New Words

These are new words
But we know them
They are new because
Of this
 Today
I love you today
I dedicate  myself
To you
Today
My words seem
Repetitive
You've heard them
Before
Yesterday
And a year
Ago
 But
Today I say
I love you
I can see clear
My mind is fresh
With new
Thoughts
Feelings
Emotions
And
Love
For only you
These are my
New words
For you
Today
I love you

Deborah R. Shaw

Bonding Time

I love my dad.
Or is it I'm in love with my hero dad. He has always seem to know the right things to say and do. Deciding to spend my vacation with him and his wife was one of my better decisions in a long time. It's been a long time since I have seen him and spent this much time with him since I was an early teen. I always tell my parents if I had come back to another life I would chose them both again. My dad is a man among men. I'm not just saying that because he is my dad but his action over the last 52 years of my life has proven that to me.  I know I'm not the best daughter but I will try from this point to be a better daughter. I can't really put my feelings into words about how special he and his wife have made me feel since I have arrived here to their home in Texas. But the one thing I can truely see in my father's eyes when he looks at me is LOVE.  And for me that's all I need.
He is my friend, my Dad and my Hero.
It's couldn't get any better than that.
Thought I might write this note just to share I am grateful for them even when I take him for granted.
I love you Dad.
Deborah

Taste of Heaven

I can see heaven through the clouds.

Mother's Day

Happy mother's Day to the beautiful mothers who have chosen to hang it there with their children regardless of their circumstances. Regardless of their financial situation. Regardless of whether the father staying or abandoning you.
You have been there though thin and thin. No matter what the child has done you are there.
I say thank you.
I'm talking about my mother. I can't never say thank you enough for being my all.
And I love you for that.
I love you forever.

Deborah.

Faded Giggles

That giggle of yours is 

what I miss most

Not seeing you 

Sometimes grieves me

The pain of being without you.

My memory 

Eludes my feelings 

Abandoning this heart of mine

Leaving my soul empty

Yet I can't stop breathing you

Caught in a trap

Caged when I'm free

Let me go

I'm hurting

You're missing

It's 4:47 am 

And I'm thinking of you

I love you

That silly giggle is what

I miss most

When you're 

Not here 

With me.

Deborah R. Shaw

The Silent Stalker

Stolen Childhood

Stolen Childhood 

Who stole my childhood?
Where is my mom?
Who stole my childhood?
My daddy is gone
Who stole my childhood?
The baby is crying
Who stole my childhood?
Mommy has aids she’s dying
Who stole my childhood?
How will I eat?
Who stole my childhood?
No shoes on my feet
Who stole my childhood?
Stop hitting me it hurts
Who stole my childhood?
Your hand up my skirt
Who stole my childhood?
Acting all grown
Who stole my childhood?
Out here on my own
Who stole my childhood?
Losing my mind
Who stole my childhood?
God give me a sign
Who stole my childhood?
Having another baby
Who stole my childhood?
Somebody save me
Who stole my childhood?
You could have aborted me
Who stole my childhood?
Instead you sold me

Who stole my childhood?
Don’t you miss me?

Who stole my childhood?
Bruised and battered

Who stole my childhood?

I really don't matter

Who stole my childhood?
Powered by your own rage

Who stole my childhood?
You live in a haze

Who stole your childhood?
Of what should been

Who stole your childhood?
When it all begins
Who stole your childhood?
Will it ever end?
Who?

Deborah R. Shaw
The Silent Stalker

(c) 2014

Different Worlds

We come from two
Different worlds
Yet
We're here
I love you
You loving me
Making a different
Holding together
Making flowers
Out of
Weeds
Building mountains
From dirt
We are dirfferent
Yet
The same
In love
In trust
In spirit
We come
From two
Different worlds
Our love brings
Magic and wholeness
To once was emptiness
I'm your prize
You're my sunshine
Transcending
Into
One
Lifetime of
Heaven
We come from two
Different worlds
Yet
We became
One

Deborah R. Shaw
The Silent Stalker