How fleet and swift our lives pass by
With minutes lost, the hours fly
There is no time called used to be
What we once knew did rapid flee
And left us there in life’s abyss
Our hopes awash, our love unkissed !
LOST PARADISE ( 2016 ) 2016/01/30
The earth moves slowly round and round
So still we barely hear the sound
Our world’s comprised of life replete
The waters, an aquatic street.
The airborne throngs do mill around
With destinations to be found
This paradise is incomplete
For without faith there dwells defeat !
SOUNDCHECK ( 2016 ) 2016/01/29
Those angel eyes that peep at me
Through fingers that play “I can see”
Or lashes with leftover tears
From scary dreams or nighttime fears,
Some shallow breathing in the night
That gives your heart a sudden fright
You find yourself straining to hear
Sounds to assure that all is clear !
A WOODEN SPIRE ( 2016 ) 2016/01/28
There is a day that I recall
It happened early in the fall
As we were riding in the car
To visit someone not too far.
We came upon a crossroads stop
I felt my mind spin like a top
For there before my very eyes
Was the most wonderful surprise.
A country church its spires high
They stretched to reach into the sky
This ancient brown wood edifice
That seemed to speak of heaven’s bliss.
The beauty of the grounds about
Spoke loudly for its faith devout
The sight of that old wooden spire
Breaching heaven sets hearts afire.
It’s been so long since I was there
I think I can’t remember where
But this I know when I am sad
The thought of it makes me feel glad !
THE WATCHMAN ( 2016 ) 2016/01/27
This lonely vigil we need keep
Ere we shall find eternal sleep,
God’s watchman waits for deeds to show
In which direction we each go.
And who is he, this chosen guard
Who watches those who’ve worked so hard
To reach the goal God has in mind
That we perchance may heaven find ?
A LONELY CLIMB ( 2016 ) 2016/01/26
I miss my friends from long ago
The happy times we used to know
Football games and special events
Those summer weddings under tents.
All of the wars they had their cost,
Our pals that we have loved and lost
And now the enemy’s become
The dicky hearts we suffer from.
With cancer scoring second best
Our lives are never done with tests
The joys we knew when we were young
Those carefree days are gone and done
I’m sad I’ve lost so many friends
Our lifestyles soon will meet their ends
As will both you and I, in time
This has become a lonely climb !
HIS WORD ( 2016 ) 2016/01/25
I’m learning to live in a different way
Taking all of my chances from day to day
Trying to be a better version of me
By sharing my dreams and the hopes that I see.
So come and take part in this new escapade
Together we must try to stand unafraid
We’ll join in the chorus that praises our God
Let’s have faith in His word, it won’t be that hard !
ONE LAST LOOK ( 2016 ) 2016/01/24
I know my life is not a dream
At times I simply want to scream
But God and I, we have a pact
There is no plan, it’s not exact.
So when my time seems overdue
And He decides that I am through
My usefulness on earth is done
For living is no longer fun.
When I accept that I’m bereft
And ashes are all I have left
Then is the time to close the book,
And with my heart take one last look !
BLIZZARD ( 2016 ) 2016/01/23
The waters rush upon the shore
The winds outshout the ocean’s roar
The frigid air invades each room
While sharing its contentious gloom.
The winter’s storm arrived at last
And left us stunned and all aghast
Well toughen up, display your grit
And pray to make the best of it !
MAKE THE GRADE ( 2016 )
I have viewed God’s holy mountain and I’ve dreamt to touch His star
But I know that in my mission the long journey is too far
I have questioned every moment and my purpose is select
I remember every detail with true passion and respect.
I have trod the ancient pathway in my search for joy above
In the end I have examined certain qualities of love
I’ve considered all the factors and weighed each choice I have made
And now come to one decision only God can make the grade !
FAITH DEVOUT ( 2016 ) 2016/01/22
I try so hard to no judgements make
Some things I’ve seen cause my heart to break
I sight fear on the face of a child,
Abuse and hatred reports high-piled.
The truth began with one infant’s birth
Who was sent to us to save our earth
Today it’s like He was never born
This world is angry, lost and forlorn.
How can we discard what life’s about
Belief in our God and faith devout ?
THE SILENT NIGHT ( 2016 ) 2016/01/21
The winds have swept this coat of white
Across the rooftops through the night
The streets lay silent and pristine
With winter’s stamp upon the scene.
The birds seem quiet deep in sleep
For how much longer may we keep
This peaceful picture in our mind
To help us all some comfort find ?
WOOLIES ( 2016 ) 2016/01/20
Jack Frost’s arrived I’m sad to say
I truly wish he’d lost his way
We know that he has friends galore
Who shop a lot at Land’s End store,
Oh how I’d love right now to see
A season that might warmer be !
MOMENTS WASTED ( 2016 )
The joy, sweet joy each morning brings
The sun’s awake and nature sings
I hear the sounds each raindrop shouts
While running down the gutter spouts.
The rush of water splashing by
Inspires the rainbows in the sky
Though early morn seems cold and bleak
It has a voice that needs to speak.
We are alive and truly blessed
Awaiting life at God’s behest
With so much more we’ve yet to taste
There’s not one moment left to waste !
AS WE ALL ARE ( 2016 ) 2016/01/19
What is it that I’m wishing for
A world that’s free of hate and war
What is it that I’m dreaming of
A place that’s full of peace and love.
What is it that I hope to see
That all God’s children will be free
What is it that I long to hear
The song of angels on my ear.
