Beautiful Snow

Beautiful snow, that rests on the tree
The moment is calm and the view is serene

A restful day with children in the street
sledding, making snowmen and memories to keep

As snow glitters and gently falls
my mind drifts away into the trees so tall

What a wonderous beauty to partake
A gift to slow down and take a brake

Oh the beauty that is there, when we stop to see it
Adds to our life balance, when we are present

Rae Ann Hall

Anew

So here we are, it's that time of year
When all sit down to access, make goals with hope near

To be brighter, finding more peace
Better each day, committments to keep

We have more potential, inside each of us
We try to believe and regain the trust

That each moment spent, in reaching past now
Can bring progress to our lives and onward we plow

Toward each given choice, and each given moment
To try harder and not give up, believing we're worth it

So cling to the light, that shines the way
Not letting in doubt, with clear vision let it stay 

In the forefront of your mind, where the victory is in view
The prize is more joy, and each day it is anew

Rae Ann Hall

Thanks

Thanks for the laughs, and thanks for the tears
Thanks for the love, you have shown me through the years
Through all the ups and downs, your love has stayed the same
You see the best in me and show me through love unfeigned

Thanks for the days, months and years too
Thanks for the consistency, in your goodness that shines through
Gracious and giving, is truly what you are
I am blessed beyond measure, because you are never far

Rae Ann Hall

Choice

A pile of papers tipped over
and in a minute it was sorted and gone
That wasn't so hard I thought
so another few minutes a different pile gone

Could sorting through my life
be as easy as this
Going through my choices
and changing the ones that don't bring bliss

One choice at a time
in each moment of the day
One pause to choose
the best possible way

Choice is a gift
what we do with it we only know
For no one else can chose
the way that we will go

So grab on to each choice
and make it your own
Stick to the choices
that will make you feel whole

Rae Ann Hall

Gone too soon

She opened the blinds and let the light in
Felt of the warmth and could breathe again
Emotions ran high and darkness consumed
The loss of her child, a life gone too soon

She thought she would find strength with each new day
Memories in her mind would continually play
She closed her eyes and tried to make sense of it all
But nothing could explain her terrible fall

She fell to her knees and began to pray
Father please help me, please take this pain away
A feeling of peace came over her, from head to toe
Her Father was aware of her, that much she did know

Weeks became months and months turned into years
Her feelings for her daughter were still so dear
But her pain subsided as she leaned on God
Knowing she would be with her again, helped her move on

Rae Ann Hall

I Love To

I love to watch the tree branches move with the wind

It makes me feel calm, peaceful and connected

I love to watch the sun set into the water

It gladdens the eyes and warms my heart

I love to feel my Savior’s love

It brightens my life and renews my hope

I love to calm my life so I can take in the good

It helps me feel clear and brings new perspective

I love to find ways to like myself again

It helps me get through the mistakes I have made

I love to come to a place of forgiveness

It propels my life forward and opens new doors

I love to let go and let God take over

It brings a perfect flow to my life

I love to release what I have no control over

It keeps me centered and grounded

I love to see the good in others

It is true love and the best I can offer

I love to live, give and let live

It is my way of finding peace with others

Rae Ann Hall

I find myself

I find myself searching
I find myself learning
I find myself yearning
I find myself hurting
I find myself enjoying
I find myself rejoicing
I find myself reflecting
I find myself affirming

I find myself in each of these
For much is found when searching
A lot is taught when learning
Dreams become brighter when yearning
Strength is discovered thru hurting
Hope is reclaimed when enjoying
Happiness is found in rejoicing
Depth and meaning obtained by reflecting
Self assurance embraced when affirming

Rae Ann Hall