Gloria A. McDonald Tucson, AZ

Gloria started writing poetry in 1990. She is the mother of four and has three grandchildren. She is active at her church and works in retail. She has had her poetry published in the Sparrowgrass Publication and also by the National Library of Poetry. She is writing a book of love poems which she is dedicating to her husband in his memory. Gloria says, "Poetry is the window of your soul, and finding it has led her to personal fulfillment and inspiration.

Reflection Of Love I love you as I watch the stars, I love you while the sun does shine, I love you as the earth turns around, I shall love you always and forever, I will never again love like this, You alone have given me all I need, We will share our love for one another, We shall keep the love fires burning, For you And I shall share eternity, Together with each other because of love.

Our Time Time is the source of our today, It's been around for many a year, Long days with skies of blue surround us anew, Night comes to give us peace for just a little while, Because time knows it will not cease. Strange to think of what it has seen, Through all the ages, it's been there,, Time a friend, never leaving, just moving no from year to year.

His Memory Lingers His eyes were bright and would turn from blue to green His hair was once wavy and golden as the sun, His shoulders were strong and broad and held me tight. His smile was warm and cheery and we would laugh together, His face would light up my heart and make me feel good, His hands would hold my trembling fingers and keep them safe, I will always remember his strength and his memory lingers. His voice was sweet when we made love, His arms would hold me from harm, His touch was always soft and caring, I will cherish all these thoughts and the moments of sharing. For he has died and left me here alone, but I will always Think of him, until the time when he comes to take me home.

All poems Copyright © 1996 Gloria A. McDonald. All rights reserved.