A Farmer’s Daughter

My father toiled the land, and loved the land;

He grew corn, soybeans, oats, and alfalfa.

Lived on an acreage of home and buildings,

Raised dairy cows, hogs, chickens and ducks.

Life was spent in doing everyday chores,

Going to school and learning all studies.

Caring for the family; preparing meals of

Fruit and vegetables grown from the garden.

My beginning was started on the farm in Iowa;

A mid-west state in the United States of America.

I’ve grown to love the land and all of natures’

Magnificent beauty, in my little corner of the world.

Then I left home for work in the city

To begin an adventure of my very own.

Many thoughts still take me to the wonder

Of how my life has been truly blessed!

Carol Kappes—2011

Born and raised in Iowa, USA

Those Golden Years

Many parents are becoming olden in years,

And it sometimes brings my eyes to tears-

Their life becomes limited in what they’ve done

To raise up their children that are already gone.

It soon becomes our turn to watch and care for them

And we’ll realize then, they were precious as a gem.

Carol Kappes   1986

Dedicated to my parents

LS and RS, with love-

Please Take Care of Me

In the good days and the bad days,

With the great times and the difficult times.

When things are well and when they’re not

Or when we feel too sick to carry on.

Sometimes I need a shoulder to lean on

When trouble comes my way and yours.

Lots of love will keep us strong but at

Some point it could make a wrong-

So talk with me and stand beside me,

Through all the days within our life.

For when the final curtain has arrived-

We knew in our death, we would part.

Carol Kappes    2011

Inspired for lasting love

A Ball

It is round, light, and colorful.

You will touch it and pick it up.

You will toss it, catch it, hold it.

Find a friend

Toss it back and forth, keep your eye on it!

Now-

Maybe the ball has texture?

You can bounce it, dribble it, pass it.

Now-

Maybe the ball is not round, but oval?

You can kick it, throw it, catch it.

Now-

Maybe the ball is hard and heavy?

You can aim it, steady it, roll it.

Now-

Maybe the ball is medium hard?

You can hit it, throw it, catch it.

Now-

Maybe the ball is medium soft?

You can serve it, forehand it, drop shot it.

Now-

Maybe the ball is really small?

You can high-bounce it, wall it, grab it.

Maybe the ball is used in sports?

Find a team

And have some fun today!

Are we talking beach ball, basketball, football, bowling ball, baseball,

 tennis ball, super ball and all others?

Yes, let’s play!

Carol Kappes   2011

Inspired by Child’s First Toy/Sport



To Kill?

Who? What? Where? When? Why?

This does not make any sense-

Deliberate taking a human life

Suddenly put to an early death.

Isn’t the animal world less vicious?

Do they take away their own species?

Animals kill so they can survive

It’s a matter of life or death for them.

But us humans taking our own kind

For unlawful, selfish, and political reasons?

Causing bloodshed within our people is

Becoming a national crisis within humanity.

Carol Kappes  2011

Collaborated thoughts

Inspired of bombing, threats, shooting

From actual events in nations

Our Body Made Into Three Parts:

PHYSICAL-We must nourish our body with food, drink, and essential multi-vitamins. Eat many varieties of meals and drink in moderation.  Target on meats, grains, vegetables and fruit.  And don’t forget to treat yourself with a dessert!  Keep yourself physically fit and well.  Remember to move that body! It is designed to walk and run and stay in activities.  Sitting and sleeping is done too; we all need a little rest. We are to take great care of that body by no overuse of drugs and/or alcohol.  Use these items sparingly to stay healthy. Don’t deny yourself.  If others see you need help, listen to them.  They care and love you!

MENTAL- We must see things clearly with the capacity of our mind.  Look and listen; watch in interest of the world around you.  Don’t only look into yourself.  There are others all around so learn about feelings and emotions.  Learn about what’s good and bad, and seek to find your values. As you study and observe through personal growth, look into your strengths and interests; rather than what everyone is doing.  If one jumps over the cliff, will you follow? “No.” So remember to find your own talents.  This will carry you into your choice of college, career, and employment.

SPIRITUAL-We must know the reason we’re here. We were born for a life to live.  Take an interest in finding out why.  As children we wanted to explore-now we can again.  Read the WORD and learn an understanding of your faith.  Love one another as He has loved you. Love your neighbor as yourself. Keep that feeling of love in your heart!  Don’t push it away. If it is pushed away, how will you get it back?  It could take a long time through your journey. An on-going intimate relationship with Him through active meditation and prayers, will give you the peace and understanding to your life.

Use them all wisely-

Carol Kappes  2011

Inspired of living a full life

In good health

Through the Years

Today we became joined together

To share our dreams, our thoughts,

                And our love.

As we travel on throughout life’s pathways,

We’ll always be needing the help from

                God above.

And as the years pass swiftly on by us,

We’ll know that it all began with our

                True and constant love.

Carol Kappes   1986

               

Thank You, Readers-

For your kindness

For giving me ideas

For helping me

For sharing my pain

For standing with me

For loving me

For emotional support

For your encouragement

For making me smile

For giving me hope

For lifting my spirits

For reading my thoughts

For enjoying my words

For your valuable time

For sharing it with others

For reaching internet success

It’s greatly appreciated!

Carol Kappes  2011

Carol’s Corner

Carolkappes.blogspot.com/

Each Day a New Beginning!

Look towards a bright beginning-

Take each moment as a prize;

Relish the scenes around you,

Enjoy the sounds and then explore.

What might you find interesting?

Cherish it in your mind and heart.

See the beauty that it has to offer-

Enjoy the time you have with it.

Each day comes and then it goes-

With each breath it keeps you alive.

Witness the chance to take it in,

As tomorrow the day starts to begin!

Carol Kappes

2011

Peace

Peace of the mind:

Peace in families

Peace in the schools

Peace in society

Peace of wrong-doing

Peace unto all souls

Peace from corruption

Peace from violence

Peace of hostility and war

Peace amongst all people

Peace amongst all nations

Peace treaty signed

Peace in the world-

Peace within you!

Carol Kappes   2011

Inspired for World Peace-

Learn personal responsibility, conflict management,

And character building skills