Debra Persinger

Union, West Virginia, USA

Born in Rochester, NY, March 12, 1957; Maiden Name: Markle; Birthname: Dickinson. I have been writing poems since I was 15. I have also written several country song lyrics that I am very interested in selling. I sing and play guitar; went to Eastman School of Music; studied under Helene Thompson; received certificate to teach piano. Received National Guild Award. "Friendship" is published in the Through Sun and Shower in the National Library of Poetry. Received Editor Choice Award for this poem. I want to thank my husband, children and friends for inspiring me in my poem writings and country song lyrics, and I thank my brother Dave, he is the best brother a sister could have.

Loving You

Loving you is the best thing I do,
Whenever I'm happy, whenever I'm blue
People like you are hard to find, cause
as far as I'm concerned your one of a kind.
there are nights when there's nothing to do
I sit down and write poems about you
There are so many things I want to say
but my words can't express the way I
feel today.
Time goes by, day and night, I know it
seems funny, but we never fight.
I don't care if you love me as much as
you said.
For, there is more time the future's ahead
And when this time comes, I'll be proud to say
This man has made my life what
it is today.

Praying Hands

Praying Hands that guide us
through each and everyday
praying hands that guide us
in each and every way
praying hands that guide us
in sickness and in health
praying hands that guide us
whether poor or in wealth
praying hands that guide us
through the darkness of temptation
praying hands that guide us
through the light of our salvation.

In Memory of Mark Pfleger

To a wonderful guy, who always had a smile and big beautiful eyes
His bike that he treasured, just like all of his friends
You know, he's happy now. He was happy then.
We had fun in the water, we had fun in the sun
For Mark, his future has just begun.