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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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Life is a Gift

August 17, 2022 Life is a gift, it’s not something to waste,Yet not to be opened with hurry and haste.No matter the paper, the wrapping, the cost,It’s what’s on the inside that must not be lost. No matter the color, … Continue reading

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Trust Truth

August 16, 2022 The world may seem a frightful place,But what have I to fear or dread?I have a friend who’s full of grace.I choose to trust in Him instead. He’s always there to lift me up.He comforts me when … Continue reading

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For My Wife

August 15, 2022 I pray that healing peace be foundI pray her health would turn aroundI pray the grip of pain would leaveRestore her joy, no longer grieve Lord heal her body, soul, and mindMay all her troubles stay behindLord … Continue reading

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A Birthday Gift

August 12, 2022 The ripe old age of seven five,I’m grateful still to be alive.It seems that with each passing year,I cherish days and hold them dear. When I was asked to leave, retire,I found new ways I could inspire,Wrote … Continue reading

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