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Point of View
Hag in the mirror
Squinting at me
Waiting and watching
A young face to see.
She doesn’t know
Face that stares back
Never thought she’d see
That old hag in black.
But here they are
Alone the two
Seeing each one
From own point of view.
10/2017
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NOT FROM CHURCH PEWS
Never cause of falls.. God helps us stand
about to stumble.. extends his hand.
Aware God made us.. out of wet clay
Christ left footprints ..to show us God’s way.
Never pain or burden’s.. our way toss
Satan’s deep abyss.. God helps us across.
Life’s heavy yoke .. it’s weight he’ll share
Loss of loved one’s.. he'll calm our despair.
Don’t blame God for death.. Satan birthed grief
Only God’s Kingdom ..will bring Earth relief.
When God’s Will’s done here.. no more will die
"Thief” resurrected in Paradise..Christ didn't lie.
Adam door opened.. led to men’s death
God will give dead.. His life giving breath.
Those asleep in earth’s..”death bedrooms”
On Earth again stand …free of their tombs.
God’s Kingdom, it’s King.. bring total release
Prince of Peace all wars ..on earth make cease.
EDEN restored..is Bible’s Good News
Heaven not “Paradise “..taught from church pews.
Barbara Barry-Nishanian
March 15,2018
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MOTHER
Never Drank Gin in the Morning
My Mother… never drank!
“Cotton Gin” came to her mind,
when she heard the word Gin.
In stores…Gin never find.
I too, just like Mother
my strongest drink iced tea.
When stronger drink took sip
weird warmth.. came over me.
As, N.Y. designer !
Lemon, lime drink thought try,
Called a “Margarita,”
drank three.. and “Prayed to die!”
Husband will sip Bourbon
stronger, than perfume I wear.
I simply can smell it,
and swear..”.I drank my share.”
Unlike Mother, I drink wine
before going to bed.
Imagine where it goes?
Directly to my head!
At night had bad leg cramps
gave my specialist a call,
“Add Gin to you Tonic”.
Cramps gone..too tipsy.. might fall!
Mom drank, no alcohol
Life taught me.. enjoy mine.
All with “Moderation”
when Paul brings me.. Gin or Wine.
Feb. 28, 2018
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COMING. BACK HOME
C-Coming back home to you my darling
O-Oh, my love, I miss you so
M-Missing your laughter and your kisses
I-I’m sure all this you know
N-Never again and not one more night
G-Gorgeous lady … I’m on the next flight!
B-Be back home soon in your loving embrace
A-Anxious to show you face to face
C-Conclusive proof in Bible truths seek
K-Keen Paradise earth … soon inherited by Meek.
H-Holy writings give us confidence
O-On a restored Paradise we’ll live
M-Me and you forever
E-Eternity gift to us ... God will give.
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Sponsor: John Hamilton
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A Little Kindness Never Hurts
A little kindness never hurts,
yet today, find extremely rare.
Indifference foretold for last days,
cause fewer people … care.
I posses God’s gift of free will,
gives me choice, of how I will act.
Kindness and impartiality,
daily my way of life … true fact.
With unprejudiced servants heart,
quickly learned to bite my tongue.
Instead, give compliments, graciously
to all races, aged, homeless … young.
Being kind, natural as breathing,
if to all men, dignity show.
If follow Christ example,
with or without words ... kindness know..
Acknowledge someone’s important,
give generous tip, thank you, a smile,
Cashier, maid, garbage man , police,
handicapped … or unruly child.
Peace, kindness, love flow, from respect
for men, from various walks of life.
When don’t seek to always be right,
might find loving … husband or wife.
Nice feelings stir within my heart,
concept … wish mankind could feel, know.
When,“consider others better,”
way, Phil. 2:3 … does show.
Concept … foundation for kindness,
easier be kind, do no harm.
If world practiced what I believe,
it might not … take up arms.
A Little Kindness Never Hurt
December 3, 2018
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Doomsday Clock Out of Control OR NOT?
Clock illustrates man’s vulnerability
to a catastrophic diaster.
Threat to humanity and planet
drawing nearer, faster, faster.
Last year proved perilous, chaotic
the looming threats, plus climate change.
French Pres. Said, “we’re losing the battle.”
Who should accept most of the blame?
It’s humankind that’s invented
Implements of apocalypse.
Who has answers,can eliminate
weapons, before earth’s eclipse?
World still faces water shortage
we know problem largely manmade.
Commerce attacking, destroying
with poisonous chemicals made.
