Claire V. Bogdanos

Acceptance,Knowledge,Love,New Chapter,Process,Wisdom,

NOT WITH FEAR ( 2019 ) 2019/01/31

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 12:31 am
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Now I have lived so many years

Years filled with hope and thick with tears

Times when I thought that I was done

And others that were full of fun.

I’ve known the wars and tragedy

And lost those who were dear to me

I left my heart on foreign shore

For those that I shall see no more.

Sometimes  I’ve wondered how I could

Because my heart’s not made of wood

My thanks to God, I’ve come this far

I’m battle weary but unscarred.

I sense that I’ve withstood the test

And hope I’ve given all my best

The end for sure draws ever near

I face my God but not with fear !

 

AMEN.

 

 

 

 

THE SNOW SHOW ( 2019 ) 2019/01/30

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 1:03 am
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This world lies cloaked in veils of white

That floated down all through the night

The morning woke to wond’rous sight

All layered like ice cream delight.

The air so crisp, it filled each room

And chased away old winter’s gloom

Let’s pray the laughter will resume

As happy smiles begin to bloom !

 

 

SIMPLICITY ( 2019 ) 2019/01/29

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 3:23 am
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The sun it rises in the sky

Preparing to bid morn goodbye

The day progresses faster now

Soon twilight will appear somehow.

The sun does sink beyond the trees

The moon it rises with dark’s ease

The stars above sparkle and shout

Tis now the time for faith devout !

 

 

 

WE CANNOT MEND ( 2019 ) 2019/01/28

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 3:38 am
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Of all our days now passing by

That bring us closer to the end

With standards that our faith apply

To witness and to be a friend,

This is the method each must try

To God above, a message send .

What ere Your will, we shall rely

Upon You Lord, we all depend

For all are Yours and as we cry

Without Your love, we cannot mend !

 

 

 

NO CHOICES ( 2019 )

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 3:21 am
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Regarding all life’s pain and ache

I’ve found my heart close to a break

Select a path which each must choose

And for this once walk in my shoes

The complex part aft all’s been done

Is sadness that does one o’ercome.

However long this life may be

There’s but one judge of thee and me.

Tis true for those who’ve gone away

There is no option leave or stay !

 

DO TAKE CARE ( 2019 ) 2019/01/27

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 3:50 am
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Oh hear the sounds that fill the air

Of children laughing everywhere

The glist’ning snow keeps falling down

Windblown to cover all the ground.

E’er softly while they drift and blow

O’er scenes observed now cloaked in snow

If you should wish to venture there

Dress warmly and please do take care !

 

AND USED TO BE ( 2019 ) 2019/01/26

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 1:42 am
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There are these photos on the wall

Of folks I barely know at all

There’s a few I had never met

And others that I shan’t forget.

Familiar faces from the past

All precious images that last

As life once was, grateful to see

When all were young and used to be !

 

SHARE YOUR GIFT ( 2019 ) 2019/01/25

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 12:18 am
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Be still my heart,  I hear your beat

Sounds like a drummer on the street

What message is it being sent

That seeks a refuge in God’s tent ?

Oh blessed Lord, please help me find

Peace in this world that acts unkind

And teach me how to share this gift

With others who could use a lift !

 

 

 

 

EYES OF FANTASY ( 2019 ) 2019/01/24

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 3:58 am
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Oh how I wish that I might spy

A comet streaking cross the sky

Or sight a rainbow shining through

When clouds appear misted with dew.

I want to know which way to go

As evening stars commence their show

Or what it takes to reach the moon

By rocket ship or space balloon.

How wonderful this world would be

If seen  with eyes of fantasy !

 

HAPPINESS IS UP TO YOU ( 2019 ) 2019/01/23

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 12:20 am
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Oh, how I wish that I had been

The apple on old Adam’s tree

I’d shake my leaves and tuck them in

To keep his idle hands off me.

I’d tell him not to take a bite

Before the troubles could begin

When he and Eve, out of some spite

Took Satan’s dare right on the chin.

Oh, sad the day man was denied,

Remembering in all you do

That God to us has never lied

Your happiness is up to you !

 

 

OUR COMMON CAUSE ( 2019 ) 2019/01/22

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 1:59 am
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Each day I wake and thank the Lord

And pray we are of one accord

I beg we have but this defence

Our world is ripe with common sense.

Tis sad that we have yet to learn

Of all God’s blessings each may earn

It is not wishing makes it so

But how we act and think and grow.

If I should pass this way once more

And chance to knock upon the door

Perhaps you’ll welcome me because

It’s now we must serve common cause !

 

I’M MINDFUL ( 2019 ) 2019/01/21

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 1:49 am
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That sometimes love may waste away

When it can find no place to stay

To learn at last life’s saddest part

Trying to piece a broken heart !

 

I NAKED CAME ( 2019 ) 2019/01/20

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 1:54 am
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All through my life these dreams I’ve had

Some good, some sad with others glad

Like wishes I have made before

That often slipped under the door

To get so lost that all forget

This life has had no ending yet !

The time is still to come my dear

With climax that conveys no fear

Into this world I naked came

And when I leave twill be the same !

 

 

SEASON’S CHANGE ( 2019 ) 2019/01/19

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 4:57 am
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The winter chill returns once more

As reckless waves crash on the shore

The eagle nests in heaven’s skies

As snowflakes fall before one’s eyes.

The winter has too soon begun

Make way anon for frozen fun

Unpack your muffler, hood and ski

Tis now the hour for snowtime glee.

