College admissions
“Your grades are lousy my boy”—
Rich father . . . you’re in!
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Typewriter works
May be quite old-fashioned, but—
It’s never been hacked!
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Sorry Reginald
Social studies doesn’t mean—
Facebook or Twitter
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This poem was written when one of my granddaughters was 11 years old. She had recently moved up to Level 7, and she was facing challenges with her uneven bars routine. At this meet, she finally completed her “giant” for the first time in competition.
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Perseverance is her nickname
Tenacity ignites her flame
A young gymnast spends hours sharpening her skills
Improving a challenging routine stirs up a giant thrill
Her practices have been going well thus far
Showing tireless energy to conquer the bars
Recent meets have brought a challenge her way
Missing the giant on the uneven bars both days
This Level 7 gymnast travels to her next meet
Hoping the Warrior Challenge will bring a feat
She will compete today in three events plus the bars
Believing in her athletic destiny as she arrives by car
The judges will be looking for routines to score the best
Expecting to assess poise and skills that pass the test
This determined gymnast competes with renewed poise
Warming up, she seems oblivious to the crowd’s noise
Her bars warm-up finishes exceedingly well
Feeling her inner confidence grow and swell
It’s her turn to show the best she can be
Nailing the giant at last for judges to see
Perseverance is her nickname
Tenacity ignites her flame
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This poem is inspired by a favorite hymn of many, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.”
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Living weak in character
Laying at the Cross, past torts
Jesus, always our friend
Hearing our troubling reports
Stepping humbly to our Lord
Dumping these tribulations
Jesus, always through His love
Building our life’s foundation
Facing polarizing darkness
Bearing pain, feeling alone
Jesus waits, always trusting
Welcoming us to His own
Taking us, lifting us up
Rescuing us from sin’s shame
Jesus, always rebuilds faith
Saving through His Father’s name
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From 1 Peter 1:21: “Through Him you have come to trust in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are set on God.”
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Spring’s foretold migration finally arrives
Chasing away winter’s doldrums at long last
Growing longer, warmer days feeling alive
Returning daily, headliners rejoin cast
With every sunrise tweet, delightful birds sing
Updating winter’s drab wardrobe, trees turn green
Following God’s cue, all creatures here below
Coloring landscape, sweetness paints every scene
Patient gardens blooming, flowers smile again
Waking up from long winter naps, creatures roam
Setting life’s tone, creation’s quiet rhythm
Living in harmony, all feel quite at home
Spring’s joyful feast, nature’s symphony humming
Welcoming fanfare’s savory homecoming
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Darkness
Feeling forsaken
Temple curtain torn
Empty tomb, death defeated
Hallelujah!
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Hope
Remaining faithful
Live without fear
Follow Him, bringing peace
Jesus
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Worship
Virtual church
Sharing His peace
Thanks be to God
Perseverance
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From Proverbs 16:31: “Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.”
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Watching television, what is so wrong?
Proclaiming vitality, glowing youth
Idolizing outward beauty and more
Turning down the chatter, looking for truth
Savoring this life’s fertile, golden years
Knocking at the door, God’s Word always clear
Finding our inner beauty, filled with love
Embracing the later years, without fear
Assuring us of our Lord’s divine plan
Receiving far more than we can afford
Propelling us forward, with Jesus near
Guiding our daily walk, by His accord
Gaining beauty from our relationships
Discovering family love each day
Restoring our energy with these gifts
Growing closer to our Lord as we pray
Sharing our wisdom and experience
Bringing opportunities, we also grow
Living as role models in God’s spirit
Opening new pages, as blessings flow
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From American pastor, Harry Emerson Fosdick: “It is magnificent to grow old, if one keeps young.”
Sheltering-in-place
Lowest gas prices in years—
Idle car, full tank
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Doctors and nurses
Daily frontline warriors—
World’s unsung heroes
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Citizens cry out
Promise less, deliver more—
Voters watch and wait
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Aging a bit and hoping to keep my driving days alive
I cannot help it, but laugh at how my troubles thrive
Driving on a dark, blackened road with high beams on
No dimming headlights, because I was singing a song
Driving on an icy road, too slippery for my car to fly
The windshield wipers shout and say, “Dumb Guy!”
Driving a bit too fast through a school zone
Sorry officer, at least I wasn’t on my phone
Creeping on a crowded freeway, feeling more like mice
Listening to car horns blaring out loud, never very nice
Navigating through a minefield of treacherous potholes
Pulling over to find a tire flattened from a massive hole
Driving home at the end of a long day, without even a grin
Stuck in slow, crawling commuter traffic, please not again
Parking at last, stress-filled driving finished for today
Hoping travels go a whole lot better, on the next day
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From Christian campus ministry founder, Bill Bright: “The joy of God is experienced as I love, trust, and obey God–no matter the circumstances.”
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Celebrating Jesus each and every day
Receiving our lasting, priceless gift of joy
Smiling faces, always with kind words spoken
Experiencing our Lord’s vigorous joy
Child of God, leaping with joy
Messiah’s birth, sends great joy
Rejoicing, today rises up as God’s day
Praising our faithful, Almighty Lord with joy
Sending out His strength and hope, God’s justice reigns
Experiencing our Lord’s vigorous joy
Fruit of the Spirit, brings joy
God’s love, proclaiming His joy
Fleeing life’s messy scene, sorrow and worry
Lasting an eternity, singing with joy
Restoring in us, His joy of Salvation
Experiencing our Lord’s vigorous joy
Life’s trials, nothing but joy
Holy Spirit, shouts with joy
Waking all of the city on Easter morn
Singing praises of “Alleluia” with joy
Restoring hope, defeating death on the Cross
Experiencing our Lord’s vigorous joy
Jesus, lasting source of joy
He’s Risen! Salvation’s joy
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From John 15:11: “I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete.”
From Genesis 2:24: “Therefore a man leaves his father and his mother and clings to his wife, and they become one flesh.”
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Creating a rainbow, love inspires
Connecting two lives, becoming one
Merging together, feelings inside
Celebrating, we’ve only begun
Meeting at life’s crossroads, love brings truth
Confessing before our Lord, now one
Living as a twosome, sharing love
Spending time together, never done
Cherishing our love, always special
Sharing our dreams, dwelling between us
Leading us on a life adventure
Capturing a moment, on life’s bus
Depending on each other, love bonds
Growing tired of each other, never
Celebrating God’s gifts, shared with us
Changing our minds about us, never
Weathering life’s storms, love conquers all
Singing Hallelujah, love declares
Leaning on each other, love endures
Treasuring us, God’s love truly cares
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From 1 Corinthians 13:4-7: “Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable; it keeps no record of wrongs; it does not rejoice in wrongdoing but rejoices in the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.”
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