March 9, 2016 Forty Bits of Verse An idea to my mind was sent for Lent To share heaven’s Light I’ll write Some might be long, others terse forty bits of verse Some might be great, some are worse There are days it’s hard to write at all Other days out words... Share this:TweetMoreShare on Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading… Categories Poetry Comments: 6
March 8, 2016 Oblivious The drunkard grins from ear to ear Oblivious to the pain he inflicts on those who love him Numb to the pain buried six feet under his cold cold heart Bartender, bring me a double That and a grin will drown all his troubles _____________________________... Share this:TweetMoreShare on Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading… Categories Poetry Comments: 5
March 7, 2016 Choices A forced grin a false I’m okay are all I’ve got It’s been three years, three years today since you left with me not knowing not for sure anyway where you have gone Heaven or hell those are the choices Which did you choose? ___________________________________ At... Share this:TweetMoreShare on Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading… Categories Poetry Comments: 30
March 5, 2016 Fearless and Afraid I am afraid and fearless I wonder why God delays so long I hear the Holy Spirit speak I see the answer to all my prayers I want my answer now I am afraid and fearless I pretend that all is well within I feel God’s tug at my heart for truth I... Share this:TweetMoreShare on Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading… Categories Poetry Comments: 3
March 1, 2016 A Heart Like Mine Praise and thanksgiving for my good deeds can quite easily lead to thinking I’m good enough all on my own I don’t need God’s mercy Comparing myself to the evil all around me can inflate my self-esteem just the same But when I peel back... Share this:TweetMoreShare on Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading… Categories Poetry Comments: 0
February 27, 2016 Promises of God Standing on Your promises I know I’ll never fall Because You gave Your all-in-all Clinging to Your precious Word I know I have Your love Because You sent it from above Kneeling in Your presence, Lord I know You hear my prayer Because You promised... Share this:TweetMoreShare on Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading… Categories Poetry Comments: 0
February 25, 2016 I’m 95 Today Today is my 95th birthday and I’m tired I can’t catch my breath and my chest feels tight And I’m tired, so very tired It’s good to be out of that awful hospital bed At my daughter’s house instead The trips from the hospital to... Share this:TweetMoreShare on Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading… Categories Poetry Comments: 25
February 24, 2016 So Be It Each day I pray then say amen So be it as the Lord wills Each answer I’ll agree whether yes or no or maybe Wait He knows the date when it will be that all will come new So each day I pray Share this:TweetMoreShare on Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading… Categories Poetry Comments: 0
February 22, 2016 God Never Looked Away My God, why have You forsaken Left Your Son afflicted in such deep despair And yet You hid not Your face nor looked away Lord, hear His cry for help, for on us mercy He suffered greatly because He bore our sins I cannot endure... Share this:TweetMoreShare on Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading… Categories Poetry Comments: 23
February 19, 2016 Sheep Gone Astray The wayward lamb upon a hill High above the grassy field Straying from the Shepherd’s will To the Master’s call won’t yield Yet the Good Shepherd sees And follows the wayward lamb As he hides among the trees The lamb’s not far from the Great... Share this:TweetMoreShare on Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading… Categories Poetry Comment: 1