The July 4th 1776
U.S. Declaration of Independence,
viewed by Abraham Lincoln
as the moral standard
to which the country should strive,
contains the quotation,
'All men are created equal,'
however, throughout his life,
George Washington, a Founding Father,
owned and managed over 577
enslaved people at Mount Vernon,
and still retained 123 slaves,
on his (4th March 1797) death,
some 20 years 4 months
after the country's birth.
He had decreed the unfortunates
were only to receive manumission
upon the (May 22nd 1802) demise
of his wife, the first 'First Lady', Martha,
who, acting partly out of fear
the individuals might hasten her death
to secure their freedom,
released them January 1st 1801.
Once, the 'Land of Opportunity',
now, known as, 'Land of the Free',
lie and deny from the top down...
it is, and always has been, the 'Land of Hypocrisy.'
God makes worlds, he makes us, he judges us.
God can do anything; he can make all our dreams and nightmares come true.
God is always near, watching and seeing who we are very clear.
God is the universe and will take us any moment he wants.
God is like the eye of the storm; he can strike at any moment in time.
God may have many planets, many spirits; they all bow down to him and pray for cooperation.
God told us he is jealous, and wants no other God put before him.
God of Abraham and his children bow down and thank God for all our blessings.
Lifting prayers to God, today and always.
People lie because they have to sometimes to get by.
People lie because they are told they have no choice, that they will suffer a loss that will hurt.
People lie to move ahead, to get more money and live a life of comfort and elegance.
People lie, like in the Garden of Eden, the woman ate the apple and served it to her husband, later she realized that she had been lured by a lie.
People lie for many reasons, some known and some unknown, some get away with the lies.
Let's pray for all to be brave and to choose truth over lies, to walk the path of light and love, and to choose life and love above all.
God tells us that in the end all is seen and brought to light, and that justice will prevail.
Lifting prayers to God, today and always.
God’s chosen ones, from the line of Abraham, may we pray and lift positive thoughts in every way.
Like a tree that is growing, with many branches, we continue.
Like the stars in the sky, may we grow and shine bright in the sky.
May we walk with humble hearts and learn and grow and shine bright.
May we be blessed by God and be a family that continues.
May we be given the things we need to live, to thrive, to please our God.
May God forgive us for mistakes; may he lead us forth in our walk in this life.
Lifting prayers to God, today and always.
“You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today,” a quote attributed to Abraham Lincoln, is a timeless statement emphasizing accountability and the necessity of confronting challenges head-on rather than deferring them. It underscores the principle that inaction today merely postpones problems, often making them more complex or difficult to address in the future. As procrastination is a suppressant of time, the resolve is left for the morrow, where time is none to spare. Of such is the case of the unresolved, being tethered on a leash, when it bites untamingly.
A son of Abraham
in Israel he dwells
A son of the Torah
He drinks deep from its well
A son of Almighty G-d
divine spark implanted within
His soul longs to return
to reunite with Him
The children of Abraham are a force, sent by Gods word and walk with all of his force.
Like a triangle, we do have points, sometimes we can hurt, and also cut into the earth.
We are passionate about our God, and we bow down and pray for all of God’s blessing while on this earth.
Abraham’s children, are Gods children called forth by his will, making us have a desire that is instilled.
Instilled with a desire to please God, and follow all of his words.
Words of law, and of prayer, we love and follow all of God commandments.
We bow in prayer, and ask God to lead us in our thoughts and to shield us from all of our enemies that try to do us harm.
Like walking through fire, we remember our teaching that tell us of the many trials we must face, we pray for all of our success.
Success in life and family and love, may we forgive and love each day.
Each day may we love each other, and our earth and all of life’s blessings.
We the servants of God, Thank God today and always, as we walk home to our forever place in the sky.
