Johnny's World Johnny's world is a mystical magical place. It's a place where people are always good; never bad. People are always happy; never sad. It's a place where flowers always bloom and birds sing. And simple things have magical powers; like a found washer ring. Johnny's world is a place where is found the Wisdom of the AGES. And waiting there to be filled is life's blank pages. Johnny's world is filled not with hate; but with an abundance of LOVE. His world is not unique; for all have had such a place. And if we search we can find it again. For it is hidden in our heart; in a special place. copyright © 2000

This poem was written after my son took a picture taken at the carnival to school. Rereading the poem brings back fond memories. And unlike other carnival souvenirs that picture is still around.

A Souvenir "Mom, please, oh please can we get our picture taken as a souvenir of The Carnival!" his childish voice asks. My hair is a mess and his is too; as we have been twirled, twisted, suspended upside down by the rides. Yet, how can I deny such a simple request..."A picture Mom, a souvenir of The Carnival." The photographer snaps the picture; as filled with the excitement of the day we laugh. The next day my son takes the picture to school and places it on his desk. For my son, a souvenir of a happy day. A souvenir from The Carnival. copyright © 2000

For My Son It seems like just yesterday you were small. Now look at you; you have grown so tall. There is so much more now that you know. I take great pride in watching you grow. Before too long I know you will be a man. So, I will try to teach you the skills you need the best I can. I will give to you all I have to give. And no matter what you do I will LOVE you for as long as I live. copyright © 2000