Helping
Hands Reaching Hearts
8/10/2003
With your hands you demonstrated care
For the safety of all the children you met
In this challenge the Love in hearts was shared
For this each child’s parent or guardian has no regret
The trust could be seen in each child’s eyes
As you gently held their hands and tended to the chore
Of giving them words of the wise
In their memories to treasure and store
In these days of shadows and veils of tears
It is hard for children to be aware
Through your devotion you have taken away fear
Replacing it by your loving hands of care
My precious God has truly blessed these days
By sending to the children people like you
Through this journey in our sands of time I pray
That all your challenges for a better life come true
In
The Blink of an Eye
Salvation Received
3/22/02
In the blink of an eye Salvation is received
By confessing with ones tongue
This is the promise Henry lived and believed
A new everlasting life in Jesus won
Through breathless pain to Jesus he cried
Bless my Family and friends
For he knew his prayers would not be denied
That upon their hearts truth would descend
His message was given and well received
For it is a testimony of those gathered here
That in the promise of an everlasting life
There is only the greatest of happiness to revere
Henry’s Legacy can be shared by these simple thoughts
Believe in yourself and to others be true
For earthly life is lost in the blink of an eye
Give yourself to Jesus and a new Life Eternal
Will not be denied
Inner
Answers
You
seek the answers of man
His being and inner soul
You know not of his plans
As time before you unfolds
The answer is in all you see
That lies in the path of light
Believe in him to be spirit free
It will teach you what is right
For before you are many things
That your God has given you
It makes one want to praise and sing
Of all the blessings that have come true
My child life is the very air we breath
The natural sight before your eyes
These facts of life exist if you believe
In the promise of Jesus and his Heaven’s high
Love’s
Expressions
Once a year comes that special day
When expressions of the heart are shared
To all those who so much want to say
Of how they so love and care
For the meaning of love to be truly revealed
It must be shared each and every hour
Never in our thoughts should be sealed
But to spread and grow like a flower
Feelings can be expressed in many ways
By the words and deeds we do
For love’s gleam will extend its rays
Among each and all of you
So be kind to all you meet
Action does speak louder than words
Always have a smile each morning you greet
The new days sun and chirping birds
Night
Fright
2/27/88
I
look back as if it were just yesterday
For that night will never be erased from my mind
The vehicle that was headed straight for us
As if its driver had just become blind
It smashed into us with tremendous impact
So much it tore and imbedded our skin
To the metal of the dashboard in fact
Of our vehicle we were heading to home in
But that was the least of our sorrows
As I now tried to now burst open the doors
In my mind I asked will there be a tomorrow?
For the family I so loved and adored
My wife her face now covered with blood and glass
Who in their right mind could do such a sin?
The answers were not far to be found in fact
From the condition the other driver was in
The driver had no concern for my family maimed
All that he wanted was the bottle within
To escape the trouble that he was now in
So ! You might say to yourself ,What do I care?
Such an event could never happen to me
My Friends you should always be aware
What is around the next corner or beyond the next tree
The DRUNKEN DRIVER has no BRAINS
It has been consumed by all they drank
So if you go out I hope you will refrain
You will have your loved ones thanks
It does not matter the time of year
Or whether it be day or night
Even if your home is far or near
You must keep your mind of clear sight
Have a safe and prosperous New Year
Not a time of unwanted pain and fright
Scenes
As I awake with the morning sun
One cannot help to view with awe
The wonderful gift received of one
That only my heart and soul saw
Such as the bright blue sky
Amid the puffy clouds of white
The green grass in fields wide
To my eyes a wondrous sight
The vastness of our lakes and streams
On stretches of Golden shores
Fresh flowers blown in the breeze
This beauty given by God to explore
Time will come and it soon will be
I will see the most treasured sight
He resides in Heaven so peaceful and free
Among loved ones lost now within his hallowed light
Tears
of Hope
I cry for the children who reach out in vain
For words of endearment they once had gained
For were they not little precious bundles of joy
Now it seems in their presence they annoy
Mothers and Fathers drifting apart
From the solemn vows they pledged of the heart
Slaps and curses have replaced the caress
From the daily routine of creative stress
We cry for the love to return to these souls
So the future of these children they can nurture and mold
So they can reach out to the enrichment of life
To have pride in themselves and a path that is right
I pray dear lord that you wipe away the tears
Of these adults and children who have lived in fear
Let the power of your love abide in these hearts
In this new journey free of violence they now embark
The
