TO SONGS, POEMS, AND BALLADS WRITTEN BY FAMILY AND FRIENDS IF EVERYBODY CARED I think it would be nice if every body cared about the other creatures with whom the earth is shared. And I think it would be wonderful and happiness abound if others could be kind to other people they're around. It doesn't take much effort to smile and touch a friend and show a little kindness and try not to offend those who are different- in color, race, or creed and share of our possessions with those who are in need. The world would be like heaven if we could only try to lend a helping hand to those who we pass by. The treasures we could store in our hearts and minds if we could slow our pace and help those we leave behind. If we would clasp a hand of those who do fall down and lift them up beside us with feet firm upon the ground and help them to hold their heads up to bear each tragedy help them cross burning deserts and each raging stormy sea.. Written by Shirley Winters Diane's song I feel it crashin' through my mind like the windmills of my time I feel it movin' through the air feel it movin' every where It takes ahold and it can't let go Makes you feel like there's somethin' you should know seems to fit me like a glove I really do believe it's love It seemed to grab me by the hand slipped me into a wedding band Made me flow just like a dove I really do believe it's love she's the wind that blows my mind She's my eyes when I go blind She's the one I took by the hand She's the woman I call Diane She's the mother of my child She's the music so soft and mild She's the one I gave the wedding band She's the woman I call Diane She's my blanket on a cold cold day wraps around me in every way She seems to be my favorite fan I love you my sweet Diane I love you my sweet Diane. Written By Richard Winters "Mama" By Mona McCallum Came to you in sudden pain The morning was dreary, wet with rain. Can’t compare what you went through The price was great, I’m sure that’s true Your family came in times of strife and then came the pain of giving me life How can I think you for all that you’ve done? For being my mother, for being the one? For taking the time to wipe away my tears, for comfort & love through childhood fears For all the advice you’ve given to me, to open my eyes and now I see Life is filed with good and bad and I lived through it because of you and Dad. I can think back and remember when I just turned eight and was baptized then I turned sixteen and it was time to date I always got teased if I would come home late I’m eighteen now and I still like to hear the sound of your voice when I’m called you little girl. I’m graduating now and I can’t believe it’s true I’m leaving fond memories, and my old friends too. I’m so very, very proud when I can think back and see When you talked to all my friends so happily and I think of the time that you spent teaching me how to play a guitar and sing a melody I’m not too good at poetry mom, I really have a time , it doesn’t seem to come It really is hard to hold back the tears, Jut want you to know how much I care. Dicks Ballads My Songs & Poems