Letter to a Saint Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland, As you turned to God in your captivity, May we, captives of sin, turn to the Father. And when we dream, may our dreams Draw us closer to our Lord Jesus Christ. As you in your Confession revealed all Frailties, we, too, on your day confess … Read more
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Marauding raiders from Ireland captured Patrick in Britain at age sixteen at his parents’ estate, up ’til that time in Patrick’s life, things were just great. He was taken to Ireland and sold to the highest bidder into slavery; a boy on his own was left in the wilderness to tend sheep, with nothing more … Read more
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~A poem about Christmas in Mayberry and “The Andy Griffith Show”~ It’s Christmas in Mayberry, the mountains are white Opie and his friends are all filled with delight. The town is lit up, wreaths are on every door Andy whistles the carols he’s whistled before. Opie skips along Main Street to hear the Mayberry band, … Read more
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A Thanksgiving Acrostic poem to enjoy during the Thanksgiving holidays ‘T is the season H olidays are upon us A s we gather together N ow with our loved ones K eeping family traditions S avoring, turkey, dressing, ham… G ive thanks to the One I n whose name we gather V ine from which … Read more
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“With Folded Hands on Thanksgiving Day”– a Thanksgiving poem With Folded Hands on Thanksgiving Day With folded hands we want to sayOur thanks to You this special day.A day that has been set asideBecause with bounty You have pliedOur country with unmeasured wealth,Something we could not do our selves.From north to south, from east to … Read more
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My Beloved, a poem by Edith K Ochien’g When the storms of life Steer me to shipwreck I hear God say to me; ‘My beloved, I shield you all day You dwell between my shoulders’ When the bills pile up And I can’t pay up I hear God say to me; ‘My beloved, I’m your … Read more
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AMERICA, a patriotic poem for our country A- alwaysM- measurelessE-enduringR-readyI-impressiveC-courageousA-assembly We the people of the United StatesHave a message of liberty to proclaim.In order to form a more perfect union,We emphasize our constitution:America land of the free, home of the braveRed, white and blue, her flag proudly waves.She’s chased the wind and rode the seaFrom … Read more
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A statement in poetic prose about our relationship with Christ My faith is in Jesus. My hope is in Jesus. My trust is in Jesus. My joy is in Jesus. My peace is in Jesus. My healing is in Jesus. My deliverance is in Jesus. My redemption is in Jesus. My freedom is in Jesus. … Read more
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An acrostic poem for Father’s Day from our 2011 poetry archives F aithfulness isA ttributedT o him, so weH onor our dadE very June. HeR eally deserves it!S ay what you will,D addys are whatA ll families need,Y ear by year. June 18, 2011 Unfortunately, this poet’s name was lost when we moved Christian Activities … Read more
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A poem by a dad from our 2011 archives I hope when you come home, and the church bells start ringing,You’ll remember the years and the days you had here.That this house will engulf you, with lavender breezeswhen the Lilacs have bloomed and their essence appeases.I hope when you come home, and the church bells … Read more
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