Upon A Lonely Tree
The sound of crying fills my ears I strain to listen, try to hear. The sound I hear is a mother crying, While her son was dying, Upon a lonely tree. He died for you and me you see, He died to set us free. So the lost could find their way again. So the bound could break their chains of sin, As his hands were pierced, they mourned. On his head was a crown of thorns. His back was…
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God Listens with a Different Ear
God listens with a different ear; What is said He doesn’t hear; He hears the broken heart’s lament, Listens for the good intent. Tone deaf singers who would sing, Voices off-key, wavering, Do their best to give God praise God hears in many ways. Mistakes and glitches in the chorus Are depressing music for us, but It doesn’t matter what we hear; God listens with a different ear. in grateful prayer Return to our poetry section at: Christian Poets Pen…
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Soldier’s Night Before Christmas
‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, HE LIVED ALL ALONE, IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE MADE OF PLASTER AND STONE. I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY WITH PRESENTS TO GIVE, AND TO SEE JUST WHO IN THIS HOME DID LIVE. I LOOKED ALL ABOUT, A STRANGE SIGHT TO SEE, NO TINSEL, NO PRESENTS, NOT EVEN A TREE. NO STOCKING BY MANTLE, JUST BOOTS FILLED WITH SAND, ON THE WALL HUNG PICTURES OF FAR DISTANT LANDS. WITH MEDALS AND BADGES, AWARDS OF…
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2008 Edition of ‘The Mayberry Poem – A Tribute to Mayberry’ Released
In October of 1960, a sitcom appeared on the old black and white TV sets that celebrated family, friendship, community and the Golden Rule. That show was “The Andy Griffith Show.” It isn’t surprising to fans of the show to know that after almost 50 years, that show has never been off the air as it moved into syndication and reruns that are still popular today. Therefore, it’s little wonder to discover that fans are putting their love for the…
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The World Is Mine
Today upon a bus I saw a maiden with golden hair. I envied her, she seemed so gay. I wished I was as fair. Then suddenly as she rose to leave, I saw her hobble down the aisle. She had one foot and wore a crutch, but as she passed a smile. Oh, God, forgive me when I whine. I have two feet, the world is mine. Then I stopped to buy some sweets. The lad who sold them was…
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2008 Edition of ‘The Mayberry Poem – A Tribute to Mayberry’ Released
Christian Activities Publications is proud to announce the release of the 2008 edition of The Mayberry Poem – A Tribute to Mayberry through an agreement between Darden & Associate and NovelMaker.
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‘Christmas in Iraq’ Poem Goes Viral on the Web & Radio
Christian Activities Publisher Kathryn Darden Finds Her 2005 Christmas Poem “Christmas in Iraq” Viral on the Web & Radio Christian Activities Publisher Kathryn E. Darden was recently contacted by a woman who had just read Darden’s poem, “Christmas in Iraq.” The poem ran on ChristianActivities.com in December of 2005, and was republished during the holiday in 2007, but the woman stated the poem was featured in another publication she had received. Darden was unable to get the woman to send…
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Letters to the Editor: Christmas In Iraq
Several readers had thoughts about the poem “Christmas in Iraq” by Kathryn E. Darden. 12/19/07 Kathryn, I recently read one of your poems in another publication I receive and as a woman veteran I wanted to share with you my reaction. The title of the poem is “Christmas in Iraq.” As a woman who spent 20 years in the military, I was disappointed that your prose assumed that only men serve in combat zones and miss their loved ones. In…
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‘Silver Leaves’ to Fall in November
Find The Lord of the Rings at Tolkien Town The premiere issue of Silver Leaves (SL), the official journal of The White Tree Fund (TWTF), will be released on November 24, 2007. The journal will include a range of topics in features such as academic essays, creative writing, and featured artwork; interviews and event reports; artistic spotlights on costuming, weaponry, handmade items, and writing by invited guests; puzzles; humanitarian, community, and volunteer updates; and book and movie reviews. Issue I…
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I just want to set things right
Life’s too short to hate and fight so I just want to set things right. I know the past has had its day for bitterness and its its array. But that is gone and I must say “please forgive this soul of God’s today.” Fore we need to stand together with the good Lord on our side And cast away the stumbling blocks and every form of pride. Christian poets are invited to post their original workd on the Christian…
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