1969 MY FIRST GRADE FIELD TRIP TO ABRAHAM LINCOLN HOME SPRINGFIELD ILLINOIS TOMB MY FIRST GRADE CLASS CHIOR WAS INVITED TO SING CIVIL RIGHTS HYMNS MARIAN ANDERSEN HYMNS SOMETIMES I FEEL LIKE A MOTHERLESS CHILD THIS WAS AFTER MARTIN LUTHER KING ASSASSINATION SADLY MY IMPOSTER JAY TOWNSEND JOHNSON HENRY MY STALKER MY IDENTITY ATTEMPTED TO IMPERSONATE ME AFTER BREAKING IN MY HOME FOR GARGANO EXPOSED TO PARTS OF MY MENTAL HEALTH JOURNAL GROWING IN CHICAGO DURING CIVIL RIGHTS RIOTS FIRST GRADE MY IMPOSTER WAS ACTUALLY BORN IN 1969 I WAS IN FIRST GRADE SINGING MY HEART OUT FOR FREEDOM IN AMERICA NO WAY A JAMAICAN STALKER COULD POSSIBLY BE ME I WAS SHOCKED AT HER GAUL HER OBSESSIONAL HATRED RAGE FOR ME AS A WRITER THIS BEGAN HER IMPERSONATING ME
When first invited
to The Land of Milk and Honey
where stars at night shone bright
and days there were always sunny
he demurred to go
Abraham was of a mind to politely decline
as wouldn't you know
he was lactose intolerant
and diabetic too so
the alleged Promised Land
would only guarantee
even more misery
but when he repented and relented
as his story unravels
more than 2,200 miles
by ox-cart he then travels
and tho' it's unsure if he found a cure
or the fire of his desire
to fulfill the dream which kept him alive
lo he lived to be an old soul of
one hundred and seventy five
Abraham* is father of faith indeed
He obeyed God along His deed and creed
Commended and blest
Midst challenging test
So from unbelief and doubt, he was freed.
Abraham’s great grandson, Moses** did stand
Leading God’s people to the promised land
With courageous might
And prayerful plight
Sea he divided toward march so grand.
*Romans 4:9-11 ...For we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness... that he might be the father of all them that believe...
**Hebrews 11:24-29 By faith Moses, ....; Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; ...
passed through the Red sea as by dry land...
August 31, 2024
2nd place, "Famous Person or Poetry Soup Poet Limerick" Poetry Writing Contest; Sponsored by Tania Kitchin; judged on 9/15/2024
'Every man is proud of what he does well; and no man is proud of what
he does not do well. With the former, his heart is in his work; and he will
do twice as much of it with less fatigue. The latter performs a little imperfectly,
looks at it in disgust, turns from it, and imagines himself exceedingly tired.
The little he has done, comes to nothing, for want of finishing.'
Abraham Lincoln.
'When a man is led to believe that the pride in the work that he thought was done well, is undermined by himself, or others, for lack of instruction, where such instruction would not be rebuffed, then those whom could so instruct are just as responsible for the want of his finish. For when his heart is in his work and he seemed tireless in the pursuit of it's perfection, while knowing full well that nothing is perfect, when if fortunate enough, then his efforts could at the very least be perceived as his willingness to bring himself up from his past failure'.
James McLain Saturday, November 1, 2014
Abraham seeds are
Arabs and Jews are brothers,
Differs in mother.
No. Not in a million years.
I shall never charge God foolishly.
If I did, I would surely be the fool.
As was the faithful Abraham, I am
Indeed convinced that the God of all
The earth will be righteous in all His ways.
Jehovah our God !
Creator of the people of colours.
We pray to You on the mountains
We pray to You in the valleys
We pray to You on the seas
You are our Father.
The God who appointed Messenger
prophet John Mwambi Mulaya
The God who chose Messenger
prophet Simon Kimbangu
The God who met with our ancestor
Messenger prophet Moses
The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob
You are the living God,
Transform this World,
Oh!Dear Lord
The God of holy prophets and apostles
You always kind to us
Your name be glorified
On earth and in heavens
Amen.
He is The-Easily-Frightened Graham,
His Natural Father Amram Abraham;
Like Lord God’s Abraham could farm
But unlike him could kill or harm
Either with his right or left arm
Normally meant for just his farm …
And harmed he did A Sir Wickham
In his hand, a harvested yam
And he was sure “One from my farm!”
His challengers misery like a balm:
A Wickham bearing Bowls of Alm
And until then, not keep quite calm …
So tough This Guy for David’s Psalm
Or baring a prayerful palm
That I agreed with a Doctor Sam,
Also, a Zealous First-Rate Ham
About DNA Test for Graham
On his fathering by Abraham.
Sub Categories
Looking for the formal definition, structure, and history of this poetry form? Visit the Poetry Dictionary entry below. Then return to explore how PoetrySoup members bring the form to life through their own poems.