Seek life’s cornerstone
God’s Grace-filling foundation—
Turn eyes to Jesus
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The future comes now
From a darkened, empty tomb—
Death is arrested
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Filling His cities
Offerings of Grace-filled hope—
Accept God’s “Game Plan”
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This poem has been updated from its original post from February, 2019. Take note of a technique used in the style which links each pair of verses together.
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Jack hurriedly climbs the lofty beanstalk
Hoping to take Cinderella out for a walk
Cinderella looks out her window, slightly bitter
Left with Little Boy Blue, her tiny, glass slipper
Little Boy Blue feels like enjoying an afternoon nap
Hearing Snow White calling awakens him in a snap
Snow White hopes the Seven Dwarfs hurry back
Fearing the Big Bad Wolf will hide her in his sack
The Big Bad Wolf plans to enjoy a scrumptious feast
Hiding from Little Jack Horner who lives in the East
Little Jack Horner feels too full to devour a pie
Leaving the sweets for Jill who says, “Oh my!”
Jill loses her footing, tumbling down and down
Causing Jack to wake up, with a sleepy frown
Little Jack’s wonderful dream felt pleasing and fine
Reminding him that more stories wait for next time
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From John 14:25-27: “I have said these things to you while I am still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.”
Receiving peace, covering far and near
Generating from God’s genuine love
Peace be within us, God blesses our souls
Through His Word, accepting grace from above
Tranquility resting, among God’s flock
Lord forever standing, with heaven’s peace
Surpassing all of our understanding
Jesus lives, delivering life’s new lease
Rely on Christ, seeking His inner peace
Through our Savior, nurturing hearts and minds
In faithfulness, accepting Him as Lord
Teach us to follow, salvation we find
Living Holy Spirit, guided by God
Transforming love, joy, peace—granted from God
God’s creative hand
Transforming earth’s vast landscape—
Majestic mountains
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Choose Jesus today
Salvation waits, just believe—
Accept our Savior
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Daily Miracles
Born into God’s family—
Blessing these children
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Pardon a bit of sarcasm and humor in this poem. Sometimes, the early morning air produces something to laugh at and have fun with. In all seriousness, I enjoy writing very much, and I appreciate you for stopping in. And remember, it is okay to smile and laugh as you read this poem.
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Sitting at my writing desk this morn
Feeling quiet peace, verses reborn
Actually sitting in the kitchen
Its table welcomes a mind, come in
At least the coffee is always close
Never allowing a mind to doze
Sometimes, words flow as a writer crafts
Other times, words can’t even complete a draft
Robert Frost’s classics, all awaken
Images of “A Road Never Taken”
Wondering now, what words will gather
Searching for a poem, words come faster
Hemingway understates how he writes
“There is nothing to writing” . . . just write
Just writing . . . crafting thoughts into words
Words gather now, like wild zebra herds
These best efforts resemble “pig slop”
Destined for the pig sty, one more flop
Sarcasm aside, writing with pride
Readers, appreciating the ride
Few writers ever craft a classic
As for me, never changing tactics
Well, tomorrow will bring much better
Fortunes change, wearing lucky sweaters
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From 1 Peter 5:6-7: “Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you in due time. Cast all our anxiety oh Him, because He cares for you.”
God, our Creator
In Heaven above
Standing powerful
Sends infinite love
Father in Heaven
Promises fulfill
Support and courage
His infinite skill
Read God’s Holy Word
Be bold, life begins
His love filled with care
Grace overcomes sin
Walking with our Lord
His strong hands extend
Trust always in Him
Whatever contends
Miraculous brings
Infinite outcomes
Filled with sacred love
Like a beating drum
Our finite minds weep
Lack of faith descends
Our infinite God
Holds, never to bend
Our Lord’s specialty
Impossible makes
Genuine and true
His love, no mistake
Rely on God’s ways
Hopeless turns to hope
Prayer lifts worry
Walking life’s tightrope
God’s eternal love
Endures forever
He holds on to us
With faith, whenever
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In Trappe, Maryland
Sitting at the Coffee Trappe—
Great food and coffee
A former bank building is home now for the Coffee Trappe.
Maryland Blue Crab
Harvesting crab pots daily—
Delicious cuisine
Checking crab pots on the Choptank River near Cambridge.
Crossing the Bay Bridge
Eastern Shore welcomes us home–
Picture perfect scenes
Sites such as this abound all around the Eastern Shore.
Walking along an unknown, isolated trail
Hoping that this journey goes without fail
Watching skyward for some warm fun
Hiding behind clouds, escapes the sun
Hurrying along the narrow path against the windy cold
Seeking to not find too much adventure—yet be bold!
Traveling quickly, the brisk pace advances along
Thinking this morning hike, nothing can go wrong
Turning a corner, approaching a different place
Seeing a fork coming up and slowing the pace
Searching the mysterious routes of twin solitary trails
Feeling confidence slipping, suspense tips the scales
Deciding to journey down the unfamiliar path on the right
Adjusting the trip’s rhythm, accepting challenges in sight
Moving along another route, sometimes part of life
Aligning conflicting thoughts, without further strife
Finishing this satisfying walk, never feeling ready to fail
Realizing life’s unique treks, resemble being on this trail
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What is so special about simple rain?
Have you truly witnessed God’s gift of rain?
Everywhere, anticipation of rain
Withering crops crave God’s rainfall today
Farmers wait faithfully for rains to come
Without rain, hearts and plants start to decay
The farmland depends on these vital rains
Last year, little rain arrives to help out
Sunny skies chase away clouds too often
“Next year” cries out from thirsty lands of drought
Farmers sow their spring crops on faith alone
Waiting for nature to moisten the ground
Praying to the Lord, asking for His rain
Rain arrives, new life rising skyward bound
God sends righteousness, in the form of rain
Fulfilling prayers, easing farmers’ pain
From Isaiah 45:8: “Shower, O heavens, from above, and let the skies rain down righteousness; let the earth open, that salvation may spring up, and let it cause righteousness to sprout up also; I the Lord have created it.”
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Jesus gathers up His apostles from humble ground
Making up God’s team, their witness shall abound
God’s Word oversees the performance of this team
Standing as chief executive, seeing holiest theme
The Holy Spirit earmarks the hearts and brains
Serving as the binding glue, better than chains
Returning to the beginning of God’s creative time
Transforming a land, His Word continues to climb
The Creator conceives of a perfect place for man
Placing Adam and Eve in Eden, always His plan
But, Adam and Eve journey on a sin-filled path
Leaving the ample garden, under God’s wrath
From this moment, God’s team stumbles and wanders
Facing estrangement from God, His people squander
Jesus comes to bridge what separates us from God
Sitting at the right hand, coaching a humbled squad
God establishes His expectations, perfectly high
Faltering and imperfect mortals, will never satisfy
The team continues to collapse over and over again
Forgetting God’s Commandments, sin seems to win
Many teams measure success by the flashy show
Works by themselves, will never add much glow
But, Jesus shepherds His team on a brand new track
Following by faith alone, Jesus always has their back
He reminds us to always love our God in Heaven’s seat
Loving each other as you have loved Me, always repeat
A bloody, criminal’s Cross summons all to take a knee
Accepting Jesus as Savior, teammates look up to see
Our Father orchestrates, with infinite patience and love
Creating and molding, the Great I Am looks from above
Jesus remains alert at the Creator’s side
Carrying keys to eternal life, all bona fide
As team members, we must trust, follow, and abide
Playing for Jesus, His coaching is forever our guide
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