Long Buckler Poems

Pay heed to those deeds from whence the heart must confess...
You're far from Rome Proconsul Caesar...
As they say, "All roads lead to Rome" Ariovistus
and all tresspasses are treated as threats of war...
My recent conquest of...

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These are English translations/modernizations of Medieval poems written in Old English and Middle English.

Exeter Book Gnomic Verses or Maxims
loose translation/interpretation by Michael R. Burch

The dragon dwells under the dolmen,
wizened-wise, hoarding his treasure;
the fishes bring forth...

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These are English translations of Medieval poems written in Old English.



The Battle of Maldon
anonymous Old English/Anglo-Saxon poem, circa 991 AD or later
translation by Michael R. Burch
 
…would be broken.

Then he bade each warrior unbridle his...

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A  1 Corn 15:1-4 cont.  to the Scriptures.

Q  How does God create in us a clean heart?

A  Psalm 51:10-13  Create in me a clean heart, O God And renew a...

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When facts become fear, pandemonium escalates;
likewise does the proliferation of its collateral damage
and the propensity of the word-play of contradictions:

     “…we’re all in this together…social distancing…”
     “…shelter-in-place…we’re...

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A sure and certain shelter he is
overshadowing me in him I trust
delivering from every pestilence
this is my God my anchor from dust

My refuge and my fortress
fearing no terror of the night
even at noon day nothing...

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Your Word assures me Your salvation
…Affirming Your power of regeneration
…Asserting Your work of redemption
…Awakening with Your miracle of new creation.
My God, fire me up through Your Word for my transformation!

Your Word reminds me of Your...

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Good Friday Gratitude to Settlers
Columbus gave it lip service
He loved the Virgin Mary
Almost knew Jesus Christ
Could not have had the Holy Spirit Fire

Today, or any hour of night and day,
Brian Houston’s Ministry covers the Globe
With...

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April 3 Faith in God Bible Meditations Based on 1Samuel 25-27 

Key Verse – 1Samuel 25:39 … Blessed be the LORD, that hath pleaded the cause of my reproach…

FAITH IN GOD WHO REMOVES OUR REPROACH	

God...

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A regal black Prince stood atop a college curb.
Standing majestically at 5'4 however, slightly more than I atop the stone.
He was narrating a past fight he had fought with a tall white antagonist; who was...

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I swim in the murky waters, diving deep, nails claw mud. Lowly, I may be bowing, but I am not drowning. No, I am not beat, the struggle is not defeat. My toes dig into...

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The Night I Saw My Idol…

The Night I Saw My idol…

I sat there and waited,
While being so anticipated.

While my legs would shake,
And my nerves couldn’t wait,
While being so inpatient.

The Night I Saw My Idol…

They soon...

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He who dwells in the shelter of the Most
High,
who abides in the shadow of the All
Mighty,
will say to the Lord," My refuge and my
and my fortress;
my God in whom I trust."
For he will deliver you...

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Letting go … 
such is optimistic response to an inevitability 
turning blues toward radiant hues
while creating goodness of vibrancy
transforming frustration toward goodness glow.

Letting go …
such is welcoming with awesome anticipation
freedom of jubilant engagement
with life’s reality...

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The Lily of the Valley

There is none so fair and gentle
or as pure as a fresh fallen snow, 
One whose fragrance is as sweet as a lily
yes, only One and I can say with complete...

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Lord of my life is God*, granting me genuine liberty
Endowing me blessings to share and give earnestly
Imparting to me divine nature of spiritual impact
Loving me so much; guiding me through His leading
Assured am I of...

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When haven't we fallen as He reminds us of that plank in our eye
It is because of His Calling that we can get back up on one knee
There gathering up our thoughts He reaches out...

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This Woman!
Raped beyond pity
Her previously pointing twins
Stretched beyond elasticity limits
One, to Northern excessively burning bushes
The other, to South-Southern malnourished fishes

This Woman!
Whose once-upon-a-time chic cheeks
kissed, teased, now pierced to bleed
Blood, tears, even with running nostrils

This Woman!
Her...

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All the lives that died that day,
All the lives that were taken away.

All That time their families waited,
While they lied there and suffocated.

All the blood that was shattered and stained.
All the dead bodies that lied...

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Who Dares…..



Who dares to open this old and weathered tome
seeking knowledge, seeking to determine which
road to take, what thoughts to think, what must be
done to build upon the yellowed pages of another’s
dog eared life. ...

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My eyes look for you
My heart bleeds the truth
My spirit enters your soul completely…

…Recognize Me by the spiritual vision I have granted You
I am GOD: the Creator Who’s the Source of your existence
The Saviour Who’s...

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Blessed be the LORD my strength, 
which teacheth my hands to war, 
and my fingers to fight:
Ps. 144:1


Thank you, LORD!
Thank you, LORD!

I want to thank you 
for teaching my hands 
to war against evil

Thank you,...

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I am who Jesus says I am I'm the apple of his eye
He watches ore me constantly for his throne on high
He is my rock and shelter one thing I know for sure
When I'm in...

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Inside fortress* that offers rest
my weary soul breathes out blest sigh
lulled to slumber midst noisy pest 
while to the Saviour I draw nigh

My heart welcomes music of hope
inside fortress that offers rest
as misty eyes serenely...

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Tonight lets sing hallelujah 
Couse its so beautiful to praise him
Let us fill our souls with songs
And our hearts with words
Not just words
But words of thanksgiving and praise
For tonight we glorify his mighty name.

Yes i...

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