To You & Yours: ~Happy New Year~

From Poetmaw's Desk ...

My wish for you is peace and love with friendship through and through; as I make new friends online I am blessed that they remain faithful and honest. I am wishing you all the best for New Years and always. Hoping 2009 will be a year we all prosper and see changes for the good in the economy and the country. Let's continue to pray for our troops and hope they all will return soon to their loved ones and the country they fight for. Please pray God sends them home safely. See you in 2009!

I am a big fan of Carly Simon - loved her in my younger years and still do! Her songs and words are from her heart and has so very much meaning. Hope you will listen to this song"Anticipation"

Caylee Marie Anthony

In Memory of Caylee Marie Anthony

Although I never knew her

Her memory lingers near

Thinking solely of you her loved ones

That loves her oh so dear

I'm sorry you're going through this

My heart hurts in every way

Stayed close to the reports of news

Never missed a single day

Little wings earned too soon

So many lives torn in two

Keep faith in the Lord above

You know He'll guide you through

Heartaches are very many

With a tragedy such as this

In your prayers nightly

Send Caylee a special kiss.

Sylvia Allison

12/21/08

Little Caylee

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Once You've Been There

Cindy Anthony & Caylee

This picture is so special to me - a grandmothers' love is the touch of Gods' hand as she cradles her grandchildren in her arms. No one knows till they've been there...

You'll never know the feeling

That feeling in your heart

Of holding a little grandchild

That's how you made the start

Of loving little people

You created years ago

Now they created babies

For you to love so ...

Tiny little people

To caress and hold so tight

Watching them with their many moves

Saying prayers for them at night

Hold tight to your little ones

Watch them closely everyday

Hold their hands throughout their lives

Be good to them in every way

Until you've been there

Am sure you'll never know

When something tragic happens

And God says it's time to go.

Sylvia

12/21/08

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My heart goes out to George and Cindy Anthony today as they have to say goodbye to a loving and special granddaughter they lost to some one's cruel and deadly hands. I do hope and pray justice will be served and the right person is punished within the standards of Florida's law. No one should have to say goodbye to a child in this manner, really anyone in that case. Lots of other reasons are out there to lose a loved one without something this tragic to happen.

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God be with you Anthony family as this crisis comes to past and my the presence of our God in Heaven be with you daily as you partake the trials and tribulations of this tragedy as the truth unfolds in the presence of the Florida courts.

Peace be with you always...

Saying prayers for you and your family daily.

Sincerely,

Sylvia Allison

Sharing A Candle For Caylee

Please say a prayer for Caylee's grandparents and

add this candle (right click and save) to your page in memory of Caylee.

Please let me know you did so, thank you.

I would love to see how many responses I get and how many candles are shared. God Bless You...

~Welcome Kodie Layne~

Welcoming -

Kodie Layne Allison
11/17/08
Arrival time: 8:44 am
7 lbs. 12 ozs.

Kodie Layne

Big Sissy & Kodie

Daddy & Kiara; she's finally here!

Mommy says "Hello" to Kodie

Could pinch those cheeks!

The happy family!

~In Memory - Tiffany Nicole Long~

Tiffany Nicole Long of Burlington, North Carolina - October 16, 1998 at the young age of ten years old lost her life to the hands of three local teens who was charged with her brutal and dreadful murder. No amount of words makes it any better, this was a senseless and despicable murder. I never could quite understand what motivated them into such a crime as this - am sure they knew right from wrong even if they were young. Such a sad situation and yet there is very few days that go by that I don't think of Tiffany and her family. I would love to see and talk wer her grandmother again.

