POETIC EXPRESSIONS

  In the carousel of life, Where love and joy and pain collide, There's a place for friendship too, A bond that lasts forever true. Like horses on the carousel, Our lives go round and round as well, But friends are there to hold our hand, And help us through the highs and lows of this land. When we're up, they cheer us on, And when we're down, they're never gone, Their laughter brightens up our days, And in their arms, our fears just fade away. And as we spin around and round, Our laughter ringing with each sound, We know that friendship's here to stay, A constant light to guide our way. So let's hold tight, and never let go, As we ride this carousel, to and fro, With friends by our side, we'll never fall, Together we can conquer it all.

  I see my life as a carousel, Round and round and up and down, I see my life as a carousel, Turning, turning without sound. The bright lights are my memories, The calliope my heart, And all around the swirling world Is where my life takes part. My joys and sorrows are the riders On the horses up and down, My loves and fears are the music That brings them spinning round. But in the end the carousel Slows its crazy pace, And I step off to face the world, With a smile on my face

A smile that brightens, a call away A simple gesture, that can make our day It spreads like wildfire, with love as its source And fills our hearts, with an endless delight It's a voice that soothes, in times of need A comfort that heals, like a calming breeze It whispers words of hope, and gives us peace A feeling of grace, that makes our worries cease The feeling of love, captured in grace A blessing so pure, that we long to embrace It's the bond that ties us, in unison A connection so strong, that lasts a lifetime It's the simple things, that make life worthwhile The kindness and compassion, that make us smile The warmth of a hug, the sound of laughter The moments we share, that we'll treasure after So remember, the smile that brightens The voice that soothes, the love that enlightens Is just a call away to a connection so true And a reminder that we're loved, and never alone too.

Sixteen years ago, we were both young, Since we were young and love was new, Innocence and inexperience we had, Led us down a path that we couldn't escape. But life took us on different roads, Now, after all these years have passed, We find ourselves reconnecting once again, And as I see you, my heart skips a beat, And I realize my love for you has never waned. I may have wondered and searched, But seeing you now, I know the truth, That you are the one I've been waiting for, And I want to spend my life with you. You are beautiful inside and out, Virtuous and strong, a woman of grace, And I want to hold you tight, To feel your warmth and see your face. So let us take this trip of love together, In God's goodness and with His blessing, And may our love be as enduring As the years that we have spent confessing. For I know that with you by my side, I can face whatever comes our way, And together we'll make our love Grow stronger with each passing day.