Poetry15

Sick Elevator Editor's Choice Award

How can I stop this sick elevator that I'm in,

First up and then down; just where should I begin?

It starts each day right around five,

Thinking and planning of a way to come alive.

A shower or bath to be ready by ten,

Then head to the bar hoping to win.

All dressed up then it's out the door,

Anticipating -- looking to score.

Get to the club and first get a drink,

Then do a bump; kinda crazy don't you think?

By closing time its wired to the max,

So high and so tense -- no way to relax.

Just go back home and try to come down,

A few hours sleep then its back on the town.

--- Starr NightSong 07-09-1981

For Nikki

How can I be so weak when it's you that hurts so much, You're sweet and you're kind ~ Soft to the touch.

I don't know how to tell you that I'm hurting for you so, I wish that I could say one word and make the cancer go.

You really mean a lot to me ~ Of course you always will, You have to be the kindest person to receive such a rough deal.

Let me tell you, "Sis", that I'll always be there for you, so please take advantage and call me when you're blue.

* Dedicated to Nikki with love and kisses ~

from your Baby Sister.

--- Sherri Lynn Charland 10/18/1984

A Message From Beyond Editor's Choice Award

After I am no longer in your physical world ~

Please don't tell me good-bye,

for my message to you is:

Move on, Be happy, Live your life,

Learn all that is meant to be learned.

Then when you cross over ~

You will know that I've been with

you all along ......

...... I never left you.

--- Sherri Lynn Charland 7-11-2002

Do You Love Me

Do you love me or do you not, You told me once but I forgot.

It seems to me that God above, created you for me to love.

Our true love that was sent from heaven, Six years together now going on seven.

I love you more now than last year on this day, Our love has blossomed into a spiritual bouquet.

All though some have tried to pull us apart, You still hold a special place in my heart.

Hard times we've managed to some how get through, Blissful joy for us is long over due.

So do you love me, do you Dear, If you do then hold me near.

Since I've loved you right from the start, I'll be yours forever ~ So never shall we part.

--- Sherri Lynn Charland 11/11/2005

My Dearest Best Friend

How do I put into words this special bond that only we two share.

The first day of our life together, on the drive home from the "Pet Center " where I adopted you ~ I looked over at you. You were shivering; obviously apprehensive even a little frightened, yet possibly relieved to be out of the cold and lonely confinement of the "Dog Pound", I just smiled at you and said, "Damn, I sure hope you grow on me!"

Now a little over ten years later ~ I see you and wonder 'What will I do when the day comes that I won't have you for my trusty companion ~ Please know that even the times I act like you were a pest ... I adore you and that my love for you is every bit as unconditional as your love for me. I thank you for your unyielding devotion. Know that no other could ever take your place in my heart.

Through the years you have showed me a lot about love and loyalty. I am truly grateful to have you, Tico, for my dearest best friend.

Without a doubt ~ You grew on me!

--- Sherri Lynn Charland 11/18/2005

Daddy Editor's Choice Award

A card wasn’t big enough to hold everything that I wanted to say,

So I decided to create this mini book of love for you on Father’s Day!

You have a special place inside my heart that no other man can touch,

This special place is just for you, because to me Dad, you mean so much.

You’ve always been there for me to listen, guide and protect,

You did this in such a loving way; You have my full respect.

I hope these words that I’ve composed has shown you how I feel,

As far as I’m concerned ~ As my Daddy you are ideal!

* Dedicated to my Special Father with love and kisses ~

from his Favorite Kid.

--- Sherri Lynn Charland 06/05/2006