What Is It

Before I sleep, I want to know You came to terms with all of today I want to know you have peace, shalom That all things work your mainstay Faith in Jesus, then in me, intact What is it, I want also to know You awoke rested, eager to thank The Universe for a new day, blink At the dawn-tinged horizon, watch a bird Or more, quick look at your plants, flowers Then at least a bit of breakfast before work I want to be the one to make your cuppa Even add a delicacy or two for dessert What is it? What hold do you have on me This heart, this MOG who vowed one spouse And now wonders endlessly, if only ....

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Lisa Ricci

Date: 7/18/2022 2:18:00 AM

Yes Anil, Jesus suffered for us all so we must respect and honor that in our choices and actions. However, the mind is a beautiful tool that sees beauty. And yes, I see beauty within your entry. Shalom... (smile always)

Anil Deo
Date: 7/18/2022 4:10:00 PM

I'm sorry about your brothers & your serious encounters with Covid. Glad Coach Bill & others are praying for your recovery, & healing from the subsequent fall. Shalom shalom. (Please pray psalm 91)

Bill Baker

Date: 7/17/2022 4:35:00 PM

Well written my friend, Anil. Have a blessed day! Bill

Anil Deo
Date: 7/18/2022 12:05:00 AM

ThanX a million, Coach Bill. It's apt you read it & responded lovingly (for us both)

Lisa Ricci

Date: 7/17/2022 12:21:00 PM

Hello Anil. I logged in for a moment. This entry is absolutely beautiful and very much poetry with all elements attached especially emotion. Your words truly speak. Well done. May this day find you well. Shalom...

Anil Deo
Date: 7/18/2022 12:04:00 AM

Lisa, Lisa, kusa. Shalom shalom shalom. Greet Marie Ricci & your good Man fir me. I'm grateful U WERE first to comment, & encourage. We need prayer. Some envy couples, but we are covered by the shed blood if Jesus Christ, messiah (see: Isaiah 53)