Shirley Ruth Caron

Indianapolis, Indiana

Shirley is a disabled person with two steel rods in her spine and is an epileptic. She does not let these handicaps get her down. With her strength and determination, she has reached her goal as a poet. It's been with the love and support of her husband, Michael Janes Caron, also a poet, that gives her the inspiration to continue with this fascinating endeavor. She has received several Honorable Mention Awards and Editors Choice Awards. The poem entitled "A Touch of Beauty" has been put on a cassette. Shirley says, "With God by my side, I can conquer the world!"

A DREAM COME TRUE

I graduated from high school when I was eighteen years old
I had received my diploma which was like a treasure of gold
I could not attend College because my family was down and out
My life was full of hardships - as for my future - I was always in doubt.

As I grew older, I could never keep a job because of problems with my health
I have grown up not knowing the meaning of the word - "wealth"
I struggle each day with the pains that I feel within
There are times that I wonder if I ever will win.

I have always had firm belief in God, and I turned to Him in prayer
He reaches out His arms to me when I am filled with despair
I could feel my body being healed with His almighty power
The tingling sensation so fresh - like a cold morning shower.

With God by my side, I ventured out to achieve my goal in life
Every day, I an filled with inspiration - there is no more heartache and strife
I no longer have doubt of my future - I have completed the course of my choice
Data Entry has always intrigued me, so I followed His beckoning voice.

With certificate in hand, and renewed pride in my heart,
I thank the dear Lord for helping me make a brand new start.

A TOUCH OF BEAUTY

The Sun shines bright with it's golden hue
It's domain is the sky - so azure blue
The mountains with their majestic peaks stretching towards the
Heavens above
Soaring high above the earth is a snow white Dove.

The unrelenting ocean with it's never- ending tide
As each rushes into shore, against the boulders it does collide
The depths of the sea is the fish's domain
In this fluid wonderland they will always remain.

The trees stand tall, and their branches sway to and fro
During the Winter, it is a sight to behold when they are draped
with snow
In Autumn, the leaves are speckled with amber, brown, red
Slowly through the season, the leaves begin to shed.


A HAPPY ENDING

I am an epileptic - I've had a hard and stressful life
All I had come to know was heartache and strife
The hardships that I've encountered over the years
Has always left me down and out, and drowning in my tears

Sometimes, I'm filled with the fear of the spell that overcomes me
My body shakes and trembles with unexpected energy
I am weak, tears rolling down my face;
I look around in bewilderment, and wonder: "Where am I - What is this place!?"

After it's all over, and my body is calm and revived,
I thank God up above, for my having survived!

My life has been much better since I met Michael - who is so kind
I am very happy- all tears I've left behind
He has a true love for me, that will never die
He fills my days and nights with laughter, I no longer have to cry!


All poems Copyright © 1997 Shirley Ruth Caron. All rights reserved.