Life Can Give You Roses or Onions

By Carolyn Thompson

About the Book
Written for the most important people in her life, Carolyn Thompson shares her collection of poems pertaining to losses, joys, and special occasions in the lives of people around her. From joyful birthdays to loved ones moving on to the ruminations of aging, Thompson gives a truthful look at the peaks and valleys of life.
About the Author
Carolyn Thompson has worked in customer service for over fifty years. She found joy in doing what she could to help others experiencing problems. Now in her retirement, she has found time to write poems for family and friends. Writing now provides Thompson with joy, peace, and satisfaction.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dorrance Publishing Company
• Release date: Dec 19, 2023
• ISBN: 9781639377480

Book preview

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Okay, you two, what can I say

You are both special in every way

I am truly blest to have you in my life

Do I deserve you, maybe not, but I say all right

You have always been there for me

Advice, support, and help you give willingly

Thank you for rough times you helped me get through

My life is fuller and better because of you

I can confide in, rely on you, and call you friend

I also know that you’ll be there until the end

I can’t wait to see what adventures lie ahead

We’ll tackle anything face on without any dread

So thank you, my friends, for all that you do

I’m afraid you are stuck with me like glue

What Is a Women All About

What really makes up a woman, who can say?

I’ll try and give you some answers and insight today

We are expected to be smart, tender, tough, and kind

We also need to foresee the future

and to read people’s minds

We need to think like a man and act like a lady

We need to be honest and do nothing shady

We should work like a horse and always look our best

We need to be social and stand out in a crowd above the rest

We’ve been called the weaker sex to be precise

But, whoa, who makes things better with hugs and advice

We are the women that when we rise each morning

The devil says Oh crap, she’s up and sends out a warning

We clean, shop, cook, and even work outside the home

And we can do all that while talking on the phone

We can be tough and disciplined and come close to swearing

But we do it with patience, love, and genuine caring

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