Richard L. Ratliff

“But you are still you I'm still meAnd we are still we”

“We are philosophers of our timeFloating in the moon's evening glow”

“Had I known how sweet they wereI would have saved more of these memories”

“She is a smile in the dark”

“Save your golden days as time goes byBefore golden years expire”

“May your union be filled with loveAnnealed by passion Built on a strong foundation And tempered by time”

“You read my words and instantly we are both connected”

“If you build it well, a satisfaction comesAn honor to say I built that with fidelity,Purpose, value and integrity”

“Thankful another tomorrow greetsAs I drink from cup of time And prepare to lock the door behind meand leave it to others”

“As I think therefore I amAm I more if I think more?”

“Your words on the screen are my color palette I dip my brush into your words and paint youOn the sky, on the ceiling, on the snow; on the tabletOf things eternal : love truth beauty happiness”

“I'd keep your beauty timeless. like a flower pressed in a book, yesI wouldn't let it fade Folded in the chapters of my mind”

“We learn and grow Always building on what we know”

“Each day is always breaking out anew Aspirations swirling round what you do”

“Just that sons and fathersAre like mirrors and daughters are soft”

“I guess she was a life line Sewing our family fabric togetherFrom me to dad to herGave me a sense of continuity Especially when my daughter was bornAs she was slipping away”

“Your laughter : the drugThat cures my emotional infection”

“Fathers and daughters have a special bond. She is always daddy's little girl.”

“God is my supermanI tug on his cape:”

“I've sent you roses many times. I've held your hand in mine”