An Original Work / May 11, 2020 When the enemy pursues you, Look to God. When he frightens And confuses you, And your emotions Bruises you, And tries to get The best of you, Let Jesus Christ Give peace to you. Since the Lord is always near you, Trust His Word. Let His Word dwell … Continue reading When the Enemy Pursues You
poetry
The Grim Reaper
An Original Work / April 26, 2020 Dancing, dancing in the wind, Flickering, flickering, idols grim. Movies, movies, what’s in store? The grim reaper at your door. Trickery, trickery, that’s their way, So in hopes that you they’d sway. Horrid, horrid, all aghast! Messages, messages, out they blast! Pointless, pointless, all’s a game, So they … Continue reading The Grim Reaper
Man’s Infatuations
An Original Work / April 23, 2020 Based partially on Psalm 73 He’s bent on destruction, No thought to his ways, Man’s infatuations Are causing delays. No mind for the future, Thinks only of self, And that’s because He has Put God on the shelf. His pride is his necklace, Thinks God does not know … Continue reading Man’s Infatuations
Down for the Long Haul
An Original Work / April 15, 2020 When I last saw him He was hunkered down Down for the long haul Got nowhere to run Closed in his spaces Time is not his friend When will this be o’er? Will it ever end? Life is a changing Change from day to day Back and forth … Continue reading Down for the Long Haul
Changing Times
An Original Work / March 31, 2020 Ring those bells Call the congregation We will soon Have a jubilation Tell the truth And, listen to it well Sit ye down And listen for a spell God has called His people to Him now To know Him And at His feet to bow Changing times Have … Continue reading Changing Times
In This Crazy World
An Original Work / March 11, 2020 In this crazy world of ours, With emotions flying high, With fear mongers at their worst Blowing everything sky high, Can we trust in what they say? Do their words even make sense? Is it logical to say That a few is an event? An agenda, do they … Continue reading In This Crazy World
What Sets Your Heart on Fire?
An Original Work / February 20, 2020 As fire is passion, As some would say, What sets your heart On fire today? What lights that fire Of zeal within? What makes you happy? Causes you to grin? What gets you up Before the dawn, Drives you to go, E’en though you yawn? What do you … Continue reading What Sets Your Heart on Fire?
Where Are They All?
An Original Work / January 30, 2020 Where are all the children? Where’s the laughter and the joy? Where’s the smiles and the twinkling eyes Of the girls and of the boys? Where’s the sunshine, moon and stars That once shone, oh so bright? Where’s the hugs and kisses of the mamas As they tell … Continue reading Where Are They All?
Trick or Treat?
An Original Work / January 16, 2020 Trick or treat? What’s in store? Do you love? Or, folks abhor? Is your kindness all for you? Do you lie, or walk in truth? What’s your motive all about? Are you honest, without doubt? Do you mask hidden intent? And, your motives you invent? Trusted friend – … Continue reading Trick or Treat?
Don’t Let the Raindrops
An Original Work / January 2, 2020 Don’t let the raindrops Spoil your day. Don’t let the clamoring Get in the way. Don’t let opinions And thoughts of the millions Impact how you’re feeling. Trust God, bow and pray. Don’t let your feelings Rule what you do. Don’t let misgivings Affect your life, too. Don’t … Continue reading Don’t Let the Raindrops