And so it is that what we seek
To calm the poor, the mild, the meek
Are promises we all must keep
Before we to great futures leap !
THE JOY OF HOPE ( 2016 ) 2016/12/30
A gentle man was He who came
To save our lives and heal the lame
He brought us sight and gave us grace
To make this world a better place.
He taught us to be kind and fair
And all His blessings learn to share
But best of all, the larger scope
He brought to all the joy of hope !
TEARS ( 2016 ) 2016/12/29
My tears all tumble down I cannot halt their flow
I’ve tried so very hard they’ve nowhere else to go
I weep for the lost, the forgotten, broken, bruised
Those children who have been discarded or abused
Teardrops like summer rain keep getting in the way
How I wish I could find one tearless sunny day.
I see that times are hard for those upon the road
Though even in that past when God had shared the load
I’m sure He is still there along that rugged trail
All we can do is pray His efforts will not fail !
PLEASURES ( 2016 ) 2016/12/28
I’d often thought how great ‘twould be
If all God’s children could feel free
And how improved our lives would seem
With each endowed to chase their dream
Another chance to reach the goal
Which is the anchor of one’s soul
While God to us His treasures bare
In hopes that all may pleasures share !
CURTAIN FALL ( 2016 ) 2016/12/27
Seems I don’t know what will come next
I cannot read the hidden text
Some days I’m sure ’twill be my last
And others when the surge has passed.
I find it most confusing now
When shall I take my closing bow
It’s difficult to get a grip
There are no lessons, how to ship !
Well, God and me are on one page
Though surely not upon the stage
And when I make that final call
I’m ready for His curtain fall !
INSECT FREE ( 2016 ) 2016/12/26
All those noxious gnats, flies, ticks and fleas
Harmful, quite unlike our bumblebees
They do not help the flowers to grow
Or wild fields about to bloom and show,
Their value is but to birds and frogs
Supplying snacks in vast marsh and bogs.
Now we’d be fine if they were inclined
To spread their germs among their own kind !
LOST AND FOUND ( 2007 )
I love the spring I love the fall
I love God’s word above else all,
The mountains that do rise so high
With many that reach for the sky
The valleys that engender rain
The hills that stretch across the plain,
The oceans and the seas so deep
These are provisions we need keep
A sultry storm, the desert heat
Fields that produce the food we eat,
The forests that protect the home
Where creatures live and breed and roam
This is the world we can’t replace
God gifts to us our lives to grace,
Tis strange how oft we lose our way
Yet manage still to greet the day !
LOST THIS YEARS AGO, NEVER PUBLISHED BEFORE.
A MERRY VOICE ( 2016 ) 2016/12/25
Who’s that knocking at my front door
What do you think he’s looking for
He is all dressed in red and white
Looks like he has been up all night,
Can you guess what has brought him here
It must be all that Christmas cheer
Well let him in we have no choice
It’s time to hear his merry voice !
RUTH TO NAOMI ( 2016 ) 2016/12/24
A brand new day dawns bright and clear
What can there be for us to fear
As we are strong and know the truth
For we have had the faith of Ruth.
“Whither thou goest, Naomi,”
Did save our faith and set us free
Who could have known so long ago
From these few words our blessings flow ?
DAYDREAMER ( 2016 ) 2016/12/23
If only I could reach the sky
To count the stars all passing by
Or urge each cloud to weep or cry
O’er arid lands that are too dry,
A lonely eagle up so high
That sails on wind with wings that sigh
Perhaps to dream this will not die
While other hopes may multiply,
To live a life time won’t deny
And praise this land we occupy !
CHOIRBELLS ( 2016 ) 2016/12/22
Oh how I wish that I could sing
Another happy feel good song
Where all the choirbells will ring
And those nearby may join along !
TIME TO CARE ( 2016 ) 2016/12/21
We know the holidays are here
The streets are full of joy and cheer
There is a feeling all about
One cannot wait to laugh and shout.
Our hopes are running high today
Do not let fear get in the way
Keep up your spirits, don’t be sad
Fill the stockings try to be glad.
It’s Christmastime, let’s celebrate
Just get on board and don’t be late
We’ve got a lot of dreams to share
Open your hearts it’s time to care !
LOVE AND CARE ( 2016 ) 2016/12/20
I ‘ve often wondered what is in store
As we daily walk out our front door
What shall we see or happen upon
What can we find, perhaps stumble on ?
I’d like to think that there is a chance
To seal a great deal or find romance
Or maybe to make a brand new friend
That we each may keep until life’s end.
Whatever it is let’s pray we win
As bon chance begs us to enter in
Remember God will always be there
To guide us to hope and love and care !
INTO THE AIR ( 2016 ) 2016/12/19
When I was young I fell in love
What was it I was thinking of
New fallen snow and frosty air
What did I see that wasn’t there ?
I was in love with winter’s spell
Cozy firesides if truth can tell
And as it happened I was lost
In passion strong that took its course.
I really thought our dreams came true
That you and I shared the same view
The winter once more brought the snow
Those fields of white began to grow.
