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God’s Precious Song

OK, I know it’s May First but the idea for this poem came to me late last night (April 30th) so if you’ll allow me some leeway, here is my final National Poetry Writing Month Challenge poem for 2018. Only wrote 14 out of 30 again. Well, there’s always next year, I guess!

I was recently blessed to hear the musical talents of Gospel Singer, Cindy Sites. Her lyrics and testimony touched me so deeply. As I thought back over her performance the thought came to me that she is “God’s Song”. And so, this poem was born. This is for Cindy from Cindy!

“He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what he has done and be amazed. They will put their trust in the LORD.” Psalm 40:3 (NLT) / Pixabay

God’s Precious Song

Her heart is revealed
Through the words that she sings.
Melodies so sweet.
God’s message she brings.

Sharing her grief.
Proclaiming her praise.
Touching our souls
With a grace that’ll amaze!

Sing, sweet friend!
Sing loud and clear.
There’s applause in Heaven
As your voice is lifted down here.

Some have tried to quiet you,
But they were in the wrong.
Yours is a gift given from above
And YOU are God’s precious song.

Stuck ~ A Five Minute Friday Poem

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Five Minute Friday is always challenging. Getting a prompt and trying to write to it for five minutes and leaving it basically unedited. HaHa! Those of you who know me or read many of my posts know that this ole perfectionist has a hard time with that! Even though I’m a rule follower, I often exceed the five minutes and I usually edit. Writing a poem for Five Minute Friday poses even a greater challenge! It’s a challenge I enjoy, however! I hope you enjoy whats developed today. If you want to read more about “Stuck” click over to http://www.fiveminutefriday.com

“So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.” John 8: 36 (NLT) / Pixabay

Stuck

Like a carousel round and round,
Getting no where fast.
Or in a chair, back and forth
Each rock the same as the last.

Like words of a song over and over,
Whirling in your mind.
Or hands of the clock that do not move
Because someone forgot to wind.

Like tires in snow buried deep.
They spin instead of go.
Or a traffic jam when you don’t have time
And cars are moving slow.

Like life at times for all of us,
When it seems we’re sinking deep.
Or when we sense a calling
But we’re too afraid to leap.

Like when our hearts are frozen
Paralyzed with fear.
Or when we need a helping hand
But a hand is no where near.

Let’s face it friends, we can all feel stuck
And long to be set free.
We tire of struggling on our own
So fall on bended knee.

When we call upon our Savior
We’re no longer stuck alone.
He’ll guide us to His sweet release.
He won’t leave us on our own.

Like living water flowing free,
Refreshing to the soul.
Or a healing touch that let’s us move
On legs that’ve been made whole.

So when you’re feeling trapped in life
Finding no way out of the muck.
Reach for the Lifeline from above.
And TRULY get unstuck.

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Discontent

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Does anyone else find it crazy how discontent we are? We wish for our bodies to be different. We want a different job or house or car…..the list goes on. We wish for her life or her kids. It’s too hot or too cold. We’re too young or too old! I catch myself complaining way too much when I am living such a blessed life. Of course, there are challenges but no matter what circumstances we face, We. Are. Not. On. Our. Own. We need to take a lesson from Paul (note to self!) “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation……I can do all things through Him who strengthens me!”

“I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through Him who gives me strength. Phillipians 4:12-13 (NIV)

Discontent
(Inspired by waking up to snow on the Magnolia buds this morning)

Snow, snow
Go away!
It’s time to leave.
You’ve had your say!

Spring, Spring
Come right on in.
We’re more than ready
For you to begin!

Rain, rain
We’ve had enough!
Your mud and gloom
Makes doing things tough.

Summer, Summer
We need you fast!
Swimming pools, fireflies,
And days that last.

Heat, heat
You leave me weak!
Please give me a break
From sweat running down my cheek.

Snow, snow
Oh, how we’ve missed you!
Send us a downfall
Making the world seem fresh and new.

Years

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I’ve been doing some crazy stuff lately and this ranks right up there, but even though I’m getting a late start, I am going to once again attempt to write a poem a day in April to celebrate Poetry Month. I’ll be the first to say that it’s unlikely that I’ll accomplish this goal, however I’m going to give it my best! And who knows? Crazier things have happened! (believe me!)

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV) / Pixabay

Years

10 ~ Bike riding, marble playing, days of carefree fun!

20 ~ Nose in books, food on trays, late-night stories spun.

30 ~ Planning lessons, housework looms, a new daughter joins our son!

40 ~ Busy life, kids grow up, suppers on the run.

50 ~ Empty beds, who turned up the heat, career is almost done.

60 ~ By God’s grace I’m 59 and 60’s just plus one! (Boy, I hope it’s fun!)

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A Teacher’s Heart

Poetry Here, There, and Everywhere

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I have arrived at my first destination safely and I’m excited to say that even tho I am tired and my mind is not working on all cylinders, I still have a poem for you tonight. It is written by my sister, Barbie….oops, Barb to her friends. What a gift it was to receive this today. Also, if you look in the comments for yesterday’s post you will find another special poem written by my friend, Robin! Poetry here, there, and everywhere! Just how I like it!

So I admire my sister for her wisdom, faith and kindness. So here is a little poem to help at least one more day!
ODE TO CINDY

My sister is a writer extraordinaire
She has admirers everywhere

I will miss her poems everyday
But busy she is with that grandbaby on the way!

I encourage her to continue on
And don’t make us wait too long

I love her dearly she is my sister and friend
I am not the poet in the family so this is the end.

I Hope It’s Not My Last

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At the beginning of the month I challenged myself to write a poem a day in April as a way to celebrate Poetry month. It’s April 14th and I am pleasantly surprised to have made it this far. April’s not over yet, but my poetry writing days may be. I have lots going on in my life right now and I am about to head out on a little trip. I’m not sure how being out of my routine, having lots of fun with family, and poetry writing will fit together. We shall see. So, with thirteen poems down, here’s one more before I hit the road.

I Hope It’s Not My Last

I almost made it halfway and that’s good,

But, I may not make it as far as I should.

Life is moving at a rapid rate,

Poetry writing may have to wait.

I’m packing up and leaving town,

There may be no time to write things down.

I hate to think that this poem’s my last,

But if it is, I’ve had a blast!

Thank you for your patience with me in posting a poem a day. It really has been fun! Is there anyone out there that would like to pick up where I’m leaving off? Day 15 awaits!

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A Glimpse of a Miracle

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“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;” Psalm 139:13-14

A Glimpse of a Miracle

I gazed upon his perfect face

His hands, and little toes

I thought I caught a glimpse of her

Around his button nose.

He kicked, he yawned and then he blinked

In awe I took it in.

I’m pretty sure his dad and he

share a handsome chin.

A miracle right before my eyes

Tears of joy ran down my cheek.

For where once only God could see

I was blessed to take a peek.

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