I Remember!

Here I sit and ponder, about the world in change,
how the daily news sound uncertain and strange,
I think 'Oh my goodness' the world's going crazy
how so many people are just selfish and lazy!

I look at my poppy that I wear with pride,
for all the soldiers who have served and died,
who left behind loved ones and went afar,
to fight for freedom, for a life with no war!

For the people who gave their lives for our Land,
today, on guard for Thee I will stand!
At 11:11 on the 11th of November,
I will never forget and always remember!

Ilona Rosenthal-Payne

My poem to the One I love,

I want to paint a picture of what a wonderful person you truly are,

how I have searched for you and wished you here upon a fallen star.

How your big heart warmed me up when the world was cold,
I'll sketch you beside me on the porch-swing when I'm old.

 I 'll paint a portrait of happiness, full of passion and tenderness,
how you tell me I'm beautiful even when I feel like a mess!

With little brush strokes I'll highlight the many things we do,
how my world now rotates around me and you.
I would mix the colours of sunshine and warmth,
to highlight my most treasured times in your arms.
I'm not a poet, I'm not an artist but one thing is true,
even Picasso couldn't paint the love I feel for you!
by Ilona Rosenthal-Payne
2016

The day I became your Oma,

I knew how lucky I was to be there welcoming you into this world,

a world that can sometimes be cruel, but a world where you can see love by giving it!

I will protect you from being hurt and if you do, will be there to soothe you!

I can't wait for Sunday visits and little vacations, fishing for frogs and chasing butterflies.

Soon I will  teach you how to build stuff and fix things, how to paint and how to weld!

I will try to give you knowledge, teach you kindness and make you strong,

so when you start your race of life, I can be on the sideline cheering you on.

I will be there on your journey, being your biggest fan,

love always, Oma :)

Heaven on Earth

I raised my Children to learn

that love can't be bought,

that the time lost on the journey,

those days days unseen in hurry,

that moment wasted in worry and strife,

are the choices that held us back,

from getting closer finding the key,

that will unlock the door

to the gate of Heaven on Earth!

-I.C.P.-

Love is...

...caring for someone deeply,

it's a steady, continuous stream

of giving and receiving,

safety and adventure,

dreaming and living,
comfort and dedication,

knowing and wondering!

Since the day I met you,

I know what...

...Love is!

I love you, babe!

-I.C.P.-