Tag Archives: Poem

My Christmas List of Blessings

Posted on December 13, 2015 by jjspina

I thought it was time to send this beautiful, emotional and heartfelt poem around once again for Christmas in order that more readers would be able to see it. A long-time friend of mine, who I haven’t seen in ages … Continue reading →

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Greetings from Beautiful Aruba – Fun in the Sun and Surf!

Posted on October 26, 2015 by jjspina

GREETINGS FROM SUNNY ARUBA – ONE HAPPY ISLAND!   In front of our timeshare and all over the island cacti are everywhere. Ara, aka The Shell Lady, vacations here for 12 weeks and keeps busy finding shells and creating these … Continue reading →

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Happy Father’s Day!

Posted on June 19, 2015 by jjspina

This is my special dad! HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! Dad, you were a special man! You were always there to lend a hand. You treated us with kindness. You were always fair. You showed us how much you cared. You wore a happy smile upon your handsome face. … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day – Remember Those Who Served!

Posted on May 20, 2015 by jjspina

Memorial Day is coming soon! Thank a soldier that you know or meet for their service by tapping your chest with your hand and nodding at them. They will know what you mean. Please say a prayer to keep them … Continue reading →

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Is Spring Really Here?

Posted on April 20, 2015 by jjspina

Is spring really here? I look out my window and sigh. Spring, why aren’t you here, oh why? Though the snow is now gone The white stuff I do not morn. But everything is still brown. Nothing green can be … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 14, 2015 by jjspina

Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone!!! I will share my roses with you! My dear husband send them to me this Valentine’s Day! I hope they cheer you up as they did me. Have a wonderful day! Stay safe and warm … Continue reading →

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Fall is Beautiful and Bursting with Color!

Posted on October 6, 2014 by jjspina

Fall is my favorite time of year. I can’t take enough pictures of all the beauty around the neighborhood and in my travels. I want to share some of this beauty with you. Here is my autumn poem:      AUTUMN This … Continue reading →

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Happy Father’s Day!

Posted on June 12, 2014 by jjspina

               Happy Father’s Day to Fathers Everywhere!        Thank you Dads for all that you do. Thank you for your kindness too. Your loving ways and fun attitude Make learning easy especially … Continue reading →

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Posted on March 15, 2014 by jjspina

HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY! Each year on St. Patrick’s Day we are all Irish. We can cook up some fried fish. We can all wear green. While we eat a boiled dinner with corned beef very lean. Drink green beer and eat … Continue reading →

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THERE HE LAY

Posted on December 23, 2013 by jjspina

I wrote this poem a few years ago and feel that this is the true spirit of Christmas. THERE HE LAY On donkey did they travel, Joseph and Mary Always careful as they went on their way Heavy with the Christ Child … Continue reading →

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