Early morning view
Magic mirror never lies—
Seeing perfection
Car slides into lake
GPS wet with errors–
Where did my map go?
Sweetest tooth talking
Escaping the day’s heat wave—
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Two wings are necessary to lift our souls toward God: prayer and praise. Prayer asks. Praise accepts the answer.
From Hebrews 13:15-16: “Through Him, then, let us continually offer a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that confess His name. Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.”
Lost soul in the wickedest valleys of life
Needing directions, take away this strife
Life’s transgressions mount, God knows them all
Living a life of denial, witnessing an arrogant fall
Every day takes one deeper and deeper into sin
Losing awareness, asking where have we been?
When born, God knows our sinful ways
Needing Him to teach wisdom each day
Life continues to carry us on the very same road
Walking and falling, becomes frustrating and cold
God delivers His judgement, He feels justified
Viewing our sin-filled cravings, never satisfied
Life’s journey demands we find a different route
Using God’s compass, His directions carry clout
God brings deliverance, a better means to live
Declaring praise to our Lord, offerings to give
Another wayward life takes a detour from the Pit
Cleansing of sin, God’s road creates a better fit
God teaches an upright way, follow and trust
Purging all evil, washing white our sinful lust
God’s steadfast love delivers a redeeming route
Hearing God’s joy, His compass brings us about
Some stuff can be fixed, some stuff can’t be. Deciding which is which is part of maturing.
My biggest accomplishment has been making a transition from athlete to author.
From Psalm 145:21: “My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord, and all flesh will bless His holy name forever and ever.”
Receiving God’s eternal glory
Filling us with His mercy and love
Declaring salvation through His Grace
Singing with praise, like a morning dove
Blessing His name, our most awesome Lord
Stepping forward, showing gratitude
Honoring His Holy righteousness
Extolling His patient fortitude
Sending forth His Word, filled with goodness
Guiding lives from high Heaven above
Creating breathtaking tranquility
Abounding with lasting, steadfast love
Proclaiming His infinite greatness
Praying to the Father, praise His name
Lauding His glorious, wondrous works
Declaring our Lord’s mighty acclaim
Peace is seeing a sunset, and knowing who to thank. (author unknown)
There are seeds of self-destruction in all of us that will bear only unhappiness if allowed to grow.
From 2 Peter 1:5-7: “For this very reason, you must make every effort to support your faith with goodness, and goodness with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with endurance, and endurance with godliness, and godliness with mutual affection, and mutual affection with love.”
This poem takes a different route from much of my usual poetry. It begins with the word “incessant” and carries this meaning throughout the poem with various synonyms. Using free verse, the number of syllables remains consistent with seven in the odd-numbered lines and ten in the even-numbered ones. Thanks for reading and enjoy!
Early in the morning’s peace
Welcoming the incessant quietness
Predawn light creates shadows
Enjoying their unending playfulness
Cool, crisp air signals autumn
Witnessing the season’s ceaseless nature
Solitary doe walks nearby
Looking for tender grass, endless craving
Neighbor walking her collie
Moving with an uninterrupted pace
Front porch provides morning roost
Dreaming now of countless, unbroken thoughts
Past memories parade on by
Watching an ongoing video show
Former students fill the room
Flourishing with unflagging attention
Grandchildren always gather
Hearing constant laughter, bringing a smile
North wind gusts with icy chill
Feeling winter biting with nonstop bliss
Frigid cold invades the porch
Warming now, by persistent fireplace flames
Life has been kind, a blessing
Spending everlasting time with our Lord
Leadership consists of nothing but taking responsibility for everything that goes wrong and giving subordinates credit for everything that goes well.
We the people, elect leaders not to rule but to serve.
Dwight D. Eisenhower served America as its 34th President. During World War II, he was chosen to lead as the Supreme Allied Commander.
Listening
Founding Fathers
Sharing our cause
Now speaking to us
America
Sunrise
Another day
Freedom for all
A nation stands as
One
People
Seeking equality
Hand in hand
All races and creeds
Togetherness
This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) joins in a theme of “For the People.” This phrase was used by American President Abraham Lincoln near the end of his famous Gettysburg Address (follow the link to read the entire speech).
To be called children of God means that we earnestly seek His redemption–not just for ourselves but for the whole world.
From Matthew 5:9: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
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