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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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