Claire V. Bogdanos

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

THE DANCER ( 2014 ) 2014/09/18

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When I was small and dreamt a bit

About a niche where I might fit

I thought that dance could be my style

It made my folks applaud and smile !

I’d twist and twirl and spin around

And click my heels upon the ground

Into the kitchen, on the stairs

I tapped away most of my cares !

In window panes or mirror bound

That’s how I chose each pose I found

Since I have lost my dancing shoes

Which other footwear shall I choose ?

With fortune surely changed so much

What will replace my stagedoor lust ?

 

( My wheelchair and I are good friends since 1989 )

 

 

 

LITTLE ONE ( 2014 ) 2014/09/17

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Mommy, Mommy if I can fly

Please won’t you tell me just how high ?

My little one, up to the stars

There is no goal that can’t be ours !

Daddy, Daddy what can I do

To grow up strong and be like you ?

Oh little one, learn to love God

You’ll find no task will be too hard !

 

 

THE SMELL OF WAR ( 2014 )

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 8:18 am
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Do you hear the maddening sound

Of chaos rising all around

And do you smell fear in the air

It’s like a shroud that lingers there !

How can we hide, where will we run

This world’s not safe for anyone

As for myself I have scant fear

I’m sure my time moves ever near !

We whisper prayers both night and day

That entreat God to pave the way

And help us all to safer be

Encouraging civility !

 

 

 

PARENTHOOD ( 2014 ) 2014/09/14

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 7:44 am
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A tiny child arrived today

He is too young to learn to play

We’ll have to wait a little while

Ere we discern his darling smile.

Sweet baby born so innocent

May fill our lives with true content

When sleepless nights that fade away

Bring greater joy from day to day !

Our love will grow and glow and flow

Into the future parents know

As God sees us in manner like

He is the Parent to each tyke !

 

SECOND GLANCE ( 2014 ) 2014/09/12

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 7:15 am
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I find myself alone and lost

My courage gone my values tossed

What shall I do, where must I go

Lord what come next, I’d like to know

If there can be another chance

Will it be worth a second glance ?

I think it’s time to seek some rest

And beg that soon I may be blessed

With vision clear and effort deep

The strength to all my virtues keep

For none will ever better be

Than those my God gave unto me !

 

 

MY MOTHER’S VOICE ( 2014 ) 2014/09/09

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 9:27 am
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Oh how I miss each Sunday morn

Sounds echoing since I was born

Those happy tunes or plaintive hymns

From early on till evening dims.

Their voices raised with one accord

The hopeful sing and praise the Lord,

My mother’s voice so sweet and strong

Would sound aloud the whole week long.

She loved to sing each olden tune

About romance, lost love or moon,

I wish I knew if heaven rings

With hymns and songs an angel sings !

 

 

 

 

 

GOD’S SURPRISE ( 2014 ) 2014/09/07

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 10:03 am
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I thought I was alone last night

The sky was still the moon so bright

A fragile silence filled the air

Almost as though someone were there !

Deep in the shadows of my room

I shivered in the subtle gloom

And whispered softly in my prayers

When all else fails I know God cares !

Now as I close my eyes with ease

To slowly sink upon my knees

I’m not quite sure how I shall rise

But when I do tis God’s surprise!

 

ADVERSITY ( 2014 ) 2014/09/06

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 7:49 am
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The mist that rises from the sea

That through the night envelops me

And curries favor with the winds

Consoles me as each day begins !

Tis true I was a child forlorn

Who to adversity was born

But took to courage with a will

To greet the world and ply my skill !

There is no task that is too small

No barrier I find too tall

No kindness lies outside my reach

My love of God’s beyond impeach !

 

 

 

DEVOUT ( 2014 ) 2014/09/05

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 8:17 am
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I cannot worry what will be

I’m such a tiny entity

This world exists by its own choice

Impervious to my small voice !

I barely keep myself afloat

How can I steer your private boat,

I wish that I possessed the strength

To forge a peace for all at length !

I pray the Lord will kindness show

And point the way that we must go

To conquer anger, fear and doubt

And fill our days with cause devout !

