Random Poems for Thought

Some say that
too much love
cannot kill a person
but--
Many have died
in the name of love
and--
with the name of
love forming on their lips.

by Darci A. Spears

U.V.
People look at me
and only see a smiling face.
They don't see the
dark circles under my eyes.
Circles that match
the dark rings that go 'round
my heart.
To see those you need
ultraviolet light.

by Darci A. Spears

Fragments of a day
long gone
Makes for dreams
in the dawn.

Times of warmth
and happiness
Now are only thoughts
memory blessed.

by Darci A. Spears

For those who still have to worry about winter
weather, this one is for you from those of us in Phoenix who don't have to anymore.

The wind howls,
scaring me.
Tufts of snow
whip wildly.

The calm before the storm
was brief.
It's raging now,
like a chanting Indian chief.

by Darci A. Spears

Hope you all have a great Thanksgiving. See you back here after the holidays.

Love always, Darci

Four Simple Words

The four simple little words "I'm thankful I'm alive." My words that I live by. Such a simple statement but such a powerful impact! Plain, but complicated. Easy to say - rolls right off the tongue and lips; but living life is no easy task. Those who know me know how true this has been for me. I wrote a poem a long time ago that sums things up nicely.

NEW PLAN
by Darci A. Spears

Cluttered mind
Battered heart
When will it end,
And how did it start?

What will I do
And how will I be?
Clear away the dust
So that I can see.

Where will I go
And who do I ask?
Show me the way
To my next task.

Close my wounds
So I won't bleed
Please give me a hand-
That's all I need.

Then I'll pick up
The pieces I can,
And I'll begin again
With a brand new plan.

Happy Thanksgiving for the coming week and each day of your life!

Love Always,
Darci (and my wonderful stuffed pal, Skippy)

It has been an "interesting" couple of weeks. On Halloween evening, I was taken to Scottsdale Osborn Hospital from my nursing facility. Not exactly the plans I had for Halloween! I had a very low heart rate - 30- they tell me, and large abcesses on my face and leg. These had just come up that afternoon! I was in a great deal of pain. They put me on a couple of antibiotics and waited to decide whether to do surgery. The abcess on my leg broke of its own accord and was cleaned out and treated. They decided not to do surgery on my face as there were several small abcesses and they were afraid they might spread. The staff kept a close eye on me for the next 9 days.

I was transported back the nursing facility on Tuesday, November 9th. The abcesses on my face were down, but not cleared completely. They are still giving me a great deal of pain. I am still on antibiotics. I have not felt like writing much blog, but hope to be back in the swing of things next week.

I want to wish all the Veterans a Happy Veterans Day, and thank them for their service.

Until next time...
Love always, Darci