In Memory of those who lost their
lives in Littleton, Colorado

There wasn't any contract
That was signed upon their birth,
To let us know how long we'd have them,
As our children here on earth.

But God blessed us with their keeping,
And He entrusted us to be,
The ones to love and care for them,
Til the time was right, you see...

When He would call them home again,
To be with Him on high,
To be His holy angels...
To watch over you and I.

Although the way they died was tragic,
And the reasons we can't see...
We can be forever grateful,
That God blessed our families.

And with every moment of everyday,
That we are granted here on earth,
We can treasure all the memories...
How much more now is their worth.

Kimberly A. O'Gara © 1999

Just For Mark...you gotta know I love ya man!=)

I have a friend who's far away
I've only seen his face;
But in my mind and in my heart,
He holds a special place.

The thoughts and laughs and tears we've shared
Have made me want to be...
The special kind of person
That he has shown to me.

Sometimes I feel so foolish,
Because of things I do...
And then he says in 'his own way'
"Hey Kim, That's part of you!" LoL!

You are truly one of a kind darlin!!!
Hope ya like your SPACE on the page!!! hehe

Kimberly A. O'Gara © 1999

Foolish Heart

I feel so many things right now,
My head I cannot clear...
And so I pray, Dear God today,
That you would draw me near.

Once again, I've fallen short,
And my heart was lead astray...
In time I know the hurt will heal,
But Lord, it's hard today.

To stop and think of all I have,
And all I might have lost...
By chasing after foolish dreams,
Not thinking of their cost.

I'm like a child in many ways,
Unsure and so nieve,
I let my guard down once again,
Wanting to believe.

That someone else could meet the needs,
Which could only be fullfilled...
By living as you ask me to,
And seeking first your will.

Kimberly A. O'Gara © 1999

Wedding Song

Sometimes I sit alone for hours,
Thinking of you and how happy you make me.
Sometimes my mind just wanders,
Thinking of the two of us and what our future holds.
Sometimes I wonder,
If you think about us the same way that I do...
If we dream the same dreams...
Hold the same things dear...
And have a common goal.
Why I wonder I don't know.
I know our dreams are of each other,
I am as dear to you as you are to me,
And our goal is to love, trust and respect each other,
And to live for our creator...
Holding Him near to our hearts.

Kimberly A. O'Gara © 1987

Not as Before

All the feelings and emotions
I used to feel are gone.
There are others in our lives now,
But they will never mean as much.
You were special, and still are.
For you see...
Other feelings for you fill me now.
I love you, not as before,
But in another very special way.
I can confide in you, trust you,
And care for you,
As I can no other.
I know your insecurities, fears and weaknesses,
And you know mine.
Your happiness is very important to me...
For I love you as a friend.

Kimberly A. O'Gara © 1985

Treasured

Look into my eyes...through to my heart,
And you and I aren't far apart.
There are miles between us, that is true,
Still you're with me, and I'm with you.

And always...it has ever been,
You are my soul-mate and my friend.
We share so much, we feel so deep,
A love so rich and so complete.

I never dreamed that I might find,
Someone to search my heart and mind.
And help to nurture, and to grow,
The me I want the world to know.

My simple words cannot express,
The measures of my thankfulness.
And even if our paths don't cross,
The wealth I've known is worth that loss.

Kimberly A. O'Gara © 1998

Reflections of Me

In other's eyes sometimes I see,
Reflections of another me.
I am curious about the image I portray...
Not thinking sometimes of what it means to others
To know that I care about what happens to them.

Whether they put more meaning into what I say
Than I intended.
I suppose that I can only be, the me that I know how to be.
I hope, I pray, and try my best,
To be to each, what they most need.

But the thought keeps running through my head~
My heart is big..and on my sleeve~
Am I all that I percieve?

I only want to be a friend,
To share, to listen, and to lend~
Advice when needed, smiles on tap~
Someone to lend a little joy to another soul that may need a boost,
And to make each new day another reason I'm so glad God made us all.

Kimberly A. O'Gara © 1998

For Danny

Words sometimes escape me,
And I find it hard to say,
How grateful I am for you,
but I thank God everyday.

For the joy you've brought into my life,
With your simple caring ways.
And for all we'll have together,
For the remainder of our days.

And I'm thankful even more,
For the blessings of His love...
That He cared enough about us,
To send His flesh from up above.

To shed His blood and die for us,
So together we may be,
With our Father who's in Heaven,
For all eternity.

Kimberly A. O'Gara © 1998

Ordinary Ways

A word, a smile, a prayer, a look...
Are just ordinary ways,
That each of us can brighten up
Another's hardest days.

It doesn't take much effort,
Just a little on our parts,
To give a bit of joy to those,
Who may have and aching heart.

We may not know their sorrow,
Or experience their pains,
But we can surely lend a hand...
And all of us will gain.