A Series this week about Tiffany Longs' tragic ending...
Burlington Times News

The first page I made for Tiffanys' memory
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Styx/9547/sylvias/tiffany.html
Ten years Later: In Memory of Tiffany Nicole Long
http://beadinggranny.com/Tiffany.htm

You know I will never forget the evening I heard on the news of the missing 10 year old girl in Burlington, N.C. and waking the next morning to hear they had found her and the tragic way she was killed. I couldn't help being glued to the television and the newspapers to read about Tiffany and the trial of the three teens who were accused of her murder. They were so very young and I couldn't help but think of what their families were going through too. The only thing - they would be able to see them again - their lives weren't taken away - out of sight. They could write and visit and talk with them but Tiffany's life was over, a memory to all who loved her and missed that little 10 year old child with a grin so captivating to anyone. I remember the pictures her sisters showed me the day I met them after visiting with a poem I had written and framed for her grandmother, Nancy. I remember the vigil where candles were lit and prayers were said for Tiffany and her family. Remembering this tragedy happening in this small community will be with me always - I sit and write about my feelings and think of it often. No matter when or where my grandchildren are I worry every minute of the day about them. No one should have to go through this any time of their lives - but it is real - they are out there to hurt some poor soul eveyday and it happens too often. Crime is up in our streets now in 2008 more than it was in 1998.

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After the trial I wondered is it really over? We can't just wipe it out of our minds and forget. I never knew Tiffany or her family until I heard about the missing child and that she was found murdered. And then I met her grandmother, Nancy, oh my word this is the lady who works at the remnant shop at BMOC! Shock was my first feeling, then the sentiments began. How in the world could she cope? How could she manage a tragedy such as this and raising her grandchildren alone? My heart felt so heavy - I could never imagine going through this. I lost a granchild due to premature birth and thought my world had fell apart! How was she going to make it? Talking to Nancy at the store on several occasions I thought she was one of the sweetest ladies I had ever met, so nice and polite and really helpful while working at that store. I could not get my mind off of what she was going through.

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I thought of the many lives that were tattered and torn in two since the tragedy of Tiffany and could never get these words out of my mind - I would like to share it with you...

It’s Never Really Over …

As the trial is slowly ending
the jury has come in
Waiting in anticipation,
oh where do they begin?
“Guilty” is the verdict,
a lifetime for all three
Hoping God will guide them
help to make them see
There was a life taken
in a cruel and battering way
As a community will remember
what happened on that day.
Pressure in the courtroom
with evidence and such
Tears from the families
who loved and cared so much
It’s never really over,
the memories are still there
Of lives that have been shattered
the ones who always care
No one wins today
it’s a shame for this world, you see!
There’s so much crime and hatred
in this cruel society
It’s never really over
`lest we will forget
This little girl who loved life
and the three paying the debt.

God Bless You All,
S. Allison
10/5/00

Hearts were broken, torn in two
A community left in fear
Tragedy struck, all was lost
When reality did appear

Three local teens were at fault
Taking a life so young and new
So close to home in an abandoned house
Just down the avenue

Three scared teens ran away
Leaving her beaten and tied up
A sunny day in October
A sense of tragedy did develop.

Lifeless and bound there she laid
That child of ten years old
Police investigates and captured the three
Questions them as their tales were told

Tonight while the family thinks back
Ten years ago it seems
That it was only yesterday
The three tore apart their dreams.

Sylvia Allison
5/13/08

A bench dedicated to Tiffany at the Alamance Memorial Park where she finally rests.

This flame burns in Tiffany's memory

Do You Like Comments?

Comments Please?

Day after day I write my feelings
In blogs I make for all
To show off my endeavors
When visitors come to call
It seems so quiet here
In BlogSpot for you and me
Maybe we’d be louder then
If a comment is there to see!
I love hearing from you all
Be it nice or bittersweet
What do I do, beg and crawl,
Maybe fall down at your feet?
It really would be fun you know
If everyone would comment
As it wouldn’t be such a blow
In fact it would make us feel content.

~Sylvia

10/17/08

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This poem is in fun - please don't take it to heart.

I would love a comment or two!

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~Do You Like Word Challenges? ~

I for one love word challenges

and would love to start having

challenges here- if anyone would

be interested and see this please

email or comment and let me know,

it is fun and I love reading the poems

from the (4) words that is assigned to us ...

Please consider think about it and let me know. Below are a couple of poems I wrote with challenge words at Poetices. It is fun!

