Poems by John Pinkney

Poems by JOhN PINkNEy

When Angels Call

When Angels call, a loved one, a friend, or a family member passes: When Angels call— For they are not gone forever: When Angels call— Do not be sad or mad: When Angels call— And never say goodbye: When Angels call For you, they will always be in our hearts: When Angels call— Just smile!! When Angels call— And say to yourself and others: When Angels call That we miss and love you; When Angels call And that we will meet again; When Angels call And we will hold hands and smile again; When Angels call May God Bless All; When Angels call.

Just an evergreen Tree

Some of us are like an Evergreen. Always with love that never dies Always green and alive. An everlasting love that’s tall and wonderful. Like a redwood, strong like an oak They stand tall. Sometimes they stand Alone, sometimes with others, Telling us that we have choices!! Love creates our lifestyle Like some autumn trees that seem to die At the end of the year. Yet! Love is a powerful thing That never dies. Love teaches us to accept ourselves and to survive like the Evergreen. Let it flow and know love never dies— Like the Evergreen.

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