With all I’ve seen and all I know
Please help me Lord so I may choose
The path ahead, the way to go
The proper tools that I may use !
There is no fear since You are there
You’ve kept me strong a lifetime long
Each day I’m pleased to pray and share
And thanks to you now I belong !
The mind has trod a narrow path
With subtle warnings nature hath
Endowed the shadows of the past
In tyrannies that failed to last.
We find ourselves in madness caught
Another lesson to be taught
Insanities surround us all
How shall we answer to the call ?
Our lives so very full of pain
When shall we feel alright again ?
I feel great need to reach out and touch
This trembling world which suffers so much
A diadem in God’s crown of gold
With footprints left by giants of old
And a history that no one knows
Began with a bang, the story goes !
Be grateful dinosaurs died away
Insuring all that we’re here to stay
I’d like to think in this world at large
Our God above is the one in charge
His plans for us to reclaim the earth
Deserve our efforts for all they’re worth !
I feel a breeze, it chills the air
I hear a sound, is someone there ?
I see a light, it’s coming soon
Somewhere between the dawn and noon
I sense a feeling of despair
I ask again, does no one care ?
We’re left alone to make our way
Does anyone know how to pray ?
We’d better learn ere it’s too late
For who can know each past due date ?
The poppy blooms o’er many a grave
Of all the souls that we could not save
Colored red like blood that heroes gave
That our emblem might forever wave !
My heart does flutter with every thought
My throat goes dry and my voice gets caught
And for all the sadness war has brought
You’d think we’d accept that lesson taught.
For the time we’ve left, we must demand
That the world we know need take a stand
And plant red poppies across the land
Reminding all that peace is at hand !
The seasons end is drawing near
Before you notice winter’s here
And once again the snow will call
When autumn leaves no longer fall.
Now life is really much the same
For spring and summer start the game
Enjoy the view as colors fade
From bright sunlight to winter’s shade.
Sometimes it seems in life we lose
The power we had to pick or choose
Among those choices that exist
Believe our faith in God persists !
My heart does beat a happy song
It laughs and sings the whole day long
And keeps a smile upon my face
While I bask in His holy grace
I’m now convinced our lives will be
Bathed in the Lord’s divinity !
Seems I have wept ten thousand tears
And dealt unflinching with my fears
I’ve traveled long and traveled hard
And made a pact with man and God.
I’ve bowed my head to bid farewell
There are no stories left to tell
I’m praying He is on my side
For this our long and final ride !
There is this whisper that I hear
Sometimes it rumbles in my ear
And slowly as I rise from sleep
Into my mind the words do creep
I’ve learned to listen to that voice
And o’er the years I’ve made my choice.
Each morn becomes another day
A fresh beginning in its way
How wonderful our God has been
To gift us with this chance to win !
I now have dreamt a thousand dreams
Not one of them came true
For they were naught but crazy schemes
And foolishness we knew.
Our dreams are meant to give us hope
Perhaps a brand new chance
No matter what the age or scope
Reprise is our last dance !
There is a place that I hold dear
A time I feel my God is near
In early morn when I arise
And daylight slowly fills the skies
Tis then my senses start to feel
And waken to a world that ‘s real.
Oh what a joy each day does bring
As blessings soon start happening
I close my eyes and say a prayer
And have no fear for God is there
While those around are full of doubt
I beg You Lord, don’t count me out !
I left my heart on foreign shore
So long ago, forevermore
Through all these years I’ve not forgot
All of those dreams that lingered not.
I turned my face to other deeds
And sacrificed to fill life’s needs
To all my values I’ve been true
My faith is strong and patient too.
While I believe my course is just
I’ve found that God’s the one I trust !
The world is wide, the oceans blue
The mountains high are fresh with dew
The forests tall grow thick with green
There’s rivers flowing in between
Across the meadows o’er the hill
The air is quiet, ever still
The beasts, the fowl, the nesting bird
Are all the sound that can be heard
Oh what I’d give to join the crew
And tarry there till life is through !