For our Father loves us dearly,
And He surely blesses us,
When we find a way to use our gifts,
And lift another up.

Kimberly A. O'Gara © 1998

Untitled

You are a beautiful place when I need a retreat,
You are the stars that guide me when I am lost.
You are my counselor when I need advice,
You are the smile that brightens my day.
You are two strong arms when I need to be held,
You are my joy!! and I love you
More than you'll ever know.

Kimberly A. O'Gara © 1998

Unlocked

You have given me the keys to unlock
The mystery that is deep within my heart...
You have made me really want to see,
Not just the hows, but the whys...
Not just the truth, but the reasons for the lies.
The fact that someone finally cared enough
To ask, who and what and why I am who I am...
Without judgement, without criticsm.

I slip further inside myself...
And revel in the mystery of all that I find.

You encourage me to try to be,
The kind of person who can see the bad,
And still long for the good.
To be everything I want to be,
And do everything I dream of doing...
Without worry or regret,
These gifts you have given me
Are so priceless.
There is no way I could ever repay you...
I can only give you my heart and hope
It is enough...
To share with you, all that I am.

Kimberly A. O'Gara © 1998

My Child

My child, I know your hunger,
You try to fill with lust and greed.
But the things you seek won't fill you...
You must fill yourself with me.

And until you do, your soul won't rest,
The peace you seek, will not be found.
You must bring yourself before me,
And lay your burden down.

And when your sins and worries,
You have given all to me,
I will take away your heavy load...
And my child, I'll set you free.

Kimberly A. O'Gara © 1998

His Presence

My Father whispered to me,
"Child, I love you , don't despair,
It's times like these, you sometimes need,
To remind you I am here.
And although it makes me sad
To see the things you often do,
I must sometimes let you fall"

...and my knees I dropped onto.

"My God above, FORGIVE ME,
For what I've done is wrong,
I've turned away and been astray,
Dear Lord for way too long."

He didn't speak to me just then,
Though I felt his presence still,
He held me in His loving arms
And with that did start to heal...

His grace is all sufficient,
And his love it knows no end.
How greatly it does hurt Him,
To look upon our sins.

But He lovingly allows us,
To call upon His name...
To cast our eyes upon Him,
And relinquish all our shame.

He never promised it'd be easy,
We must take life day by day.
For it is a constant battle,
And continually we must pray.

"Dear Father grant me wisdom,
And hold me in your care,
Help me to act in child-like faith...
And know you're always there."

Kimberly A. O'Gara © 1998

My Best Friend

During the time I have no one
I trust I can turn to you.
For when I need somewhere to run,
I know you'll be there for me.
And when i get scared or lonely...
Or just need some comforting,
You're willing to hold me,
And show me you care.
I can't hide from reality,
And I know the world isn't all it's made out to be.
People can be evil, cruel and decieving.
But, it's not like that everywhere.
There are people who understand,
And care for and love each other.
If it weren't so, I wouldn't have you.
You are my best friend.
I can trust in you and confide in you,
As I can no other.
And though I don't always say it,
I think you know that means the world to me...
And so do you.

Kimberly Adderhold (O'Gara) © 1987

Inside Myself

So many thoughts run through my mind,
Some I'll ponder and some forget,
Some I'll treasure always in my heart.
And all the thoughts, they still remain the same,
it's what I do with them that change...
The way I feel, the things I do,
The way I am when I'm with you.

So many dreams I dream at night.
Some I'll remember, some I'll live,
Some I'll hold inside my heart...
And dare to hope one day I'll find,
A way to live those dreams untold...
They are my treasures no one knows.

Kimberly A. O'Gara © 1998

Completed

My life was so empty
And barren before,
But the void has been filled...
And now I'm full of joy.

There were things in my life,
Which brought a smile to my face,
But nothing compared
To the joy of His grace.

I had tried to ignore it
When I'd heard it before,
But God wouldn't give up yet...
Knowing I needed more.

It was hard to believe
That His love was so strong
That He'd forgive the bad things
I had done for so long.

I heard His soft knock,
And I opened the door...
And Christ spoke to me saying,
"Child, there is so much more~

If you will only believe Me,
And trust with your heart,
That I have given My all for you...
Right from the start."

My heart filled with joy
And my eyes filled with tears...
Thinking of all I'd been missing,
For so many years.

I'd thought I was happy
Thought I had all I needed,
Then God spoke to my heart
An now I'm completed.

Kimberly A. O'Gara © 1998

A Mother's Love

A mother loves her children
In such a special way,
She does her best to guide them
Each and every day.

She always stands behind them,
Though not blind to all their faults.
She gives them the support they need,
Without a second thought.

And when they hurt, she cries with them...
Because they are a part,
Of the special place God gave to them,
Deep inside their heart.

