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POEMS AND SHORT STORIES
Poet Introduction
I am not a poet, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn express once
LOVE POEM
Published
23rd Mar 2021 5:12pm
23rd Mar 2021 5:12pm
Fulfill my desires
I remember a solitary, empty night
when I turned to You Lord,
to fulfill my desires for a mate,
some ways specific, others more general
"so now you know what my desire is Lord"
Please, now, search my heart
and find Your truth
Then, when we first met
(Forgetting my prayer at that time)
I thought, 'could this be the one?'
'Selfishly, I needed to think
We both liked me! Young and prideful
Yet soon realizing, what power love really held
My time, my thoughts, were filled with love
I then remembered the...
when I turned to You Lord,
to fulfill my desires for a mate,
some ways specific, others more general
"so now you know what my desire is Lord"
Please, now, search my heart
and find Your truth
Then, when we first met
(Forgetting my prayer at that time)
I thought, 'could this be the one?'
'Selfishly, I needed to think
We both liked me! Young and prideful
Yet soon realizing, what power love really held
My time, my thoughts, were filled with love
I then remembered the...
#relationships
#FallingInLove
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2 Comments
SPIRITUAL POEM
Published
15th Dec 2020 6:04pm
15th Dec 2020 6:04pm
Counting blessings
Counting blessings in a rhyme
to the point I'll waste no time
Family, friends, and those who love me
a church, a home, a roof above me
food to eat and running water
grandkids, my sons, two loving daughters
my spouse, my health, a servants heart
to 'Love thy neighbor' and do my part
a running car, a store near by
a coat to wear to keep me dry
a garden plot to raise and reap
potatoes, tomatoes, squash and leaks
A bike, a television, keeps me amused
My dog to walk, some comfy shoes
a few bucks left over, that I...
to the point I'll waste no time
Family, friends, and those who love me
a church, a home, a roof above me
food to eat and running water
grandkids, my sons, two loving daughters
my spouse, my health, a servants heart
to 'Love thy neighbor' and do my part
a running car, a store near by
a coat to wear to keep me dry
a garden plot to raise and reap
potatoes, tomatoes, squash and leaks
A bike, a television, keeps me amused
My dog to walk, some comfy shoes
a few bucks left over, that I...
#God
#Christian
#redemption
437 reads
6 Comments
SPIRITUAL POEM
Published
11th Dec 2020 6:36pm
11th Dec 2020 6:36pm
Save Christmas
Christ the focus for the season
Heist the Holyday, dollars the reason
Revival, occasion, remember His birth
Idol of money ,see how much its worth
Sacred this day, let it be joyous
Tasted greed, retail annoyance
Manger where, the King Baby lay
Arranger store windows, selling the day
Save Christmas
Heist the Holyday, dollars the reason
Revival, occasion, remember His birth
Idol of money ,see how much its worth
Sacred this day, let it be joyous
Tasted greed, retail annoyance
Manger where, the King Baby lay
Arranger store windows, selling the day
Save Christmas
#Christmas
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SPIRITUAL POEM
Published
29th Sep 2020 4:47pm
29th Sep 2020 4:47pm
Do you know Jesus
For how am I to know Thee
if I do not introduce myself to You
These rags I wear, the words I speak
are not worthy for Your view
Outward appearance, and composure
which makes me look so cool
the way I act, the things I say
only myself, is who I fool
Others can not see
whats in my heart, I hide
Secretly my greed and lust
they feed my haughty pride
For when I come to You in prayer
the words that I let slip
It is not You that will condemn me
my own heart, will read its scripts
The truth will...
if I do not introduce myself to You
These rags I wear, the words I speak
are not worthy for Your view
Outward appearance, and composure
which makes me look so cool
the way I act, the things I say
only myself, is who I fool
Others can not see
whats in my heart, I hide
Secretly my greed and lust
they feed my haughty pride
For when I come to You in prayer
the words that I let slip
It is not You that will condemn me
my own heart, will read its scripts
The truth will...
