Monday Memories: Grandpa’s Front Porch

Here is another poem from the past, published back in November, 2018.  It recalls a time long ago of rich family memories.

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Recalling an amazing moment many years ago

Looking forward to seeing Grandpa—let’s go!

 

Sitting on his front porch for endless times

Allowing a special grandson to feel so fine

 

Bouncing on Grandpa’s knee was such fun

Laughing and giggling until there was none

 

Seeing Grandpa’s old, rustic rocking chair

Bringing back memories of us being a pair

 

Enjoying another warm, yet peaceful summer night

Listening to Grandpa’s stories, full of fun and fright

 

Watching the fireflies dancing above the tall, green grass

Hearing through the screen door, radio shows long past

 

Observing neighbors walking down an endless sidewalk

Pausing to spend a magic moment with us while we talk

 

Tasting Grandma’s freshly baked, sweet treats

Arousing taste buds and sweet tooth to meet

 

Spending time together for an hour or maybe two

Witnessing life from a porch presents quite a view

 

Sitting in the proud and mature rocking chair once more

Observing the years have been generous and restored

 

Smiling now as the porch hasn’t changed too much

Adding a new floor with fresh paint as a final touch

 

Recalling Grandpa on this comforting porch

Carrying on for him, with a brightly lit torch

 

Passing on an ageless and honored family tradition

Listening again to Grandpa’s most favorite renditions

 

Filling childish lives with memories of nurturing love

Lifting thoughts upward to Grandpa in heaven above

 

 

Running With Perseverance

The text for this poem is based upon God’s Word as well as a recent sermon message given at New Life Church, Gahanna, Ohio.

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From Hebrews 12:1-3

 

Let us throw off everything

Hindering sin, which easily entangles

 

Running life’s race with perseverance

Fixing faith’s eyes on Christ

 

He endures Calvary’s Cross

Defeating sin’s darkness and shame

 

Now sitting at God’s side

Bringing hope to lost hearts

 

The Message

 

Life’s treadmill defines our race

Running with God’s steady faith

 

Life’s marathon, hard and long

Facing emotional ups and downs

 

God sends His encouraging words

Overcoming defeat, distress, and despair

 

Trusting in Jesus, keep running

With perseverance, to the end

 

Jesus endures His own journey

Running to “our” bloody Cross

 

Following always Jesus’ faithful example

Showing us perseverance and trust

 

Young David ignores Goliath’s size

Focusing on faith in God

 

Christ faces the impossible

Yet, His journey will succeed

 

Jesus surrenders to God’s plan

Faithfully carrying our burdens

 

We all suffer sin’s consequences

Christ comes, guarding our hearts

 

Withstanding life’s harsh body blows

In this fallen, broken world

 

Take Action

 

Trusting God, eyes on Jesus

Focusing on Christ, remain obedient

 

Replacing life’s empty, negative notions

Knowing Jesus as our Savior!

 

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Oh, Brother!

 

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Oh, Brother!

 

Sometimes people look at me in a sort of puzzlin’ way

They just don’t appreciate my approach to each day

 

Through their eyes, I must be an utter red-neck

They fail to understand my life, not one lil’ speck

 

Some say I have an accent when speakin’

Darn if I know, I’m just talkin’ and seekin’

 

Before I digress too much further, let’s see

I live in America, lookin’ always to be free

 

My Daddy taught me the major differences in life

Between right and wrong, always love one’s wife

 

My Mommy shared her love of nature’s delights

Her bountiful garden, with colors always bright

 

Growin’ up in an awfully small, yet welcome place

Life remain’ balanced and gentle, a relaxin’ pace

 

Joinin’ the U.S. Navy at the earliest possible age

Livin’ on an aircraft carrier, like workin’ in a cage

 

Comin’ ashore to meet a lady for a date

Becomin’ my lovely wife and first mate

 

Receivin’ a degree with honors from Silage Tech

Not regrettin’ my time there, never wantin’ to fret

 

My best friends live and labor on farms and ranches

We hook-up on Saturday nights for fun-filled dances

 

Livin’ in the countryside, but drivin’ to my job in town

People say I’ve been too busy, never makin’ a sound

 

Can’t they see who’s followin’ me down the walk

Two lil’ youngins, brothers lovin’ to play and talk

 

My two boys, Pete and Re-Pete, makin’ me proud

Even when their horseplay gets a tiny bit too loud

 

Oh, Brother!

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Haiku Series #26 (Life)

SHMILY

Forever in love

Saying:  “See how much I love you”—

Loving each moment

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Dreaming

Sleeping through the night

Dreaming, Big Montana Sky—

How I miss it all!