She assures them, if they'll just believe,
That they can reach their every goal...
By reaching within and giving their all...
Body, heart, and soul.

She gives them room to grow and learn,
And teaches them to fly,
But lets them know that when they need her,
She'll always be close by.

Lord, Bless my precious Mother!
For all her special ways,
And help me to remember,
To honor her each day!

I love you Mama!

Kimberly A. O'Gara © 1995

You

In the quiet of the morning,
In the middle of the day...
My mind is filled with thoughts of you,
And somehow I drift away.

With just a thought I'm there with you,
I see your smiling face,
We glance at one another...
And so sweetly we embrace.

And as you hold me in your arms,
Your eyes speak to my heart...
They say I'm always with you,
Even when we're far apart.

Your hands are warm upon my skin,
I hear every breath you breathe.
The feelings just can't be described...
You are such a part of me.

Kimberly A. O'Gara © 1998

Amazing

I sit alone this morning,
My mind seems in a daze...
It seems again you're in my thoughts,
And I am so amazed.
At the way my heart just seems to pound,
And my spirit starts to soar...
I feel a smile spread 'cross my face,
I wonder what I did before...
Before I had you in my life,
To bring me so much joy,
Before I heard the laughter,
And the tenderness in your voice.
We can sit and talk for hours,
And still I long for more,
There are so many little things...
About you I adore.
I wish that I could speak the words,
I feel inside my heart,
And I wish that I could fill the void,
Whenever we're apart.
Your friendship means the world to me,
I treasure what we share,
No matter where life takes you,
Please know I will be there...
To share with you the good times,
And help you through the trials,
We are as close as we imagine...
Between us...only miles.

Kimberly A. O'Gara © 1998

Thoughts of Him

she walks around singing a song...thinks of him...
her heart feels so full and she seems in a daze...
seems when she has him in her mind..she has a smile on her face.
such a feeling of love ..such a feeling of luck...
she didn't believe she could love any stronger...
and she knows that in time..the feelings may pass...
but in her heart...she'll still love him even longer... there's a hunger...
there is always this feeling...one of joy and elation...
she wishes she could tell him what he does for her...
there's no way she can...
but its ok cause in her heart she knows... he can feel her..what she's
feeling... sends her reeling..in the memories, of the good times that they
share still...all seems so real...so inspiring, and she smiles a sweet
smile...
knowing full well..there's someone who understands her...
and it brings to her spirit...thoughts of all the things in her life now. she
has so much she can depend on...there's so much that she needs still...
how can she feel anymore joy...any better than she does now...there's no way
to describe it,
she so loves this feeling..she may even survive it... =)

Kimberly A. O'Gara © 1998

Scattered

Scattered all around me are the words that I have written...
All in pieces laid before me, in my mind though still they're here
Thoughts and dreams of many things...of times and places and of people.
Love and friendship, tears and laughter...'er go happy ever after.
The wind picks up and blows the paper, with my life inked on it's lines...
memories gone but not forgotten...times of triumph and of strife.
And as before, my thoughts will pass and time will fade the bitter parts...
leaving only precious memories of the things within my heart.
I will grow and I will change, adapting day by day,
and I'll take with me the laughter that I heard along the way.
But I will cherish all the pieces that lay scattered all around,
because they are a part, of the happiness I have found.

Kimberly A. O'Gara © 1998

Season's of the Soul

In your eyes,
I see the delight of a child on Christmas morning.
In your voice,
I hear the sound of a beautiful symphony.
In your touch,
I feel a raging river...
Running through to my heart.
In your rapturous beauty,
I see all that is within,
And all that is viewed by everyone you see each day.
Your passion, your strength, and your knowledge...
The ability you have to change the mood of someone
When they are down...to gently lift their spirits,
And ease their aching heart.
You have a way of bringing a smile
To all you come in contact with.
Giving them a reason to be grateful they're alive.
I watch you as you grow and change...
And wonder if you know...
How marvelous it is to see...
The seasons of your soul.

Kimberly A. O'Gara © 1998

Wonderful

My mind does often wonder,
Just how different things would be...
If I didn't have you in my life,
To love and care for me.

I wonder how I'd make it through,
The daily trials that I withstand...
If you were not here by my side,
To gently take my hand.

To guide me and to hold me,
And to help me learn each day...
That love isn't always perfect,
But it can always find a way.

No matter the mistakes I make,
You love me patiently...
You give me the support I need,
To be the best that I can be.

Sometimes I take forgranted,
The friend I have in you...
And I forget the little things, we vowed to share,
The day we said I do.

I think of all the many people,
Who long for what we share...
To have the knowledge and security,
Of always knowing someone cares.

You have shown me in so many ways,
What true love really means.
You've been my husband, friend and lover...
And you're the ONLY MAN FOR ME!!

