Always in Fashion

 

Glitter

I think you either love glitter or hate it with a passion,

It is beautifully sparkly and always in fashion,

But does it always stick the way it’s supposed to?

The perfect trifecta:  Construction paper, glitter and glue,

The makings of every preschooler’s gift to his mother,

Oh, and if we are lucky, he will make one for sister and brother,

It is then placed front and center on the refrigerator door,

But, alas, most of the glitter is found on the floor,

So what?  It is the thought that ultimately must count,

But the glitter-hater’s agitation will begin to mount,

Before you know it, the glitter is stuck to feet,

And from there is gets inside the bed sheet,

Oh, and on the couch, the rugs, and even the cat,

And you know glitter-haters don’t like that!

How can tiny, shiny particles annoy?

I really prefer to love and enjoy,

It’s a conundrum for the crafters, I suppose,

But how can you construct Rudolph without a sparkly nose?

Just get out the vacuum cleaner and suck up the glitter,

Don’t be hating and don’t remain bitter,

Every preschooler needs some glitter in his life,

It is not supposed to cause such strife!

Tammy Harvey

Written:  11/21/2020

My Hope for YOU...this Christmas Day

 Dear Family and Friends,

May all your worries melt away like burning candles,

May you enjoy peace inside your soul like a blanket of snow,

May your heart be warm and cozy like a cabin in the woods,

May your light shine brightly like a star up in the sky,

May you feel the Joy of Christmas!

Joy to the World,

The Lord is Come!

Blessings for the New Year,

May you be healthy and safe.

Tammy

12/17/2020

Star of Wonder

 

Juno wishes on a Star

‘Twas the night before Christmas, and Juno was there,

A hot pink stocking cap covering her beautiful hair,

The stars in the sky were bright and clear,

She hoped the pandemic’s end would be near,

Then Jupiter and Saturn aligned after 800 long years,

Creating a brilliant “Bethlehem” star, which melted her fears,

A “Star of Wonder” in 2020,

Bringing Joy to the World, when there wasn’t any,

A glimmer of hope, on a Silent Night,

Juno was energized to continue to fight,

Though she was weary with pandemic fatigue,

It was a sign of hope, of peace, of intrigue,

With a warmness in her heart, she put on a smile,

Thinking, things will be better, in a little while,

She wants to exclaim about this Christmas light,

“Christmas Blessings to all and to all a Good Night!”

Tammy Harvey

Written:  12/10/2020

Away in a Manger

 

Joy to the World

Why is Christmas so magical?

Is it because of all the shopping and wrapping?

Is it because of the anticipation of Santa?

Is it the lights; the tree decorations?

Is it the baked goodies: Christmas cookies and fruitcake?

Is it the gathering with family?

It is all these things, but so much more…

It is the candlelight church service on Christmas Eve,

The Advent season in expectation of Christ’s birthday,

The live Nativity or Christmas play put on by the children,

It is the groups of carolers singing outside of the nursing home facilities,

It is the celebration of our Savior’s birth, after all:

A story of a ride on a donkey to the city of Bethlehem,

Where there were no rooms available to sleep,

It is the generosity of the one who offered his stable as shelter,

To a young woman who was about to give birth,

It is the brightest star alerting the shepherds to join the celebration,

Bringing flocks of sheep with them, as they followed the star,

Three kings, the wise men, seeking the newborn babe, also journeyed,

Bringing precious gifts to the baby, the son of God,

And that is why Christmas is so magical.

Joy to the World, the Lord is Come!

Tammy Harvey

Written:  11/21/2020

Sometimes

 

The “Sometimes”

Sometimes it rains when the sun is out, I don’t know why,

But it creates a fantastic rainbow across the sky,

Sometimes when all is quiet you can hear the silence,

Stop and savor it, away from the hate and violence,

Sometimes all it takes it a hug to free your soul,

When the world seems to be spinning out of control,

Sometimes you smile when your heart is breaking,

To keep others from knowing how bad you are aching,

Sometimes you wish upon a distant star,

And dream of carrying moonbeams home in a jar,

Sometimes time creeps along at a leisurely pace,

And at other times, it speeds by like a NASCAR race,

Sometimes the simplest things are easy to overlook,

And you learn more from life than from a textbook,

Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose,

But you learn to get up, dust off, and stop singing the blues,

Sometimes the grass looks greener on the other side,

Until you get to the other side and see the grass has all died,

Sometimes the biggest thing you can do is be humble,

Pride and greed are designed to make you stumble,

Sometimes the road less taken is the hardest to travel,

Because it isn’t paved; it’s all dusty and gravel,

Sometimes it may be tempting to make the wrong choice,

But you are stronger than you think, my friend, so rejoice!

Rejoice in the “sometimes”: the good and the bad,

Be thankful and blessed by the “sometimes” you’ve had.

Tammy Harvey

Written:  11/19/2020

Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness

 

Triumph

When she was born, she was pronounced a healthy baby,

She came home to a loving family:  no ifs, ands, or maybe,

Her big sister loved her dearly, as did the extended family,

But in only a few months, they noticed an anomaly,

She wasn’t able to lift her head like most babies that age,

Her muscles seemed atrophied at this important stage,

Her parents were proactive and insisted she be examined,

Her diagnosis was rare, and her prognosis was a challenge,

She had SMA, spinal muscular atrophy, a genetic disease,

A clinical trial was considered the treatment to seize,

A single infusion, the first of its kind,

An experimental drug, keep this in mind,

Life expectancy was short, if a treatment was not had,

So, the parents chose to move forward, though feeling sad,

One day more, she would be too old to qualify,

They put their faith in God and gave the infusion a try,

To their great joy, they saw improvement in her condition,

Also, elation for the nurses and physicians,

She has come a long way since that day of discovery,

Now three years old, she is still in recovery,

She is happy and smart, with determination to spare,

Her eyes have a sparkle and with a gorgeous head of hair,

She is putting some weight on her legs and getting stronger,

Her goal is to walk like her sister and have a wheelchair no longer,

She has the sweetest personality and the cutest smile,

Thank God for the success of a clinical trial!

Tammy Harvey

Written:  10/28/2020