Jo Vinsand Sebring, FL, USA

The ability to write poetry has laid dormant for 60 years, when I wrote my first poem. When my husband passed away I wanted to do something special in memory and I came upon that first poem entitled, "My Unforgotten Love." Dormant verses and life's beautiful experiences are a gift from God for me to share. "Holding Hands" has been a moving experience for those who have read it and I feel it sums up my life, now and forever!

My Unforgotten Love Love as I did that first tender caress, True love that filled me with happiness, I dare not think of my broken heart, Of how we loved and had to part, My sorrow is great, but yet so small, Because losing you has been worst of all, I'll remember my dear, and always be true, To the star that I left in the sky of blue! You left this earthly realm, you're no longer here with me, Those fifty-four years of marriage, are now A loving memory, Although the bond of love was broken, in my heart you will remain, It was heaven here on earth with you, and someday there will be two stars together, In God's heaven of blue again!

For Roberta Our precious little angel came to us, a daughter, born October 20, 1942, God chose us as your parents, and for us to give our unending love to you, Many hearts were won, by those big blue eyes, and winning smile, We were so happy to have you stay with us for just that little while, You grew up quickly, with much charm, beauty and grace, Then you married a wonderful man, who then took our place, Years later you were blessed with a daughter of your own, To love and to cherish, and who now is full grown, Dad and I, always wished for your happiness, and skies of blue, Our memories are of the wealth of joy you brought to us, our first born, Roberta, YOU!!!

Holding Hands It was on an April evening, when as blind-dates we first met, He gently took my hand in his, that moment I'll never forget, In December, as husband and wife, down the aisle we walked, hand in hand, Lovingly looking at each other, proudly showing that gold wedding band, Yes, we've had our share of joy and sorrow, as we have walked along life's way, Our love we shared together, by holding hands, each day, Fifty-four years later, God has tenderly removed my love's hand from mine, With out-stretched arms, he'll wait for me, when it becomes my time, Together, holding hands, we will stroll down that golden road, Because you see... We will be walking once more together, hand in hand, into Eternity!!!

All poems Copyright © 1997 Jo Vinsand. All rights reserved.