Happy Halloween

I wore a costume on Halloween night
I ran to the houses that left on a light
I loved the candy dropped in my bag
I've got more good stuff you'd hear me brag
I'd lay them all out,pick one to eat
Then choose another for my next treat

Choosing a costume now is most fun
I'm wearing a mask known by no one
A witch and a clown dance next to me
Look at that monster, who could it be?
For the best costume they give a prize
But mine's not the most clever disguise

Won't want a costume as years go by
The fun that it brings I will deny
So I'll stay at home, give out the treats
I'll keep some for me, still loving sweets
I'll admire the kids, might have my own
To pass on the fun not yet outgrown

(written Oct 1987)

The Gift

When I was born I was given a gift
Of savings bond certificates
I was unable to realize or thank
So my mom made sure they went in the bank

The interest grew over twenty five years
Until this time - my wedding nears
I wouldn't spend it on anything else
Than the perfect choice of a wedding dress

It's sleeves are long, with a skirt falling straight
Not leaving room to put on weight
The neck and back don't cut very low
But they're in a "V" for some skin to show

I won't let the groom set his eyes on the gown
Til at the aisle and walking down
He likes to call it "the mystery dress"
I think with the wait, he'll be more impressed

My grampy's gone and now grammy's too frail
To witness me in dress and veil
But wedding memories will include them there
'Cause their gift to me will be near and dear

Written in 1996 and printed on wedding program 13 years ago

She Sighed

You wanted to know what was implied when she sighed..........

Sister Rita Margaret was an unhappy nun
Until the school day was done
Then like a worker at five, her freedom arrived
And she sighed

Deacon Raymond Thompson stood up Sundays and yelled
Of sins, and the troubles they spelled
Making a little girl's eyes fearful and wide
And she sighed

David Bennet Junior was gorgeous and cool
She couldn't look like a fool
Wants to ask for a ride but wouldn't confide
And she sighed

Holding her diploma meant the studies were through
Life was beginning anew
Her joyful mother had cried, watching with pride
And she sighed

Happy wedded couple was the part she'd prefer
That life elusive to her
By saying her vows she complied, but not as a bride
And she sighed

You wanted to know what was implied when she sighed

2008

Pillow With A Heartbeat

Always on the go
A smile glued on my face
A hundred friends can't erase
The countless nights alone


But now I look forward to my sleep
'Cause I've got a pillow with a heartbeat


Always holding hands
So happy as a pair
With many things we like to share
Our days our filled with plans


And then I look forward to my sleep
'Cause I've got a pillow with a heartbeat


There's no better place to rest
Than in your arms and on your chest


So now I look forward to my sleep
'Cause I've got a pillow with a heartbeat


Written in the mid-90's and posting in honor of my husband's birthday and our upcoming anniversary.

Make Do

Patch up the holes, and let down the hem
Looks better on you then it did on them
So what if the style's no longer found
You look all dressed up in your hand-me-downs

Only shop at stores to find the low price
Reduced unwanteds will have to suffice
The shopping clerk you hate to thank
He takes your cash and breaks your bank

Some can laugh and look back on these days
Relieved they've reached a wealthier phase
But early on you've got nothing new, you've got to make do

Just pop it in, it says gourmet
It tastes like slop you ate yesterday
Desserts are a special sacrifice
Cause they all come with a healthy price

Some can laugh and look back on these days
Relieved they've reached a wealthier phase
But early on you've got nothing new, you've got to make do


From 1991 with thanks to co-writer David Butler of Connecticut Songwriters Assoc.

Panic Attack

Having a panic attack!
Fears are out of whack!
How did I get off track?
When am I coming back?
Why does it all look black?
When did I lose the knack?
In believing what I could hack?
In knowing how to pick up slack?
The problems start to stack!
Believe I'm not gonna crack!


Written for a friend in need 10/2/09.