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*Artsie_ladie's* Journal
Jun. 6th, 2007 08:07 pm "Steps To Heaven" - Written by me, Sharon Donnelly; © June 6, 2007"Steps To Heaven"
by Sharon Donnelly; © June 6, 2007
Eagerly waiting sorrow,
Just as yesterday
And pursuant of tomorrow.
I yearn to close my eyes again,
Pretend the truth is wrong,
But all that serenades my thoughts
Is the same and sad ol' song.
With reality overwhelming,
I know I must rise and shine
And try to find some meaning
In this lonely life of mine.
As I begin another day
In gloom and doom and dread,
I try to figure in my mind
How many steps lie for me ahead.
If only I could know the number,
Of how many more times ten,
I would hasten my pace,
To end this journey, then.
Ne'er to fall asleep again
On a pillow stained from tears;
Ne'er to have to shudder
At the thoughts of many fears.
Oh, the sweet, heavenly peace
'Tis what I'm longing for.
To look upon your sweet face
And smile forevermore.
...I'll never stop missing my mother.Current Location: Home
Current Mood:  blah
Current Music: Music by Alison Krauss
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May. 30th, 2007 08:28 pm My latest art entered in an art contest on Elftown © to me, Sharon Donnelly This image of mine won the Trunk Dragon Art Competition on Elftown, www.elftown.com
I'm absolutely thrilled, of course! :D
(Update: June 16, 2007) Current Mood:  happy
Current Music: Mr. Sandman
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| May. 30th, 2007 05:26 pm Learning how to use LJ is absolutely MADDENING! Navigating LJ IS MADDENING!!!
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Someday...somehow..
I might just learn...
Golly gee! Holy cow!
Before brain-burn...
This merry-go-'round,
A circus, a joke,
Don't utter a sound
Nor darest a poke,
'Cause I'm so irritated
With this rigmarole!
Read the FAQ's stated,
So, who's the troll,
That wrote the directions
Of this intricate maze
To all the sections
And the root of my craze?
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I'm exhausted trying to figure it out.
I'm even too tired to scream or shout!
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By Artsie_ladie, aka Sharon Donnelly
© 2007/5/30
Current Mood:  angry
Current Music: Imperial March
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| May. 27th, 2007 03:37 pm LJ surely is COMPLICATED! Mercy me! I've spent 1 1/2 days here trying to get things where I want them & the way I want them & I still haven't managed to get my gallery named:
*Artsie_ladie's* Gallery
(.>..<.)
If anyone thinks this is easy to grasp...well, it's NOT!! Finally I just started an account where I can actually have the name of which I'm known by. :P Current Mood: aggravated
Current Music: Country
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| May. 13th, 2007 11:12 am Missing You, Mom, On This Mother's Day by Sharon Donnelly © 5/13/2007 "Missing You, Mom, On This Mother's Day"
by Sharon Donnelly © 5/13/2007
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Happy Mother's Day, Mom!
Although this year from afar.
I look up to the heavens
I see the brightest star!
Your golden wings are beautiful,
As they sparkle and they shine,
But they do not diminish
The lady so divine.
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Are you tending to God's flowers
With your magic touch?
I am sure you bring more sunshine
To a place that already has so much.
God must be happy
That you are home with Him,
But without you here,
My pathway's looking dim.
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The peace you've found at last,
Mom, I'm really glad for you,
But I must be honest
For I'm very sad and blue.
There's such a huge void
In my heart, my life.
I'm not sure I can battle
All the heartache and the strife.
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But, I will try to walk my path
Of sorrow and despair.
Hold tightly on your teachings
And take my steps with care.
All the mountains that I face
So very tall and steep,
I'll try to muster courage,
Although my eyes may weep.
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God and heaven knows
My goal shall forever be.
To forge ahead, homeward bound
In thy house of God with thee!
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"God, are you listening?
Do you hear my silent prayer?
I miss my Mom so much!
My heart is in despair!
I pray for strength and guidance
In my time of such great need.
