Claire V. Bogdanos

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

TIME MACHINE ( 2014 ) 2014/07/07

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My mind becomes a time machine

Like Jack, I have this magic bean

It grows and keeps reminding me

Of memories that used to be !

The clarity of where I’ve been

Is clear as I remember when

I wished that I could share this gift

With those who need a mighty lift.

It’s not that truth falls in-between

These cracks that pop-up on the scene

It’s simply that one waits too long

To ponder why good things go wrong !

Perhaps we could retrace our ways

Recalling all those yesterdays

When each of us would stand up tall

Admitting errors great and small !

 

 

OPTIONS ( 2014 ) 2014/07/05

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 11:04 am
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I’ve seen the windmills by the sea

I’ve listened as the gulls scold me

The waves that wash the sandy shores

They whisper while the ocean roars.

Like dew that rests upon the rose

Then disappears as mornings close

The sun now rises warming all

After the cool of late nightfall !

Thus it is as our goal proceeds

So much beauty among the weeds

But who can choose what does belong

It is God’s option, right or wrong !

 

 

IF I WERE A LION (2014) 2014/06/28

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 11:55 am
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There are some times I’d like to be

A lion king who wanders free

Among tall grasses on the plains

With tawny skin and curly manes,

Ferocious roar and lazy ways

Keen sense of smell with steady gaze !

It might be great to share the den

With faithful Daniel way back when

He slept with lions in the cave

While God above did his life save,

Exposing those who compromised

And schemed to cause Daniel’s demise !

 

THE WHALE ( 2014 ) 2014/06/24

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I’ve often thought I’d like to be

A giant whale who lived asea

Perhaps related to the beast

Who swallowed Jonah as a feast !

Think of the tales I could have heard

Right from an ancient humpback’s word

Oh what stories that I might spin

To shark or cod or small dolphin !

How much fun to splash about

Knowing God gave me my spout

Oh, what a grateful whale I’d be

Thankful He made great use of me !

 

WHAT SHALL WE DO ? ( 2014 ) 2014/06/20

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 5:31 am
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The dreams we dreamt when we were young

The words we spoke, the songs we sung

The search for peace we tried to bring

Into our lives with hymns to sing

Has left us now with voices mute

All wisdom lost there in pursuit.

We cannot breathe we dare not think

This world is trembling on the brink

Oh sad the plight that is our view

Oh God above what shall we do ?

 

PRAYER OF SILENCE ( 2014 ) 2014/06/13

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 5:11 am
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Another day dawns full of light

To breach the stillness of the night

Under the clouds of starry sky

While angels weep and brave men cry.

Pray for silence of noise and din

Our worlds are suffering within

What words have I to offer you,

Oh Lord of all, this can’t be true !

What evil deeds are flung about

By those who claim to be devout

If this is life for fellow man

There’s no escape, no other plan !

 

 

REBELLION ( 2014 ) 2014/06/11

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 1:04 am
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There are those dreams we’ve left behind

That in our lives true faith we’d find

Seems fate would have no part of this

Denying us our sacred bliss.

We’re sure that this hypocrisy

Is part of life’s vast mystery

That only God will understand

Because He gave us this command.

How sad that we have gone astray

What arrogance do we display

Discarding rules to take a stand

Negating God’s own master plan !

 

WHEEL OF FORTUNE ( 2014 ) 2014/06/05

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 11:35 am
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The wheel is spinning round and round

Where will my happiness be found

The wheel is turning, see it go

When will it end, how do I know ?

God is my partner all my life

Through all the joy and all the strife

In time of peace or in distress

I owe Him all that I possess !

 

 

LIFE’S LESSONS ( 2014 ) 2014/06/03

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 5:43 pm
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The wind that rushes through the trees

May saunter with the ocean’s breeze

And lift the waves upon the seas

Or flutter flakes before the freeze.

The wings of birds that urgent fly

Across the currents of the sky

May reach so far and aim so high

Suggesting time is rushing by.

The sand that scatters on the beach

Reminds us what is out of reach

Those lessons learned one cannot teach

Pray God will not our faith impeach.

 

THE SUN ( 2014 ) 2014/05/31

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 9:28 am
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The early sun that filters through the window blind

Brings welcome warmth into the room where dreams unwind

Its fingers undulating all across the spread

So careless thrown upon the length of my small bed.

