STRENGTHENED
...STRENGTHENED
Today’s time tests the spirit, soul,
Mind, and the heart that beats
With the faith that fuels them;_
And like the body’s muscles,
They all grow firmer
With trial testing times:...
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Categories:
firmer, allegory, encouraging, faith, inspirational,
Form: Prose
The Pacifist
...I do not have the answers
you seek...why ask? You know
I don’t. Besides, my answers
are not for your meek, who grow
but do not grow – reap what little
you sow!~ and already, deep down,
know. ...
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Categories:
firmer, america, conflict, confusion, courage,
Form: Free verse
I Live Zealously Breathless
..."Being alone with Spirit lifts souls with gifts of joy for hearts and light for eyes." Poet
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Whether I am embracing joy or burie...
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Categories:
firmer, creation, faith, feelings, joy,
Form: Rhyme
A Change of Pace
...He staggers,
where once he counted steps
he now counts unsteady footfalls.
Life has become a minor earthquake
an aftershock still trembling
at the core of a wincing mind.
Many years ago, aunt...
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Categories:
firmer, poetry,
Form: Free verse
FAITH IN GOD WHO WARNS US AGAINST TRANSGRESSING HIS WORD
...May 4 Faith in God Bible Meditations Based on 1Chronicles 10-11
Key Verse – 1Chronicles 10:13 So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of t...
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Categories:
firmer, bible, blessing, christian, faith,
Form: Quatrain
It's Timeless
...
I’m no one, she thinks and smiles
to herself – imagining
when the world looks at her
they see gray hair and wrinkles,
sagging skin and dentures
those little things that remember
she has...
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Categories:
firmer, appreciation, faith, gospel, hope,
Form: Free verse
Weapons
...To be frank what is there sweet
for man in insinuating evil wars?.
Is not that the world ever
can mould or this somehow now
that is moulding today?, not even for it
to ste...
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Categories:
firmer, inspirational,
Form: Free verse
Hand of Christ
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I Don't know
that I know anything
a mystery of faith travel I
like deeply my feel
but only depth of self
for comparison,
internal the outer eye
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(a dro...
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Categories:
firmer, christian, faith, growth, poetry,
Form: Free verse
The Legend of Hope
...You cannot know the good from bad, what course did change for actions had.
A thousand gone from dawn till dusk, a hero birthed egregious loss.
To stay the darkness, the dead of night, what streng...
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Categories:
firmer, extended metaphor, fantasy, wisdom,
Form: Free verse
Measureless
...To measure up the moments
How measureless they be
‘Til toil consumes and life concludes
We notice – suddenly
That ‘twas not so immeasurable
Nor not so ponderous
But with a token patience
We co...
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Categories:
firmer, death, life,
Form: Rhyme
Halibut
...I’m not a fan of seafood but don’t mind
a tuna salad or fried fish with fries.
In England, that’s called fish ‘n’ chips. I find
the same name used on menus here. My eyes
spy that title easily. I ...
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Categories:
firmer, fish,
Form: Sonnet
Habit Killer Talks
...Mood swings I expect you to beat
You can by beating a retreat.
Same psychotherapists treat
And you'll be back on firmer feet...
Next, you've got a food habit
I wish to talk about a bit,
Trust...
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Categories:
firmer, allusion, change, character, image,
Form: Rhyme
Oak
...
"Oak"
The guardians
stood around and
shook their heads
great thoughts
quivering
from the ground, roots up,
as if to walk
confidently
with great armies
y...
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Categories:
firmer, dark, journey, light, symbolism,
Form: Narrative
Feeling It Ifl
...Initially,
He gave me the feeling of equality.
Finally, the inequality was obvious.
In my eyes,
He portrayed authority and strength.
In my heart,
He was a sad symbol of weakness.
After gi...
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Categories:
firmer, feelings,
Form: Free verse
A Brown Paper Bag
...It looks almost full or half empty.
A pregnant bulge
something firmer than a sandwich
less firm than a brick.
A dirty diaper?
Something worse?
Once I found a dead parakeet
wrapped in a disca...
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Categories:
firmer, poetry,
Form: Free verse
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