Lord, I pray you're listening
As I come to you and plead.
I bow down to your greatness, Lord.
I admit that I am weak.
Although a person of words,
The right ones I cannot speak.
However, my heart to you
Is an open, laden book
And I know you see
The heartbreak in every little nook.
Your light on my pathway
I pray that you will keep,
And when I waver from it,
You'll remind me what I'll reap.
I'll try to plant the seeds
Of kindness and of love,
Of compassion and of truth,
In Your Likeness from above.
I come to you in prayer
In the sweet and precious name
Of Your Son, my Savior, Jesus.
For all of us He came.
By Your Grace you gave
Your only begotten Son.
That we may dwell forever
With You, my only God, Thee One.
Amen."
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I love you, Mom, and oh, do I miss you!
Your daughter, Sharon
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My beloved Mother gave me this Angel Teddybear a few years ago. She knew how much I love Teddybears. Now it is much, much more special. Not that it wasn't before when she gave it to me, but I lost my Mom recently. She lives now among the angels. If the belly on this bear is pushed in on, it says the caption you can read on the image:
"I'm your guardian angel. I'm your special friend."
Current Mood:  melancholy
Current Music: Country
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May. 21st, 2005 11:02 am Memorial to my Brother - "My Brother's Wings" by Sharon Donnelly © 2005
"My Brother's Wings"
by *Artsie_ladie*
© 2005-5-10
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Across the wild, blue yonder,
A new pair of wings are flying.
As a blessed, new soul
Crosses the fold
To a new life of living, not dying.
Up, up and away a new angel's risen
To try on his new pair of wings,
Where he'll sit upon high
And watch from the sky,
Where he'll reside with the 'King of Kings'.
Though his worldly life has come to a close,
But forgotten shall not be,
'Cause the light for him
Will never grow dim
In our hearts we'll carry thee.
********************* As an American, he walked proud,
And served his country well;
As he did partake
For all our sake
To keep our Liberty Bell.
He resented injustice
And those that always would take.
Someone in need
Was his friend indeed
With no air portrayed as fake.
Family ties were important to him
For he spent much time at such,
'Cause he had to see
Know the family tree
To him this mattered much. ********************* He loved the world that God created,
But not always those in charge,
'Cause all the self seekers
Couldn't lace his sneakers
Or match integrity this large!
He reserved for those that earned
His admiration and his trust.
Compliments from him received
Were not easy, for he believed
Deservation of you a must.
A measure of greatness in a man is true,
As to how he regards his mother.
He loved and adored
And worshiped the board
She stands on like no other!
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It was mostly within himself
As to where he found the fault
He never conceived
Nor truly believed
In his own wisdom vault.
Though he's gone on before us
And boarded that heavenly train,
We're sad, it's true,
Dismayed and blue...
But, in our hearts he shall remain.
We'll look to the heavens much brighter.
Our comfort shall come from afar,
'Cause we all will know
That a new heavenly glow
Shines from his soul...a star!
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Current Mood: sad
Current Music: Taps
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| May. 9th, 2005 10:45 pm " Sometimes.....Take Time" by Sharon Donnelly © 5/2005 "Sometimes...Take Time..." Written by *Artsie_ladie*
© 2005 Sometimes.....
Throughout our busy days...
In the chaos and the craze...
While we strive to live like kings,
We forget IMPORTANT things!
The beauty of a tree -
Ah, yes, a child's wonder -
Or of a rose in bloom -
Do we dare to ponder?
Seemingly insignificant matters
Like thoughts and prayers and such...
Well, maybe, "We'll do it later....
('Cause it doesn't matter much)!" Not only of our time
Is our sparing small,
But with all our 'gotta' haves',
We don't recognize the call
Of someone in need,
A stranger or a friend.
Maybe, just a helping hand
Is all we need to lend.
You see? If it doesn't fit...
Within our schedule range,
Our accustomed style...
We simply cannot change!
I'm not going that way...
I don't think I can...
I've got to get my 'this'...
That's not within my plan...
