Time is only relevant
if it is spent with the understanding
that everything we do and say
has an effect in one way or another

To waste even a moment
with violence, arrogance
with pettiness, greed 
racism, hatred, gossip
is like slapping the face
of whom many of us
call GOD.

Time is only relevant
if it is used with respect
and gratitude
for within each moment
there is the possibility
to achieve great things
to find our sacred authentic selves
and in others

Time is only relevant
if you do not stand still
within it
but rather move with sincere intention
towards all that is positive
and with the desire
to leave this world
a better place having been here.

Lorrie Salvetti  Oct. 4th 2012

I am amazed
at how remarkable
you really are
each day there seems
something new you say
or you do
that reaches in
and touches my soul

What a blessing
you have always been
and I can't imagine
anything I could love
more than I love you

You bring my heart warmth
you bring my days laughter
and compassion
you make me happy in ways
I never knew before
just being you
doing what you say and do

Sweet Angel of mine
daughter I love you so.


mama  oct. 4th 2012

Angel Of Mine

Your hands once so tiny
my own could wrap around them
now at 18 they are still small
slender and graceful

You are so petite
as I once was at your tender age
and your voice fills my ears
a certain music, unlike any other

when you laugh
my heart skips a beat
and the world seems warmer

Your heart is full of wonder
and your dreams bigger than the sky
as they should be and as I pray they
always shall be

Your spirit is like a wild stallion
embracing your new found freedom like
the moon embraces the earth

Such a glorious light you are
as you shine upon those around you
you are the miracle in my life
and the keeper of my heart and soul.

Angel of mine
from the Heavens you were born
and every day you awaken in me
forgotten parts of myself and bring to life
that which I was not even aware existed or could
exist within me.

Angel of mine
I love you with a passion
that nothing else could ever
compare to.

always,
your mama

Fathers Day

Today we honor the men in our lives
that know that there is more to being a father
then just a biological tie

It is unconditional love
it is strength, gentleness,compassion
it is the willingness to teach and to learn
to be a friend and mentor

It is having a gentle heart
yet powerful soul
understanding the importance of tenderness
of respect and honor

It is knowing when someone calls you "Dad"
it is a blessing , never a burden
it is a gift to win the heart of a child
it is an eternal circle
the heart within the man
the heart within the child
no matter the age nor circumstance

Today we honor the men in our lives
who stand proud and strong
and whom we cherish for their constant presence
making our lives so much richer
Happy Fathers Day to all of you.

Mothers Day

Today I send you a dozen
long stem red roses
from my heart

may you dance with all
the other Angels
and may you feel the gentle
kiss I send you upon your
precious cheek

today may you sing, and laugh
and know how every day
you are remembered
cherished, and deeply loved.

Mothers Day