#God
#Christian
#TruthOfLife #redemption
#TruthOfLife #redemption
562 reads
1 Comment
LOVE POEM
Published
26th Sep 2020 1:26am
26th Sep 2020 1:26am
Everyday is Daughters day
Everyday is Daughters day to me
I loved them since their start
Your smiles, they always give me joy
With your love, you steal my heart
My prayers were truly answered
You’re both healthy smart and strong
Independent, and self reliant,
With loving homes, you now belong
Blessings you have many
But as your father I have more
The joy and love you gave me first
As little girls whom I adored
Thank you God for giving me
These women in my life
Yet none of this would be possible
Without their mom/my loving wife
I loved them since their start
Your smiles, they always give me joy
With your love, you steal my heart
My prayers were truly answered
You’re both healthy smart and strong
Independent, and self reliant,
With loving homes, you now belong
Blessings you have many
But as your father I have more
The joy and love you gave me first
As little girls whom I adored
Thank you God for giving me
These women in my life
Yet none of this would be possible
Without their mom/my loving wife
#love
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4 Comments
SPIRITUAL POEM
Published
27th Feb 2020 5:33pm
27th Feb 2020 5:33pm
God please make me your vessel
I sit here in health and drink of my wine
my slumber at night in comfort just fine
I say all my prayers and give to the poor
I look through a lens, as people knock at my door
I go to my church, volunteer of my time
comfortable couch, with a computer, I rhyme
My family, we live, all over the globe
receiving Gods grace and his love and his hope
Yet, do I face persecution as those in our past?
Would I go too far places if ever was asked?
Would I sacrifice dollars, well-being ,or peace?
So I may love on my neighbor, or to give some relief ...
my slumber at night in comfort just fine
I say all my prayers and give to the poor
I look through a lens, as people knock at my door
I go to my church, volunteer of my time
comfortable couch, with a computer, I rhyme
My family, we live, all over the globe
receiving Gods grace and his love and his hope
Yet, do I face persecution as those in our past?
Would I go too far places if ever was asked?
Would I sacrifice dollars, well-being ,or peace?
So I may love on my neighbor, or to give some relief ...
#love
#kindness
#God
444 reads
11 Comments
SPIRITUAL POEM
Published
21st Dec 2019 3:58pm
21st Dec 2019 3:58pm
A Christmas/Birthday Card!
The time once again to celebrate Christ
remember His birth and huge sacrifice
Born in the manger, HE took on flesh
the Son of a virgin, the first miracle success
His beginning so humble, not fit for a king
the story be told and the praises we sing
we share same traditions, the giving of gifts
decorations, celebrations and spirits we lift
It is time to remember, the most famous of births
That was ever recorded on this planet earth
He walked around among us, salvation his plan
redemption of sinners,for every woman and...
remember His birth and huge sacrifice
Born in the manger, HE took on flesh
the Son of a virgin, the first miracle success
His beginning so humble, not fit for a king
the story be told and the praises we sing
we share same traditions, the giving of gifts
decorations, celebrations and spirits we lift
It is time to remember, the most famous of births
That was ever recorded on this planet earth
He walked around among us, salvation his plan
redemption of sinners,for every woman and...
#Christmas
#God
#Christian
468 reads
12 Comments
OBSERVATIONAL POEM
Published
12th Dec 2019 3:33pm
12th Dec 2019 3:33pm
Divorces, abortions and adultries
What a calamity of all situations
that come to make a nation of thee
as humans we can not continue
a blind eye to all of these three
The family is a gift given
With all of the blessings of love
the enemy 'all in' to destroy it
brings fighting and dividing thereof
A child in womb though not seen
is a life just like you and me
although can not speak
mild and quite weak
does not give us the right to demean
Our lust is a tempting of mind
our bodies get ready and primed
a glance and a stare ...
that come to make a nation of thee
as humans we can not continue
a blind eye to all of these three
The family is a gift given
With all of the blessings of love
the enemy 'all in' to destroy it
brings fighting and dividing thereof
A child in womb though not seen
is a life just like you and me
although can not speak
mild and quite weak
does not give us the right to demean
Our lust is a tempting of mind
our bodies get ready and primed
a glance and a stare ...