Happy 10th Anniversary Baby!
I look forward to many more...getting to know the man whose
love amazes me more everyday!!I love you with ALL my heart!
Kimmie
11-11-98

Kimberly A. O'Gara © 1998

Remember

Tomorrow is a special day
That we somehow set aside,
To thank God for all the blessings...
He has brought into our lives.

We often take forgranted
The things He gives us everyday,
And they often go unnoticed...
Until Thanksgiving Day.

We should take the time each morning
To say a word of prayer,
And thank God for all He's given us...
And tell those we love how much we care.

My wish for you is happiness,
And for each of you I pray...
God will grant you love and joy and peace,
In His very special way.

Kimberly A. O'Gara © 11/1998

Inside My Heart

My eyes speak the way
My heart feels inside,
But I'm wearing a smile,
Because it helps hide...
The hurt and the shame...
The anger and pain...
That were caused by the things
My heart felt inside~
And the smile that I wore,
That helped me to hide...
Behind all of the sorrow,
And all of the fears...
That I'd kept locked away
For so many years.
Mistakes have been made,
So many words have been said...
They all are still spinning,
Inside of my head.
But I must think with my mind
And love with my heart,
And begin to repair
All that lead us apart.
I must share all the things,
That I want you to know,
And give love the time and the trust
That it must have to grow.

Kimberly A. O'Gara © 1998

Choices

In life we all have choices,
We must make them everyday,
And to keep from making wrong ones...
We must hit our knees and pray.
That God will give us wisdom,
To make choices that are good,
To seek His trust and guidance,
To do the things we should.
We won't always heed his "warnings",
Or choose the path that's right,
So God grant us strength and draw us near...
As life's battles we do fight.

Kimberly A. O'Gara © 1999

Tell Me

Tell me all about your life,
What you've done and where you've been.
Share with me your fondest dreams
And your every little whim.

I want to know your secrets,
I want to share your fears,
I wanna be the one who makes you smile
And wipes away your tears.

And when you're scared or lonely,
I wanna hold you in my arms,
And soothe and calm you with my voice
And keep you safe from Harm.

I wanna watch you sleep at night,
And wake you with a kiss,
To share each moment at your side
Would be my greatest wish.

Share your very soul with me,
And I'll share mine with you,
And we can spend forever
Making all our dreams come true.

Kimberly A. O'Gara © 1999

If

If in ourselves we could believe,
And see the things that others see,
What different people we might be...
If the good parts we did know.

But we keep our feelings deep inside,
And from our problems try to hide,
Compounding them with foolish pride...
By not letting them show.

God gives us friends with whom to share,
The troubles which we cannot bear,
To keep us from the dark despair...
Where we find we sometimes go.

We must take a long look at our hearts,
And focus on the loving parts,
Forget the bad stuff ~ that's the start...
And then we start to grow.

Kimberly A. O'Gara © 1999

Is This Love

Somebody please explain it,
I don't know if it's real,
I want so to believe it...
Is this true love that I feel?

Or is it infatuation,
That's filling up my mind,
It's keeping me awake at night...
The truth I have to find.

I see you when I close my eyes,
And then , when I'm awake...
I stare at you and wonder,
Are you a chance that I should take?

Are the things we feel so solid,
Or are we fools who've fallen hard...
Who opened up too easily,
Instead of keeping up our guard?

I can't explain the way I feel,
Whenever you're around,
My mind begins to race and soar,
My heart begins to pound.

I dream of things that in my mind,
I know can never be...
And still somehow no matter what,
You're always here with me.

I guess though we may never know,
The "we" we could have been,
'Cause I've played this game of chance before,
And I can't take that hurt again.

I gave my heart too freely,
Seems by now I might have learned,
Love's not just something that you find,
And it's not something you can earn.

But, it's something that you feel inside,
An emotion strong and deep,
And when alas you have it...
It's something precious you should keep.

It should be cherished, not forsaken,
Not thrown away on selfish things,
But tucked away and treasured...
To know thejoy that it can bring.

Though my heart is torn with longing,
I know what I must do,
I must seperated my feelings...
And I must start anew.

In time our sense of wanting,
Won't be all it right now seems,
And we'll find our friendship stronger...
For waking from this dream.

We must find the needs that we each have,
And work on use you see...
So we can be to those we love,
All we need to be.

Kimberly A. O'Gara © 1999

All My Love

In life we often make mistakes,
That much we know is true.
But I can tell you this for sure...
I made the right choice lovin you.

At times I know I've faultered,
And put your patience to the test,
But you somehow managed to forgive me...
You looked beyond and saw the rest.

The parts of me you know so well,
My heart, my mind, my soul...
Loving me unselfishly,
My happiness your goal.

For all the times you've given me,
Your undying love...
I'll be forever grateful,
And I give you all my love.

Kimberly A. O'Gara © 1999