Mildred Ruton

Newark, Ohio

Wrote poetry as a child then there was a long period, as there was many other things coming in between. Started up again in 1994. Since that time has poetry in a dozen of the NLP Books, including BEST POEMS OF 1996, BEST POEMS OF THE 90'S, ten EDITOR'S CHOICE AWARDS, The INTERNATIONAL AWARD OF MERIT 1995 &1996, and other awards and honors. Her first book of poetry was published in 1996. The book is "Fact and Fantasy" published by Watermark Press. Other work experience was in a number of office positions and in show business including TV, Vanderville, Indoor shows, Fairs, and the normal places. She and her husband, Eddie Ruton, owned and operated a Country Music park near Newark, OH. She did this eight years after her husband passed away. She does some stand-up comedy as a hobby. Had two sons, both now deceased, and has raised four of her grandchildren. A second book of poetry is planned for 1997.

Mother's Heart

Mother's heart opens like a flower,
releasing her love hour after hour.
Her hug and extra little squeeze,
adds to our confidence, we are pleased!
It gives us plenty of confidence,
There is no doubt, there's no suspense.
Mother 's eyes shine like the stars above,
leading us into a life of love.
How could we not participate,
in mutual love, scorning all hate?
Mother's sweet smile and gentle ways
carry us through our childhood days.
Good beginnings should result in a good end.
God bless mother, she is your best friend!
Wishing mother a happy mother's day,
is one little way that you can repay
for all of the wonderful things she has done
.Let her know that she is your only one!

Bonding

A mother looked into the eyes of her new born babe,
She smiled as she cried at the happiness it gave.
She talked to the child in a quiet tone,
and promised she wouldn't desert, or leave him alone.
She said, "You'll know love that you won't believe!
When you fall down, I'll pick you up with a hug and squeeze.
I know you don't understand what I'm telling you now,
I'll remember it later on, what I told you, I vow!"
So my darling go to sleep, don't you fret,
Daddy's coming to see you - he has not seen you yet.
Men are funny - he'll even be afraid to pick you up!
He'll bring you a football and a great big truck!
He'll say; I might drop him, I'm sure I might.
In a few months you'll smile and show your first baby tooth,
and Daddy will say, "Look Mommy, ain't that a hoot?"

Undying Love

I opened the door and climbed the stair,
felt your presence, then you were there.
Your cool soft hands stroked my hair.
The clock turned back, I know you still care.

At the very least, it seemed as though
you were here beside me - my husband, my beau.
Your kiss brushed my lips, then you were gone---
surrounded by a cloud, could I go along?

A long time ago you were taken from me.
Every now and then, you return to me
once more, almost the same as you used to do.
My heart and soul reaches out to you.

Our love will not die, so don't stay away.
I promise I'll go back with you, some sweet day.