If Pages Could Speak

If the pages in this book could speak,
They'd talk with you and me
Give way to inner thoughts they know
That you and I can't see.
The picture shows the beauty - the color and the glory -
But lying silently behind - is real drama - the whole story!
For a camera cannot capture the feelings that lie there
Be it pride- or hurt and heartache - the face will hide with care.
Yes! There's great big heaps of happiness
And then there's sorrow and strife
Put it all together -
And that's what we call life!
So turn each page with tenderness
Release your smiles or tears
Time moves on so quickly
Catch - and hold these years!


Written January 4, 1996

Orvetta's thoughts (to Steve's family): Much love to all of you! How I love you all. You're a family to be proud of - all the way - you highlight my life.