Inspirations from the Heart

By Joanne C Sanchez

I began writing poetry as a hobby. I didn’t realize how many poems I had written throughout the years, until I was advised to have them published. The purpose of the verses in this book that are written from my thoughts, experiences, and the events in my life are to be an inspiration to the readers. In expressing my feelings and emotions, I hope they will touch your heart and have a positive impact on your life. I share my poetry with you for your pleasure and for your enjoyment.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Page Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Jan 26, 2022
• ISBN: 9781662445118

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Inspirations from the Heart

Joanne C Sanchez

Copyright © 2021 Joanne Concepcion Sanchez

All rights reserved

First Edition

PAGE PUBLISHING, INC.

Conneaut Lake, PA

First originally published by Page Publishing 2021

Cover Art Illustrated By Millie Geibel

ISBN 978-1-6624-4512-5 (pbk)

ISBN 978-1-6624-4511-8 (digital)

Printed in the United States of America

Table of Contents

Siblings

Luis, Louie, My Brother

Margarita, My Sister

Carmen, My Sister

Antonio (Tony), aka Cootie, My Brother

Millie (Milagros), My Sister

Francisco, Frankie, My Brother

Gilberto, My Older Brother

Friendship

Friend

Three Special Friends

A New Friendship

Airborne

Spiritual Friends

Amanda

Ayako

Emily

Erlinda

Isabelle

Lucila

Happy Birthday

Birthday—Far Away

Sweet Sixteen—Ainsley

Birthday—Jack

Sixty-fifth Birthday—Father John Grace

Sixty-eighth Birthday—Father Kevin

Little Sparrow

Spring

Rainfall from the Sky

The Rain That Falls from Heaven

Wedding Congratulations (Steve and Millie)

A New Life—Clare and David

Silver Anniversary

Amado and Paula’s Fortieth Wedding Anniversary

Ed and Joyce’s Golden Anniversary

Ordination Anniversary

Father Charles J. Kennedy’s Tenth Ordination Anniversary

Father John Grace’s Fiftieth Ordination Anniversary

Valentine Poem

My Special Star

I Love You More

A Special Person

Boyish Smile

Secret Love

The Day You Left

An Emptiness

A Very Rainy Day

What Do You Do?

Leon Jay

Augustinian Priests

Kevin McManus

Blessed Trinity

Jesus Christ, Our King

My Heart

Guardian Angel

Inner Search

Shameful Ways

Voice of the Soul

Lenten Time

At Times (A Reflection)

Teacher Barbara—Bible Study

RCIA Team

Anatol Podolsky, MD

Joseph Mule, MD

Grace Young, MD

Our Precious Child

Danisito

Gabriel

Michelle

Karyna

Zachary

Christmas

Christ’s Special Birth

Christmas King

A Christmas Prayer

Christmas Tears

New Year

Ellen Degeneres

Oprah

Painter of Light

William W. Clinton—President

America the Beautiful

Baby (Millie’s Kitten)

Broken Dreams

Color My World

Forgotten Souls

Sadness

Graduation Day

Margaret’s Meat Loaf

God Will Pave the Way

Young Ladies Institute (YLI)

In Loving Memory of Justina

In Loving Memory of Stephanie

Farewell to Velma

A Tribute to Mapita (My Grandmother)

A Tribute to Milagros (My Mother)

A Tribute to DiAngelo James Bono

A Tribute to Jack Lore

A Tribute to Salvador

Deceased Children

Dedicated to the memory of my grandmother Maria Remedio Rosario, aka Mapita. She sacrificed a lot for me, in giving me a good education, lots of love, understanding, and compassion during my childhood years. Mapita taught me to be strong, kind, and to never give up in life. It’s because of all her support that I have become the woman that I am today, and I thank her with all my heart.

Sentiments

Through my poetry, I wish to express my God-given talent,

And to touch the hearts of all who read these verses.

Family

Siblings

Seven children all in all

Raised in a project when we were small

Poverty was our middle name

We didn’t have much

But we loved each other just the same

Our mother did the best she could

In raising us as a mother would

Though there were times when things were rough

We all hung in there ’cause we were tough

Now we are five instead of seven

For two of us have gone to heaven

The years that passed were happy ones

For we were together and that was fun

Reflecting back on all those years

With thoughts of happy times and tears

It seemed as though time passed us by

And it’s on our memories that we rely

We’re siblings gone in separate ways

Yet in our hearts our love still stays

Now that we are older we can see

That the future seemed to set us free

Luis, Louie, My Brother

Lovingly, I think of you, the first one of