Poems by Annette R. Hershey

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Forever And A Day
- Published: December 2018
Creating A Lasting Bond With Loved Ones

in Christmas Poems

If I had one Christmas wish
For family and friends this year,
We would take the opportunity to strengthen values and beliefs
We hold so dear.

If I had one Christmas wish
For family and friends this year,
We would take the opportunity to strengthen values and beliefs
We hold so dear.

We would make time to sit at the table,
Break bread with those we love,
Fold our hands and bow our head,
Giving thanks to our Father above.

Read a book to the children,
Try to make the moments last.
Talk to them about family traditions,
Connecting with members of family past.

We would indulge in enjoyable stories,
Talk about our role models that paved the way,
Take comfort in the traditions that bring us together,
Creating a lasting bond, forever and a day.
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I Will Soar
- Published: June 2018
Believe In Yourself, You Can Soar!

in Inspiring Poems for Kids

If I were a birdie,
I'd head up to the sky.
I'd spread my wings like sunshine.
I know I could fly mighty high!

If I were a birdie,
I'd head up to the sky.
I'd spread my wings like sunshine.
I know I could fly mighty high!

If I were a birdie,
My feathers would be bright.
Every color would be striking.
I'd soar and reach new heights.

If I were a birdie,
I'd sing a lovely song.
Everyone would stop and listen;
They would begin to sing along.

If I were a birdie,
I'd follow all my dreams.
Small streams to vast oceans,
Under golden bright sunbeams.

If I were a birdie,
I'd flit about from tree to tree
With many different flocks of birdies.
We would be free to be free.

If I were a birdie,
I'd head up to the sky.
I'd spread my wings like sunshine.
I know I could fly mighty high!
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A Mighty Warrior
- Published: May 2018
The Greatest Man I Ever Knew

in Loss of Father Poems

I didn't leave you alone, Dad.
I stayed close to your bedside.
I held your hand and talked to you.
You were waiting to join your bride.

I didn't leave you alone, Dad.
I stayed close to your bedside.
I held your hand and talked to you.
You were waiting to join your bride.

We talked about our Savior,
about heaven and pearly gates,
trying to imagine all the glory
that for us awaits.

I can't begin to imagine
a life without my dad.
Tears mixed with memories.
How long will I be sad?

You always wore God's armor.
You gave us all your best.
A mighty warrior for our Lord.
Be at peace, Dad; it's time to rest.

I will be okay, Dad. I'm your daughter.
I wield a mighty sword.
I'm armed with what you taught me,
the Word of our Lord.
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My Foundation
- Published: January 2018
Poem About Warmth And Love Of Home

in Home Poems

This structure is very special.
It means the world to me.
It began on a strong foundation,
A very secure place to be.

This structure is very special.
It means the world to me.
It began on a strong foundation,
A very secure place to be.

When I have been threatened,
It has sheltered me from the storm.
Individual bricks placed by loving hands
Make up this solid form.

The walls echo with sounds of laughter,
The decor shows signs of wear.
Warmth emits from every room,
Reminiscence events for us to share.

My parents are my foundation.
They mean the world to me.
The structure is our family,
A very secure place to be.
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Precious Grandchild
- Published: January 2018
Poem About The Bond Between Grandparent And Grandchild

in Grandchildren Poems

I'm here, my precious grandchild.
Come, climb upon my knee.
You are my little love.
You mean the world to me.

I'm here, my precious grandchild.
Come, climb upon my knee.
You are my little love.
You mean the world to me.
I see your little hands
wipe away the tears.
I want to hold you tight
and chase away your fears.
I'm here, my precious grandchild.
Please, you can talk to me.
I love you much deeper
than the depths of the sea.
I know you are hurting.
I hear your silent cry.
I need to scream for you,
to help you breathe and sigh.
I'm here, my precious grandchild.
Come, walk outside with me.
Never stop looking up.
Keep dreaming to be free.
Promise to never lose hope.
Some things you will never know.
There will be ups and downs.
Stand, rise above the low.
I'm here, my precious grandchild.
Please, confront your pain.
After you brave the storm,
comes the cleansing rain.
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Little Boy
- Published: September 2017
A Child Exploring The World

in Poems for Kids

Little boy, with your eyes so blue,
You see the world so shiny and new.
He hugs his mommy, leaves his daddy's knee.
Time to explore; so much to see.