And when is this all transpiring?
Durning worsening climate change
greenhouse gas emissions that rise,
devastating wildfires on mountain range.
Extreme high impact weather
Caribbean hit hard by hurricanes.
Tornadoes, earthquakes, heatwaves,
earth felt all death blows that came.
Is our world out of time, or not?
Answer given will not be mine
You can verify what I believe
In Bible…true reasoning find.
Humans lack wisdom and power
to bring about permanent change.
“Not belong to man…even to direct
his steps”, Jeremiah 10:23 explains.
God will destroy those destroying
Mankind’s permanent home on earth.
Earth’s Paradise will soon be restored
This God’s purpose since mankind’s birth.
Feb. 23, 2018
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SHUNNING
Shun this world, so upside down, that
it views wrongs … as if wrongs right.
Morality’s now immorality
from its sins … please take flight.
A world corrupted with greed, lust,
no morality, just hate.
Why many not shocked discovering,
their friend … slept with their mate.
World’s sick disease, is “I” problem,”
I want, I want, I’ll get.
I’m the best, deserve the best,
best sex, best job … best jet.
Shunning means, you will not accept,
this world lies, filth, and grime.
Immorality, racism,
false religion’s … and crime.
For the contest: Morality
Sponsor: Mark Koplin
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MY FAVORITE PRESIDENT
When I read newspapers, or hear stories,
of terrorism and crime.
When I’m suffering, as others due to illness,
or because someone loved … has died.
I ask myself, perhaps you have to,
Is this what God purposed, when
He created the earth, and us?
Will I ever see … peace?
Will, I ever see a ruler,
Who is impartial, doesn’t lie?
Who wants for all people, what he desires
for those he personally … loves?
Someone who doesn’t have a, “Me first attitude”
someone who understands how all people feel,
and the problems they daily deal with.
Someone who will judge the poor with fairness.
Will I ever see someone who loves people
as a childhood song I sang? Did you learn “Jesus
loves the little children, all the children of the world,
red and yellow, black and white, Jesus loves them all alike?
But what happened, they grew up?
What made them unloveable?
Why has the world become so full of hatred,
Wars, killings racism?
Why are greediness and indifference destroying
our beautiful earth, and its inhabitants,
animals and us?
Who is that Someone, who really cares?
Did you know centuries ago a very wise man wrote,
“I know, O God that man's way does not belong to him.
It does not belong to man who is walking
even to direct HIS steps”
If a man can’t direct his own steps?
Foolish to believe he’s capable of guiding others.
Mankind’s history proves, no man can satisfy the needs of
all mankind! My favorite President does not exist in the past,
nor now, nor the future.
New rulership that will be my favorite,
will not be passed down to anyone else!
Because, My Favorite President, will be a perfect immortal
Ruler, who’s title … is King!
Feb.9, 2021
Contest: My Favorite President
Sponsor: L Milton Hankins
Scriptural reference: Jeremiah 10: 23
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“TALENTS," WORK FOR THE
MASTERS INTEREST
Working against master’s interest
wise slave not want to do.
Nor should any Christian today
Including me… and you.
Imagine, one talent’s value
way back in Bible days.
Laboring man earn in fourteen years
what silver talent... pays.
Talents were given to each slave
according to ability.
Not like, one mina for each slave.
this time talents …did see.
First slave given five, second, two
to another, just one.
Illustration, shows the privilege,
increase followers…each one.
According to ability
Masters goods, in slaves care.
Should show interest in his estate
build up their…Master’s share.
Even if didn’t want to invest
or diligently trade.
Deposit in the bank so sure,
some interest would be made.
Wicked slave, one who did nothing
with silver that he had.
Buried and hidden, laid idle
didn’t make Master…glad.
Working against Master’s interest
In effect what he did.
Are we in some way doing same
Pray not…heaven forbid!
Working for our Master’s interest
what everyone should do.
Are you out making disciples?
If Christ did…we should too!
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TIME TO DISCARD BAGGAGE
WOW! she took a shellacking
from the words that grown girl spoke
after clearing up the air
loving relationship hope.
Didn’t like all the things she heard
tho had right to speak her mind
pray after the dust settles
old baggage she’ll leave behind.
All families have their issues
God knows they’ve had theirs too
old baggage that she’s carried
from here to Kalamazoo.
Time has come to discard
things apologies don’t cover
time to mend hurts between
a grown girl and her mother.
Barbara Barry-Nishanian
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