Spring

by L F Anderson and D D Ames - 1974

The snow is melting from the earth

Lilies pushing through the ground

We sing the song of springtime

Grass becomes green all around

The Robin looks around for a home

Redbirds chirp and bluebirds sing

Birds build their nests to call their own

As they form melodious songs of Spring

Peace reigns in the land, the whole world over

Fresh sweet rain comes falling down

Bees buzz around the sweet red clover

As the world is washed from its Winter frown

I truly love this time of year you see

I'm quite certain that God does too

For if it were up to me and me alone

I'd make Spring last the whole year through

Tramp

by L F Anderson and D D Ames - 1974

We acquired a dog one day

We simply named him Tramp

We never thought of calling him

Fred, or Skippy, or Scamp

A common dog, medium size and friendly

We found him walking the streets one day

Just looking for food, shuffling along

We showed him affection, he had found his way

We fed him good, a delicious hot meal

It made him feel safe and warmed his bones

He stretched out in front of our fire

It appeared he had finally found a home

We could never have found a friend

So loving, so true, so loyal and nice

Even if we had searched north and south

East and west, on low, on high

His name wasn't proper, we didn't care

He had no papers, he had no pedigree

We loved him dearly from the start

He made us so happy, hearts filled with glee

We could have called him Pal or Prince

Or even named him Squire or King

His love for us was on display from the start

And he was as loyal and true as anything

The name didn't matter, not in our world

This dog had a heart, goodness from above

Tramp showed us many things when alive

The most important being his unconditional love

Thoughts Dreams and Memories

by L F Anderson and D D Ames - 1970

I like to write a story

I ask no thanks or glory

The words that come from this pen of mine

Are loving, happy memories of a different time

Many thanks to each; even not knowing,

Who provided a word or story, some help in showing

Their precious tales of years gone by, I'll not forget

But will pass them on with love and little regret

Dear Grandpa Ernie

by L F Anderson and D D Ames - 1971

A man small in stature

Hands rough and worn

Labored and toiled from

The day he was born

He worked in the fields,

As his fathers before him,

His outlook was bright

Not cloudy or dim

He lived a long life

Filled with much joy and sorrow

Married at nineteen

They shared many a tomorrow

Minnie, his bride, only seventeen

Gave him so much joy and pleasure

Married sixty-five wonderful years

She was his love and treasure

They raised nine children

Six boys and three girls

It is without a doubt

Their life was a whirl

Many times were good

Some times were bad

They lived every moment

With whatever they had

Three children were lost young

Two sons and a daughter

Gone to live forever

On Gods pure blue water

His greatest loss in life

Was in nineteen sixty-seven

When God called his dear wife

To come live with Him in Heaven

His later years were lonely

Yet his faith was mighty

He happily joined his wife

At the glorious age of ninety

They were the beginning

Of many generations to come

And they now are at peace

In their Heavenly home

We should never feel sad

When God comes to call

For Ernie and Minnie

Were truly loved by all

What Once Was

By L F Anderson and D D Ames - 1975

The manger there once filled with hay

Today shows dust, age, and decay

The haymow with a smell so sweet

Is evidence of farmers and their wheat

Stalls are empty where horses once did rest

After a long day of work doing their best

They plowed the fields and pulled the wagon

Doing hard work all day and never lagging'

A stanchion rests where cows once stood

Giving fresh milk that turned out so good

Shingles are loose, boards are rotten

Portraying the times now long forgotten

A child once ran barefoot down the lane

With dust on his feet, hoping for rain

The barn stands alone, so solemn and still

While weeds grow tall upon the hill

Its better days are long in the past

Many good times we knew could not last

The barn today is old, dark, and dreary

It mirrors our lives, to age I'm quite leery

I sit and ponder, so active it its day

The people, the fun, the folly of our way

I long for the time of how it had been

Now just a stranger in search of a friend

Can You Feel it?

by Darrell Ames

Like running through a darkened tunnel at full speed

They look, they touch, they kiss, they love, they make

Hearts caught in their throats, unable to swallow

There’s nothing so attractive when each other they take

“This is serious” she says as she embraces his love

He nibbles her neck “It’s new to me” he replies

“It’s almost surreal” she sighs as she lays before him

“You’re so sweet and beautiful” gazing into her eyes

How are they so lucky to meet and share such pleasure?

They wonder what it would be like if they hadn’t met

“It doesn’t matter” they say, they are together now

Amidst the goose bumps, chills, sexy talk, flirting, and sweat

They roll their eyes in ecstasy as they share the deepest kiss

“Oh, it’s like that?” she questions, teasing him with delight

“Yes pretty lady” he tells her as he cradles her in his arms

Their lovemaking is passionate and real and runs through the night

Care Bear

by Darrell Ames

I search in vain to understand why my beautiful child is gone

So sweet, so fun, so much energy, full of so much love

A shooting star with so much life, a hug and smile for all

She brought joy to many, in every setting she fit like a glove

Words cannot express one's grief when a loved one dies

Especially when a parent loses a child so kind and so dear

Downs, Hawaii, California, Manhattan, any place she graced

The masses were blessed whenever Care Bear was near

The pain and the sorrow will endure, no way to replace her

But with that comes much joy and laughter as we recall

Her crazy antics that had us saying "OMG" and "Wow"

The Bear lit  us up, made us smile, was loved by all

She leaves a void in our hearts, but we're at peace

Knowing she was always thinking of us, always there

We're still in shock, so surprised, the pain so severe

We will always love you Carrie Ames, our sweet loving Bear

Hearts in Tandem: A New Beginning

by Darrell Ames

They’ve had their ups and downs it’s true, their goal still untouched

Two hearts still focused on happiness and unconditional love

A rocky beginning, some misunderstandings, not enough to waiver

Their beautiful romance seems etched in stone and blessed from above

It might seem rare for two people from totally different backgrounds

To find each other in the 50th by way of the four corners of the world

But not really when you consider the intense attraction and affection

They share and they way their love for each other has unfurled

Their busy lives whirl around them as they go through their routines

She interacts with so many and brightens the days of all she can

He moves from meeting to meeting and does his best to serve

They stay in touch during the day, sending love and affection, as they planned

Their lives are engaging and full, yet they live for each other

They are devoted to each other and their hearts are pure, a love so sweet and caring

They look forward to the years ahead, the good times outweighing the bad

They are of course in love and it’s a beautiful future they are sharing