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July 2, 2022

Don’t Quit

I shared this public-domain poem at the Oregon Christian Writers Cascade Writing Contest Awards Ceremony on June 25, and decided to share it here as well. Don’t Quit by John Greenleaf Whittier When things go wrong, as they sometimes will;When the road you’re trudging seems...

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September 25, 2020

Paint Chip Poetry Prompt #39

It’s week 39 and once again I’m scrambling late on Thursday night to get this prompt scheduled to go live by 7 a.m. on Friday. It is also another one of those off weeks where I throw in some angel card words. Plus, this week...

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April 4, 2020

Don’t Let Fear Win

In these challenging times in which we are living, fear seems to be a common response. It is certainly prudent to be cautious and follow CDC guidelines to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Fear of how the economy will be impacted by the closing...

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March 24, 2020

Fearful and Courageous

With so much fear and anxiety over the coronavirus these days, I thought I’d share a poem I wrote five years ago. It seemed appropriate. May it help you be courageous though fearful in these challenging times. Courageous The giants tower above me menacing and...

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January 27, 2020

Wandering in Fear

Forty years in the wilderness Should have been forty days But for fear Fear is a liar It traps us in the wilds Wandering without hope Not realizing fear itself Is the only thing we need fear Listen to courage Enter your promised land ________________________________...

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July 31, 2017

Fear, My Foe

My adversary fueled by lies half-truths in disguise You shan’t win oh dreaded fear if I hold truth ever near My devilish foe all deceit my Advocate I’d have you meet He is Truth and the Way You shan’t win but perish this day ___________________________...

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