Inner Soul of Poetry
4/03/03
Words are but simple thoughts
Unless they are born of the heart and soul
Of money Poetry can’t be bought
It’s the inner being of my existence unfold
They can be short like the shutting off light
Or be like a pebble rippling in stream
Describing our fears of the night
Or the passing on of a wonderful dream
It’s the finality of a loving touch
As two lovers walk along the golden sand
Or the walking trails in woodland rough
Joined in grace by the touch of God’s hand
Poetry is like the whispering winds
That cleanses the path of life
It’s free of any violence or sins
It’s the reflection of Heavens light
So my inner being is the reality of faith
That my heritage passed into my soul
Truly the words of the heart are of God’s grace
It’s the reflection of our Savior to soon unfold
Nightmare
or Truth
05/13/2004
It
was a cold winters night and all was still
I can see it clearly but it seems to be a dream
I’m out with the kids with good time to kill
In my head are deafening screams
I volunteered to drive as I only drank a few
Or in truth could it have been three
Who’s counting were just out for a good time
If only these sounds in my head would leave me
It’s beginning to get real hazy and cold
The streets seem to be turning to ice
But I am a good driver a teen in full control
I’m known as a friend to be trusted and bright
I believe we had the last beer around nine or ten
Who really cares were just out for fun
This were having as our drinks we begin to blend
Oh! My God what’s that blurred figure before me
It’s a mother and child crossing the street
Please help me I’m so dizzy I can’t see
To even put on the brake with my feet
But it’s to late they are gone from sight
Dam! All I can hear is their deathly screams
Who do they think they are out at this time of the night?
Maybe this is just a foolish bad dream
Well things are quite now my friends are back with me
But tell me Lord why from their lips are there no sounds
I now lay at peace with these flowers circling free
As they lower my casket into the ground
Wait! in the corner above my grave
I see a young father staring at me
Why does he look with such hatred in his eyes
I was just out with guys for a good time I’ve craved
IS THIS WHAT LIES AHEAD IN HELL FOR ALL ETERNITY
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Past Present Future
Thoughts
of mind for my fellow being
Inspirations of my life worthwhile seeing
Faith in my God from body and soul
Combined together with Heavens glow
The love of my wife and family within
Denying of all earthly sins
Love that is bonded in the promise of God
As we tread our tasks on his earthly sod
Sharing with nature and its beauty of view
The scent of Heaven combined with earthly dew
These are the gifts we are able to share
Under God’s watchful eye and tender care
The age I soon am , the youth of my heart
These feelings in my soul I want never to part
The Temple of my being in inner soul
The beauty of age as before me it unfolds
For we are not to question what is to be
We must live our life to the fullest for thee
When my time comes that I will at last see God’s face
May he accept my soul as my eternal home I will embrace
Pictures
With clouded mind I look upon
These beautiful pictures in my room
I search my heart for names long gone
Reflecting upon the whiteness of the moon
The mother I grew to know the other of my seed
Both of them by the grace of God I loved
The aching in my heart of their love I need
Through them I renew my Faith in God above
So many pictures of my passing life
Such as the children of my bloods seed
The Heaven blessed picture of my wife
She is the right hand of my every conquered deed
Pictures of sister’s brothers, nephews and nieces
My granddaughter I love to pieces
These are the miracles of God given graces
I will never loose them of my possession
While I traverse my path under God’s watchful eyes
Question’s
We
question in prayer why it was to be
That such a horrific act took place
Were we not as Americans born free
A country that has held glory and honor great
Who is to blame for the taking of live,s
Is it the ignorance of many demonic minds
That caused the loss of families husbands and wives
From a so called religious sect gone blind
America must always stand ready
To face each of life’s rugged roads
We must hold to our Faith’s strong and steady
For the burden to carry is a heavy load
Yes! We can be proud of our Old Glory
But! The gift of our creator must never be denied
This is our heritage from times story
United as we are Victory is nigh
Rainbow’s
Quest
1/12/2003
The
Journey of a Rainbow Girl is guided by Faith
In the Lessons through its Bow
It is one of Hope and challenges great
Of the wisdom of young ladies of the past to know
Each step you have taken has been a reflection of your love
That you have chosen with others to share
It will be a journey that has been guided by God above
For the kindness of your thoughtful care
Now dressed in the purity of your snow white gown
“Young Lady “ you stand where many have stood before
Who were proud to wear the Worthy Advisors crown
But none could have more pride than your Family you adore
Look well to the East and hold your head high
For you represent the future of those you now will lead
Under the Seven Colors of the Rainbow high
From Rainbow Girls of the past, who have planted its seed.
