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In the car

            As we are driving to our latest vacation spot

In the theater

            As we are watching a romantic/adventure movie together

On the sofa

            As we communicate and talk about our day with each other

In the cave

            As we are walking through the mystery and stillness of the dark

In the stadium

            As we are watching our favorite sport and teams play

At the concert

            As it brings so much joy to hear music and to be here with you

In the camper

            As we make our evening meal together by moonlight and candle

At the amusement park

            As we take a ride on the roller coaster way up high

In the boat

            As we go for a cruise on the lake or the ocean

In the auditorium

            As we are watching the spectacular performance of the play

In the arena

            As we are watching the exciting horse show

At the bus/train station

            As we make the journey back home from the trip

At the hospital/office

            As we are both looking and holding our newborn/adopted child

On the bench

            As we enjoy the view at the beach, park, meadow, or woodlands.

By the fireplace

            As we feel the warmth of the glowing fire log and embers

In the bed

As we make intimate, passionate love to each other

Carol Kappes      2012

Inspired of affection

Dedicated to DAK

The Beach (Huntington Beach, CA)

A couple is walking on the beach

The sand in their feet.

The ocean breeze sets the scene

As the ocean waves are coming in.

There’s laughter and smiles-

There’s a hunger of love

Showing in the warm air.

The seagulls swoop down

And he gives her a kiss.

Hair is blowing in the wind

It feels so good tonight!

He holds her so tight

And says, “I love you.”

With a sparkle in her eye

She says, “I love you, too.”

Carol Kappes   2011

Dedicated to RK

Daddy’s Girl

I loved my Dad;

I wanted to be near him.

And one time he had been

Fencing in the fields.

I asked if I can see Dad.

Mother told me not to go,

But I did anyway!

I walked right into the

Barbed wire fence and

Somehow it swung back

At me very fast.

Faster than I can blink!

Anyway, my chin now

Shows scars from that day.

I was rushed to the doctor

To place some stitches.

Once again; I went with Dad

Shopping for groceries.

I helped unload them from

The car and accidently shut

My thumb in the car door.

Another trip to the doctor

For stitches to my thumb.

Yes, I was daddy’s girl!

To this day I often remember

My love for my Dad with

A memory that I hold dear.

Carol Kappes  2012

In honor of Fathers around the world

Thoughts

Where do they come from?

How does it make us feel?

Why do we have them?

When do they appear?

What distance are they?

How do we use them?

Some thoughts are words,

And some thoughts are pictures.

Some thoughts are good,

And some thoughts are bad.

Some thoughts stay with you,

And some thoughts are forgotten.

Your thoughts reflect you

And is determined by you:

“Who You Are”

“What You’ll Be”

“Where You’ll Go”

“What You’ll Do”

Carol Kappes    2011

Inspired by a networking friend

Created in Macy’s café

To My Son, I Love You!

As you step beyond ahead

You’ll think of things I’ve said.

With everyday that you face

You’ll be going at your pace.

Take the future, move along

As your life is like a song.

With each melody you’ll hear

As life changes in the year.

Keep your head up high

As you reach toward the sky.

For success is yours to take

As you celebrate with a cake.

Remember that thru the years

Your Mom had shed some tears.

She wants you to stay ahead

In the game of life, as you tread!

Carol Kappes   2011

In Dedication to DRK,  my son

Farmington High School Graduate-June 8, 2012

Life’s Moments

Of all the things in life I’ve seen

Memories come often in between.

The times of parents curving you

In directions worth steering through.

Going north, south, east or west

It doesn’t matter, whichever is best,

To reach the chance and the desire

Whatever your heart begins to fire.

Strangely enough, it becomes most certain

That when it’s the last final curtain,

Life was patterned in such a way

That it brightened with every passing day!

Carol Kappes   1987

Inspired of duty after Graduation

You’re On My Mind

Here I am lying awake in bed,

Thinking of things you’ve often said.

It’s been sometime since we’ve kept in touch

And I realize just how I miss you so much.

Hope you enjoy yourself and have a great time

For life is to be enjoyed while in your prime.

Although I think of you many miles away;

Will there be a time when you might stay?

Carol Kappes   1985

Revised last line;  2012

Slim Down, Please! (Carol’s Health Plan)

Slim down your weight for yourself and others

Take a multi-vitamin each and every day

Eat much smaller meals (very small portion size)

Eat all food groups in moderation and not excess

Limit salad dressings, high calorie snacks, etc

Limit your sweets, limited alcoholic and sugar drinks

When you find yourself hungry; eat fruit, drink water!

Not like plain water?  Add lemon or lime juice to taste

Walk daily at morning, lunch, and/or evening

Do push-ups, lift arm weights, leg lifts, and cardio

You’ve noticed you have more energy and stamina

You weighed yourself and lost 5 pounds this week!

You’re feeling like a whole new person once again

You’ve measured into more fashionable clothes now

You’ve seen emotional habits lessen or disappear

Continue and retain your new ideals of your weight

Now thank yourself for a healthy body and outlook!

Carol Kappes   2012

Inspired of healthy body,

 Outlook , and lifestyle

A Mother is a …

Caretaker—Takes care of children

Nurse—Bandages their hurts

Teacher—Educates their mind

Minister—Shows kindness and love to others

Coach—Helps guide their activities

Fireman—Quenches out immoral thoughts

Provider—Making sure they have a house and clothes

Manager—Organizes their play and friends

Bouncer—Stops the sibling fights

Policeman—Protects them from danger and drugs

Banker—Teaches them money skills

Doctor—Treats their colds and fevers

Pilot—Steers them towards the right direction in life

Soldier—To serve love of country in their mind

Cook—Nourishes them with food

Mechanic—Makes sure their manners run properly

Gardener—Categories them to a spiritual life

Leader—Motivates them to be responsible

Photographer—Takes pictures of them throughout the years

Funeral Director—Teaches them about death

Therapist—Informs them of body and safe sex

Counselor—Teaches them to make good choices

Actress—Plays the role model

Salesman—Talks about  her children and is proud of them

Adviser—Shows them morals, ethics, and values

Builder—Builds their character, strength, and understanding

Chauffeur—Drives them to places

Speaker—Announces when events takes place

Seamstress—Sews and mends their clothing

Cleaner—Launders their clothes

Watchdog—Guards them against waste, theft, and dishonesty

Janitor—Maintains and cleans the home

Painter—Paints a future for her children

A Mother’s work is never done!

Carol Kappes   2011

In honor of Mothers around the world

Serious

When you are a serious person

Some things get to your system.

You’d like things to be perfect

Even though it seems impossible.

You have to learn to adjust of

The circumstances that you face.

And the last month seemed difficult

So I’m giving myself a break.

Please hold firmly to your ideals

Until then, it’s what you’ve become.

Carol Kappes   2012

Inspired of peoples’ traits