Alice Viola

North Providence, Rhode Island

Author, activist, humanitarian, poet, philanthropist, reporter, received awards for her involvement in academic cultural and health organizations. "The words no one ever tires of hearing: I love you."

Just Me

my eyes sparkle
not like the sun
my cheeks and lips
pale in color almost white
not like clusters of pink roses
and when I speak
no music will you hear
I walk in tune with love
not majestic like a queen
but I am real
just me....

Equal

all people
each day consume
the same amount of time
twenty-four hours
tunie in music
beauty
fragrance
love is in the heartbeat
live precious minutes
now
equal

About You

You are a man that must be caressed
You are a man that must be loved
You are a man with heart of gold
You are a man that makes my lips tremble
My cheeks blush with passion
Igniting like fire within
Starts with a spark
Gradually increases its flame
Finally bursting with vigorous glow
Gives beauty and warmth
You

My Beloved

Find time to see the squirrels
Find time to see the birds
Find time to see the barren branches of the trees
Find time to smile at someone
Find time for a kind word
For like snow blankets God's gifts of wonder
Hiding true beauty beneath its cover
Life will fade away
Find time to love me as I love you
Strongly

All poems Copyright © 1996 Alice Viola. All rights reserved.