"Only when we have known the darkness can we see it in others.
Kind words to them are like morning dew, refreshing a wilted flower."
~ by poet
Kindness blooms
in merciful hearts
with sincere
compassion,
as a gardener cares for
delicate flowers.
Empathy
for sorrowful souls,
tenderly
nurtures them
like rain nourishes the rose
when petals wither.
Be gracious.
Whisper in an ear
"Weep no more."
Let your words
remove the thorn from the stem
of a wounded rose.
A MERCIFUL THOUGHT ON WOMEN OF THE WORLD
To God be the glory
For the women
Of the world:
It was the womb
Rather than the seed
That was chosen to birth
The human essence of His
Holy divine Peace and Love:-
Let us ever be in navel awareness
Of the gracious honors that we owe
To Mary and the women of our world:-
Pray tell, how can we Rosary the blessed Mary,
And yet, deny women of the world their equanimity?!
Love, the merciful;
God's heart of hearts.
True to its nature
Was pierced - for us!
Love, as sacrifice;
Taking man's place.
Debt of sin, nailed up
Hand and foot - thus!
O' merciful O merciful full of American turmoil
Swallow me up maybe many and fight against me what kind of child of God am I
A child I am afraid
I will trust in thee alone
O' God I will praise His word and God
I have put my trust in you God I will
Not fear flesh can do unto me so the world may surround me down
I am greater than them together
My God and I shall wait for my soul
But they shall escape by iniquity
Invite anger cast down the people of God
My God shall deliver me you don't anger me
Cast down the world with people O' God
7/30/25
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2025©
Let's skip all the bad stuff
And get to the really good
The Lord is everlasting
We all obey Him as we should
The Lord is kind and merciful
He looks down from up above
Taking care to meet our needs
With His faith and all His love
Motherly Love and Frowns
Treading down the memory lane streams to my mind
memories from far yet near, some sweet, some sour,
memories preciously shelved in the precincts of my inner sanctum;
so sweet were the mindful motherly hugs of love
like the embrace of a divine angel
so serene soft and self-assuring her smiles
like the spring selfless sunshine
so delicious her warm kisses on the forehead
that no other feel can replace,
yet interspersed at times with some harsh words
for playing hide and seek on the sideway street;
so soft was the caress of her hands on the cheeks
that not even a beloved can bestow
so cool and compassionate her cuddly care
no considerate nurse can dispense
so pleasing to rest on her merciful knees
more so after a hectic day`s fatigue,
yet interposed often times with some scowls
for dusting my clothing or getting home late after cycle rides;
In afterthought, her love and frowns have made me the man I am.
You are much like the cosmic light
Who set into the flesh of plight
Shining in the world that all see
O Light, be merciful to me
You are much like the blue sky’s heart
Your elect, even when apart
Are the light beams and veins of thee
O Light, be merciful to me
You are much like morning’s birthplace
When you shall leave, due to your grace
Your veins will return home with glee
O Light, be merciful to me
You are much the celestial guide
We love your free children worldwide
For you alone are with the free
O Light, be merciful to me
You are like the golden kingdom
You anoint children with wisdom
As if you are the living tree
O Light, be merciful to me
You are like the celestial torch
The holy flame without a scorch
Lives in all your elect we see
O Light, be merciful to me
You’re like the Khufu ship of light
All who feed your children in plight
Will leave this dark sea as the free
O Light, be merciful to me
Inspired by the The Kephalaia of the Teacher, Chapter 67
Morning birds softly sing
Only the fluttering of colorful wings
Reminds me of the frailest dreams
Nestled in my pillow of satin green
I was walking towards a light
Neither was it day or night
God was there with kind eyes
Saying my name with delight
On my knees I worship I cry
Now merciful is God so devine
Feeling tired and walking slowly humming,
I reach home to get a restful night; it's dawn,
it's the gloomiest twilight in the smallest town
cats are startled by me and start running!
I could crash into the bed and dream away,
not eat anything and fall asleep quietly;
is it my habit, I call rite, to forget to pray
not have an angel on my side when I lay
down and be taken into another distant world?
Who's my priority: adored sleep or the Lord?
Don't we depend on merciful God,
on everything we stumble upon
within the limits of persuasion?
Don't we depend on merciful God
and owe Him the wonderful life we breathe?
