MISS B's POETRY CORNER

Here is a poem I wrote in 1990, at the height of the AIDS crisis. It is truly a poem for thought...

"Aids: The Killer Among Us"

When did this monstrous virus appear.

That maims and kills the ones we hold dear.

Some say it comes from God above.

The wrath of God, his hate, not love.

The only thing He asks of us, is to open up our hearts and trust.

They are our sisters, they are our brothers.

God says take care of one another.

No one should die a lonely death.

Alone and scared with their last breath.

So turn to those who need our care.

And say a little silent prayer.

All God's children we will always be.

Remember God said "I made you like me!"

I wrote this poem in honor of the birth of my grandson Jordan in July, 1999. It is a letter to him and his sister Darien: I have since added my new grandson CJ to my letter.

"LISTEN TO GRANDMA"

My Dear Jordan, Darien and CJ,

Oh what treasures you will find, in each passing day, in all of mankind.

Yours hearts filled with wonder, your heads filled with joy.

Each brand new morning, each brand new toy.

Enjoy life's little pleasures,a leaf, a bird, a bug.

Give plenty of kisses and plenty of hugs.

Help others who pass you in this your dear life.

We all need some help in our troubles and strife.

Remember to thank God for all He has done.

Remember to care,

But remember to have FUN !!

I Love You,

Grandma

This is a little poem I made up while sitting in the bathroom, I hope it moves you !!

"The Crate"

As I sit and contemplate, Sitting on the bathroom crate. All the things I must do today. Oh, what the hell let it come what may !!!

This poem is hanging on my bathroom wall!

I Wrote this RAP poem in honor of Martin Luther King's Birthday in 1990. Just add a little rap music as you read it..

"RAPPIN' WITH MARTIN"

There was a man, a man named Martin. He tried to keep the races from partin'. He preached non-violence and love for all. He cared about his people and he marched real tall. He fought for freedom and peace of mind. He said there was just one humankind. He live and died a man of grace. No on will ever take his place. So remember friends when you go out to play. Remember what Martin Luther King say- He said everyone's equal in this fine world. We're all just one kind of boys and girls !!!

I wrote this poem as a fairwell letter to my friends and co-workers when I left my daycare job in 1993 to move to Pennsylvania.

"THANK YOU"

I'd like to thank each and everyone.

Working here has been so much fun.I've learned so many different things.Like ABC and 123.Each day was filled with so much joy.I've loved a 100 girls and boys!It was a special place where children could grow.Filled with wonder and learning from head to toe.It was a special place to me you see....It gave me love and friends just like thee !It showed me God's love running all around.In a child's face, a co-workers smile, all those happy sounds.It made me proud to be a part of giving a child a great big start.It taught me humility in a child's small voice.Life is what we make it and we have a choice.I hope I have left an impression on them.To care, share and be a friend !But the biggest impression you have left on me.I will carry with me,where ever I'll be !!!

I wrote this poem for a little girl who has a facial deformity, God bless her strength...

KASEY

Life has not been easy Lord. Some days are filled with dread. I study all my lessons and always look ahead. I know I may be different Lord, my face not quite the same. I look for all the beauty Lord and never try to blame. Please help the people that I meet to understand my plight. To see my face the way YOU do, bathed in your holy light....

Poem by Barbara Conroy