I wrote a poem last night with that title and it was good, but before I could write the last two lines, my computer froze and I lost the poem. Welllllll, my memory being as it is, I remember the title and little else, so I decided this particular poem will be a poem in progress. I will add to it as I think about it. Yes, I know, writing it down the old fashioned way with pen upon paper would have been the way to go, but alas, I didn't think to do that until it was gone forever in computer land, sort of like what happens to your socks in the dryer. There one moment and not the next.

I have to go feed my body and that will help it feed my brain, so for now so long. Karen 3/7/06 6:00 Central Time

From moment to moment
I never quite know
Where I can stay
or where I should go?
From moment to moment
With the wind in my hair
Is anyone out there
who would honestly care?
From moment to moment
Lasting through the years
Absent of laughter
peppered with tears.
From moment to moment
Littered streets to roam
Tattered and dirty
no place to call home.
From moment to moment
The memories fade
How did I get here?
What life did I trade?

Gotta go for now. One thing I know for sure, this poem is completely different from the one I lost last night. As soon as I started it again, a vision came to me, not literally, just in my thoughts, and it took upon a life of its own. Don't know quite where its going, but hope you come along for the ride. More tomorrow, or tonight, which is why poetry is so much fun to write, never know when or where it will pop in for a visit. Karen

PS. It's not about me nor anyone I know. 3/7/06 6:50 Central Time. Any guesses who it could be about, or should I say what kind of person it could be? When I finish with it, it will be revealed!!!

3/9/06-11:57

From moment to moment
Between dawn and dusk
studying each stranger
wondering who to trust.
From moment to moment
Between dusk and dawn
feeling as vulnerable
as a newborn fawn.
From moment to moment
A shiver runs up my spine
making my body shake
through my life's decline.
From moment to moment
A plan is taking place
deciding what is best
within my personal space.
From moment to moment
Searching for my treasure
looking over my shoulder
always taking measure.
From moment to moment
Wondering where it could be
continually looking for
things that would be free.
From moment to moment
My former life fell apart
piece by jagged piece
sanity would soon depart.

Well here it is Friday morning now 12:39AM. Last day of school before spring break. After this very long week, we all need it. God Bless to everyone. Karen

3/10/06-11:45 PM

So glad today is over. Spring Break!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

From moment to moment
I examine what went wrong,
where I lost my footing
forgetting where I belong.
From moment to moment
The years had slipped away,
sleeping under a bridge
is where I usually stay.
From moment to moment
My possessions are kept safe,
clinging to my special things
trying to keep my faith.
From moment to moment
Will I ever find my way
back to my old life
with comfort throughout the day?

As I watch homeless people wander the streets in the large cities, I wonder what caused them to become so lost within their own country? What stories they have to tell like the old dilapidated wooden structures abandoned and forgotten along the by-ways of our great nation. Both bring a sadness to my heart and tears to my eyes.

I pray everyone who visits my blog to have a wonderful weekend and God Bless!

Karen

I got to spend the night at my daughter's house last night with my 4 year old granddaughter and my 6 weeks old grandson.I have always been amazed at my granddaughter's intelligence and quick thought processes.

I was giving her a bath and she wanted to go into the living room to get something to play with in the tub. I told her I didn't think her mom would want her to go into the living room naked and I told her I don't think her mom would want me to go into the living room naked. She took a long look at me and said, "Grammy, I don't think anyone would want you to do that!"

I was asked where my Friday Fun Facts were, so here it goes.

1. One little girl at school today said, "I know what is the matter with boys, they have the wrong brains!"

2. I don't drink milk, coffee, nor alcohol.

3. I once was in a potato sack race and fell into a cow patty.

4. I cry everytime at the end of the movie Ghost. Yes, I have seen it multiple times!

5. I used to be addicted to reading Harlequin Romances.

I would like to take this moment, just to let you know
You've always lightened up my way with your special glow,
When I look upon your face, with your encouraging smile
It helps me to remember why this life is worthwhile.

We've experienced so much throughout the years
Many with laughter, some with tears,
Standing by one another through happy times and sad
You have always had the magic to chase away the "bad".

I'll never cease to tell you,
"You will always be the one
Who illuminates my way,
You are my strength-giving sun."

1. I WONDER WHY THE NEWS REPORTS ARE ABOUT PEOPLE WHO ARE GOING TO DIE IN THE MOUNTAINS OF PAKISTAN, YET THE PEOPLE ARE LEFT THERE TO DIE, INSTEAD OF TAKING THEM OFF THE MOUNTAIN TO A SAFE PLACE UNTIL THEIR VILLAGES ARE REBUILT AFTER BEING DESTROYED BY THE EARTHQUAKE!

2. I WONDER HOW PEOPLE OF A NATION CAN BE SO CRUEL TO THEIR OWN PEOPLE!

3. I WONDER WHY PEOPLE FEEL IT IS THEIR RIGHT TO TAKE THE LIFE OF ANOTHER PERSON.

These came to mind as I'm watching CNN about a multiple murder of a family in Mesa, Arizona.