Category Archives: Poetry
Death Struggle With Sin
(Romans 7) I don’t do what I want to Yet I do those things I hate I want to do the good and right But I find out too late That I’ve done what I don’t want to. Once again … Continue reading
The Day I Turned Forty
I awakened quite early, it was five-o-eight I was glad there was time I could contemplate I had dreaded this day, the first sign of ‘old’ For I still wasn’t polished, or brave, or bold. “Surely,” I thought in puzzled … Continue reading
God’s Quilt
I marveled at the masterpiece, the quilt of rare design Not one like it in this world, I can’t believe it’s mine. It started as a pile of scraps, some came from who knows where They had outlived their usefulness, … Continue reading
Ode to Troy
We became a new department, just the four of us Were called Systems Alignment, we didn’t make a fuss From Manager and Detail. Once a Keyer and a Reader Such a fine group of folks. But alas, we had no … Continue reading
For Bia
God goes ever before you To show you the way If you trust in Him always You’ll not go astray Hold fast to His promises Trust and obey Read His Word daily Consistently pray He promised to guide youAnd lead … Continue reading
12 Days Before
It’s 12 days BEFORE Christmas The time has now come For you to be blessed And have lots of fun! Tonight, at your place Will arrive with a clatter —A packet of goodiesAnd interesting matter. You’ll find some quite silly,While … Continue reading
A Hug for Laura
If I could reach out and touch you This is how I’d let you know How very much I love you And how much I need you so I would put my arms around you And I’d hold you close, … Continue reading
Fun at Work
‘Twas the week before Christmas when all thru S.A. Not a creature was stirring, they were all gone away Some on vacations and others were moving The rest were all snug under desks and were snoozing! When from Judy’s desk … Continue reading
Driftin’ Blues
I remember the time when you went away Yes, we knew back then, it’d be more than a day But now I fear, it’s been more than a year And oh, I want you near! CHORUS: Oh, it’s the saddest … Continue reading
Nurturing Gaps
There were times in my life when I didn’t do so well Especially with my little ones I am ashamed to tell I seemed to be preoccupied with one thing or another Couldn’t seem to get around to being a … Continue reading