Hungry
For connection
Others reach out
Conquering isolation and loneliness
Relationships
Reflecting
Stepping back
Taking extra time
Making a better tomorrow
Today
Vintage
Maturity calls
Aged to perfection
Years add goodness
Life
Breakfast made for kings
Never complete without meat—
Taste “Spam” from a can
Fast food history
Wichita’s college brothers—
World’s first Pizza Hut
Red, blue, and yellow
Man of Steel’s most favorite—
“Superman” ice cream
All photos are courtesy of Pinterest.
Have you ever thought about the Rule of Three?
Life is amazing when “three” brings more to see
Making pancakes for a breakfast for me
Why enjoy a short stack of only two
When you can taste a big stack of three
Daughters bring a father happiness and glee
Witnessing the unforgettable births of two
Even more amazing to be delighted with three
Looking at the calendar for dates open and free
A two-day weekend offers much fun for all
Hmm, why not add one day and make it three
A morning walk with nature is thrilling to me
Finishing two miles with much energy left
Let’s add another mile and walk for three
Attending a circus tomorrow for a nominal fee
A show with only two rings just won’t do
Thank heaven P. T. Barnum expanded to three
A basketball game grows late as the seconds flee
Shouting out, the coach wants a two-point shot
Sorry coach, but I’m prepared to drain a three
Listening to music that brings meaning to thee
Some music just doesn’t work as a twosome
So Peter, Paul, and Mary sing tunes as three
Dancing as a couple with a two-step are we
Someone challenges our dancing with a new step
Now we enjoy our dazzling dancing with three
A chef prepares a breakfast omelet for free
Starting with two eggs certainly isn’t enough
He brilliantly adds another egg to equal three
Shopping for a stunning dress to impress me
She can’t decide on which one or two to try
So my wife brings home a cute set of three
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost follow thee
A poet pauses to give thanks to above
The Holy Trinity makes a blessed three
Sometimes a poet’s journey finds a fun-filled avenue to follow. This poem was published back in March, 2019.
From 2 Corinthians 4:8-10: “We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be made visible in our bodies.”
Life’s balance totters back and forth
Living one moment as sinners
Other moments walking as saints
Hope springs forth from living Jesus
Just as Jesus Christ has risen
We shall be raised with our Savior
By accepting and loving Him
Eternity calls believers
Resurrection unlocks promise
God’s love shouts from criminal’s cross
Jesus conquers both sin and death
Taking our place, erasing debts
Spirit allows life to grasp hope
Our outer selves wasting away
Inner selves renewed with each day
Eyes cannot see, yet trust in faith
Mercy runs deeper than water
Living Water with purity
Believe in Christ, Lord and Savior
Leading with grace to our Father
From 2 Corinthians 5:1: “For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.”
Carrying
Life’s transgressions
Savior’s mercy saves
Jesus bearing our debts
Cross
Witness
Solid rock
Faith’s living cornerstone
Savior’s righteousness and blessing
Jesus
Seeking
Holy Messiah
Accepting His grace
Faithfully walking with Jesus
Eternity
Exercising tonight on my stationary bike
Making me feel very much like a young tike
Listening to a playlist of songs from the past
Hoping that my strength and stamina will last
Setting a quick pace as the pedaling begins
Missing a day on the bike would be quite a sin
Biking regularly in this Man-Cave each night
Looking around the room, there is quite a sight
Sharing space with a sofa full of Teddy Bears
Watching and smiling at me as they all stare
Pushing and pulling the handles in front of my face
Pedaling with high energy at a fast and furious pace
My biking adventure will continue all of this week
Realizing these “beary” friends will be here to peek
The photo at the beginning of this post is taken inside Mrs. Buckeye’s “Bear Room.” While I use the room to workout on my stationary bicycle from time to time, the real purpose of the room is obvious.
In midst of life’s storms
Lord’s encouragement builds hope—
Blessed hand of grace
Led by the Spirit
Born into new life through Christ—
Righteousness brings hope
Growing in our love
Finding hope’s meaning of life—
Believing in Christ
Jesus stands ready
He understands life
With its hardships
He’s walked there
Experiencing it all
His body bears
Marks of death
Hands forever scarred
Feet harshly pierced
He defeated death
Empty tomb proclaims
He understands thee
Life’s never-ending turmoil
He offers hopefulness
Encouraging and loving
His reassuring voice
Calming all worries
Life’s sufferings appear
Generating lasting tenacity
Trusting in Him
Rock of Salvation
Sending steadfast love
From heaven above
Faithful and righteous
Extending into Eternity
Never be afraid
Always trust Him
Hearing His words
Praising and soothing
Giving peaceful strength
Against harsh times
Open one’s heart
Closed door opens
Jesus stands ready
This Christian poem was written and published in July, 2019. Writing faith-based poetry continues to be one of my favorite places to be.
From Psalm 103:1-5: “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all His benefits—who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the Pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good as long as you live so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.”
Scattered by earth’s hopeless winds
Relationships, bodies, hearts
Life filling with brokenness
Divine healing, God imparts
Father, Son, Holy Spirit
Healing comes from purest source
Balm of hope offers treatment
Mind, body, and soul endorse
Amazing grace saves sinners
Hope now strengthens and rebounds
Mercy and love rebuild faith
Forgiveness heals and surrounds
Healing balm making us whole
Caring for lifetime of scars
Miracle restores fullness
God’s Glory shining from stars
Finding places and people
Savior Jesus leads our way
Bearing our burdens as well
Healing brokenness this day
A traditional African-American spritual, “There Is a Balm in Gilead,” serves as an inspiring complement to this poem. You are invited to take a moment to listen.
Love
Creating mankind
Jesus calling us
To love one another
Peace
Life’s
Darkest depths
Rescued by Jesus
Sharing His Good News
Grace
Mission
Without fear
Reshaping this world
To right side up
Jesus
This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.
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