Silent Words Are Useless

I’ve got my opinions as any other;
Hopefully, I’ll be clear and you’ll understand
that our silent words are useless –
For the trees will willingly clap their hands.

The one true God spoke into existence
the birds, fishes, plants, mammals, Earth 
and all forms of life, including...
Humble beginnings of Mankind's birth.

The sound of our individual voices
is something that God covets and enjoys;
He wants our unadulterated praise verbalized
with heartfelt, cheerful, and celebratory noise.

Our real outward expressions of faith
for acknowledging His holy ways
can only be accomplished via…
Sincere, loving and audible praise.

So open your mouth during Church worship
and praise Him without doubt!
For your silent words are useless -
Causing even the rocks… to cry out.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Fraser Avatar
September 20, 2009 at 7:16 AM
Congratulations on your lovely poetry being featured this week>>James
Mason Avatar
September 17, 2009 at 7:40 PM
.... make a joyful noise everywhere!! ... smile ... thanks for this uplifting write, Joseph and congratulations on it being selected to be featured this week at PoetrySoup !!
Augustus Avatar
September 17, 2009 at 1:22 PM
Thank you for this! As a Christian, I know this is something I have to deal with in opening my mouth. Not to mention reading my own poems out loud or hearing other people recite them. This website has helped me to express myself in many different ways and I'm truly thankful. By the way, congratulations on having this featured!
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September 17, 2009 at 9:53 AM
Congratulations friend, on having your poem featured this week. Please keep writing. Great you! Adeleke
Jordan Avatar
September 15, 2009 at 8:37 PM
Joseph - Congratulations on having your poetry featured this week – God Bless, MJ
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September 15, 2009 at 1:39 AM
Joseph, congrats on having your work featured...Raul
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September 14, 2009 at 3:47 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Joseph. Love, Carol
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May 3, 2009 at 11:53 AM
Joseph, my belated congrats in making the semi finals...Raul
Mason Avatar
April 26, 2009 at 12:54 PM
Shout to the Stone People, the Standing People and all the worlds wonders all the time, every day, in church or out ... smile ... I enjoyed this back when (11-1-08) and here it is again as a "first round survivor" ... smile ... good luck to you in the contest, Joseph!!
Brown Avatar
April 10, 2009 at 4:12 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it in the semi finals Joseph. Wishing you the best of luck in the finals. Love, Carol
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November 30, 2008 at 4:10 AM
Joseph - Congratulations on your poem making Round One of the PSoup poetry contest! Wishing you all the best in the finals and have a Happy Holiday season. Peace always, John
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November 11, 2008 at 9:18 AM
Congrats on making it through to the first round! Good luck in the finals! Love, Shar
Mason Avatar
November 1, 2008 at 4:38 PM
This is a great write Joseph ... here's to those Standing People (the trees) and Sitting Stones filled with joy ... can you tell I liked this one ... LOL ... congratulations on being a "first round survivor" and best wishes here at PoetrySoup!!
Jordan Avatar
November 1, 2008 at 4:25 PM
Joseph - Congrats on your poetry making it through to the next round – Great Job & God Bless
Brown Avatar
October 27, 2008 at 3:43 PM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round. Good luck in the finals. Love, Carol
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October 27, 2008 at 3:29 PM
Joseph Congrats on your wonderful poem making the semi-finals and best of luck in the finals!! Love Light Truth Patricia
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