Sally H. Christensen
Jacksonville, Florida
Sally H. ChristensenJacksonville, Florida |
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I've been writing poetry for years. It appeared in newspapers and the local paper of my Retirement Center as well as in the Anthologies of The National Library where several were taped. I am working on a selection for publication. My primary interest has been Art for which I studied at The Art Student's League of New York under three well-known teachers. I have spent my long life trying to gain greater knowledge- taking many courses. My ribbons of Art were primarily won for illuminated biblical texts. I also worked earlier in life, as a States Analyst. |
TO MOTHERI am alone!I sit here an old woman, And wonder why it is I who has lived on. I am alone! Time grows short. The years and the memories pass. I am alone! But soon we shall be together, All who were close and dear And then I shall be alone no longer. I sit and remember my childhood. My mother, My Grandmother, All who were dear, How I held my little sister be the hand As Mother sent me on an errand, yet-- What was that Mary told me yesterday? She asked me to remember. I remember the day I was married, The day my son was born-- But I cannot remember what the doctor said the other day. Surely my mind is clear! I remember more clearly than ever The things of my childhood; But why can't I remember what happened yesterday? I sometimes feel frightened When I can't remember things. I sit in this wheelchair I watch television, but I can't remember I forget what they said, what they did -- But I remember the days of my childhood-- The days of my youth. The happy years, these I remember-- All the fun of long ago. But soon I will be ninety--- And that was so very long ago----- |
THE PASSOVER FEASTHe arose from the passover feast,A joyous occasion for most; But for Him, with knowledge afore thought; He arose to say goodbye to those He loved. He washed their road- stained feet And returned, downcast, to His seat. As they broke the bread and drank the wine, He said " try to be forever mine" For I with you will always be. So go forth without timidity And preach my Gospel to the world. For a while I won't be free-- But when its over you will see, I'll rise again and come to you, And you will know my word is true. For in the end things will move fast-- God's peace will fill the world at last.. |