I took a walk with my best friend,
just the other night.
We expressed our different points of view
on things we thought weren't right.
We discussed a lot of problems.
Our opinions very strong,
in regard to indiscretions
and other things we felt were wrong.
We agreed that there were challenges
that we must overcome.
We're often faced with stumbling blocks
that could leave us feeling numb.
Sometimes if there's an obstacle
that we must rise above,
it could become a stepping stone
if we trust in faith and love!
We know anger doesn't solve a thing.
Stress can drag you down.
But love can open up the door
and faith and hope can bring you round.
Many things can cause duress
and make you feel some pain.
When you hit rock bottom,
love can bring you back again.
So here's what we concluded,
my best friend and I.
Although we're in our Golden years
and life has passed us by!
You younger folks, when times get hard,
the inspiration that you need,
will come from faith, and hope, and love,
which will help you to succeed!
By: Ralph Taylor
Next to my heart I keep
a key to unlock many doors
One that allows access to hope
and strength, faith, and desire
When the pathway to hope is clear
there is an endless journey ahead of you
Strength ebbs and flows
depending on what we encounter along our way
Behind the door of faith are many windows
we can see so many, yet only one may be clear
I hope to always carry with me
the desired key
Without it I have no hope, strength, or faith to go on
For the Contest: "I Carry With Me"
Sometimes we all have to try something new,
But we're so afraid to fail if once we only try,
That's when we need to have a bucket full of Faith,
You need to keep the Faith all the time, do you know?
Without Faith and Hope what are you going to do, I wonder,
There are times when we could lose everything we own you see,
It's possible to lose your health,and the people that you love,
And all your material possessions,your credit cards,your money,your home...
When your world goes upside down like a ship in the night,
That's when you need to find and to hang on to your Faith,
Sometimes you need a new start but you're so afraid to try,
I know sometimes there's no way to know if they will be right or wrong
Till you get the courage to do it one way or the other by tomorrow or now,
Pray and trust in God.Have Faith!He'll be there with you no matter what,I just know!
Dorian PetersenPotter
aka ladydp200
copyright@2005-2009
March,16,2009
The day that will rise tomorrow,
In happiness, misery or sorrow.
With the whispers of faith may I face it with courage!
Either in peace, pain, shock or rage!
Be as quiet as a sea rock:
As merry as a cuckoo-
Ever in red, black or blue.
Let thy words harmonise someone,
Who is in melancholy left alone.
May you serve the poor and broken ones,
The emaciated, depressed and destitute.
Where no whispers of faith is preached
sublime, soft and sweet flute like promises be reached.
Where the fear of death, disaster or danger,
Your whispers of faith be a peaceful, profound prayer.
Be an instrument of healing in this world of suffering and pain.
May ever never your striving efforts go in vain.
May the day, that will rise tomorrow
In happiness, misery or sorrow.
By the whispers of faith
The chariot of your life move.
Smoothly as a boat on a tranquil lake!
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