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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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