Admiration of Youth
I hear the
laughter of children at play
As the snow falls to the ground
The sky covered with clouds of gray
In the morning as birds make their sounds
The smiles on all the children’s faces
Such a wonderful sight to see
Little girls with pretty pink laces
Boy’s imagining what they want to be
Dreams of riches filling their heads
As they seem to grow before your eyes
Don’t let them fool you they’re not easily led
They are as wise as the eagle’s that fly
Our young will be our future rule
Please encourage them to stay in school
It is in this challenge they will reach greater heights
Age
What
is age but a state of mind?
Of maturing our body from youth
But toward the end you’ll find
Life’s lessons are of many truths
From the time that we were born
Its great lessons begin
Upon opening our eyes in the early morn
Beholding what beauty our earth has within
Up to the time we settle down to wed
To bring our own upon this earth
Tucking them in when they go to bed
Loving our children from time of birth
But the scythe of time looms overhead
As the sands of the hourglass drains
To relieve us of our life’s trials we pledged
For the beauty of eternity with our God remains
So cherish the time that you have been given
Live each day to its full extent
For this is a gift of Jesus we are living
Truly our existence is heaven sent
Angels
in White
Angels
of the day and Angels of the night
These heavenly Angels all dressed in white
Arriving at work early and leaving late
These fine ladies numbered among the great
Years of schooling to get where they are
The health of others the first by far
The many personal sacrifices they have made
To succeed in their life’s trade
My dear Angels I just want to say
The Thank You of all for the care you gave
May God bless you and be with you
That life’s disappointments be of few
Carry on with your head held high
Treasure your courage and pride
For your goals in life are of God’s decree
Thank you for your kindness we so often fail to see
Challenges
Today our class
comes to its crossroads
Where we will go on our separate ways
To share with our brethren the way to grow
Through the lessons M.L.I. conveyed
In order to gain we must except change
By the way we promote our craft
Keeping our heritage in hearts to remain
In our future and not looking back
With Freedom Fervency and veal
Communicate that Freemasonry lives
Through our words and actions we appeal
To those who seek what we have to give
Walking our path upon the Square
Keeping on the Level of what we say
Helping to lead the new brethren to share
In what the book of Knowledge and light conveys
Children
I hear the
laughter of children at play
As the snow begins to fall to the ground
The sky covered with clouds of gray
Each morning as the birds make their sounds
The smile of each child’s face
Such a wonderful sight to see
Little girls with pretty pink lace
Little boys imagining what they want to be
Dreams of riches filling their heads
As they seem to grow before your eyes
Don’t let them fool you, they’re not easily led
For their wise as the eagle that fly
The young are our future rule
Teach them what is right
Encourage our young to stay in school
Through education they will reach greater heights
Circle
Sitting in this encircled abode
I bare witness to other and their quests
The way they carry life’s heavy load
Trying to live at being their best
Worried faces of what is to become
Of their lives in future days
Searching their hearts for questions won
Yet! Not a thank you in their words to say
The answer they seek is not of man
It is only found from the wisdom of faith
For this circle is but of the Master’s plan
His blessings on us so vast and great
So give praise to your Savior every day
It is through his blood we have our being
Give thanks to Jesus when you pray
By this you will see all greatness revealing.
Give Life a chance
Through Jesus
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Days
on End
Through Days
on End we toil our deeds
To see that our beloved are safe and secure
We may have not been born to lead
But we can guide them for the future to endure
We must strive to do what is right
To enrich their lives with our knowledge each day
For they hold in there hands a future bright
That must never be taken away
Of all the knowledge that is shared
Keep this important fact in mind
It is of the meek that we must care
For there are far too many to find
Above all else keep to heart
That God gives us each day to greet
The wonders of his nature and oceans apart
Each breath of fresh air in the newborn day we meet
Expressions
I
know not what the future holds
As I can only follow your lead
Dear Lord as time unfolds
Please let it not be of greed
I only ask that to be able to share this gift
To ease others from any hurt or pain
The down and out spirits to lift
To bring flowers after the rain
Dear Lord I thank you this day
For this talent you’ve given me
I feel I really must say
It may be of loved ones now abiding with thee
Dear Lord I have no children to pass it on
So I commit to you this humble wish
That before my time on earth is gone
Let it be passed to my brothers
Face’s
in my Youth
Searching
my mind of youthful days past
Brings many face’s from my pages of time
Mayor Beatrice Corliss her impression cast
Pierce N Hodgkins a councilor, and leader defined
Freddy Kyrouz a man of compassion and care
Or Nick at the Pool Room keeping kids of the streets
Gordon and Jerry at Sterling’s with prices fair
Their Aunt, a true treasure in my mind to keep
Big Jake the Policeman. My guardian at night
Jack Cronin my true street dad
Reverend Forrest Clark my guiding light
These were my friends that I was privileged to have
Now through age my life is at center
We again have a lady that is running for the chair
It is my hope that she will inherit the wisdom of my mentors
By being a leader of Compassion and care.
Fall
The
summer fun is at its end
Time to make ready for winters cold
Falling leaves with colors blend
Season’s memory to have and hold
The tightening up of windows and doors
Sealing and patching each leak
Sitting down with hot coffee to pour
Friends to call, new relations to seek
To gather round the table to eat
As many families will do
That great and bountiful Thanksgiving treat
At this beginning of a winter new
Watching the snow as it falls to the ground
Covering our earth with its virgin white
The building of Snowmen tall and round
With Christmas in each child’s sight
Footbridge
of Life
The
oceans tide is a reflection of life
As our night are turned into days
Young people with their hands clung tight
Searching their hearts for the words to say
Children running and playing along the beach
Building Sand Castles of their dreams
The elders crossing the bridge at days peak
Mirrored by the evenings moonlight gleam
The ocean reaching into the shadowed sands
Erasing the footprints along its way
Nights glistening moon a mirror of God’s hand
The Footbridge crosses the sands of time
That we in our hearts must not ignore
We must treasure life for all that it holds
For its in its passing we gain Heaven’s shore
Foundation
of Life
A
house to me is many things
One is the Foundation of life
To all inside it will bring
Warmth from the fireside bright
There are rooms of many colors
Painted to the desires of each
A family of many sisters and brothers
That through dedication they will teach
The lessons of life that each offspring needs
When they leave the shelter of their home
To carry on with each of their chosen deeds
Such as building a home of their own
A home is a special treasure
That through time all should share
A good time of happiness and pleasures
In this our foundation of love and care
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