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A Love For Winter

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I can’t wait for this!

A Love For Winter

The wind howls fierce, a frozen bite,
The world outside, a canvas white.
Snow piles high, a drifted dream,
But inside, warmth, a cozy gleam.

The furnace hums a steady tune,
A counterpoint to winter’s moon.
I stir the pot, a savory scent,
A comfort that is heaven-sent.

My little ones, with rosy cheeks,
Sip steaming cocoa, soft and meek.
They build a fort of blankets grand,
A kingdom in this winter land.

I mend a tear, I read a book,
A gentle, loving, mother’s look.
Their laughter rings, a joyful sound,
The warmest feeling can be found.

Outside, the storm may rage and roar,
But love has locked our cozy door.
These precious moments, close and deep,
Are treasures that my heart will keep.

For in the giving, in the care,
A love so strong beyond compare,
I find a warmth that burns so bright,
A mother’s love, a guiding light.

The snow may fall, the winds may blow,
But in this heart, a fire will glow.
For family’s love, a precious art,
Keeps winter’s chill far from my heart.

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I Can’t Stop Crying

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I see the pain in your eyes,
The tears that you cannot hide.
I know the darkness that you feel,
The thoughts that fill your mind.

I want to take your pain away,
To make the darkness go.
But I can’t, my darling child,
This is your journey to go.

I can only be here for you,
To listen and to hold you.
To tell you that I love you,
And that I believe in you.

I know that you are strong,
And that you can get through this.
But I also know that it is hard,
And that you need my help.

So please, let me help you.
Let me be your shoulder to cry on.
Let me be your voice of reason,
When the darkness tries to win.

I love you, my darling child.
And I will be here for you,
No matter what.

A Feeling of Failure.

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It feels like a kick in the gut.
A feeling of failure.
A feeling of defeat
Dejected and cast away.
What more could I do?

I tried everything I could think of.
Each and every day.
Still nothing works.

It feels like being trapped.
Can’t breathe, can’t move.
But still, you do all you can.
But nothing will work.

An ache in my heart.
My entire body falls to pieces.
Left on the ground as if none of it really mattered.