Long Supplied with Poems

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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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The front rank hold stong,
from where does come the strength?
pushing forward, one step, another,
Keep pushing you red.
Swords, spears, axes, striking home,
black with enemy blood,
All weapons must be fed,
let Evil blood flow.
Yet blood shall still flow...

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November 15 Relationship to God Bible Meditations Based on 2Corinthians 8-9

Key Verse – 2Corinthians 8:9 For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he...

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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...

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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...

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January 2 Faith in God Bible Meditations Based on Genesis 4-6

Key Verse – Genesis 4:4 And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had...

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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...

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We, who loved America Part 4

When I came back to where I belonged 
the country had changed; no one bought 
arrow shirts anymore and jeans were 
made in China
The streets of New York were violent 
people demanding their...

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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...

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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...

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Heaven, I will look upon my Saviors face
Heaven, my eternal resting place
Heaven, where the streets are of gold
Heaven, where I’ll never grow old

Heaven, I will sit by the crystal sea
Heaven, loved ones are waiting for...

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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...

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Rain comes and just falls to give all gain
Air flows gently to permeate by being fair
Sun gives all light to create in lives fun
Moon has beauty to bestow as a boon

Sea flows incessantly for us...

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With God as the Source of blessings* ever
Along His gift of eternal life that fails never
Heart of gratitude marking us as praise-filled believer
Should be our response, being His benefits’ receiver.

Supplied with Christ’s blessings bounty
We are...

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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...

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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...

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Happy Days

Each is given breath, above soil, toil and glory;
mouths expel  a tirade,behind a masquerade.
Each born pure in heart, soon shattered;
broken jagged pieces maybe scattered.
Each feels the beats hidden deep inside;
It struggles to love,...

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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...

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Secured by the Saviour’s seal of satisfaction*

Settled am I upon Scriptures’ salvation-security...

Separated against satanic strongholds

Standing despite stormy sorrows and sufferings...

Supplied with grace-sufficiency

Succeeding as a faithful steward though struggling from sins...

Surely soulwinning, serving, supplicating

Savouring God’s love,...

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In 1942 when the Germans and Japanese
Were rampant across the world during WW II

The British needed to raise the moral
Of their troops who were under pressure in the field

So the government bought up 
All the...

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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...

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