The day is dark, the day is still
There is a cross upon the hill
There’s not a movement to be heard
There is no sound, no not a word.
A simple silence fills the room
The world about is deep in gloom
Both God and man will soon rejoice
Thank you, dear Lord, we’ve found our voice !
Out of the depths of our despair
Rises our determination
For we are nothing if not fair
Pursueing God’s destination !
The Lord of heaven can fill my heart
I’m just waiting for His reign to start !
It’s sad to think the world we know
Is packing up, prepared to go
Where are we going I can’t say
I haven’t heard a word today
I’m hoping that it’s not to Mars
Although I’m not opposed to stars
I’d much prefer old Jupiter
Though it is so much gassier !
Sometimes I believe that raindrops are tears
Falling from angel eyes
Reminding us that angels also have
Dreams not yet realized !
Long time ago, I was a little tot
There was this cartoon that I loved a lot !
Oh, Popeye once you were a bunch of fun
I laughed at all those silly fights you won
I’d like to know about Miss Olive Oyl
Tell me is she still your favorite girl ?
Popeye, of all the foods you love the best
Does your tin-canned spinach still top the rest ?
What have you done with your old corn cob pipe
You know the one, that pipe you never light ?
I sure am glad that you have hung around
With all of that odd salty seaman sound
My dears for all the smiles I say thank you
To Popeye,Wimpy, Bluto, Sweet Pea too !
There is a quiet that I can’t explain
It is the muted sound of falling rain
Echoing slowly down the outside drain.
The movements start and stop in spurts and splays
Enchanted melodies each raindrop plays
Upon the mind wherein life’s shadow strays !
I hear the sounds reverberate
The noises echo through the hall
Their voices quickly escalate
And laughter rises over all.
It’s great to spend together time
Tis meant for family and friends
I’m loathe to seek another clime
Let’s pray our friendship never ends !
Today I trudged along the road
While packing quite a bulky load
My spirit crushed by all the stress
My soul in pain, under duress.
I wish I knew what I should do
To help myself and see this through
At times I feel the battle’s lost
Since I can’t count the total cost
I’ll keep on trying to hold fast
This effort will not be my last
Since God and me are like a team
Let’s pray the outcome is a dream !
We are the home of heroes, every color, every size
But who are those now making this effort to minimize ?
It’s been our own courageous patriots who’ve built this land
A place where citizens can work together hand in hand
This homeland where the people have the freedom and the choice
To fly the flag, sing the song, say the pledge or raise their voice !
There is a sight that I can see
It is sheer wonderment to me
With April just around the bend
When will this winter ever end ?
Outside my window by the pane
I see the snow, it’s here again
The barren branches are all white
Three inches higher than last night !
The snow’s been falling to the ground
It doesn’t seem to make a sound
Warm here inside, I’m sure it’s grand
God’s brand new winter wonderland !
Oh little bird, oh little bird
Why must the springtime take so long
Oh little bird, oh little bird
I cannot wait to hear your song
The air is crisp, the wind is clean
Your nest is built above the street
Who is the stranger on the scene
For nesting space will you compete ?
Oh little bird of fragile life
And threatened ways that you pursue
Who have you chosen for a wife
And will she be forever true ?
God enjoys you and all you do
Your joyous notes do please him well
Tis true that He’ll take care of you
He’s living underneath your spell !
Lord, I won’t sing this song once more
It’s not the same as ’twas before
Our innocence has disappeared
Perhaps it’s worse than what I feared !
I do not recognize the score
And don’t know what we’re fighting for
I can’t determine what to do
We need Your help, please send a clue !
Oh curly top, oh curly top
I wish that I could truly stop
The thoughts that roll around my head
About the moments aft we’re dead.
I’d like to think that we all sleep
Until the hour tis time to reap
The future that each one deserves
Depending on how well we’ve served.
I’m sure God loves us one and all
As we who answer to His call
There will be space for all who come
To share in love unburdensome !
The sky is clear, the air is calm
Our springtime thoughts are like a balm
All cozy soft, a tender touch
This reaching out or feeling much
The spring returns once winter’s passed
Not even frost forever lasts !
The quiet of the lonely night
Now fills my waiting ears
The silence funnels all the fright
Into my wildest fears !
The sky is clear, the air is calm
Our springtime thoughts are like a balm
All cozy soft, a tender touch
This reaching out or feeling much
The spring returns once winter’s passed
Not even frost forever lasts !
Oh blessed Lord, please hear my plea
And whisk this pain away from me
To all of those who cannot cope
I beg you fill their hearts with hope,
And for the lost, please light the way
So they may seek a brighter day.
To those alone help them find peace
And from despair grant all release,
Come fill our souls with freedom’s ring
And to our God, His praises sing !
My dearest child what can I say
To get you through your darkest day,
Which words of peace may I impart
To help you ease your aching heart ?
With all the love time mayhaps bring
Like joyous songs we learn to sing,
The word of God is what we’ve got
To keep us safe, no matter what !
Now through it all, the thick and thin
You’ve always known to count me in
I stand with God, I always will
Until this heart of mine lies still !
There is a thought that comes to mind,
Beyond this place what shall I find
A world that’s known to God alone
Where all our sins have been atoned,
One path that leads to peace at last
Our worldliness is in the past
Here gentle lamb and lion lay
Close side by side, day after day !
Ler’s close the door and move on up
Tis time to taste another cup
We need to give peace one more try
And take a chance before goodbye.
Like all the options we have had
To choose between the good and bad
Let’s opt for dreams that might come true
And grant to all a better view
Of what God wants our lives to be
Full of both love and charity !
Oh can you hear the constant sound
Of weather rageing all around
We’re in the middle of a storm
That’s taken such an ugly form.
I’m glad that I am not outside
The wind might take me for a ride
Although perhaps that could be fun
If only we’d a bit of sun !
The shadows fall upon the eaves
To mingle in the evening breeze
The dwindling light now flickers slow
Soon tis the hour for light to go.
The sun is fading neath the hill
Before too long the wind is still
I hear a voice reach out to me
It’s searching for some sympathy.
The day’s been long and soon will end
The time has come to be with friends !
I’ve seen the ravages of time
And watched the world we know decline
Observed the truth just melt away
And begged our Lord to help us stay
As faithful as we all may be,
A part of His large family !
It seems that I am often caught
Among the ethics I have taught
The nuances we have displayed
Or values by which life is made
The causes that are pro or con
The themes we’ve based our lives upon
The book of rules that guides our choice
The feelings that command our voice
Our God is there to share it all
It is His final judgement call !
A glow of orange floods each room
To banish all life’s doom and gloom
The sun’s rays bouncing off the cots
If they are filled or they are not.
The morning stirs, the day begins
We cannot know who’ll lose, who wins,
The halls are quiet like a mouse
There are few sounds about the house.
I hear tip-toes along the hall
A squeaky wheel, a pregnant stall
The silence drowns my every thought
Too sad this spot where some are brought !
The veil of white now settles down
It covers everything around
The falling flakes make not a sound
They simply float down to the ground.
There’s not a spot that isn’t white
The sky is filled with dazzling light.
The glistening snow shines ever bright
Resembling an ice cream delight !
Claire V. Bogdanos 