 

 

 

 

LITANY ( 2014 ) 2014/09/02

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 8:32 am
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How I remember little things

The way the scent of ocean clings

And salt that lingers on one’s lips

Or dreams of trips on sailing ships !

The sound of waves that lash the shore

They whisper you’ve been here before

Days of great joy they can’t return

Their memories shall ever burn !

A heart that’s full with treasure sings

Amidst the pleasure laughter brings

Remembering what used to be

Becomes a lifelong litany !

 

 

 

 

PATIENT SILENCE ( 2014 ) 2014/08/30

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 9:34 am
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There is a stillness in the air

I sense the chill invade my lair

It seeps into each lonely space

Hoping to find a resting place !

The altered times are yet to be

One needs to listen, watch and see

Keep vigilant and wide awake

There are no shortcuts safe to take !

With God’s vast wisdom as our guide

His patient silence at our side

We bide our time in hopeful prayer

Assured the Lord is always there !

 

AFFIRMATION ( 2014 ) 2014/08/29

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 7:00 am
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We search around, what do we see

A world wrapt in fragility

This paradise with dreams delayed

Is where you’ll find courage displayed !

The knowledge that the years have taught

This history for which we’ve fought

To live our faith, bide by its word

And heed God’s call that we have heard !

Prepare to gird for grievous aim

Know in the end we shall acclaim

The strength of our great Lord above

Who feels our grief and sends His love !

 

ANOTHER CHANCE ( 2014 ) 2014/08/18

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 8:22 am
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Where is it that our faith has been

We seem so weak, so pale, so thin,

So lost and truly out of sorts

Here in this land of last resorts !

We need to take a second glance

Perhaps to seek another chance

On what went wrong along the way

So we won’t have one more delay !

This we have learned, that God is there

He reaches out He hears our prayer,

And each performance that we give

Helps us to breathe and hope and live ! 

 

THE BONUS ( 2014 ) 2014/08/13

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 7:25 am
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I do believe God’s on my side

He knows my heart, my fear, my pride

There are no secrets we can’t share

He fills our lives with love and care !

Those moments when I’m feeling down

I know He will not let me drown

I wear His life-vest every day

And all that I must do is pray !

For me this life’s a blessed gift

No burden is too much to lift

I laugh because God’s love is free

He shares with us eternally ! 

 

UNCLOTHED ( 2014 ) 2014/08/11

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 1:53 pm
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The cards we’re dealt may often be

A symbol of adversity

Into this world I came unclothed

My exit should be just as bold !

I cried aloud to be myself

But lingered long upon the shelf

Truly I am depression’s child

Who’s taught to think and act worthwhile !

I saw the pain and wriggled free

But failed to find my destiny !

 

SIN NO MORE ( 2014 ) 2014/08/06

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 7:00 am
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So long ago and far away

A young man spent his final day

Upon a windy hill out there

He died and left us unprepared

For all the pain that was to come

With sin for all and calm for none !

Under the spell of magic breeze

His  presence moved among the trees

As far off stars to earth they fell

And history that story tell.

These words we keep remembering

Can faith to all God’s children bring

And peace that will in truth display

His sacrifice on that last day !

 

BENEDICTION ( 2014 ) 2014/08/05

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 8:43 am
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A morning thought to start my day

I wish I knew a better way

To show how grateful I can be

Because my God created me !

I’m thankful for the food I eat

The kindly words from all I greet

For sun and warmth and evening rains

Those elements that life sustains.

The pleasant days and sad ones too

With joys and laughs and chores to do

It cannot always be a lark

Sometimes it’s cloudy and it’s dark,

But there is one thing that I know

The Lord’s with me where’er I go !

 

POST-SCRIPT ( 2014 ) 2014/08/04

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 8:48 am
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Oh Lord above, You are so grand

Assign an angel if you can

To stay with me and hold my hand

Until I reach forever land !

And if an angel can’t be spared

I hope somehow to be prepared

One thing I’ve learned is how to share

You’ve taught me that Your father’s fair !

 

 

PRISONER ( 2014 )

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 6:59 am
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I see a princess standing there

She seems to be in great despair

What is it that you cannot find,

Oh, have you left your wand behind ?

I note a frown upon your face

Is your tiara out of place,

What is it that is now askew

Is there something that I can do ?

