See our blest flag at half staff flown
Whence seeds of valor there were grown
To honor heroes who have died
For God and man and nation’s pride !
AMEN.
THE CALENDAR ( 2018 ) 2018/09/07
The pages of the calendar do fly
Like storm tossed leaves across a windy sky
Days of our lives now swiftly pass us by
Their hours, minutes all whispering goodbye !
STARTING GATE ( 2018 ) 2018/08/31
My life has been a bundle of
Both smiles and tears, laughter and love
Mixed in with all the varied ploys
Of growing up midst foolish joys
It ne’er occured that I should be
A child of opportunity
Oh how I wish I could have learned
To be grownup and more concerned.
The time has passed, it’s far too late
I guess I’ve missed the starting gate !
REMAIN TRUE ( 2018 ) 2018/08/25
There is an echo that we hear
It speaks to all both loud and clear
Remember for each time we fall
The will one needs to stand up tall
Lies in the grace of God above
Who showers us with selfless love
While all we’re asked our lifetime through
Is to His virtue, remain true !
RISE ABOVE THE STORM ( 2018 ) 2018/08/23
The silence slips into the night
Too many hours before daylight
To soften all the morning sounds
Before the noise of life surrounds.
The light so dim grows brighter now
Promising hope survives somehow
Wherefore we have been lost so long
Help us to rise above the storm !
INTIMATION ( 2018 ) 2018/08/14
I cannot bear the tragedy
That is about to o’er take me
And wills my life to sadder be
From now until eternity !
MOMENTS OF CLARITY ( 2018 ) 2018/08/13
In age one learns to appreciate
God’s sweet pleasures as they meet our gait,
What was, has faded into the past
Leaving remnants to soften the last.
As time alone fast winnows away
Visions return to lighten the day
Although the picture’s not always clear
Moments of clarity do appear.
God in His wisdom which we may share
Guarantees all the depth of His care !
THIS LEGACY ( 2018 ) 2018/08/10
Of all the wishes I have sought
Or presents that I’ve ever bought
Like treasured dreams that I have thought
Are in my heart, forever caught !
YOU AND I BELONG ( 2018 ) 2018/08/09
Oh pussy cat, dear pussy cat, what is it that you seek
Hiding in a dark corner from which I now see you peek
Oh pussy cat, sweet pussy cat, all cuddly soft and warm
All heart and love and furry coat in such a friendly form
Oh pussy cat, I miss you so, you help me feel so strong
Come snuggle here beside me where both you and I belong !
I’M WISHING ( 2018 ) 2018/08/05
There’s an awesome place which I once knew
Where I was sure childhood dreams came true
As the children played the whole day through
Like those angels up in heaven do.
Oh how I wish I could join them there
With peace and joy, happiness and prayer
And spend my days alive and aware
In the glowing kindness of God’s care !
MORNING JOY ( 2018 ) 2018/08/03
There is this need I have to share
My joy, my love with those who care
My heart is full, impelled to say
God in His beauty crowns each day.
The sun that’s rising overhead
Now spreads his rays across my bed
His fingers skim my window pane
And cause my life to sing again !
VAST SOCIETY ( 2018 ) 2018/08/01
There is a path that leads to God
The road is long, the way is hard
We none of us do know the date
When each is called to meet one’s fate.
The nature of our lives is such
That what we spend won’t matter much
Not if our hearts are full of cheer
For all the days throughout the year.
God stands with us and guides our way
We follow Him both night and day
Begging that we may always be
Part of His vast society !
THE BEST INTENT ( 2018 ) 2018/07/30
The sky grows dim and darkens now
As ocean spray whips cross my brow
The storm clouds gather o’er my head
As lapping waves do seashells spread.
The beach is rippled, cold and wet
Where muddy footprints cannot set
While clams submerge in tidal sands
Betrayed by holes from siphons glands.
Each of us has a tale to tell
And each new thought, a wish to spell
We thank the Lord for His invent
And praise Him for the best intent !
HAVE NO FEAR ( 2018 ) 2018/07/29
I’ve tried so hard for many years
To bolster courage, stem the tears
Reminding me day after day
That memories don’t fade away.
There’s no way left to heal the burn
When love’s been lost or not returned
Love lingers long and leaves a scar
That shadows one both near and far.
I thank You Lord, and understand
The beauty that is still at hand
It’s free to all that have no fear
And keeps Your Presence ever near !
PEEK AND SEE ( 2018 ) 2018/07/27
Oh little wren where have you been
I do so want you to come in
But I can’t find the window catch
That let’s me open up the latch
So you and I may nod and greet
Like strangers who meet most discreet.