A wreath of laurel is not given to an elite...
if faith is not instilled in him from childhood,
humble people feel it more, it's a tale of old!
We depend on God as the creatures
that roam around and try to survive;
the more intelligent one is, the greater
is the perception of real things to cherish...
from a stunning discovery to a realistic wish!
Time is no keeper, memory is called brain;
one speeds away to end the end the day,
the other preserves everything in a bubble...
until we bust it and begin our race again!
Merciful Hallelujah-
Intentional purposedly
I need to be worthily
Set apart more than mere adorning
The highest praise
Goes without sayin
Glory to the name of the mighty King
Jesus
The highest praise
Goes without sayin
He is so worthy that it’s in His name
For the honor, for the glory
Forever and always
For the mercies and the grace
He’s given us, He’s gives us
He’s given us
And His mercies He’s ever so merciful
Hallelujah
~
Gracious His love applied
Instantly adorned He’s assuring
Ever He’s always by my side
Set apart more than mere adorning
The highest praise
Goes without sayin
Glory to the name of the mighty King
Jesus
The highest praise
Goes without sayin
He is so worthy that it’s in His name
For the honor, for the glory
Forever and always
For the mercies and the grace
He’s given us, He’s gives us
He’s given us
And His mercies He’s ever so merciful
Hallelujah
6/21/23
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr.2023?
Immune to life's lows and extremes
Hope fuels my wishes and dreams;
and sets imprisoned feelings free.
Oh God, be merciful to me.
Accepting, God is in control,
Faith's the rock that anchors my soul,
and clears my eyes so I can see.
Oh God, be merciful to me.
Giving fallen brethren a lift,
charity is a selfless gift;
and all I give, I give for thee,
Oh God, be merciful to me.
Love is the greatest gift of all,
it can make one feel ten feet tall;
unlocking my heart, love's the key.
Oh God, be merciful to me.
These ethereal gifts, as such,
cannot be seen or even touched;
yet each is both priceless and free.
Oh God, be merciful to me.
All of us have sinned falling short
we have not been able to meet the mark
God accepts only perfect righteousness
failing that we're left in the dark
But God sends hope from on high
taking the initiative offers rescue
in sending to earth His only son
brings His salvation offer tight on cue
Jesus became the perfect substitute
takes our sin on Calvary's cross
pays the price we couldn't pay
sheds His precious blood in our loss
God gives us salvation on a plate
offers redemption to us for free
His mercy is there just to take
look on at this wonder to see
Give yourself to Jesus Christ
bow before Him let Him in
take Him as your Lord and saviour
He satisfies fully, now you'll win!
Desert drought left this sinner dry.
The cloudless sky would not say why.
Frugal cactus shared water free.
God has been merciful to me.
I will not mourn the lack of rain
Joy in God’s sky is my refrain.
By me a sleeping snake I see,
God has been merciful to me.
Fear is gone as I gaze above
Knowing in drought my Father’s love.
Shade clouds offer hope instantly.
God has been merciful to me.
Stumbling along, my ears do ring,
Yet flowing words my mouth does sing.
When an artesian spring I see:
God has been merciful to me.
You who live without a thought
Of the damage that you do
The rift you dug so deep
Its spanning I can't see through
You lie as a child in slumber
While I rotate on this spit
Trying to reconcile my heart and mind
to make some sense of it
I want to stay as I need to go
For the sake of my sanity
Wasted years unacknowledged
Your eyes blinded to seeing me
A merciful pretence of love
Could you muster in my behalf
Saying it's over when it never started
let's end this on a laugh
I was willing to settle for crumbs
Crumbs were all you had to give
Bits and pieces falling through
Your self protective sieve
I'm tired and just can't do this
It's a puzzle I will not complete
Just remember scared as hell my
Own heart I threw like a child at your feet
As vulnerable as a newborn
I trusted I see now in vain
Your love will not be forthcoming
The old Trojan horse trick again
Please do what I am unable
Show mercy if you can
Paint me that picture of the knight on white horse
As when this travesty began
Rescue me from myself
Send me in peace from your door
I promise I will darken it
With my own shadow self never more
I fell in love with a girl
Mirthful strength of hers I admire
Isle of the merciful she now dwell
Soaring up above my realm
Startling me by her extinction
Yes! She was a girl with unfulfilled mission
Of all things I wish I could say
Unto her soul I pray every day
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