What is it that I pray to feel
That all of this is true and real
What is it that I want to touch
The heart of God I love so much !
THE AMEN ( 2016 ) 2016/01/18
There among the shadows in a deep dark borrowed cave
The son of man was taken his body to be laved
While most of those who knew him did hide along the way
Fearing their discovery before the end of days.
Imagine their surprise when they learned that he was gone
There was no way to find him neither there nor beyond
It took three days to learn he no longer knew the grave
But risen forth had he for his people to be saved !
I PROMISE ( 2016 ) 2016/01/17
Today’s the day I need to say
I thank You Lord for every day
The love and care, the food and drink
And all the pleasant thoughts I think.
My heart is Yours forevermore
I’ve never felt this way before
I promise that I shall be true
And vow to live my life for You !
DIGNITY ( 2016 ) 2016/01/16
How sweet life was just years ago
Before we each began to grow
Into the adults we now are
Although a few have gone too far.
Where did our faith and fairness go
And when will truth and justice show,
The coddled mass lacks common sense
How can they share in our defense ?
With hands outstretched await their turn
And ne’er a thought their bread to earn
So foolish they all seem to be
To sacrifice their dignity !
WHAT I’VE HEARD ( 2016 ) 2016/01/15
I’ve heard the raucous seagulls by the shore
I’ve watched them dive and fish and dive some more
Their noisy bunch increasing by the score.
I’ve been enthralled by their sheer nautic ease
And watched them as they flew o’er stormy seas
Do they fare well in winter’s wind-swept freeze ?
I cannot guess the challenges they face
Or how it is they have survived life’s chase
But sure am I that they have kept apace.
Tis strange that God has chosen all the birds
To echo the full measure of His words,
“That neither sow nor reap”, is not absurd !
THE RIDE ( 2016 ) 2016/01/14
The night is long it’s dark and cold
The dreams we’ve dreamt have all grown old
A burst of air rushed through the door
Life’s covers slipt onto the floor.
What would I give to capture youth
Well I’m not sure, to tell the truth
Perhaps nought’s left to grant me strength
Or add to life a greater length.
I think that we each must decide
How long or short will be the ride !
EXTRA STUFF ( 2016 ) 2016/01/13
The walls about familiar be
They are a comfort here to me
The air I breathe is full of scents
And gathers round as my defense.
I find the years have winnowed down
The items I now keep around
Perhaps with time we all abuse
The many things we fail to use.
Some dear old friends remain intact
A cherished book that’s eared exact
A box of photos on the shelf
Mementos of my younger self.
Whoever thought I’d live so long
I would declare that they were wrong
Four score and five is time enough
To gather tons of extra stuff !
GREATER GOALS ( 2016 ) 2016/01/12
How sad it is upon this day
That childhood soon must fly away
The dearest gift a child may find
Is someone who is of like mind
The search is long, it’s journey fleet
And sometimes it is bittersweet.
Tis better still as we do grow
Into the adult all should know
To leave our wayward cares behind
As need and purpose doth unwind
While hidden there amongst the shoals
Are finer truths and greater goals !
RESPITE ( 2016 ) 2016/01/11
I hear the wind it speaks to me
It’s hollow voice drones endlessly
The sound it makes is dark and deep
It has not learned to silence keep.
The power echoes in my mind
Where is this peace I sought to find
Perhaps I’m lost, I don’t know where
But for today, I do not care !
FAREWELL FRIEND ( 2016 ) 2016/01/10
Tis sad to think that you and I
Too soon will take our last goodbye
It’s been so very long indeed
I know not how we shall proceed,
The time has gone the end draws near
Remember, I still hold you dear.
We have been friends forever now
It’s time to cut the chain somehow
And when and if there comes that day
When either one should go away
It’s not because we did not care
It’s that one is no longer there !
TONGUE IN CHEEK ( 2016 ) 2016/01/09
I hear a rustling in the tree
And wonder now who can that be
See there a flash of mottled coat
A vision of especial note.
Oh precious bird, what do you do
Is there a way I can help you
I wish I had some cracker crumb
I’d be so pleased to feed you some.
But you and I are at loose ends
There seems no way we can be friends
For what you have is your sharp beak
While all I have is tongue in cheek !
AMERICA UNDER SIEGE ( 2016 ) 2016/01/08
What’s happened to this place that we so love
This precious land the world is jealous of
One nation under God for all to see
With the true blessings of our liberty.
From the north to south, from the east to west
From the mountains high to the valley’s crest
Over the fields and across the great plains
From the sun drenched sands to the coastal rains.
The need to feel free and be all you can
With a heart strong and a love of the land
A nation so great most dream to come here
Our red, white and blue, let’s stand up and cheer !
OR CHEER ( 2016 ) 2016/01/07
High on the precipice I left my foolish fears
There silent and alone amidst my falling tears
Vowing not to be that sad soul forever more
Training my eye to focus on God’s open door
For He has said to all that we are welcome here
We’re free to come and go, to laugh and cry or cheer !
LOVE AND JOY ( 2016 ) 2016/01/06
This heart of mine has learned to wait
To step aside, to hesitate
For life is not all that it seems
Sometimes it’s smoke, sometimes it’s dreams.
For us we only visit here
With no control of day or year
Life is our stage, performers we
And subject to adversity.
If life to us opts to be kind
Then all its treasures we ought find
But if its winds should blow astray
Then we are bound to lose our way.
Take heart my friend all is not lost
Those ships asea, those tempest-toss’d
May find safe haven in a port
With love and joy they never sought !
Claire V. Bogdanos 