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Reminiscing …

(ivy - old gazebo - souls - walking)

The old gazebo is worn and tattered
With rustic looks of the past
Vines of ivy of the deepest green
Smothering and oh so contrast
Tears in her eyes, her sorrow is deep
Walking towards her destination
Wiping her tears; a look of horror
At the place with such destruction
She walks along the worn down path
At this place while she reminisces
Thinking of the warm summer nights
Their souls embracing with kisses
For now he has gone; death made its mark
She is the one who is left behind
Now this place where they loved so

Once was a place so divined?

©Sylvia Allison
4/13/07

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Remembering ...

(attached - velvet - satin - breath)

Seemed like only yesterday
Remembering the past
Her little girl stood beside her
Yet wasn’t meant to last
Attached like glue,
An inseparable pair
This little girl and she
With the velvet touch of her hand
She slipped away, you see.
Reaching out for the pretty bow
Flowers circled on a boutonnière
With an angel pin of gold
Ribbons of satin she did adhere.
Streaming across her shaky hand
High school colors red and black
Her eyes swelling from the tears
She starts thinking back –
This is prom night, a year ago
Her daughter dressed beautifully
Photos in a scrapbook
Reminders to her you see
Blinding headlights –
Rain slowly falling
A curve in sight ahead
Her boyfriend remembered nothing
Just screaming in his head.
Her only child swept away
By the brutal hands of death
There on that summer night
Slowly taking her last breath.

©Sylvia Allison

4/21/07

Bits of This 'n That:

People Talk, People See

Sitting here thinking all alone
There’s no call on the telephone
Silently I pray everything is all right
You’re out again late tonight
You say you’re working late - I can’t believe
All the while what’s up your sleeve
Who was that girl in the bar last night?
Holding onto your arm so cozy and tight
A friend of ours came and told me
Don’t you think people talk, people see?
She is a blond, young and alive
And I’m sitting here feeling so deprived
Of all the happiness you promised me
Don’t you know people talk, people see?
Right now I’m feeling sad, feeling blue
Getting the strength to walk out on you
You’ll be shocked at the things you will hear
While I’m out there partying in a new atmosphere
I’ll show you all that I can be
Don’t you know people talk, people see?

Sylvia Allison
11/7/06

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Without A Word

She walked away without a word
Her heart is broken in two
Silently her tears fall
What else could she do?

Without a word, his look was hard
As he packed his things awhile
Not able to see the pain she felt
He already missed her smile.

Two people who gave it all they had
Never worried about their past
Oh how they loved
While others gossiped,
Saying it would never last.

Years together with tale-tale signs
Of a love so bright and true
Yet talk was cheap
While others whispered
They knew not what to do.

Without a word she walks away
Trying hard to fight the fears
Of being alone – so all alone
No one to wipe her tears.

Sylvia Allison

8/21/08

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Honesty and being sincere are two of the main ingredients for

a realationship - well at least that is what I was taught. If anyone

knew about dishonesty, it was my mother. She learned first hand

after my daddy had deceived and cheated on her for so many years.

Be honest with yourself first - then all should blend right in ...

Good Luck!

North Carolina Storm - 8/27/08

Such a dry spell and the rains came -

The Haw River overflowed...

Last summer my sisters' Mother's

Day gift was a new deck from her son.

A place for relaxation and all her flowers.

Lots of traffic is on this road, so there is

plenty to see.

This is Jeff and Rhonda posing
on their moms' new deck as
Jordan looks on. Turned out
really nice!

Yesterday, August 27, 2008 -

North Carolina was hit with remnants of Hurricane Fay. After all the devastating torment to Florida and all of the south, she headed our way. Bringing much needed rain, yet no one wants to see all this water. Elaine called me from work at 1:30pm and was getting worried about her home, as I assurd her it wasn't raining hard. Not long after her call, the rains came pouring down and for a while I didn't think it was going to let up at all! As the rain fell, the phone started ringing ... everybody wanting to know about the weather. Staying glued to the television and scanner there were threats of funnel clouds in Alamance County - flooded roads all over the map of our small southern towns.

