Sunday, December 22, 2013

Little sister advice

Grace (little sister):

I just wanted you to know
That no matter how fast you grow
From your smiles high and your frowns low
I will stay, but men come and go

It's a simple word, not yes, but no
You don't have to reveal your above and below
Just for loving words, you give them a show
From you're pretty blonde head to your pinky toe

You're somebody's special, you'll find your beau
No need to waste your time with some Joe Shmo
Live life full, but take it slow
Let your heart learn, not reap what it sows

You're my best friend, my one plateau
I look up to you more than you know
Even if you seem to be my shadow
Without you Grace, life would be hard to swallow

Friday, September 13, 2013

Bridal shower suitcase "basket"
The suitcase (used as a basket)
"Enjoy the Journey" sign
Italian Room diffuser scent
Luggage Tags
London Kettle Corn
Belgian Chocolate
French inspired photo album
French Journal
German Conversation Book (Vintage/From the 1930's)

German Wine & maybe some German beer bottles

Life's Basket

As you begin on this lengthy travel
There are things you will need here to unravel
So come take a look in your basket suitcase
And with each object, take place to place

We’ve packed up and folded your memories
You’ll take each laughter and smile overseas
You don’t have to worry about men or heartache
Just remember when you leave, don’t forget to take

This Italian diffuser with a rugged scent
To go where you’re headed and stay where you went
The smell of beginning down a different path
Where in Europe, you never have to take a bath

Luggage tags to prove the places you’ve been
To carry your happiness and burden each sin
To journey with you every step of the way
From your bachelorette party to your wedding day

London kettle corn with its sweet salty taste
To remind you of life of which you will not waste
Give in to the crunch of reality
Leave kernels behind of all the places you see

Belgian Chocolate with its flavors so rich
Every image you perceive, with this, will enrich
All the glorious statues, museums, and such
You can even store it in a fabulous clutch!

And look at this French photo album book
Browse through the pages and take a look
Your friends and family reflecting back at you
The struggles and achievement they got you through

And then a French journal for you to write
About your journey on foot, train and flight
The variety of languages, people and sounds
Your pen and paper will display your ground

Lastly here is a book for German conversation
For shopping, talking, and restaurant contemplation
Try out all the German beers and wine
Relax, have fun, be intertwined

Just never forget to enjoy the travel
With marriage and life, from smooth roads to gravel
Whatever lies for you around the bend
With friends and love, it works out in the end.