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Reflections

December 16, 2021 The season, the carols, nostalgia and loreBuilt up through the Christmases decades and more,Those images, memories, swim in my head,The stories I’ve lived and the ones I have read. It’s easy to let expectations take hold,Decorations and … Continue reading

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Joy of the Season

December 15, 2021 May the joy of the season, the still of the nightBring peace on the earth until dawn’s early light.May the Light end the darkness, our sight to restore.Embrace what is good and love others once more. With … Continue reading

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A Christmas Carol

December 14, 2021 A Christmas Carol A Christmas Carol features Scrooge,His load of greed was old and huge,Forgotten love replaced by gold,His crusty heart, no warmth, just cold. We all have ghosts of Christmas past,Some shattered dreams dark shadows cast,Impacting … Continue reading

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Christmas Collection 2021

I pray you have a blessed Christmas. Here is a link to a video with a selection of my Christmas poems to start your holiday. Blessings, John

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A Day of Thanksgiving

October 2, 2021 (Written for the November issue of Faith on Every Corner magazine) Thanksgiving’s the day when we pause to reflect,A practice, when busy, we often neglect.I’m grateful the day’s set aside when each fall,We gather with loved ones … Continue reading

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A Thanksgiving Prayer

October 2, 2021 (Written for the November issue of Faith on Every Corner magazine) A Thanksgiving Prayer We’re grateful Lord, we’ve been so blessed,You comfort us in times of test,You give us peace when troubles flare,We know Your love, You’re … Continue reading

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Forming Words

November 21, 2021 When words flow together, express how I feel,Get out in the open no longer concealed,My soul finds some comfort by forming each word.With rhyme and with rhythm perhaps they’ll be heard. There’s nothing profound in the words … Continue reading

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Painting with Words

November 20, 2021 Sometimes when I write, I feel over exposed.My heart and my soul are not properly clothed.I write what I’m feeling, I search for what’s there,Find words to paint pictures that help me to share. I pray that … Continue reading

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Love Shared

November 18, 2021 Thanksgiving approaches and Christmas draws nearWe’re told to be thankful, to be of good cheer,Yet many are quietly hurting inside.I pray they find someone in whom to confide. I pray for the comfort of hugs or a … Continue reading

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Reach Out

November 13, 2021 Reach Out Another week is near complete.Sometimes life’s tough but won’t defeat.I will survive what life may bring.My heart still finds a way to sing. Whatever comes throughout the year,I won’t give in to doubt and fear.My … Continue reading

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