These are some 'excuses'
That we're guilty of each day,
But if we thought a moment...
I bet we'd find a way
To make a call or two
Or help someone in need!
If we did without a little,
It would magnify indeed! If our material possessions
Were all just stripped away,
Would we be left standing...
Naked and in dismay?
Could we look inside our soul
And be content in what we see
Or would we make some changes
And throw away the key?
To the door of 'think of me'... Be sure it's locked up tight,
'Cause a whole new door will open
As you're showered with the light!
No longer will you have to worry
About your little self,
'Cause the care you give to others
Will not remain upon a shelf!
You'll be surrounded in ways
You can't imagine thus.
You'll feel much more significant
And no more like a 'wuss'! The rewards in life are plenty.
They are there for all of us,
If we do a little caring
And refocus how we fuss! So, let us all each day
Find some time for others.
Share our thoughts and feelings
With our sisters and our brothers.
I don't mean just family, here,
Although they're number one,
But also, with the other souls
That may not always be as fun! Let me just say.....
That I'm guilty of this, too.
That's why I'm sharing thoughts
As I think of you.
And if tomorrow I'm not here,
'Cause we never know what's next.
I want my family and friends
To know and not to feel perplexed.
To say the way I feel...
That I love each and every one...
Just doesn't seem adequate
Or that my task is done!
So, if there's any doubt
In your minds as of today,
Remember this I've said
And I mean just what I say!
I want to say one more thing
This, most of all...
May you each know God's Blessings.
May they be showered on you ALL!!! ...I was inspired to write this poem after I received this link from a friend :
http://www.inlibertyandfreedom.com/Flash/Think_It_Over.swf ******************************
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Current Mood:  thoughtful
Current Music: Country
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May. 8th, 2005 10:35 pm Tribute to MOM!...poem (© 1992) in image (© 2005)..."My Friend, My Mother!"
This poem I wrote in 'honor' of my & the... "BESTEST MOM"!!!
..."Happy Mother's Day"...
..."MOM"...
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Current Mood:  accomplished
Current Music: Country
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| May. 8th, 2005 12:13 am Tribute to MOM!...by Sharon Donnelly © 1992 (poem); © 2005 (tulip) ~~~ "Happy Mother's Day!!!" ~~~
***** "MOM" *****
"My Friend, My Mother!" ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
What words do I write? What words can I say?
About my dear Mother, when there is really no way....
To adequately state, to totally uphold,
A real superwoman which never gets told.
The credit she deserves cannot be explained.
Exalt her I do for she's truly ordained.
Her spirit is relentless. Her courage so great.
With a heart so big I can only elate.
Her will is astounding though her mountains are steep.
Her compassion's abounding. Her integrity runs deep.
With endurance so endless and vitality...did I mention?
Perseverance, she has plenty, her best...her intention.
A greater compliment I could never receive...
Compared with my mother? Truly, I can't even perceive
For she is unique, surely one of a kind.
For one, even remotely, like her...never could find!
My dear Mother I honor. My dear Mother I praise.
The Lord, always, He's with her for she lives by His ways.
Never shall I know again, one so dear and true.
My dearest, most beloved friend, I truly, deeply love YOU!!!
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© 1992 by *Artsie_ladie* (poem)
© 2005 by *Artsie_ladie* (Tulip flower)
Current Mood: thoughtful
Current Music: Country
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Apr. 16th, 2005 12:46 pm "Gone Fishin' " by *Artsie_ladie* © 4/2005Hello....Live Journal.....As I've already stated, I'm a artist/writer w/ most of my works being children orientated. Today's entry is no exception.
"Gone Fishin" .................... Gone Fishin' yesiree..
Gone Fishin' you can see..
Out of my apple...
I'll take a bite...
While being sure...
My line is tight!
I love to splash...
'Cause this is fun... Oh, boy, there's a bite... And...a grrreat, big one! ....................
© 4/2005
Sharon Donnelly
(*Artsie_ladie*)
Current Mood:  creative
Current Music: Country
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