Listen

Why would someone end their life
what could have gone so wrong?
Where were the ones they needed
that once they leaned upon?
Did you not see the signs
were you busy getting by,
life's challenges of your own
you never heard their cry?
Maybe we need to listen
it only takes one soul,
to hear the cry of the weary
and offer words of hope.
Never dismiss someone's dismay
you could have been God's choice,
to make the difference now
there's power in your voice.
Don't be silenced by fear,
because what you have to say,
might make the difference between life or death for someone you love today.

Written By Kathy J Parenteau
Copyright © 03/17/2014

Tell me your name,
what's your story?
Tell me everything
about you.
It's a long road,
so let's just talk
until we get home.*

     (a.k)

I Am Woman

I've only got one shot, the best of
me I give,
I'll never be perfect but that's ok
as long as I may live.
I'm a woman, someone's wife,
a mom and daughter too,
I know what it's like to struggle
and give my heart it's true.
My worth cannot be measured
no scale on earth exist,
I'll leave my mark for those I love
to ever reminisce.
I am woman, standing tall
my light will always shine,
by his grace I've given my all
though tomorrow may never be mine.
I'm created by the master
for all the world to see
a diamond of priceless measure
I am woman remember me.

Written By Kathy J Parenteau
Copyright © 10/30/2014

Because Heaven Is Listening

I often visit yesterday,
it's therapy to me,
my guiding light
giving me strength
as I close my eyes to sleep.

Burning bridges, taking
changes,
I dance through life's
twists and turns,

Isn't that what living is about,
today's mistakes
are lessons learned.

Opening doors, teaching us
it's memories of yesterday,
that gives us strength to fight life's battles
no matter come what may.

Loved ones gone still make a difference
remember, rejoice and behold,
words of wisdom spoken to you
in your heart will never grow old.

It's true they light the way
whether skies are black or blue,
light a candle in honor of someone
who made a difference to you.

Because Heaven is listening

Written By Kathy J Parenteau
Copyright © 08/27/2014