I’ve often thought God’s greatest gift must be the sun

It is the reason life exists for everyone

Another facet of nature’s vast mysteries

That rise beyond the heart and mind that knows and sees !

 

A WISH ( 2014 ) 2014/05/30

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 7:47 pm
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Whilst have I seen my heart take wings

To sail upon a draught that sings

A song of love when twilight clings

That to my soul contentment brings.

 

ANGELS SING ( 2014 ) 2014/05/26

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The angels sing their voices raised

To laud our God and spread His praise

While common folk like you and me

Are asked to join their ecstasy !

The joyous words with hope resound

To share the news peace will be found

And pray that we’re not left behind

When God collects His humankind !

 

THE AUTHOR ( 2014 ) 2014/05/21

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 7:33 am
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Those memories that we recall

At eventide before nightfall

Range from the sweet to discontent,

And wonder where the dreaming went ?

Since dreams are an integral part

Of wishes sent from each one’s heart

They speak to us with questions bold

And query what our futures hold !

The answer won’t be quite complete

It may be vague or indiscreet

For only God can know what’s next

He is the Author of the text !

 

 

WHAT’S LEFT ? ( 2014 ) 2014/05/15

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 8:13 am
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There are these stories I have read

Remaining here within my head

These tales speak of so many things

Like lions, dragons, frogs and kings,

A prince who lost his throne and crown

Another was that lonely clown !

I wonder what will follow next

Who’s left to pen enchanted text,

I think the age has come and gone

No words now to depend upon,

This simple fact I’d like to know

When truth is gone what’s left to show ?

 

BACK OFF ( 2014 ) 2014/05/13

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 9:57 am
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The empty sounds that fill the air

The people who are slow to care

The places that no one has seen

The wishes that we do not mean,

The foolishness that life can be

Does jolt and overpower me !

I want to know my dreams are mine

Here on my own I will be fine,

I do not need to reinvent

Rules guiding how my time is spent

Or how I work or think or play

Especially  the way I pray !

 

REMEMBER ME ( 2014 ) 2014/05/02

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 7:40 am
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Oh would that God might smile on me

Remembering how close were we

When every night I say my prayer

I’m thankful for the time we share.

I bow my head in silent grace

For all the wisdom we embrace

I’m grateful for each day we’ve known

With seeds of love forever sown.

My life is all I’ve left to give

I pledge my soul that it may live

Oh blessed Lord, please hear my plea

Two simple words “remember me” !

 

PERFECTION ( 2014 ) 2014/05/01

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 11:58 am
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I had a dream it’s clear to see

The sky was blue the wind was free

It made its way among the leaves

And whispered gently in the breeze.

The grasses swayed as if in tune

The daisies bobbed in their full bloom

The lilies flowered in the field

They stood quite still and did not yield.

It was a view that blessed my soul

And challenged me to see the whole

An image burnt within my mind

Perfection, I shall never find !

 

 

HEAVEN, EARTH AND HELL ( 2014 ) 2014/04/29

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 7:54 am
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My hopes fly high on magic wings

To where the sea and siren sings

Along that wild and rocky shore

Replete with tales of ancient lore.

Men lost their lives and were remiss

Scheming for this forbidden bliss

Tis truth exists, they play the game

Refusing to acknowledge blame.

While life seems wanting, to be fair

We all must learn to give and share

To search for less destructive ways

Save dreaming for idyllic days.

The siren’s song was long ago

Perhaps a fable seamen know

But we are here with truth to tell

About the heavens, earth and hell.

 

GOD’S CYCLES ( 2014 ) 2014/04/23

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The sun and moon that shine and glow

The stars above, the earth below

The ocean’s roar, its undertow

The gentle breeze, the gales that blow

The mountain’s crest, the river’s flow

The rolling hills where tall trees grow,

Wild creatures roam both to and fro

In forests where thrive buck and doe

The skies so full of geese and crow

And clouds that float both high and low

Mid spectacles the seasons show

In cycles only God can know !

 

TRUE ALARM ( 2014 ) 2014/04/22

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 6:34 am
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The winds of change blow loud and clear

The sound incites a world in fear

Where shall we search for safety’s sake

How can we heal the pain and ache ?

Is this part of the coming age

Have we now turned another page,

Are we to find we have become

The wart upon old Satan’s thumb ?

Tis true to think we mean no harm

Except to echo this alarm

To save our faith, our way of life

From evil’s ill and anger’s strife !