Now who am I to ask for more
As though I have not done before
A child of God with absent thought
That in life’s web I find I’m caught.
Please teach me how to humble be
And live with self humility
To find a place where I belong
That swells with peace and love and song !
The wind sings a song through the trees
With compliments from every breeze
The melody is ever sweet
Or loud and bold or indiscreet !
The echoes heard from faraway
Produce a sound both night and day
And carry on the drifting air
Such visions that we all may share.
And so it is as breezes blow
With wind or rain or sometimes snow
Grandeur’s gift that we’ve been given
From that office there in heaven !
The leaves of life our stories tell
As all our days with living swell
Though events happen slow or fast
Some may be short while others last.
Each committment we guarantee
Does change our path or set us free
Times are troubled and full of woe
And with the seasons seem to grow,
There is no answer clear or sweet
That shouts aloud win or defeat !
I hear the leaves quiver in the breeze
As a sudden gust bursts through the trees
A ray of sunlight has filtered through
And day awakes to a life renewed !
Dear Lord in heaven hear our plea
Make clear our way to victory
Safeguard us on our lonely path
And save us from old Satan’s wrath.
With all our lives so full of awe
For deeds You’ve wrought and things we saw
There is no choice but to decide
We are with You till that last ride !
We seek Your path which is rough shod
And need Your help the way is hard
For all our sin we must atone
Our secret Lord we’re not alone !
The days may come, the days may go
With not much progress here to show
One thought that does refuse to stay
And cannot wait to fly away
That each of us is on our own
As each shall reap what has been sown.
Remember God is on our side
In spite of fear or foolish pride
Make known to Him that love is sure
With all your strength reject impure
For in the end we’re left no choice
He rules us all heart, soul and voice !
I like to think that when I cry
The tears I shed whisper goodbye
To all the lost dreams I recall
And tragedies that did befall
For life’s composed of good and bad
Of days so sweet or ever sad
And thus we learn as we do grow
That what we reap is as we sow !
The bells are ringing, hear the sound
It’s Sunday morning all around
Another chance to speak with God
I have not ever found that hard !
In fact the total truth should be
It’s my sweetest activity
So I continue every day
From morn to night, a time to pray.
I know that God is always there
He rarely misses any prayer
Be not afraid, make it your quest
Just cross you heart, God knows the rest !
When I was young I used to pray
“Please help me Lord, show me the way ”
And then as I began to age
My life soon turned another page.
I spoke to God quite frequently
It seemed we shared true empathy
At least that is what I believed
And do not think I was deceived.
Now that I’m old I understand
Our God is always close at hand
He is our comfort and great friend
Remaining so until the end !
Oh little child where have you been
Are you now dreaming of the wind
And wondering just where it goes
Beyond your fingers and your toes
On this wild journey way up high
To meet its brothers in the sky ?
Is there some way for you to glide
Upon its currents for a ride
Perhaps to see the world below
God’s miracle of tell and show ?
I am convinced love passed me by
I’m told that love grows wings to fly
And so I laugh and chide a bit
Cause love and I don’t seem to fit !
Perhaps in time my heart won’t care
It’s far too late to hope or dare
I think I’ll stick to what I know
With God, love is His premiere show !
Sometimes life deals us tragedy
Too difficult to understand
We look to God for clarity
As we reach out to grasp His hand.
In crisis mode we may feel lost
Seems no one has the time to care
Reach out to God, He knows the cost
And promises He will be there !
The sun is up the day is fair
A sound of calm does fill the air
The birds above are on the wing
I hear the sounds they chirp and sing
The wind’s at rest among the trees
Enchanting all with gentle breeze.
I spied a sparrow in the nest
Who seems as peaceful as the rest
Of all God’s creatures that I see
And find I’m jealous as can be !
I’ve kept my faith a long, long time
Some days it is an awkward climb
I’ve learned a lot I do confess
Just being here is one huge test.
I know enough to hold my place
And dream one day I’ll see His face
Well it’s okay if I do not
As long as I am not forgot !
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Claire V. Bogdanos 