Pretty Baby

Pretty baby

Grew into a lady

People don’t know

What helped you grow

Pretty baby

You face every day

In your own special way

You follow a guiding light

You pray every night

You always make it through

God takes good care of you

You embark on every journey

Ordained by God only

Every step you take

Is a memory you can make

Pretty baby

Grew into a lady

The world will never know

How life made you grow

Your life lessons

Have become heartfelt confessions

Faith heals your soul

God makes you whole

The world can see

Who you were meant to be

You share your love

As sent by heaven above

And you never walk alone

In your love zone

Whenever you’re weak

You listen to God speak

You found your purpose

Lying at the surface

You move with style and grace

While running your race

And sit still

As you accept God’s will

You’ll leave a mark

Because you’re sure

And you feel secure

Pretty baby

Emotions

Emotions run night and day

They move in their own way

Happiness, sadness and more

Emotions fill us to the core

Emotions are what we feel

As we learn what to reveal

They go from beginning to end

Emotions won’t let us pretend

Emotions can be a blessing

They can stop us from stressing

Emotions can take us far

Without leaving a scar

Emotions are the key

To being all we can be

Emotions can run high

Without us understanding why

Emotions make clear

What we hold dear

Emotions are rare

They prove God is there

Emotions are the voice

That make us rejoice

They have a certain ring

That means everything

They are solid ground

They are the joy we’ve found

Without any strange notions

We call them emotions

Mama

Mama was a southern girl

She looked like a precious pearl

She gave me unconditional love

It felt like heaven above

Her warm embrace

Always took me to a special place

I remember the teaching sessions

That turned into life lessons

I still hold them dear

I keep other memories near

Mama was faithful and true

She was sweeter than morning dew

Right or wrong

She kept me strong

I remember her smile

And when we laughed awhile

The sound of her voice

Always made me rejoice

She kept me on solid ground

She gave me the joy I found

It’s easy to see

Her memory stays with me

She took me by the hand

Showed me where to stand

And sent me on my way

I cherish that moment every day

No matter where I go

I’ll let the world know

I remember Mama

Two Hearts

Two hearts lay together

Two hearts face stormy weather

They pray as they go

They share what they know

They acknowledge God

With a wink and a nod

They follow His path

Without suffering His wrath

And they embrace love

Sent from heaven above

Two hearts never deny

Or want to ask why

They sit still

As they accept God’s will

They hold hands

Right where God stands

Faith fills them to the core

Then offers them more

They hold each other close

When it matters most

They give each other everything

As they dance and sing

True love starts

With two hearts

Misty Eyes

Misty eyes are the result of tears

A lot of rough years

A lot heartaches and pain

A lot of stress and strain

Some trials and tribulations

Faced without hesitation

Falling to your knees

Not knowing who to please

Listening to naysayers

Instead of saying your prayers

Searching for solid ground

Forgetting who’s around

Searching for a place

Filled with guidance and grace

Looking at heaven above

While searching for love

Trying to find your voice

Learning to rejoice

Developing your pride

Knowing God is on your side

Facing every day

Accepting God’s way

Finding peace of mind

Knowing God is one of a kind

Letting go of fear

Knowing your destiny is near

Should come as no surprise

To misty eyes