But snow like life does fade away
To make room for another day
So like that snowman shrinking there
Some love just melts into the air !
CALAMITY ( 2016 ) 2016/12/18
Now here it is, tis come at last
That cold and windy winter’s blast
With ice and snow and crippling sleet
For who can manage on his feet ?
The chill invades most everywhere
How will the birds take to the air,
The squirrels nestled in their dens
Will shiver much before this ends.
While all God’s creatures in the yard
Must find the going rather hard
Dear Lord above, please hear our plea
And save us from calamity !
FAITH AND HOPE ( 2016 ) 2016/12/17
The world is full of fluff and stuff
You’d think that we’d have had enough
But no, we shop and shop too much
And buy nonsense and other such
When what we need is love and care
And happiness most everywhere
A cup of kindness spiced with joy
To share with every girl and boy,
One bowl of pleasure, gladness too
To bring true faith and hope to you !
GREAT VICTORY ( 2016 ) 2016/12/16
In many dreams that I recall
I’ve seen the writings on the wall
Those simple words a judgement were
And caused the fall of Belshazzar !
Now Daniel was a man of God
Much suffered as his life was hard
But win he did as we all know
And latter days, his writings show.
So much that we have all been told
Of visions from those days of old
He brought us truth that we will see
God’s ultimate great victory !
GOD IS LOVE ( 2016 ) 2016/12/15
The years just seem to whiz on by
The days are short, the nighttimes fly
Hang on, hang on, don’t get upset
There’s no time left to do regret !
So hoist your sails and carry on
Oh captain, we depend upon
A little kindness here and there
Pickup your spirits, learn to share.
Show God that you will never shirk
Please let Him know that you can work
There’s so much more that needs be done
Let’s spread the word, enjoy the fun !
THANKFUL ( 2016 ) 2016/12/14
To all my friends across the miles
You must believe my dearest wish
To one day see all of your smiles
And possibly to share a kiss.
Now since that act can never be
Perhaps you all may grant me this
Accept the thanks from me to thee
Please know you fill my life with bliss !
NECESSITIES ( 2016 ) 2016/12/13
Oh Santa Claus, dear Santa Claus, what is it that you seek
A fireplace, a warm embrace and a floor that does not creak
A rocking chair just waiting there to help you rest your feet
One glass of milk to help wash down those cookies that you’ll eat ?
GOD’S LOVE AND CARE ( 2016 ) 2016/12/12
A child once in a manger lay
His bedding made of straw and hay
And as He lay there sound asleep
We knew the promise He would keep.
The life He lived was shortened by
The truth that He knew He must die
In doing so he gave to us
A glimpse of days too glorious,
The dream of all that we may share
With beauty of God’s love and care !
MY TURN ( 2016 ) 2016/12/11
One thing I’ve learned and must never forget
That here in my path is a challenge yet
There is too much to see and much to do
Before my turn here on this earth is through !
NO AVAIL ( 2016 ) 2016/12/10
There is a road that leads somewhere
But I don’t know if I’ll get there
Its pathway is so long and bleak
Yet will it hold the aim I seek ?
I cannot find a moment’s rest
Seems life is just one endless quest
As on and on this weary trail
I struggle but to no avail !
ALL THINGS LARGE ( 2016 ) 2016/12/09
I’ve heard large dragons are not real
They do not fly nor do they squeal
And if you think that I am wrong
Please come with me and ride along
We’ll travel to some nearby place
Where dragons take up too much space !
The only fantasies I’ve found
Are lies that persons spread around
With evil deeds that evil does
To damage all the good that was,
I must believe God’ s now in charge
Of all things small and all things large !
A SON ( 2016 ) 2016/12/08
A finer lad I’ve never seen
With nose quite straight and brain so keen
One tall boy with a manner sweet
All dressed and pressed and rather neat.
His smile lights up the dreary room
His laugh disposes doom and gloom
I love to listen to his chat
He knows so much of this and that.
A nice young man, his mother’s boy
And daddy’s handsome pride and joy !
SIMPLISTIC ( 2016 ) 2016/12/07
One cannot know just how I feel
About a war that was so real
There is no way I will forget
All those sad days that haunt me yet
And sometimes when I’m in sleep land
The visions seem too close at hand.
I pray to God we’ll never know
The ugliness that from wars flow
Quite often when I’m at my ease
I beg of God, end all wars please !
COUNT ON ME ( 2016 ) 2016/12/06
Oh my dearest love what shall I do
To make sure that I am there for you
I’d like to think that you would rely
On my best efforts to get you by
In spite of my fallibility
I promise you, you can count on me !
ANGELS FLY ( 2016 )
At times I am reminded of
Those days now gone we all did love
When God and man true partners were
Aligned against old Lucifer.
Seems he has gained the upper hand
And trashed all that we thought was grand
Our honor and integrity
The truths we knew and liberty.
Well, God’s on call and standing by
And I can’t wait till angels fly !
Claire V. Bogdanos 