For a Very Special Friend

Lead me by the hand, dear friend of mine,
Into a very special place in time..
Where time just stops but not for love,
As we look at the stars in heaven above..
And say a sweet prayer full of happiness and joy,
For the friendship we share, like a very loved toy.
A very true blessing giving life to two friends,
A love and a closeness that will know no end...
A friendship thats nurtured, Every word like brand new,
A shiny new penny, from my heart to you..
So take this new penny and hold onto it tight,
And I will be with you, every day, every night..

Caroline

Happy Birthday, Billy J. Lanza

Happy Birthday, little one.  I know if you can, you'll be listening. :)  

Love you.

This is for my brother Billy.  Even though it's been 41 years since he was taken home, it still feels like yesterday.  The injustice of losing such beautiful vibrant people so early in life.  So, Happy Birthday, Billy.   I miss you, but know you're ok.  This song is for you. <3

New Song!

At the bottom of my page, the player is holding a new song.  Please feel free to listen.  Renee and Rick, I thought about Henri and mom when I was singing this.  I know you'll understand. 

Love you both.

I Know A Gal

I know a gal who is so very special.  

The gal I know is strong, articulate.  She's a mom and a wife, a daughter and a sister. Beautiful, honest, intelligent, generous, fiercely loyal and loving of her friends.  

It feels like I've known her for years, and in a way, I have, yet we've only begun to communicate in the past 6 months.  She's my inspiration and my saving grace when I myself feel like I can't struggle through another day.  

Her name is Renee, and I love her as much as a sister, and today she turned 53.  

Renee, 

I am so honored to be able to call you my friend.  You are an absolutely amazing woman.  You're so loved and admired by all who have the wonderful fortune of meeting you or reading your words.  Your candid displays of a full gamut of emotions draw people in..captures them in a way so that they can understand a miniscule part of your very complex thoughts and feelings.  Your heart on your sleeve at times, your firey spirit in your words, always. 

When your own heart was breaking, you took the time to try to mend mine.  You drew me into your virtual arms, rocked me, yes, even sang in my ear to make me feel better, and it worked.  You help me see life so differently.  Because of you, I gain strength in my own life, and with my own deep fears.  You're always in my thoughts.   

Thank you Daisy and Henri, for giving me the wonderful gift of Renee.  

I hope you have a wonderful wonderful day today my sweet sister of the heart.  I will be thinking of you in my travels today.  

I love you! 

xoxoxo

Caroline 

*ps..I'm struggling right now with a terrible spring chest cold, but couldn't not sing a song for you.  Yes, you've heard it before, and it still stands true to this day.  You raise me up, Renee, so never forget that.  I put it in the bottom player on this page.  Love you. <3>

Pegasus

 

Oh pegasus, pegasus, where can you be? 
 Why did you fly away from me?  
With coal black eyes, that shine so bright, 
And feathered wings for graceful flight..
Up in the sky, so clear and blue,
I've always had a love for you..
In childhood dreams you always came,
You soothed my soul with your silken mane,
Your wings so soft beneath my hands,
We'd fly away to distant lands.
Among the clouds we both would soar,
I thought you were mine forevermore..
But the day came when you took to flight,
I'd search in my dreams for you each night.
But I could never find my friend,
My childhood dreams came to an end...
The mythical creatures that once flew free,
Finally flew away from me.
Oh pegasus, pegasus, where can you be?
Why did you fly away from me?

 

©2002 Caroline R Harmke

What If

What if God came unto you
And whispererd you alone,
Said "My child the time is near"
"For me to take you home"?

What if angels came your way,
And wiped away your tears?
Took you gently by the hand,
And brought you back through years..

What if all those years you saw,
Made you feel quite sad?
Would you want to take them back?
As if they were never had?

What if you could take them back,
Start all over, a life brand new,
Would you try to do it right,
Like you thought that you should do?

Well as you know, that can not be,
We can't go back through time..
To right the wrongs, that we have done..
Or fix our hearts, so blind..

So take the time that you have left,
Be gentle, kind and true..
Just try to do the best you can,
Before your time is through.

When your time has finally come,
He'll offer you his hand.
Gently leading you all the way,
And in his light you'll stand.

Circling My Head: Plucked Them Right Out Of My Head

Circling My Head: Plucked Them Right Out Of My Head