Reflections
of the Hourglass of Time
At
the peak of May natures flowers grow
From the showers of God’s rain
In our minds past memories flow
Of the Love from time past gained
We think of all fighting of the women and men
Who fought and died over foreign land and sea
A reflection of the Hourglass never to end
For these brave that gave their lives for our Liberty
We also reflect upon the sands of time
Of memories of those who now abide with God
They live in the hearts of those left behind
To continue their heritage on earths sod
The Sand of the Hourglass quickly flow
Telling us that time is more precious than gold
It’s a mirrored reflection that won’t let you go
Until the blessing of God’s eternal peace unfolds
Remembrance
At
this time we reflect upon the past
In memory of many thoughts and deeds
Of those who have given Love that will last
Until this mortal earth we leave
For time is but a brittle thread in space
That we are given by our Creator to share
With all God’s creatures of God’s will and grace
And this earthly body to wear
Our memories are cast in our hearts
Of a year in time raged with pain
The thoughts of their courage will never part
It will be with us in our journey of life to remain
Upon placing these flowers at the graves
Give thanks to the Lord for their love
The heroism of both soldiers and citizens who gave
Abide with our Creator in his many Mansions above
Secrets
Words
whispered in silence
Motions timelessly made
Walking in various circled dimensions
History’s parchment revered and gave
The redness in the eyes searching in vain
Wanting the cries to end that never perish
To be gathered in my soul and waned
Secrets never ending words that quickly flash
Before my mind and open ears
Visions of my Heritage of years past
By nights dreamed horrified and feared
Now walking upon my level of time
Encircled by passions and desires
Drenched with those secrets of mind
That within my heart and soul inquires
For now I need not to ask
The secrets have been revealed
In glory I absorb nourish and bask
In these promises of life sealed
The
Promise
In the presence of loved ones and friends
We gather to commit our beloved
For in our faith we know his spirit ascends
To be re-united with brothers father and mother
We also in our faith know the bonds will never be broken
For it is the promise of Jesus we will receive a new life
These are the words of bible repeatedly spoken
This is the journey that starts within the heavens bright
For unto the sod we commit his earthly remains
As is instructed in the great book divine
Through our faith we know a new body in Christ he’s gained
In God’s great Heaven where there is no darkness or time
Valentine's
Greeting of the Heart & Soul
Little
children exchanging candy hearts sweet
The twinkling in their eyes as they meet
Young lovers sharing the day's romantic hours
The gifts of the heart and bouquets of flowers
Married couple's recalling their first Valentine's day
Searching their minds for the right words to say
Grandparents reliving in their hearts days past
For it lives on in their memories always to last
A tender kiss on a child's face
With outstretched arms to squeeze and embrace
The holding of hands,tender words spoken
The dawning of this day and its Valentine's tokens
A day of gifts of candy and flowers
An expression of love for every day and hour
May this day bring the return of love of the soul
To enrich its meaning of the heart as time unfolds
Ode
to our Service People
Armed Service Day
05/10/2004
We
salute with pride the soldiers of our nation
For the dedication they give as they serve
Giving to us at home hope and inspiration
It is because of them Freedom lives
By the wings of Jet Plane’s soaring the sky
With the Navy and Coast guarding the sea’s below
The Army and the Marine’s fighting day and night
As the cry for the end of suffering grows
They did not ask to be put in such a place
Where the sand and wind tear at their skin
To witness the unnecessary death and disgrace
For this war caused by terrorists they seek to win
Men and Women who have loved ones here
Who’ve prayed for their return every day and night?
I now pray to my God I hold dear
Return them home by the next new dawns light
Taps
5/27/2004
In gentle fields of green and white
We pay homage to those who reside with God
Soldiers of the past who fought the good fight
Now interned to the earthly sod
With the sound of Taps filling the air
Within the echoe of the winds of time
The mourners weep and the children stare
Seeking answers to their questions to find
Why must it be that we loose so many we love
From the Demon's treacherous acts of war
This reaching thought cut by the sound of taps
As above the sky the American Eagle soars
Our Nations Flag lowered to half staff
With it colors of Red,White and Blue
Red representing the blood that our soldiers shed
Just as the Son of God shed for all of you
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