Poetic License

Do you remember blind dates

Do you remember blind dates

From so many years ago?

Do they still have those?

Does anybody know?

I remember walking out

To meet my handsome date

I saw him through the doorway

And I could hardly wait!

His hair was short and dark

And his eyes were black as night.

His shoulders were broad and sturdy

And he was a handsome sight.

Well, I thought to myself

It's not been bad so far

Until he spoke these words...

"Your date is in the car..."

Thena Smith

What a Happy Day!

What a happy day
You are thirteen today
And I could not wait
To send my love your way!

Have a wonderful day
As you celebrate with your friends
Enjoying all the wishes
That your pals will send!

And think of your favorite aunt
Before the day is through
And remember just how much
I love and care for you!!

Thena

New Driver (Teen)

Where May I Drive You

Learning to drive
Is quite a interesting feat
Sometimes the teacher
Is the one to admit defeat.

I know that I have lots to learn
But I feel I'm doing well
WIll I be an excellent driver
Only time will tell!

But watch out world
Because here I come
My life as a driver
Has just begun.

Thena

Look at You

Look at you!
Yes, it is real
You have your learner's permit
And you are sitting behind the wheel!

We are so proud
And congratulate you today
But before you start the engine...
Please let me move out of the way....

Thena

Congratulations! The day is here
When you get travel far and near
With your learner's permit
clutched in your hand
You drive a car or van.

Listen to what your elders say
So that you will have your license someday
And will be able to join in the driving rush
And no more have to take the bus!

Thena

Girl Graduate (Butterfly)

Like a shy caterpillar you came to school
On that very first day,
A bit unsure of what would happen here
But excited to come and stay.

But soon you begain to grow
Filling your mind with wonderful things;
The more you learned
The more you wanted to know.

You were like the pupa
Holding onto others for the support
As you went about each day
Learning really seemed as much fun as play!

Then suddenly one day we saw
In the pupa's place
A Beautiful butterfly
Flitting about the room with such grace!

Spreading delicate wings
And carrying pollen of love and joy
From flower to flower
For friends and family to enjoy.

From the shy caterpillar that entered these doors
You have emerged such a beautiful butterfly
Happily reflecting the beauty of God's love
As you try new wings in the sunshine.

So go beautiful butterfly out into the world
And enjoy what you have learned
For you have certainly earned
Those lovely little wings!

Dancing Through School

Dancing Through School

Through the years I've watched you
Get all dressed up and ready to go
Looking oh, so different
Than for a movie or a show.

Dresses long or short
Were chosen with such care
As were the delicate arrangements
And coiffing of the hair.

I sent you off with various dates
Looking as lovely as could be
So proud of my lovely girl
That I wished the world could see.

Sometimes with flowers on your wrist
Or a corsage pinned expertly on the shoulder
We helped the dates in earlier years
But with age each one grew bolder.

I would imagine when you left
How much fun you would have there
And could imagine the compliments you got
On dress and shoes and hair...

I prayed your dates were sweet to you
And treated you like the lady you are
Refrained from unwanted advances
And opened the door to the car.

I loved getting photos back
From each dance that you attended
And know that it was rather bittersweet for you
When the time of these high school dances ended.

But life itself is like a dance
With music ever changing
If you don't like the song that is playing
You can do some rearranging.

Dance on, my lovely daughter
And experience the joy and delight
Of dancing in the sunshine of the morning
And by the moonlight at night.

Thena

Times of My Life (Teen)

This is such a special time

In this life of mine
Being with those I enjoy

And  going to Prom

With such a special boy.

We laughed and smiled

And danced the night away

Creating memories that will last

Forever and a day

Thena

Thank You, Babysitter

For more than ten years Your love you've gently shared with all of our little ones Left within your care. We've blessed the day we found you And we've thanked the Lord above For the goodness that surrounds you And the way you show His love! Today we honor you And wish you all the best Praying that your days be joyful And that your retirement will be blest! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What do you say to an angel sent to earth Who has loved and nurtured your kids? What do you do to show your appreciation For the wonderful things she did! Well, the angel lady is you And we are sending this card to say How wonderful we think you are And send our love your way! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For a Wonderful Sitter For years you've nurtured our kids And you touched the hearts of those you've met. This little card is to show you That those who love you don't forget. Our prayer is that it blesses you As you look at the names inside. And know that when we say "Our Sitter/our friend" We say it with love and pride. Thena Smith

How Do I Say It...

Everyday is a miracle
And filled with your love for me
Your tenderness and devotion
Are all so very precious to see.

Things in my life aren't easy now
And know that you feel my pain
But your constant love and compassion
Helps me to smile again.

You sacrifice your time
And you put desires on hold
As you so unselfishly
Put your needs after mine.

You joy over my successes
And willingly you share my tears
Understanding in your dear hearts
My joys as well as my fears.

In so many ways you bless me
And bring gentle sunshine to my day
As you add joy and delight to my life
By all you do and say.

My heart is so full of wonderful things
That it hums, marvels and oh how it sings
And when any of my dear ones come into view
It overflows completely with love for you!

So many times this message
I've wanted to send
But though it flowed from my heart
The flow seemed to end
Before it found its way
To the tip of my pen.

But the words have been there
For such a long time
If you just see them
In this heart of mine.

And now I have said them
And now you know
That my love for each of you
Will just grow and grow.

Thank you dear family

And God bless you each day

For all of the joy

That you bring my way!!

Thena

Thank You, Band Leader

Band Leader

We owe our thanks to you
For the music we hear everywhere
And in everything we do
It would not have been that way
If it weren't for you.

You taught us more than band
You let us hear what words can't tell
You lead us into a love affair with music
And let us feel its powerful spell.

Thena

Mail Carrier (or could newspapers, etc)

Just a little note to say
You're someone special in my day.
You take your task so seriously
To bring letters and parcels
Directly to me.

I know that you consider it to be
Just part of your job and while I agree
That it is your job but only in part
The rest of it comes from the love in your heart.

Here's a little gift to thank you
For your daily diligence that I see.
I hope that it will make you smile
And know that you have blessed me.

Thena