Enjoy as days all fade so fast

Note, even winter scurries passed

As we prepare for spring’s encore

To be life’s cycle evermore !

 

 

WORDS OF WISDOM ( 2019 ) 2019/01/18

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 2:29 am
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What is it that I want to say

What act of wisdom to display

What golden thought may I impart

To let you know what’s in my heart ?

For I am old, beyond most fear

My day of judgement soon draws near

The only message that I know

Is fear your God and love Him so !

 

 

I CANNOT SAY ADIEU ( 2019 ) 2019/01/17

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 6:49 am
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There are so many varied things that I have learned to do

Twixt time and need and fuss and rush before my life is through

Yet I recall the one and all that is most overdue

I’ve tried so hard, I don’t know how, I cannot say  “adieu” !

 

TO MY SON.

 

 

FORMS OF SLAVERY ( 2019 ) 2019/01/16

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 4:25 am
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Oh sad it was, too sad to bear

To live a life full of despair

Twas never meant to be a chain

To anchor one to fear or pain.

How simple all our lives might seem

And open to most sorts of dream

If only peace were there for free

For all life’s forms of slavery !

 

 

FOOLS LIKE YOU AND ME ( 2019 ) 2019/01/15

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 12:30 am
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Could we but know the history

Of all God’s miracles we see,

That every minute of each day

Are playing out in grand display,

Oh, what a wonder we would learn

For every fraction of life’s turn.

As occurs here before our eyes

This program happens in disguise

The simplest flight of birds on high

Got their direction times gone by

God’s world is perfect as can be

Except for fools like you and me !

 

 

ENDLESS FAITH ( 2019 ) 2019/01/14

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 1:25 am
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Too many dreams have gone astray

Or run aground along the way

Too many hopes have disappeared

In clouds of rising silent fear

Think positive in all you do

Your endless faith will see you through !

 

HE IS THERE ( 2019 ) 2019/01/13

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 8:17 am
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Tis Sunday morn a day of rest

Enjoy the day and dream your best

Pick up the pieces if you care

And be assured that He is there !

 

OBSESSED ( 2019 ) 2019/01/12

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 1:41 am
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At times I feel I am obsessed

By hopes and dreams and fears possessed

The hope that we shall find a way

To seek a greater role to play

A dream to be the brighter star

Than what we ever really are

The fear to put our dreams to rest

And hope that all will do their best !

 

 

 

 

IT’S CALLED SADNESS ( 2019 ) 2019/01/11

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 4:26 am
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There’s an instant lonesomeness in the whispering of the winds

That fills the heart with loneliness before each day begins

There is a moment of darkness that dims all of our sights

A prelude to the blindness that precedes life’s true delights !

 

HIS LAST CALL ( 2019 ) 2019/01/10

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 12:33 am
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There’s a layer of frost upon the ground

A more glistening sight can ne’er be found

See how the light and the shadows collect

Mother Nature’s efforts, I do suspect.

There’s the feeling of snow now in the air

To promise us all it soon will be there

Oh for those days when the time used to be

We were all young and our freedom was free.

When life was a joy and so full of zest

Before we’d begun our own lifetime’s quest

As dew on the rose accompanied dawn

The birds begin singing come early morn.

God was right there when we opened our eyes

Depend upon Him, He offers the prize

For life without faith is no life at all

I’d rather be dust than miss His last call !

 

 

THE JOY OF LOVE ( 2019 ) 2019/01/09

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 3:49 am
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There is a joy that loving brings

With laughter and a smile that sings

A twinkle that does cause the eyes

To shine and light the darkest skies.

Keep positive in all you do

Remember lessons taught to you

Thank God each day for every gift

Beg Him to all your spirits lift

Take care you are divorced from spite

Continue prayers both day and night !

 

 

 

 

LIVE LONG TOO ( 2019 ) 2019/01/08

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 3:13 am
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There is an oak outside my door

That stretches up ten stories more

There is no way that I can see

The sidewalk to the left of me.

This ancient tree is truly old

Devoid of nicks and is not bald

Her branches spread this way and that

She wears them like a giant hat .

And when it rains the ground is dry

Because her leaves are piled so high

Oft do I think, about those trees

That gently sway into the breeze

I’d like to know what I can do

To be that free and live long too !

 

 

 

 

I’LL VISIT AGAIN ( 2019 ) 2019/01/07

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 2:08 am
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Well my dear, I saw an old friend today

With her soft pink skin and her hair of gray

Her eyes so clear framed by those gentle curls

She must have been the prettiest of girls.

As we sat there together I could see

That she struggled hard to remember me

She was a stranger that I knew so well

There’s no point to the oldtime tales retell.

I’m sorry that my dear friend has moved on

But I’ll visit again ere we’re both gone !

 

TO ROSA,  GOD BLESS !

 

IF IT FITS ( 2019 ) 2019/01/06

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 12:58 am
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The world outside is crass and cold

The air inside, both brash and bold

And takes time getting used to it

If we expect our lives to fit

Let’s make the best of what we’ve got

No matter if it fits or not !

 

AND WONDERS SHARE ( 2019 ) 2019/01/05

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 4:13 am
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I hear sweet music in the air

That’s offered up to God in prayer

It sounds so full of faith and awe

That is what hymnals are meant for.

We praise our Lord, call on His name

Help us remember why He came

Show us how to aid in His work

And help our neighbors, never shirk.

Let’s make this earth a better place

In which to raise the human race

Depend on Him, He’s always there

To ease our pain and wonders share !

 

 
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