#forgiveness
#redemption
#denial
611 reads
11 Comments
LOVE POEM
Published
5th Nov 2019 4:39pm
5th Nov 2019 4:39pm
Words unspoken
We sat there, my son and I
Joyus for me, to have his company
The worship music played
It was moving me to my soul
You two walked over toward ,where
we sat, there, my son and I
stopped and hugged the young couple in front
without saying a word, love and compassion
The music played, the embrace went on
Why are tears happening? mine as well, as
we sat there, my son and I
and sung the words to this lovely song
No words were spoken, except the song
They did not need to be
Tenderness and sympathy , spilled over...
Joyus for me, to have his company
The worship music played
It was moving me to my soul
You two walked over toward ,where
we sat, there, my son and I
stopped and hugged the young couple in front
without saying a word, love and compassion
The music played, the embrace went on
Why are tears happening? mine as well, as
we sat there, my son and I
and sung the words to this lovely song
No words were spoken, except the song
They did not need to be
Tenderness and sympathy , spilled over...
#love
#kindness
#grief #TimeHeals
#grief #TimeHeals
460 reads
5 Comments
SPIRITUAL POEM
Published
25th Oct 2019 2:56pm
25th Oct 2019 2:56pm
Grace, Unearned
Grace a gift, from Abundant Love
received by one who the gift was given
sustained by us through faith in He
who in Him can be forgiven
With our gift, we make a choice
to stand with Him who paid our debt
we renounce our sin, and hear his word
now death, no longer threat
Once in His hand, my life for Him
Peace, love and hope and Joy
For none of these, do I deserve
when first sin I did employ
received by one who the gift was given
sustained by us through faith in He
who in Him can be forgiven
With our gift, we make a choice
to stand with Him who paid our debt
we renounce our sin, and hear his word
now death, no longer threat
Once in His hand, my life for Him
Peace, love and hope and Joy
For none of these, do I deserve
when first sin I did employ
#God
#Christian
#redemption
469 reads
5 Comments
LOVE POEM
Published
3rd Sep 2019 5:55pm
3rd Sep 2019 5:55pm
Whats endowed behind our Shroud
Why is it we see "people of color"
instead of humans, and what lies within
Our covers are there to protect us,
not to be characterized by our skin
Yes, it is the first thing we see,
and for that it can be an impression
But it wont tell you what's in my heart,
or my name, or my current profession
Can it tell you my trials, tribulations, and thoughts
my hopes, or my dreams, or my friends that I've lost
Can it tell you about my education or skills
Or give you a hint about my depression or thrills
I have...
instead of humans, and what lies within
Our covers are there to protect us,
not to be characterized by our skin
Yes, it is the first thing we see,
and for that it can be an impression
But it wont tell you what's in my heart,
or my name, or my current profession
Can it tell you my trials, tribulations, and thoughts
my hopes, or my dreams, or my friends that I've lost
Can it tell you about my education or skills
Or give you a hint about my depression or thrills
I have...
#love
#kindness
#respect
462 reads
13 Comments
SPIRITUAL POEM
Published
15th Aug 2019 7:25pm
15th Aug 2019 7:25pm
Why Am I Crazy (for You)? Collaboration with MadameLavender
Why does my faith appear, to some, so foolish?
You opened my eyes with your grace,yet
I struggle at times to obey,for
worldly wisdom falls short.
Seeking understanding remains
divinely mysterious, for
Isaiah has told me
that our thoughts and ways, are
not of You.
Wisdom calls us to find life
through losing it—
a stripping away of all that is carnal, yet
I still share your Good News.
“Die”, I must, to be born again—
the flesh is from the earth.
We know only of things we see through...
You opened my eyes with your grace,yet
I struggle at times to obey,for
worldly wisdom falls short.
Seeking understanding remains
divinely mysterious, for
Isaiah has told me
that our thoughts and ways, are
not of You.
Wisdom calls us to find life
through losing it—
a stripping away of all that is carnal, yet
I still share your Good News.
“Die”, I must, to be born again—
the flesh is from the earth.
We know only of things we see through...
#God
#faith
#spiritual
470 reads
5 Comments
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