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Where Hopes Lie (a Lament)
I never knew, how my hopes grew,
so silently they spread.
Like ivy leaves on chimney wall
they grew inside my head… Continue reading Where Hopes Lie (a Lament)
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The Simple Poet’s Pen
I’m just a simple poet,
And well that I should know it,
Lest, deceived, my head should swell
Supposing that I write so well… Continue reading The Simple Poet’s Pen
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Wisdom’s Pleasant Path
“Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.”
Thus the ancient preceptor described the ways of the wisdom that comes from above, the wisdom by which, he declares, the Lord himself founded the earth and established the heavens, back when the dew of the world was still fresh on the morning grass… Continue reading Wisdom’s Pleasant Path
Birds vs. Squirrels
The squirrels have staked out the old garden plot,
They found some old bird seed they like a whole lot.
Along came a bird who was keen for a snack,
But had to go hungry, afraid of attack… Continue reading Birds vs. Squirrels
Hope Has Withered Grim
A stranger and an exile
in a land I once called home.
The world is waning stranger
as I peer into the gloam.
My bleary eyes breathe teary cries,
as all the days wax dim.
My tender nerves have no reserves
my hope has withered grim. Continue reading Hope Has Withered Grim
Mighty Gatekeeper
Meet my mighty gate keeper,
the keeper of my gate.
Don’t you dare think him diminutive
or underestimate… Continue reading Mighty Gatekeeper
Head Underground
Just tell me when it’s over
and it’s safe to look around.
For now I’ll just be sitting here,
my head stuck in the ground… Continue reading Head Underground
Regard me Kindly
Regard me kindly, if you will,
I’m somewhat worse for wear, but still
I’m getting by the best I can,
And trusting in my Maker’s plan. Continue reading Regard me Kindly
O, What a World
O what a world we live in today,
Sometimes I feel like I’m melting away.
Good versus evil, the lines have been drawn,
What good can I do when I’m only a pawn. Continue reading O, What a World
Hidden and Safe
Hidden away where nobody sees,
High in the arms of a cluster of trees,
Safe in a home where I know I belong,
Resting from stresses in One who is strong… Continue reading Hidden and Safe
One More
I know this will fit,
if I just push a bit,
and then once it’s in,
I will say with a grin,… Continue reading One More
As Darkness Falls
As darkness falls across the land,
Lord give me grace and faith to stand,
And persevere against all odds
and never worship other gods,
Nor taste their wares nor fear their sting;
Lord may I not fear anything – … Continue reading As Darkness Falls
Commando Skills
Commando skills are what we need
To navigate the world today.
To keep us low and out of sight,
Avoid the dangers in the way. Continue reading Commando Skills
Dead Letter Doldrums
I read a dead letter the other day,
From forty years past and a world away.
Was written by someone that used to be,
To another old someone that used to be me. Continue reading Dead Letter Doldrums
