Monthly Archives: November 2022

Be Wise

November 29, 2022 Words can be passionate, strong and sincere,Persuasively spoken and easy to hear,But under the surface the motives are wrong.It’s more about power, exciting a throng. Beware of an eloquent passionate speechThat tries to entice you, persuade you, … Continue reading

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Christmas Nostalgia

November 28, 2022 I tend toward nostalgic this time of the year.Past Christmases whisper inside of my ear.Reminders to cherish the ones that remain.It’s more about giving, it’s not about gain. A time to reach out to each other in … Continue reading

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Old Men and Stories

November 27, 2022 Old men share stories, they tell of the past,The stories from childhood that linger and last.They’ve lived a full life but aren’t likely to boast.They share about life, things that matter the most. If you’re privileged to … Continue reading

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Cherished Memories

November 26, 2022 Thanksgiving’s behind us and Christmas draws near,A time to draw close to the ones we hold dear,A time to give thanks for the birth of a King,A time to make music, to let our hearts sing. The … Continue reading

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Podcast Interview

I had the pleasure of sharing my writing journey with Ann Harrison on her podcast. Blessings, John

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Statesmen

November 25, 2022 Why do our hearts fill up with hateTo poison minds, invade debate?Instead of different points of view,The insults rage and venom spews. Will statesmen rise to change our ways,Restore again more civil days?I long to hear a … Continue reading

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Thankful

November 23, 2022 (Thanksgiving poem a day early) As I give thanks Thanksgiving Day,And bow my head to pause and pray,Express the thanks inside my heartFor those I love, though far apart, I pray dear Lord they’re safe and warm.Protect … Continue reading

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Old Fashioned

November 20, 2022 My words in old fashioned, traditional rhymeI pray stir some memories, images past,Bring joy to our hearts perhaps lost for a time,Reminders of treasures, of things that will last. The rhyme and the rhythm, though centuries old,Still … Continue reading

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Reach Out

November 17, 2022 Thanksgiving comes but once a year.A chilling breeze is in the airReminding us that winter’s near.Don’t let it catch you unaware. A pumpkin pie, a turkey roast,A football game, big screen TV,No time to waste, no time … Continue reading

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Give Thanks

November 15, 2022 God’s in control of each day that I live,Each beat of my heart and each breath that I take.To the One who made everything what can I give?Each morning I’m grateful that I can awake. I give … Continue reading

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