I Can Only Love You For Now

As you are becoming a teenager

As you are becoming independent

As you are growing into maturity

As you are witnessing good and evil

As you are becoming an individual

As you are becoming lawful in society

As you are becoming well educated

As you are making the right choices

As you are gaining an employment

As you are becoming a safe driver

As you are becoming more responsible

As you are becoming a man or a woman

As you are witnessing the world

As you are becoming a mindful citizen

As you are becoming your own character

As you are becoming your own freedom

Carol Kappes  2011

Inspired by the

Teenage years-

These Most Useful Books

The only books you really need

For a child after he learns to read-

The encyclopedia and dictionary;

Along with newspapers and magazines.

Why? You ask.  Let me tell you.  This

Is the source of information for their life.

It is used for studies, skills and knowledge. 

This is what will drive their interests.

The other important book of value

When a student is in high school

Is the Holy Book or the Holy Bible;

Along with instructions of faith in Him.

Why?  You ask.  Let me tell you.  This

Is the source of information for their love.

It is used for character, morals and understanding.

This is what will drive their motivations.

Carol Kappes    2011

Inspired of simplicity and practicality

Realize various cultures of religion

To Russia

Today I heard your people’s cry,

Looking for justice to prevail.

Elections can turn out wrong,

When people are not righteous.

In many nations; people seek the truth

And the times without it, it will falter.

Corruption is like the wild weed,

It kills victory for a nation’s need.

Carol Kappes   2012

Inspired by actual events

When You Hear the Word “Colors,” What Do You Think?

I think of the colors of crayons

I think of the colors of markers

I think of the colors of pens/pencils

I think of the colors of toys

I think of the colors of the rainbow

I think of the colors of fruit

I think of the colors of vegetables

I think of the colors of paint

I think of the colors of dye

I think of the colors of fabric

I think of the colors of shoes

I think of the colors of clothing

I think of the colors of make-up

I think of the colors of yarn/thread

I think of the colors of the earth

I think of the colors of flowers

I think of the colors of cars

I think of the colors of houses

I think of the colors of the peoples’ skin

I think of the colors of the nations’ flags

Show YOUR Vivid Colors In the Way You Live!

Carol Kappes   2011

Inspired of elementary students

Early Childhood

Think back far in time

As a child in your prime.

What were your interests?  Was it really cool?

What did you do before you started school?

Look back into your activity

And was it all really pretty?

It’s given a clue to your being

That you will find quite interesting-

Were you a writer? Making scribbles everywhere

Were you a reporter?  Constantly talking and asking questions

Were you a beautician?  Combing your sister’s and mother’s hair

Were you an artist? Drawing on the wall

Were you an engineer? Taking things apart

Were you a teacher? Telling stories to your sibling

Were you a scientist?  Discovering the seeds, soil, and plants

Were you an astronaut?  Interested in the stars, moon, and sky

Were you a baker? Finding recipes and gathering ingredients

Were you a nurse? Bandaging your doll’s hurts

Were you a musician? Clanking the pots and pans

Were you a banker? Playing with money and coins

Were you a farmer? Using toy tractors and animals

Were you a race car driver?  Playing with hot wheels

The creation of what was once in play

In just a little way-

May be the talents you still have today!

Carol Kappes  2011

Inspiration from childhood

Dedicated to MSK