POEMS

Embracing Destiny

by Julie A. Bushong

To become the person

You are truly meant to be

You must be subjected

toLife's trials and tribulations

Stumbling along the way

Experiencing love and heartache

To appreciate all that you had...

And that of which you have yet to attain

Never allowing life's lessons

To shatter your dreams ...

Embracing Destiny

When fate throws you a curve,

And it's not within your master plan...

Heave it back

It is within each of us

To determine what is desirable for us individually

Life and love is meant to be cherished

Sharing with all those you adore

Whether you choose to forge your path alone

Or hand in hand with person of choice

Doing it with enthusiasm

Is truly paramount

Live your life to the fullest

As if it were your last day of mortality

For each day is truly a precious gift

Fear not the unknown

Embrace Destiny and make it your own

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Maureen's Xmas Card to Micheal (Dec. 25, 2005)

To my loving husband, Micheal A. Garcia

Nothing stays the same
Sunrise becomes sunset
Morning turns into night
An angry storm can turn into a gentle breeze
A tiny seed can become a towering tree
A Lowly caterpillar transforms into a colorful butterfly
A child grows into a man

Life goes on
Seasons change
Circumstances change
People change

But I know that I will always love you
no matter what happens
or whatever changes
that will take place in our lives

For the memories of yesterday
For the happiness of today
For the promise of tomorrow
For all this and more... I LOVE YOU

Merry Christmas, December 25, 2005

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Mike's Poem for Maureen on our 4th Anniversary (Dec. 8, 2005)



Honey,

On this day of great wonder and love to spend with you
Feelings of happiness is all around
Surrounding us like the sky's so blue

You inspire the greatness inside me
Giving me time to grow
Letting me live and shine like the sun
With everyday love I can show