A Father's Heart
A father's heart
is very strong
Can take life's hits
weather any storm
It takes the hurt
shares the pain
Wants only love
has nothing to gain
It swells with pride
at children's deeds
Works blindly on
to furnish every need
A father's heart
can also grow hard
A wrong not forgiven
stays with it so long
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If I Make It
If I make it to January
it'll be three good years
The stents keep me going
with nothing to fear
The clock keeps ticking
time continues on its way
Thankful for every morning
alive for another day
I followed doctors orders
ate right and exercised
Took a few cruises
learned to smile along the way
Had a little heartache
some really bad days
Lost a brother...friends too
the hurt wouldn't go away
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Ode to Jean Matsushige
Another Angel
dropped by today
Spread his wings
took Mom-Mom Jean away
She's in the skies
where all good people go
Floating with the clouds
watching you grow
She brought such happiness
to those who came her way
Saw stills of her life
posted on Facebook today
Jean had a smile
that put you at ease
She was great with the kids
eager to please
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