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Blissful

Finishing a walk

Loving another morning—

Tasting coffee’s bliss

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God is Near

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From Psalm 16:11:  “You show me the path of life.  In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

God dwells on a Holy hill

Pursuing those hungry, for His will

 

Away from God, we are forlorn

Seeking refuge, asking to be reborn

 

Our Lord is a most Holy God

Bringing blessings and love, He nods

 

He brings delight, for another week

Filling cups with refreshment, we seek

 

At night, He calms our hearts

Giving wise counsel, new day starts

 

God remains near, always beside us

Walking patiently, without a big fuss

 

He stays close, offering His hand

Facing our challenges, across this land

 

God fills hearts, with joyful gladness

We sing and rejoice, without sadness

 

Our prayers seek a willing ear

Finding a Holy God, without fear

 

Our footing will never slip away

Walking a safe path, God’s way

 

God hears our words and prayers

Sending answers, because He truly cares

 

Under the shadow of God’s wings

Protecting us, safe refuge He brings

Haiku Series #25 (Marriage)

Honor

Like a fruitful vine

Honor each other daily—

Feel God’s blessed love

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Wives

Love and treasure him

Love him with your total heart—

Love him evermore

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Caring

Care for each other

Through tough seasons and blue times—

Have each other’s back

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Several days back, the first marriage Haiku series was published.  In case you missed it, here is the link:  Haiku Series #24 (Marriage)

 

Monday Memories: Cherish the Love

This poem was written in October, 2018.  It has been updated from its original entry.  The inspiration for the word “cherish” comes from The Association’s song “Cherish” from 1966.

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Cherish the beautiful love that God has given you

His love is freely given to all without paying dues

 

Cherish the love in your life every single day

It is God’s way of showing you the best way

 

Cherish each wonderful day as it sends a precious gift

God never intends to forget you, nor leave you adrift

 

Cherish family for it brings abundant happiness

God brings His Word to help soften our sadness

 

Cherish life’s simple things as they are treasures

God offers Grace regardless of how we measure

 

Cherish a healthy relationship with God each day

He will always show you the right and proper way

 

Cherish the ultimate and unselfish love God delivers to all

His son pays for sins when we accept His passionate call

Passionate Faith

From Isaiah 40:31:  “But those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.”

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God’s caring faith fills our nearly empty hearts

God loves us with His passion, our lives restart

 

With passion more intense than any previous storm

Flashes of fire, a burning flame—we become reborn

 

God sends unconditional passion, a zest for life

Passion means more than just love without strife

 

Recharge those spiritual batteries, putting God first

Fuels growing faith, Jesus rises to quench our thirst

 

God seeks a prayer-filled linking, He really does

Strengthening us with His Spirit from high above

 

To God and Jesus, sustaining a life-long commitment

Witnessing amazing things, filling us with contentment

 

Through our faith, Christ resides in our hearts

Counting our blessings, bringing love to impart

 

Passion-filled emotions—being true to the call of our Lord

Igniting fires of action, a passionate life comes on board

 

Now with our eternal love firmly rooted in Jesus’ love

Life’s experiences become richer and deeper because

 

Our loving, caring Father loves each of His offspring

Passionate about Jesus, we will joyfully, forever sing

 

Experiencing with God, a more passionate faith

Personifying into a more passionate life to make

 

Passionate Faith

Passionate Life

Passionate Joy

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From Psalm 92:4:  “For you, O Lord, have made me glad by your work; at the works of your hands I sing for joy.”

Living to Give

Apostle Paul writes in Galatians 6:14:  “But as for me, I will never boast about anything except the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

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Christ comes to the world

Bringing God’s love to us

 

Jesus sets the bar high

Higher than we can reach

 

Christ delivers two true teachings

To a sinful, unsaved world

 

Love your God, the Father

Love others more than yourself

 

Jesus does more than preach

He teaches us God’s truth

 

His hands heal the sick

Later pierced with sharpened nails

 

He raises up the dead

Just as He will rise

 

Christ, the Messiah, brings hope

He is Savior to mankind

 

Wearing a crown of thorns

Humbles himself on the Cross

 

Rising from a dark tomb

Christ forever defeats our sins

 

Christ serves His Holy Father

His sacrifice continues to give

 

He lives

The Resurrection lives

Eternal life lives

 

Respond to Christ in prayer

Humble, grateful—on our knees

Honor and praise Jesus Christ

Our eternal Savior and protector

His love lights the way

Accepting Jesus as our Savior

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Haiku Series #24 (Marriage)

Vows

Sharing scared vows

Holy covenant with God—

‘til death do us part

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Husbands

Love and cherish her

Love her with your entire heart—

Love her forever

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Reverence

Be subject to each

With reverence for Jesus—

Honor each other

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