Walk between the raindrops
Dance amongst the stars
Sit within the sunshine
Discover who you are
Listen to the little birds
Chirping in the trees
Hear the whispers of your soul
Being carried by the breeze 

Awaken to your spirit...discover who you are

Maureen Hayes

6/24/10

Today I let go
I breathe a breath of peace
For myself and for you
Release and trust that all is divine, all is love

Today I let go
Of forces that did not allow me to be true
True to my being
True to my source

Today I let go
The journey and the lessons I respect
For my wish is that you too someday say
Today I let go

Maureen Hayes
7/31/2009

If I were to die today
what would people say
Would they say I loved with all my heart
or behaved in selfish ways

Would they say I gave to others
or only took away
Would others say that I forgave
or held grudges everyday

Did I always have to get even
or could I walk away
What would others say 
If I were to die today
 
Did I speak of others lovingly
or talk behind their backs
Or did I praise and value them
Not needing verbal payback

Was my attitude a pleasant one
that others wanted to be around
or was I always negative
without a friend to be found

When my life is over 
and it's time to review
I hope that others say
"I know she loved you too"
 
I hope to leave a legacy
that speaks for who I am
I hope my words and actions
Prove I'm not a sham

I hope when all is said and done
It is obvious to others
I was a loving friend and wife
and a very loving mother

My intentions were always from the heart
and my love was deep and true
I hope they say these words of me
as I bid adieu 
 
Life is a gift
treat it as such
and live in such a way
That others would speak
in praise of you
If you were to die  today



Maureen Hayes Feb. 7,  2013


This poem was written in memory of Berto Noah on 2/7/2013. I was inspired to reflect on these thoughts after hearing some
of the most inspiring and encouraging words that friends and family members shared as we gathered to support one another after hearing of the tragic and sad loss of Berto on Jan 26, 2013. I woke up the morning of Feb 7th questioning myself what others would say about me "if I were to die today." Berto made  everyone want to be a better person. He led by example and his parents have every right to be so very proud of the young man he turned out to be. He had the most amazing smile and he lit up a room even before he entered! He was an instant friend to everyone he met. He loved everyone and everyone loved him.

Berto you were my inspiration for these words and you will be forever missed and forever loved.