~ “Christmas in Iraq” is poem written for a soldier sponsored by Christian Activities in Iraq in 2005 and for all our troops stationed around the world far from home at Christmas time ~ Christmas in Iraq ‘Twas the night before Christmas in an Iraqi town;And our brave U.S. forces had all just hunkered down.Not … Read more
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
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
I marvel at the sight, behold the golden roast!So much to swoon the senses here,But let me share what matters most:It is having all my loved ones be so near.And for those who are not here,Know you are present in my heart.And today my thanks, I give in tears,Expressed in streams; revered as art.I give … Read more
April is National Poetry Month. Celebrate by writing a poem about Mayberry! Following are some of the verses from The Mayberry Poem – A Tribute to Mayberry. More info can be found at:Mayberry Poem – “A Tribute to Mayberry” The Guitar, The Porch & Other Things With the whole world today… Caught up in a … Read more
