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Our Faith
I much prefer days blue, not brown.Sometimes when days just wear me down,My smile seems painted like a clown.Lord lift me up, Your plan reveal. When news of heartache, toil, and strifeBecomes a major part of life,When healthy days evade … Continue reading
Lift Us Up
August 9, 2022 Lord lift us up on eagles’ wings,Discover joy that we may sing.Lord give us breath, may we expressWith words that others may be blessed. Your love’s beyond this earthly sphere.One day we’ll see, the fog will clear.We’ll … Continue reading
Morning Dew
August 8, 2022 The year I turned seventy I learned that rhymeIs a pass time I love, good investment of time.It helps me to capture the thoughts that pass through.Sometimes they linger and settle like dew. I ponder each morning, … Continue reading
Words Bloom
August 6, 2022 To contemplate a brand-new book,To see the concept bake and cook,When just a bud, not yet a rose,Its beauty forms, takes shape, and grows. It’s hard to know just how or whenThe seed was planted deep within.When … Continue reading
Stories That Linger
August 4, 2022 You may know I love words that are metered and rhymed,Even better a story with wisdom entwined,A story well written that touches the soul,A story that lingers long after it’s told. Some stories for children read after … Continue reading
Your Love
August 2, 2022 Your grace is sufficient, Your love is so true.Life’s troubles come frequently, You get me through.You bring me light, I can more than endure.You lift me up with Your love that is pure. Lord thank You for … Continue reading
Letting Go
August 1, 2022 Lord You’re in control, help me know what to say.Help me learn how to listen to You as I pray.I’m not in control, help me listen and learn.In You I have life, it’s not something I earn. … Continue reading
Words on the Page
July 30, 2022 I’m not a prophet nor a sage.I write my words upon the page,Arrange the words inside a frame,Shared from the heart from whence they came. Is poetry considered art,Impressions captured from the heart,Revealing what’s inside of me,My … Continue reading
Open Journal
July 29, 2022 Why do I write? Are my motives not pure?Is it wrong to pen words that perhaps will endure?Should I try to find words to express what’s inside?Should I share them with others and not let them hide? … Continue reading
Tune My Heart
July 28, 2022 I rise up early, stretch, and yawn,As morning light begins to dawn.A quiet time to pray and write,Reach out to God to be my light. Lord tune my heart to hear Your voice.Lord guide my way, make … Continue reading