Long Forasmuch Poems

KEY - W: Will/Me - F: Friend - M: Mom

Thanksgiving week of '75, as a concurrent student earning multi-degrees from two campuses, and one off. I lived above the Uni, uphill, panicview Hilo Town and...

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(The Apostle Paul is waiting at Athens, and some of the Epicureans and Stoics engaged him in conversation.)

Agon, Aidos, Apate, Bia, Corus and Dysnomia (talking amongst themselves) say “What will this seed picker say?”

(A seed...

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Young and Old: It is time to
                       wake up;  Young America, there...

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Serving the Lord demands complete trust in the Saviour, 
… testing total obedience
What matters most is our faith, coupled with patience and resilience.
We must seek His presence, not just stirred in our own confidence
Let’s abound...

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August 17 Relationship to God Bible Meditations Based on Daniel 5-8

Key Verse – Daniel 6:22 My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as...

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Exposed to life’s enigma 
midst fulfillment-search ennui
propelling courageous vigilant choice 
between the ephemeral vis-à-vis the eternal
along reality continuum, challenging perceptions
upheld by differing perspectives as well as varied philosophies…
I’m grateful to the Sovereign Creator for settling...

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November 6 Scripture Meditations Based on 1Corinthians 15-16

Key Verse – 1Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour...

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March 15 Faith in God Bible Meditations Based on Joshua 17-19 

Key Verse – Joshua 17:14 … Forasmuch as the LORD hath blessed me hitherto?
	
FAITH IN GOD WHO BLESSES US ALWAYS	

God blesses us always amidst...

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‘ Legendary …’  ( Part  3 (of) 4 ) 



… Now, The Earl, had Spies, to keep Intruding Eyes On The Tryst of Secrecy
Beth’s Tresses, like Raven Wings and Eyes Emerald-Green, Became His...

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August 14 Praises to God Bible Meditations Based on Jeremiah 10-13

Key Verse – Jeremiah 10:6 Forasmuch as there is none like unto thee, O LORD; thou art great, and thy name is great in might.

PRAISE...

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Twice has been enough

Twice, I would have loved to dance across the threshold
of reality – first time - with a Polish Princess, 
who captivated my mind, captured my heart.
Twice, I would have loved to dance...

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March 14 Praises to God Bible Meditations Based on Joshua 16-18

Key Verse– Joshua 17:14 And the children of Joseph spake unto Joshua, saying, Why hast thou given me [but] one lot and one portion to...

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Dear heart,
Please take a break
I know this feeling, I have had this feeling before 
It soothes at first, beguiling flings
Which shines, too
Sometimes brighter than goddess Theia
I know the comforts, the placidity it yields
And the euphoria!

Dear...

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This married couple became broken up,
for the dying love of one's love,
left upon this leave,
their love became distant,
while the other alone for this ungreatful grief,
were one departed out of another's grasp,
whom this love beareth thee...

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Abiding in God’s will, let’s serve the Lord with joy

Beautified through His grace to minister along gladness-glow

Cheered up midst Scriptures’ truth, smiting hypocrisy and deceit 

Delighted by the Almighty’s blessings toward stewardship-triumph

Empowered for fruitful compassionate...

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Though sometimes hardship-stricken, serving God is blessing-laden!
What matters most is our willingness to carry the burden.
Let’s be a help to the needy, their hearts … gladden
As we rejoice in the Lord; to His peace, bidden.

Serving...

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Lantana blossoms beautify hedge-fortress
Radiant colors relieve distress
Pink and red pink of varied hues
With yellow sun’s cues
Brightly show
God’s bliss!
Flowers blow
Oozing sweet fragrance
Celestial scent’s endurance
Refreshing Summer midst glowing heat
Along hope’s steadfast* light, pests attempt to beat.

*1Corinthians 15:58...

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The shimmering sun is throwing 
Fire-golf on our derma,
Like it doesn't have head.
But forasmuch the cheek of the cloud
Is telling us that,
It is not unwilling to soak 
The sun in his fists,
We can tell by...

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Serve God with your best
By His empowering grace
Exalting His glorious name.
Your all… He deserves
Midst utmost blessed sacrifice
Since mediocre work is void.

Serve wholeheartedly
Vanquishing slothfulness
Faith-propelled, be victorious.
Midst weariness’ grip
Toil for the Lord’s honour
Your labour is not in...

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With God’s might* for ministry-effectiveness
We flourish in our church spiritual involvement
Progressing according to biblical commandment
Investing for everlasting heritage-productiveness.

With God’s might for discipleship continuity
We grow, maturing in His words of wisdom 
Advancing the work of His...

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