However I believe that we
Might get along quite famously
If only you and I could share
Some friendly bastion of fresh air
It seems as this will never be
We’re simply bound to peek and see !
TO SAVE A PLACE ( 2018 ) 2018/07/24
You love me Lord, I’m sure of that
Without Your care my world is flat
For very long I was this child
Consumed by disposition mild,
I’d always been a fan robust
Where manners are thought of as must
And try so hard to save a place
Here in my heart for God’s sweet grace !
HOW MUCH HE CARES ( 2018 ) 2018/07/20
The Lady in the Harbor speaks for one and all
She stands there in the distance silent and so tall
All copper green and shining like a sentinel
Full of all those secrets and tales she’ll never tell
Lady of deep mystery, tears and joys we’ve shared
While God is watching o’er us, know how much He cares !
SEARCH FOR LOVE ( 2018 ) 2018/07/15
We’ll smile a smile or sing a song
Join a chorus or laugh along
Please take a chance, what can you lose
How does one know the path to choose ?
The little child that each once was
Teenagers that will challenge cause,
The old, infirm or oddly gruff
Like those who’ve known a road more rough
These are what life is composed of
They dream of peace and search for love !
DARLING CHILD ( 2018 ) 2018/07/12
Lord, You’re in charge of wrong and right
The sun by day, the stars by night
The winds that blow, the rains that fall
The light and dark, life overall.
You are the wisdom and the brains
The loss that memory retains
With dreams that we’re all guilty of
When all are young or bold in love.
The changes come, the changes go
Time flashes by the more you know
As God and all the angels smile
Because each is His darling child !
DO YOUR WILL ( 2018 ) 2018/07/11
There is this world outside our door
Filled with guilt, rancor, so much more
A place where sadness multiplies
As lives are trashed before our eyes.
How many more are traumatized
By actions less than civilized ?
Please Lord, accept our gratitude
And in our lives kindness include
Teach us to be the best we know
To do Your will where ere we go !
BRAND NEW START ( 2018 ) 2018/07/10
There are these words that fill my heart
And bring each day a brand new start
With joy and love and common good
Celebrating life as we should.
Oh blessed Lord teach us to find
A better way to help unwind
Confusion and the sadness of
A world that is devoid of love !
A HUGE GOD BLESS ( 2018 ) 2018/07/05
Sometimes I dream ’bout long ago
And all the joys we used to know,
I miss that world so very much
Too sad we couldn’t keep in touch.
Seems now as though I’m in the past
Perhaps one that’s surviving last
Oh how I wish that I might spend
A day or two among my friends.
Well I’m no fool, that is a fact
We cannot bring the old times back
And need to bargain for much less,
Let’s settle for a huge God bless !
SINCERE ( 2018 ) 2018/07/01
The steeple bells ring out quite clear
And peel so sweetly on my ear
Day after day these sounds I hear
Allay my cautions and my fear.
I am God’s child and full of cheer
Because His Day draws ever near
In all respects I am sincere
He is my Lord and Overseer !
SECURE ( 2018 ) 2018/06/30
Now I have dreamt so many scenes
And planned my share of happy dreams
I’ve had my fill of weepy tears
Mongst happenings of years and years
But overall God has been kind
And helped me leave my grief behind
I love You Lord, of this I’m sure
Whatever comes, I am secure !
AND JUSTICE HEED ( 2018 ) 2018/06/29
There is one comment I have heard
About God’s Truth and Holy Word
It is the garment we should wear
The word of saints and those who care.
I love to amble through His Book
We need to take a deeper look
There’s not an issue left behind
It answers all and every kind.
I wish this world could take a break
And finally decision make
That God alone is what we need
To keep our faith and justice heed !
OBVIOUS ( 2018 ) 2018/06/24
Sunshine is the gladness that sweetens every day
Rain is the cleansing mist that washes grief away !
SAFE HARBOR ( 2018 ) 2018/06/19
Praise God above for only He
Does have the power to set us free
In every storm He is the Port
That we must seek if we are caught.
Without His love we are remiss
His Word brings us eternal bliss
There is this path that does unwind
That only God can help us find !
IT’S PARADISE ( 2018 ) 2018/06/18
There is this stairway that I know
I’m not quite sure where it does go
I only know that one day all
Must make that choice their final call
And exit with one thought in mind
It’s Paradise we hope to find !
GOD BLESS !
Claire V. Bogdanos 