With ruby slippers on your feet

I truly think you are so sweet

Oh princess, may I beg of thee

One sticky kiss to set me free ?

 

 

 

THE KINGDOM ( 2014 ) 2014/08/03

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 7:46 am
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The church bells ring on Sunday morn

At times the sound seems quite forlorn

Reminding us that there are some

Who cannot see God’s kingdom come !

We raise our eyes and skyward look

For some small sign from His great book

Midst all the goals for which we strive

To keep our hopes and dreams alive !

Desert us not as time grows short

Destroy this net in which we’re caught

Help us to see what joy can bring

Open our hearts and hear them sing !

 

WARM-UP ( 2014 ) 2014/08/02

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 8:30 am
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What is it Lord that we should know

Before it’s time for us to go

What can it be that we must learn

Which merits do we need to earn ?

We’ve changed our lives without delay

And prepped our wings to fly away

Our hearts are open and prepared

While idling here with love to spare

And praying that we soon shall be

Equipped to greet eternity !

 

INSURANCE ( 2014 ) 2014/07/31

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 9:42 am
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A peaceful calm invades the gloom

Now struggling to control the room

Today I can’t pursue a thought 

That is uncouth or seems untaught !

My day is much too important 

To entertain sounds dissonant

I’m looking forward to a true

Enjoyment of all I might do.

My life is full of joy and care

Because I’m sure that God is there !

 

CHILDREN ( 2014 ) 2014/07/29

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 8:25 am
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The tiny child is full of grace

Such sweetness and quite fair of face

This peaceful babe that cuddles so

Does warm the heart with inner glow !

I never thought that I would be

Enchanted by each small baby,

How wonderful that God does show

To all the way our love should grow !

 

 

THE ARK ( 2014 ) 2014/07/27

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 9:56 am
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Old Noah was an honest man

Who followed God’s exact command

It made no sense to build that boat

No one was sure if it would float !

Then after all those tedious years

Rife with derision, jokes and jeers

The day arrived to pack the space

With creatures from just everyplace !

Now if you thought the ark a chore

To fill it would take so much more

Corralling that exotic strife

Would be the effort of his life !

But Noah’s band stuck to their gun

They needed food for everyone,

Almost five thousand years ago

As Genesis has told us so,

His years nine-hundred-fifty were

Thank God for him, our forefather !

 

 

GLORIOUS ( 2014 ) 2014/07/25

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 6:51 am
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My life has been a series of

Moments inspired by God and love

Pain and grief weigh-in second best

While peace and joy exceed the rest !

If I could wish one thing for you

To truly last your whole life through

It would be that you’ll find the one

Who’ll be your stars and moon and sun !

Lifetime partners with needs divers

Our God has shown us, verse by verse

This destiny designed for us

With Him it will be glorious !

 

HEARTBREAK ( 2014 ) 2014/07/17

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 10:08 am
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I like to watch the daylight bloom

Its rays illuminate my room

For who is there bathed in the mist

Upon the walls that moonlight kissed ?

The thought that love will melt away

Beyond the veils of yesterday

While those who tame the heart and mind

Truly believe love is unkind !

There are no rules, no precedent

To help us learn to circumvent

Life’s simple foils or great mistake

None can afford the last heartbreak !

 

PEDESTRIAN ( 2014 ) 2014/07/15

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I have wandered lost on streets of concrete

Where one accepts the result of defeat

My heart cried out in its journey unknown

And hugged its armor of asphalt and stone.

I have traveled this world hoping to learn

The turn of a phrase or toss of a coin

But discover at last I’ve been undone

And conclude this vision remains unwon !

Time has come and gone and finally flown

And has left me here lamenting alone

Oh would that we’d find a peaceable end

In the comfort of God, angel and friend !

 

 

NEXT STOP PARADISE ( 2014 ) 2014/07/14

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 7:29 am
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My love for God is not a fad

It took much courage, all I had

I wished that I might inspire you

To see the future as I do !

We need to halt and take a rest

Learn to accept how we are blessed

Observing sea, air, earth and sky

With animals and birds that fly !

These creatures part of God’s invent

Display to us His great intent,

This gift to us, the final prize

That transports all to paradise !