for them wont do

these things they do know
because of you

By Sarah Wood

My Grandma

Special tea times
special chats
watering flower beds
and taking long naps

One on one dinners
with only your love

roller skates,
special dates

aroma therapy
with roses all around

making pocket change
picking up cigarettes butts off the ground

lending your time
whenever i want

knowing that its you
i always want

never ending encouragement
never ending love
firm as a rock
soft as a glove

Special treats
i love yous each day


keeps the smelly
doctor at bay

Story's and movies
its all the same

only these things can mean on name
Grammy it says
in each and every way

your the one who brightens
my day
with your endless love
and continues smiles
your the one who's made my life worth while


I love you so much
and i wanted you to know
you had a big hand
in helping me grow

I grew with the beams
of your radiant love
i sure am thankful
for the good lord above

He gave me this grandma
made of sunshine and gold
to always know
i am here to hold!

By Sarah Wood 02/05/05

Growing Up

First Cry
First smile
you'd never think
its only for awhile

first crawl
first time to sit
you couldn't imagine
its gone in a split

first step
first word
now you know
they will be heard

first class
first grade
your worried of
the choices that'll be made

Wanting only their best
so afraid of them leaving the nest

Have we installed enough wisdom
and strength
to know they'll make it
through the gate

the harsh world pounding down
is this enough for them to
make it through each round

joyful tears
remembering the years

laughter, joy
baby smells
special toys

snuggle time
wrestling matches
special kisses
special glances

Moments of realizing
this time is near
striking down instant fear

Did i do my job the best
will it help them with
life's biggest test

i know they can do it
all will see
no matter what
they will always have me

By: Sarah Wood written on 01/15/2005

Giving Thanks

Crisp cold wind
Swirling leaves
Frosty Breath
and Autumn leaves

Family and Friends
Gathering around
Cheerful laughs
Soothing Sounds

Heartfelt smiles
and joyful tears
Giving thanks through out the years

Yesterday was here and gone
Tomorrows near so carry on

These things we have can disappear
So do remember to keep them dear

Giving thanks not just once a year
being blessed with those who are dear

So just a penny for your thoughts
Be very thankful for what we've got

For tomorrow is another day
things do pass and go away

tell the ones you love so dear
and make it more than once a year

Send a card, post a note
tell a rhyme or tell a joke
Call a friend and let them here
just how much you really care!

By: Sarah Wood