The road is long, the journey’s hard
This path that winds its way to God
I am not sure if I’ve the strength
To carry on for its whole length.
But I shall try no matter what
I’ve pledged to give it all I’ve got
I love You Lord, both heart and mind
It is Your peace I hope to find !
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 !
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 !
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 !
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 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 !
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 !
Along life’s road I lost my way
I’ve traveled far, I learned to pray
Twas there I found my greatest gift
The love of God to heal and lift.
I’m not alone and just like you
I’d like to see my dreams come true
While all the wishes I conceive
Are not the ones I may receive.
Whatever God decides it is
I’m sure I am forever His !
Oh sing a song and sing it loud
The words must rise above the crowd
Oh sing it strong, elucidate
Learn all the words, don’t hesitate
Let voices rise in chorus true
Sing “Hallelujah, Christ” to You !
The shadows drift down through the trees
And shimmer in the gentle breeze
The dried leaves crackle underfoot
The chimney’s belching smoke and soot
The nightfall moves in like a cat
With moments ripe to have a chat.
A chill is in the air it seems
Soon time for reverie and dreams
The quiet shifts into the past
I think the day now breathes its last !
My eyes observe huge sycamores entwined
Where branches, crowded, up to heaven wind
Quite barren now of leaves or other frill
This vision of the sky gives me a chill
There rises through that mass of jumbled limbs
A dazzle of congested psalms and whims.
I’ve never seen such turns and twists before
Wherein my memory could ever store
Massive as all these scattered arms may be
Seems they stretch out to touch infinity !
There is a mystery I know
About our Lord who loves us so
He’s kind and true and loving too
A model of Christian virtue.
He oversees our daily lives
And for our freedom ever strives
Oh what I’d give to see His face
Gladly accepting His embrace.
But better still I want to be
A part of His vast company
And sit there waiting at His feet
Now this would make my life complete !
I hear the sound of distant drums
Too soon the problem this way comes
Let’s gird our loins and standup tall
We’ll brace our backs against the wall.
Too late we learn there’s no redress
It’s not that easy, I confess
Tis better far to peaceful be
And smoke the pipe to victory !
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Claire V. Bogdanos 