Best Supplied With Poems

The full moon and milky snow illuminate the nighttime landscape I found myself lost on the mountain. 

   I have to make a choice. Looking for the North Star I placed a stick pointing north to direct me to the closest destination when...

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Winter Awakens My Care
anonymous Middle English poem, circa 1300
loose translation/interpretation by Michael R. Burch

Winter awakens all my care
as leafless trees grow bare.
For now my sighs are fraught
whenever it enters my thought:
regarding this world's joy,
how everything comes to naught.

Original Middle English text:

Wynter wakeneth al my care,
Nou...

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Medieval Poem V

A Proverb from Winfred's Time
anonymous Old English poem, circa 757-786
loose translation/interpretation by Michael R. Burch

1.
The procrastinator puts off purpose,
never initiates anything marvelous,
never succeeds, and dies alone.

2.
The late-deed-doer delays glory-striving,
never indulges daring dreams,
never succeeds, and dies alone.

3.
Often the deed-dodger avoids ventures,
never succeeds, and dies...

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Today I have a treasure chest with gifts so full and free:
Redemption through the precious blood Christ shed on Calvary.
Empowered by His Spirit now to live the life I should,
Assurance from His promises that all things work for good.
Sufficiently supplied with all my need there...

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The Rhymed Poem aka The Rhyming Poem and The Riming Poem
Old English Poem (i.e., Anglo-Saxon Poem) from the Exeter Book, ca. 990 AD
loose translation/interpretation by Michael R. Burch

He who granted me life created this sun
and graciously provided its radiant engine. 
I was gladdened with glees,...

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Exceptional thought entered my old head
sure this was an excellent idea
when discussed with my wife filled her with dread
so drove to ikea, showing no fear

Supplied with television cabinet 
loaded my car, staff so good, never rude
bought with pride definitely no regret
Viewed how to easily build...

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Enabled by God for this day’s fulfillment bliss
Meeting Him in sweet fellowship I should not miss.

Morning prayer and Bible reading nourish soul
As prioritizing the Lord remains my goal.

Thanking the Creator for breath of life so free
My spirit basks in worship’s praise with gracious spree.

Hygienic routine...

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Twas the night before Christmas - came like a flash,
Mob of gingerbread reindeer prodding elves for cache.

The Clausman reigning, doling out orders this stint.
Lady of his, keeps his tongue supplied with peppermints.

The vainglorious list of children, like snow through the Pole,
Now hides in the cloud...

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The full moon and milky snow illuminate the nighttime landscape I found myself lost on the mountain. 

   I have to make a choice. Looking for the North Star I placed a stick pointing north to direct me to the closest destination when...

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Finding love is hard to master 
Can I not make this go any faster
Oh please this is going to be a disaster

Something just knocked at my door
I wonder what is in store
Oh so excited I just cant ignore 

What is this sound I hear 
Is...

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They had gathered from all around
With special invitation in hand
No professional was allowed
To take part in this grand
...event

Just your every day, run of the mill
Person without culture or fame
Putting their baking skills to work
In hopes of being named
...winner

As the tickets were gathered
And members were assigned...

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The world would be a better place if people didn’t have to look through a dirty looking glass.
	
Walking along the path of life,
	It’s supplied with collections of pain and strife.
	People judging each other’s races,
	Spitting nasty words into their faces.
	Everybody is diverse from one another,
	But they...

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The Rhymed Poem aka The Rhyming Poem and The Riming Poem - Part II
anonymous Old English Poem from the Exeter Book, circa 990 AD
loose translation/interpretation by Michael R. Burch

He who granted me life created this sun
and graciously provided its radiant engine. 
I was gladdened with...

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Vessel of blessings
ready to share love
oozing with blest hope
midst joy-bubbling peace…
such heart I pray for.

Grace receptacle
bearing contentment
seeks to overflow
with blissful delight…
Lord, grant me that soul.

Horn supplied with oil
reaching-out sans doubt
led by light divine
treading service paths…
my steps follow on.

Leaving cache status
toward vibrant use
indeed triumphant
cheerful despite gloom…
my...

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If we only knew!

We are on the other side,
From when you lied,

If we only knew

That you were there to hide,
All the way on the other side,

If we only knew

When you’re going to make the big stride
To be my bride,

If we only knew

That you would leave...

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