A new year
A new start...
Mommy, don't cry, 'cause God is holding my hand
and telling me everything is OK...
I looked in the mirror today mom,
Wearing your high-heels, and your makeup...
Sixteen is intent on being lovely,
Immersed the sweet rivers of day...
I have been waiting a lifetime to do this one...
to set aside all the fright, and look at the new...
On this very special day my father gave me away
To a man who I adored who...
As we approach this anniversary of devastation...
We hold up our flags our heartfilled memories and...
Outside is as still as can be
I am going to find a sea...
Hurricane Katrina
Killing so many...
Ignition....liftoff.
the rockets red glare...
I hope you have the time of your life,
It's your birthday...
Then I looked down at my swollen belly,
As I carried boxes of diapers and bottles...