"A fistful of dandelions proffered by a child holds more delight than any floral shop bouquet."C.E.HollisExpressions of loveFrom a child's handsAre greater treasures than jewelsMore beautiful than gold Worth more than diamondsSweeter than chocolates Sweeter than candiesSweet enough to make me smileA smile that lingers—lingers long.

 "But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, meekness, temperance, faith...."Galatians 5:22-23 Bowl of tomatoes Washed and waiting Fresh and still warm from the garden I can't taste you I must admire you first for a while Your color so true and bright Your shiny smooth skin Your soft sweetness With the flavor of the earth  And sunlight inside

"There is almost nothing as jubilant as a crowd of chrysanthemums."C.E. HollisLike happy faces in the bleachersFaces bright—ready waiting for the gameWaiting for the players to run out onto the fieldThe anthem to be sungWaiting for the excitement to begin Under the stadium lights One fall Friday evening;Yellow chrysanthemums stand on tiptoesStraining stretching toward the sound.