Heeding the cries of the poor and needy,
Feeding all when I have nothing plenty;
Kneading evil-doers who are weedy,
Pleading to the Almighty for bounty.
Greed, the great vice, be purged out of myself,
Freed from this life of bondage so tiresome;
Reed-like may Spirit flow on giving joys.
Creed should not my existence overcome…
08 June 2021
Lento - 8 Lines Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Joseph May
LOST
astray off-course I was
off-track
not knowing whereabouts
now found my way
Oriented
11/03/19
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr. 2019 ©
Goal Oriented
Conquer the world with new shampoo
Buy more than one tube of toothpaste
Purchase two to get the third one free
Watch TV with potato chips and dip
Do it, just do it, really mean it this time
Take your treats seriously to the sofa
Savor every bite with each commercial
Stop indigestion by drinking green tea
Raise an eye brow between scenes like Spock
Avoid the “V” fingers thing; live long and prosper
Don't fall into the trap of appearing tacky
Know that snacks don't like that
Get real excited my little China doll
Stay in your box next to your cover
Keep the top off for better viewing
Remember to breath and God loves
To watch TV and loves you too
Wash your hair with new shampoo
If you want to enter porcelain heaven
Stay tuned for scenes from next season
Be goal oriented to that end
…
Quite often, there’s a lot of speculation…
Regarding a person’s “orientation.”
As each day goes by… It appears to me.
Many are confused as to what they want to be.
Which direction one goes… Is “anybody’s guess…”
No wonder this world’s an “upside-down” mess!
The Bible says; “straight is the way.”
And “narrow is the gate.”
One needs to make up his mind.
Before it’s too late!
If one is confused. Let me point
into this direction.
It’s the word of God that gives
much needed correction
A “spiritual orientation” is
what needs to take place!
There’s a God who loves us!
And offers his grace!
If one is still unhappy with the way
they’re created…
We’re wonderfully designed by God!
This shouldn’t be debated!
Allow God’s word to orientate
your life today!
And listen to what your creator
really has to say!
Where there is emptiness… God’s love does
much more abound…
Allow the Holy Spirit to turn
your life around!
Jesus alone can change your
whole way of living!
His life for yours…
Is what HE is giving!
By Jim Pemberton 03/01/11
No, no, no.
You still don't understand
That my hands tend to tremble
and you don't even think about
A butterfly's thoughts in it's last moments
You don't pause to consider the colors of a tree
And until you do, you'll never understand me.
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