 

 

DATELINE: HOBOKEN, N J, USA “AFTERTHOUGHT” ( 2014 ) 2014/04/20

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 3:05 pm
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EXCUSE ME while I backtrack on the last DATELINE,  “BLOOD MOON” with a recap of the words I THOUGHT were backwards !  How about the idea that I got it wrong ?  Is it possible that JOEL had it right ?  You betcha !  Maybe it connotes a new surge of rearmament, how scary is that ?  It would fall in line with the directive of Ezekiel 39: 9 to burn the weapons of war for 7 years due to the Creator’s anger regarding the profanity of His holy name !  Are we there yet ?  Today I am filled with queries, anyone have another theory ? And what about burying the dead, EZ 39: 14 , for 7 months ? Oh my, is it time for me to “sequester”  ?  HAHA !  One needs a sense of humor today to maintain some level of stability as prophecy seems to be rapidly catching up with reality !  Anyone agree ?                                 Sincerely,                         Claire B.

 

DANGER LURKS ( 2014 ) 2014/04/19

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 9:23 am
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I love you Lord please stay with me

Forsake me not hear this my plea

The holy words that I was taught

Sustain me now whilst I am caught

In this vast web of infamy

Which plots to mask our history !

Its power shows this evil force

As it pursues its primal course

To mock our God and all His works

It is in darkness danger lurks,

Preserve us please with dignity

Until the day at last we’re free !

 

 

 

THE PROPHECY ( 2014 ) 2014/04/18

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 1:19 pm
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Oh saddest day the world recalls

The sunrise fails the darkness falls

Man cannot bear the ugly pain

How long until true peace will reign ?

The time draws nigh twill reappear

Chance quite a few will yet be here,

Like Noah and his party small

They will begin life over all.

Oh what a joy that time will be

Fulfillment of the prophecy !

 

FOREVER STRONG 2014 )

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 8:57 am
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It seems that love won’t always stay

Oft times it drifts or fades away

To leave us lost and wishing for

A love that lasts forever more.

But such as this can never be

No ardor earns eternity

There’s only one I’ll share with you

Its force exists still strong and true.

The love of God is kind and fair

He holds us in His loving care

Demanding naught for us to learn

Except we’re faithful in return !

 

 

WHERE DO THEY GO ? ( 2014 ) 2014/04/11

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 9:37 am
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The clouds o’erhead just seem to float

Above my head like some vast boat

Across the highway of the sky

And veil the sunlight from my eye.

I watched the clouds when I was small

Their shapes and sizes did enthrall

I’ve noticed how colors have changed

I find that fact extremely strange !

I was a child then far away

But childhood fades it cannot stay

It leaves us all a bit confused

And memories become diffused.

There is one answer I need hear

About the clouds and atmosphere

They disappear in outer space

At journey’s end, where is that place ?

 

 

 

THE PLATYPUS ( 2014 ) 2014/04/08

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I wish I were a platypus with fur so short and thick

I’d burrow in a hole so deep where I could play some trick

I’d lay my eggs by the edge of a swiftly running stream

Anyone sighting me would think me one more unholy dream !

Now a platypus won’t travel well having but two homes

One is in Australia where the poor thing barely roams

Tasmania is number two, such limits to impose

Upon this small flat footed duck with such a lengthy nose.

I’m glad to say its history’s the oldest ever known

No one can understand reasons why his repute has grown

Perhaps one day this mystery will be resolved at last

And I’ll return to storybooks for versions of the past !

 

 

 

 

PRECIOUS WORDS ( 2014 )

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 9:12 am
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Have you seen the morning haze

Filter through the misty glaze

Before the sun just arrives

To shine its light in the skies ?

Have you spied an errant star

Shining bright but quite afar

Or the flock that’s overhead

Intent upon being fed ?

Such happenings will occur

Days to come and days that were

Precious words of Solomon

Nothing’s new under the sun !

 

 

 

 

I LOVE YOU ( 2014 ) 2014/04/02

Filed under: POEMS.....THOUGHTS.....MEMORIES — bogdanosclaire @ 9:41 am
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The Ides of March have come and gone

Tis strange how phrases linger on

“I will return” impresses me

It had to do with liberty !

Words may convey the sentiment

That many heroes olden meant

And bring to us their magic power

Recalling glory’s finest hour.

But most of all I’d like to hear

Three little words upon my ear

Please take your pick, there are a few

My choice begins with “I love you” .