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    An Occasional Poem
    An Occasional Poem
    An Occasional Poem
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    An Occasional Poem

    By Mary Jane Gonzales

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    An Occasional Poem is a compilation of "poems for all occasions". Some previously published, some newly written... all are endearing. Come and enjoy these "expressions of love" from the author's heart!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMary Jane Gonzales
    Release dateMay 9, 2014
    ISBN9781310970979
    An Occasional Poem
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    Mary Jane Gonzales

    Mary Jane Gonzales is an author, poet and lyricist. She loves to write, and poetry is her passion. She also advocates for awareness of RSD /CRPS, a debilitating nerve disorder. Her works can be found at Barnes & Noble.

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      An Occasional Poem - Mary Jane Gonzales

      SECTION 1:

      BIRTHDAY

      BIRTHDAY COMMENCEMENT

      A special day will soon appear,

      Commencement of a brand new year.

      May God in all his glory bless

      Your health, your home, and all the rest.

      BIRTHDAY WISHES

      May friends be kind and life be sweet,

      And may your birthday be a treat.

      And may the dear Lord up above

      Bless heart and home with His great love.

      *Written for a co-worker at a temp. job.

      BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

      Lest your birthday week be taken

      With festivities galore,

      Lest an illness overtake you

      In the week that comes before,

      We should celebrate it early

      That the wishes be ensured

      And that many timely blessings

      To you would be outpoured.

      *Written as a birthday card for a friend.

      REACH THEIR PRIME

      As I sit and ponder aging,

      And I look back o’er the years,

      I’m so glad despite our differences

      We’ve handled all our cares.

      I’m so glad your life has lasted

      To accommodate the time

      That it took a mom and daughter

      Both to reach their prime.

      *Written as a card for my mother.

      BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS

      Today is someone’s birthday,

      My friend of many years.

      I pray that God will bless her

      And blot out any fears.

      I pray for affirmation

      From family and from friends.

      I pray the joy of Jesus

      And love that never ends.

      Reward her deeds and meet her needs,

      Show her that I care.

      And that I’m very thankful

      For the friendship that we share.

      *Written for a good friend.

      BIRTHDAY CHEER

      Yes, it’s been another year

      But please don’t wish me birthday cheer.

      For one who’s young, it’s all the rage

      But not for me at this old age.

      AGING

      When one gets old and not so cute

      And finds it harder to re-boot,

      There’s more to life than meets the eye -

      Like simple things that make you high...

      Becoming friends with children grown

      And long-time friends that you have

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