Monthly Archives: August 2022

A Gentle Dawn

August 31, 2022 That early morning time of day,The birds sing out with mellow songAnnouncing dawn is on the way.I sip my coffee black and strong. I gently rock and feel the breeze.It brushes gently on my faceAnd winds its … Continue reading

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Friends

August 30, 2022 I need my friends upon this earth.They shelter me from scorching sun.More valuable than gold is worth,They sit with me when I can’t run. A friendship’s roots grow thick and deep,Tap wisdom deep beneath the ground.Their loyalty … Continue reading

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God’s Love

August 29, 2022 I’m grateful Lord I’m blessed write.I pray it’s pleasing in Your sight.Lord guide my thoughts, show me the way,That I might spread Your love each day. I pray Your love and peace abound.May others hear, find sweet … Continue reading

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The Master’s Touch

August 26, 2022 If I could write a symphonyWith words and verse not notes or scores,Could I find words unique to me,Or just repeat what’s come before? Old instruments still live today.Their beautiful rich mellow soundsAre at their best when … Continue reading

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God Will

August 24, 2022 Someone is hurting and suffers today.I don’t know your name, but this prayer is for you.It’s you I lift up and for you that I pray.God hears our prayers and I know that it’s true. Perhaps it’s … Continue reading

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Share with a Friend

August 23, 2022 My rhymes capture thoughts that I’d share with a friend.I search for the words as I share from my heart.Each has a beginning, a middle, and end.The challenge is finding a good place to start. If I … Continue reading

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Laughter

August 22, 2022 Some days it’s essential, a good hearty laugh.When life gets too serious, double the need,Especially laughter that’s on my behalf.To laugh at myself is essential indeed. Life’s full of humor, it’s easy to see.If I just look … Continue reading

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A Time to Reflect

August 21, 2022 I need time every day to relax and reflect,To search in my heart where my spirit resides.I cherish that time, I don’t often neglect,Shine light in the crevices, let nothing hide. It’s easy to let all the … Continue reading

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A Better Place

August 19, 2022 To make the world a better placeMy poetry won’t win the race.I may not know just how or why,But every day I still can try. Sometimes the little seeds I plantRefuse to whither, say “I can’t.”The words … Continue reading

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Shadows of the Past

August 18, 2022 Turn around, turn around, have a look, and take heed.Sift through the ashes, those days of the past.Hold on to treasures that one day you’ll need.The substance is gone but the memories last. The things that I … Continue reading

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