Words of Encouragement
Sometimes you need this from the ones you admire most
The best compliments are from those who are close
High fives can't be given by someone with a closed fist
Commending others isn't something you should resist
Receiving it is like that boost of energy that keep you going
Its a warm sweater when winds of discouragement start blowing
We would never know what a couple of words can do
One day you might need those same words to be used on you
Motivation gives everyone a reason to strive harder or start new
So always give others that extra push with a few lines or two
The Best things in Life are Free.
A feeling of the first kiss when butterflies enter your stomach.
Knowing a writer inspired a positive movement with her poetry.
Knowing that I am loved and other artists are enamored by my work.
The Best things in Life are Free.
When God shines his light upon you and faith is offered, and trust is built.
When Peace and enlightenment is granted.
The Best things in Life are Free.
Focus on talents,
Yours and mine, keep on shining,
Sustaining future.
It’s a form
somewhat tight
but good fun.
Raise a storm,
fly a kite,
try a pun!
Make it warm,
write it light,
and you’ve won!
It's your choice to keep going.
It's your choice to heal.
It's your choice to reflect.
It's your choice to look at
that broken reflection and
to see a warrior.
It's your choice to quit.
It's your choice to stay broken.
It’s your choice to reflect.
It's your choice to look at that
broken reflection and to see a
failure.
Which choice will you choose?
For it will surely determine
whether or not you win
or you
lose.
I fill my little treasure box
With things that people say
Each one a precious tender note
To bring joy to my day
And when life turns from friend to foe
When days are long and drear
I pull each little keepsake out
To fill my heart with cheer
The words you say, the words you write
Leave echoes in my heart
The sweet resounding dulcet chimes
From me will not depart
For I am one in love with words,
and what each one conveys
The ones that are so genuine
touch me in many ways
So thank you for you gift of words
wrapped up in bows of love
The blessings that these words impart
are what my heart dreams of
Eileen Manassian Ghali
My Treasure Box
July 4, 2025
Today was so very brutal.
I felt my strength worked to the bone.
My family doesn’t seem to care.
At times, I feel so alone.
All the thoughts of would’ve, could’ve, should’ve come rushing to my mind.
There are many peaks and valleys, as I keep moving through my life.
The devil has always been right there, to discouraged and accuse.
But sometimes I feel he doesn’t need much help as others seem to fit the bill.
What now, I can’t go back.
What now, the future seems unclear.
Then my God gently reminds me, my child, you don’t belong here!
Your home will be in heaven, and my Son will take you there someday!
You gave your life to Jesus, and He will help you along the way.
You don’t need to worry, He’ll be with you in each moment of time.
They’ll never understand you, my child, because many did not understand me.
Just put your hand in your Savior’s hand and He’ll clear the path, you’ll see!
Don’t let yourself grow old, always think yourself young
Whatever your age, life has just begun
Don’t let anything get you down
Try to wear a smile and not a frown
Remember when you think you are nothing how special you are
You are amazing, whatever you do, you’re a star
You are strong enough to do what you want to do
Don’t leave it, do it today – for today is for you
Whatever doubts you have in your mind
When you make a start will vanish, you’ll find
Don’t let yourself get lost and behind
And in all you do be caring and kind
Age is just a number, a state of mind
If something in life stops you from living, you’ll find
If you feel inside that life has just begun
And whatever age you are – think yourself young
Every morning when I wake up,
I know I have a reason to continue my journey.
A child's smile is the greatest source of encouragement,
Making difficulties become light.
I'm proud to have my children,
Proud of their strong progress.
Even if the whole world turns its back,
I still hug them in my arms.
WORDS
I have accumulating wealth for I have the gift of words.
They're a treasure unto myself in my expanding universe.
Words have the power to wound or heal; it is a well-known fact.
They determine how we think and feel, then finally how we act.
There's a huge supply and a great demand
For words of hope in our storm-tossed land.
People are searching for a reason to live.
Have we comforting words to give?
Whatever you believe then speak with your mouth
Will come to pass, without a doubt.
Your words determine your destiny.
So, speak words of life and be blessed indeed!
(c) L. Gayle Carter
The state of the nation
Within the nation,
Presents a dire situation:
Liberty cannot be won
By desire alone:-
Thus, as we face the rising sun–
With our eyes looking toward home–
Let not our hope wane in its fruition,
But ever fuel us in completing our mission:-
Pick up the torches children, and carry on;
Be the footsteps toward our freedom won.
The finish line still lies a little further ahead,
Thus, pace yourselves until the race is done:-
Then you may proudly hold up your head,
Honoring the blood ancestors decided to shed:
May we be blessed to understand when we’re disheartened
discourage and frustrated
at something new we are trying to learn…
trying our best to do…
That every expert, every champion
every first place gold medal winner
before they became an expert, a champion,
or a first place gold medal winner
was also a beginner too.
I wish I could plug
A flash drive in your ear.
I would wipe clean the worries
Hidden deep inside there.
I know they've been hiding
In camouflaged space.
Your very own virus
firmly in place.
Spreading infection
Every which way.
Squeezing the happy
Right out of the way.
It's time to recover,
Diminish your pain.
Pick up your tools.
Reclaim your domain.
Before long, I promise,
With daily scans,
You'll reboot and function
With plenty of ram.
In the Silence,
Jesus speaks to me,
knowing that He is always near,
relieving me of my fear.
In the Silence,
He provides me peace and comfort,
that will forever sustain me,
no matter my plea,
for He is with me even.
In the Silence.
In the Silence, He listens to me,
when I call out to him on bended knee.
In the Silence,
I will listen for His voice,
knowing He will guide and direct my path,
In the Silence.
In the Silence,
He will provide me with care,
I trust in Him,
for he already knows the need,
my soul may be a mere bleed,
but in this silence, He knows the need,
yes, He knows the need.
In this silence,
while I am all alone,
He provides me with a sweet, sweet song,
reminding me that my trial will not be that long.
I will soon be going Home.
Trust Him,
In the Silence,
Trust Him.
For Jesus will be with you
In the Silence.
(c)2/2/2025
Laura Faulkenberry Howard
There may be
Encouragement
For the possibility
Of a rising fullness..
Yet fullness is
Already present
And may appear as
Arising of the
Encouragement...
"Live a little, comfort a little, cheer thyself a little." As You Like It.
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