Around 3:35pm, the phone rang, I answered and as she sobbed I knew what had happened. She and five other homeowners had to be evacuated from their homes. Duke Energy had to turn off the power and prepare for any emergencies around the area. George waded in the water to unlock the door and opened a window at the end of her home to crawl and retrieve her food from her freezer and pack an overnight bag. She is fine and staying with me and expecting to go home later on today.

This isn't the first time - she went through this in 1996, Fran made her way through Alamance County with her flood waters causing devastation all over.

(Pictures from Times-News)

4:00 pm

George retrieves wooden flower basket and ties it to the deck

Wendy inside after power is cut off to save belongings -

she is coaxing her mom to climb in window!

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Below are pictures of Elaines' home several hours later:

Fearing Alzheimer's

From time to time I worry
From day to day I fear
Alzheimers will come and get me
Away from ones I love so dear
It's lingered in our family
We've lost ones we loved so
Alzheimers' you are a cruel thing
And now you have to go...


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A poem for my family:

Have Patience

Although I look as if I’m strong
I am weak as a kitten
Conversations with me now are slow
Seeming to be quite smitten
My hair is turning gray you know
Just look at the wrinkles on my face!
Aging bruises on my skin
I ain’t ever walked with grace
Have patience with me now
As to you I have never changed
My body is slowing down
So much needs to be re-arranged.
I try so hard to be here
When you begin to fall
I try so hard to listen
Whenever you take time to call
I’m sure I’m aggravating
Yet I try my best
Have patience with me now
God will take care of the rest.

Sylvia Allison
8/22/08

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Alzheimers' is a devastating disease -

through time and medicine

someday I hope there is a cure.

A video someone sent me last year -

it is worth watching if you feel like I do ...

For Reagan

ORANGE SUPPORT FOR REAGAN

Wearing Orange For Reagan

The color orange means a lot

As we wear them on our wrist

Suggestions of support

Is on top of our checklist

We wear them for Reagan

We wear them all with pride

If she sees you wearing one

Her smile is beautified!

Tip

8/24/08

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Bracelets are $10.50 and goes to Reagans' funds...

Please email me if you would like to buy one of these bracelets to show your suport for Reagan. Read about Reagan's 'bout with ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Lukemia) here.

My Loving Parents ...

In Memory of Frances & Tanky

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Through newspaper clippings from long ago

shows of a love they shared
Announcing their marriage for all to see

tells us how much they cared
Our mom and dad through loving eyes

gave us hopes and dreams to last

Through these clippings the love was there

if only in their past

Faded clippings, worn from time

glued in a scrapbook so sweet

Memories of a lifetime of love

Making their children feel complete.

~Sylvia Allison

9/18/06

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July 1947 - Mama is holding me at 1 month old

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Pages of Time

Through pages of time

Our loved ones are near

Holding their memories

As photos appear

In pages of time

Forever to last

Smiling faces

Reminders of days past

Picture pages in a scrapbook

Decorated with love

Just take a look

Grandma and Grandpa

In their Sunday best

Family reunions

As the meals are blessed

Aunts and Uncles, cousins alike

Playing together

Just little tikes

Pictures of babies

In blankets and lace

Giggles galore

Can never replace

Pages of time

Oh the love is there

Photos of family

Beyond compare.

~Sylvia Allison

9/1/06

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love to know you were here~

Click on picture

I Never Knew You ...

John & Mary Allison in their younger days
My Grandparents, Daddy's Parents

Before 1947 the year I was born

I Never Knew You ...

Throughout my life I had one set of Grandparents, my mother's parents. Daddy's dad passed away before I was born and his mom passed away in the 50's when I was small. I can't remember her. I have a picture or two of them yet I wished I had known them.

This poem is dedicated to My Grandparents, John & Mary Allison

I Never Knew You

Throughout the years

I wondered

how it would be

If I could just known you

and you were here with me

Grandparents are special

for a kid so young and small

I never knew you

while growing to be big and tall

Granddaddy left

years before the day of my birth

There were only a few of us

as you spent your days on earth

I barely remember Granny,

she left when I was small

So now I never knew you

or remember you at all

It seems so very long ago

and yet I wish it too

That I could have known you

and felt the love so true...

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Happy Grandparents Day!

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THANK YOU, SYLVIA