Christmas 2011

Thoughts about Christmas and the Holiday Season

Christmas is coming and the geese are getting fat
Don’t be like them, just eat a little of this or that
Exercise is always the best thing to do
Dancing, running, and maybe a little walking too

But, most important above all the rest
Is to enjoy your time off, can you pass this test
Prop up your feet and maybe read a good book
Shop for extreme left over bargains, maybe try a new look

Sleep in later if you stay up past twelve
Because everyone knows the work being done by the elves
Visit the family or a friend or two
Go out to lunch when the big cooking is through

So much to do before Christmas and other holidays are here
After it’s over relax, you deserve it my dear
As for the men we know how you love putting together the toys
For it’s a known fact that you will always play like little boys

As for this special Christmas season
Remember to celebrate for the real reason
A baby that was born so long ago
Placed in a manager while the animals laid low

The wise men came from a far
And shepherds followed a shining star
Angels sang from Heaven above
The world would soon learn how much we are loved

Somewhere in the darkness of night
A family will come together, and candles they will light
Remembering and celebrating with love, this holiday season
The world unites together for whatever their reason

Not just this blessed season, but each and every day
Say a prayer for those in service who can’t be home, keep them safe while they are away
Pray for our country, may things soon take on a fresh new start
Give to the unfortunates, love from your heart




As the celebrating of the season and vacation time will soon come to an end
How time will fly by, and we will be working once again
And we can be thankful we have a job to come back to
No matter how hard the work, it’s a blessing for me and for you

Make holiday memories with good times together, share the laughter, and have some fun
May this New Year bring to each of us, peace on earth and good will towards everyone

Donna L Spencer
Donna’s Magic Pen
December 2, 2011

I'm Down on my Knees

Still standing tall
About to fall
A gentle breeze
Now I’m down on my knees
Maybe I’m just where I need to be

Father in Heaven I hope you can hear me
As I try and hide my falling tears
Trying to face so many fears
I’m drowning in this sorrow
I can’t even see tomorrow

I’m trying to hold on just waiting for an answer
For I am so confused
Everyday just brings more and more bad news
And it is hard to go on anymore

I’m down on my knees
I’m begging you please
Take this heartache and pain away from me
I just want to be free

I’m shaking deep down inside
I’ve lost myself; I’ve lost the person I used to be
I’m hurting, I’ve lost my pride
It’s cold and dark I want to hide
I just can’t do this anymore

I’m beaten down
I’m on the ground
I can’t get back up and be tall again
Where do I even begin
Father in Heaven I hope you can hear me

I’ve never felt like this before I was always in control
But now things are getting hard and I am getting old
Can’t stop no turning back but what more can I do
I’m down on my knees
Father in Heaven I hope you can hear me.


Donna’s Magic Pen
October 27, 2011

The Season of Fall

Could it be that the season called fall
Could this season be the best of all
Leaves changing colors red, yellow, and brown, from green
No prettier sight can be seen

A brisk fresh cold breeze is in the air
School has started there are children everywhere
Football games, warm coats, jeans, and boots
Halloween owls that give a hoot

Warm fires on cold nights
Scarecrows and bats what a fright
Then along comes Thanksgiving there is a bounty a plenty
Harvest blessings shared, friends and family there are many

Now you tell me about this most colorful season called fall
Could this season be the best season of all


Donna’s Magic Pen
November 9, 2011

What Do You Want From Me

Your words have no meaning they do not apply

Why are you so hateful, why do you make me cry

I won’t let you control me, not any more

There is nothing left to say, I am tired of this war

You say, and then I say, things that will never be

Why can’t you see that your words are hurting me

Why do you think that you are always right

Please don’t start things; I’m not looking for a fight

So what do you want from me, for I have nothing left to give

You have your life, and I have mine to live

Quit making up excuses I’m tired of listening to you lie

I can’t be with you, for you only make me cry

We can’t go on like this anymore

I just don’t love you, the way I did before

Many sleepless nights they pass on by

This relationship is over, and you have the nerve to ask me why

Why can’t you see all the love has gone away

After all we have been through, why do you want me to stay

So what do you want from me for I have nothing left to give

You have your life, and I have mine to live

I can’t let you hurt me anymore

No looking back as I walk out the door

You said you loved me, so why did you break my heart

There is nothing left for us; I’m going to make a brand new start

I close the door and start to walk away

You open it back up and you ask me to stay

I look at you and see a tear fall from your eye

Why do you ask me if we can still try

So what do you want from me for I have nothing left to give

You have your life and I have mine to live

I know this, would soon be like before

Nothing would change, for you would only be hurting me more

All that is left is to just walk away

And to say I’m sorry I just cannot stay

So what do you want from me, for I have nothing left to give

You have your life and I have mine to live.

Donna Spencer

Donna’s Magic Pen

October 6, 2011

A Message Left Behind on a Field of Green

As I looked down from the Heavenly sky

I saw a bonfire whose bright flames flared high

As the light reflected from the fire’s glow

I suddenly realized it was my family and friends, that I loved so

I can never tell you what it meant to me that night

When the stars shined and the cold winds blew, but somehow it felt right

To each of you standing in a simple field of green

It was so surreal like I was there, if you know what I mean

Maybe I was, but you did not know

As you told stories about me from so long ago

Even though I wasn’t standing there even though I did part

I still felt your love for me that you had in your heart

And later should you pass by this green field again

I hope you always remember the good times when

The jokes we told, the good times, the laughter

Are now left behind in that green field, forever after

Therefore, I guess this should be a final goodbye

As you depart tonight, leave behind the tears that you cry

Thank you for honoring me tonight

When the cold winds blew and a fire shined bright

Yes, we say goodbye and we will always remember when

The loved shared, the good times, between family and friends.

As I look down from the Heavenly sky

The fire has gone and the flames have died

The light reflecting upon you no longer will glow

Tonight in a field of green, it is time for a final goodbye as I go

Donna Spencer

Donna’s Magic Pen©

November 15, 2008

Dedicated to Jody Hudson