Little boy, with your eyes so blue,
You see the world so shiny and new.
He hugs his mommy, leaves his daddy's knee.
Time to explore; so much to see.

Little boy, with your eyes so blue,
So much courage, your fears are few.
Will you climb a mountain or brave the sea?
What's your wonder? Which will it be?

Little boy, with your eyes so blue,
Did your travels bring knowledge to you?
Are you weary, do you want to go home?
Are you destined to forever roam?

Little boy, with your eyes so blue,
Imagination so big, your yard is too.
Where are you going? Where will you be?
Hugging mommy from daddy's knee.
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I love kids, and this poem really captures their innocence and "no worries" philosophy. Nice poem and a good read. Good job.

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My Mom's Shoes
- Published: September 2017
Dealing With The Loss Of Your Mom

in Mother Death Poems

Dear Mama, walking and thinking of my childhood days,
waves of memories crashing in, as I hit replay.
You're in every scene, appearing with the morning light.
I can talk to you, even though you're far from my sight.

Dear Mama, walking and thinking of my childhood days,
waves of memories crashing in, as I hit replay.
You're in every scene, appearing with the morning light.
I can talk to you, even though you're far from my sight.
I wish I could stop these tears escaping from my eyes.
I am grown; it's the heart of a little girl that cries.
Fragments of memories, they seem to spin 'round and 'round
as my heart travels through a familiar stomping ground.
Dear Mama, falling leaves of memories scatter my path.
Start of a new season, running from the grief and wrath.
I hear echoes of footsteps; I'll never be alone.
Your path will be ably tended, never overgrown.
I found your paved path; it's clear, as far as I can see.
Each step a bit easier; you left your shoes for me.
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Exhausted
- Published: June 2017
Pain Of Betrayal

in Betrayal Poems

Wandering aimlessly, I came upon a maple tree.
Strong limbs offered to shade and lend comfort to me.
Your admirable presence blocked all else from my view.
You encompassed me as my vision absorbed your hue.

Wandering aimlessly, I came upon a maple tree.
Strong limbs offered to shade and lend comfort to me.
Your admirable presence blocked all else from my view.
You encompassed me as my vision absorbed your hue.
Was it yesterday you stood so majestic and full?
Your new starkness feels so unfriendly, it's piercing my soul.
I've exhausted myself, trying to save the leaves you've tossed away.
Why can't this finality be held at bay?
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Waiting
- Published: June 2017
Poem About Waiting For The One You Love

in Lonely Poems

Imagine the sun sinking
and dim turns to dark.
The silence that surrounds you,
the shadows that make their mark.

Imagine the sun sinking
and dim turns to dark.
The silence that surrounds you,
the shadows that make their mark.
You wander around aimlessly,
too much time can be total hell.
Your heart hardened from waiting,
breaks with the bong of the clock's bell.
The clouds, they mask the moonlight,
The mirror, it mimics your pain.
You sit and sigh and close your eyes
and hear the repetition of the rain.

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Wondrous Magical Times
- Published: March 2017
Always Daddy's Little Girl

in Father Poems

The child held to her
daddy's hand.
She stood upon his feet,
and as they danced to the music,

The child held to her
daddy's hand.
She stood upon his feet,
and as they danced to the music,
their closeness was complete.

Excitedly, the little girl
would wait for her daddy to speak,
and as she danced in his footsteps,
he knew one day another's love
she would seek.

Time whirled her far
from her daddy's footsteps,
into lost dreams of a magic time,
void of knights and steeds
and damsels saved
and music filled with rhyme.

Old daddy wiped away his daughter's
tears of sadness and then the
tears of strife,
and then held to his child's hand,
quietly rectifying her life.

The child held to her
daddy's hand
and danced to music filled with rhyme,
and felt a touch of happiness
and wondrous magical times.

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