Thursday, January 14, 2021

PAD 25-2 exaggeration

 Our Adventures

 

A tiger leapt from the bushes.

It snarled at Jimmy and me.

We could hear it growling,

as we brothers tried to flee.

 

Okay it was a pussy cat

meowing at Jimmy and me.

We could hear it purring

as it cuddled contentedly.

 

We carefully crossed the planks

where the river raged below.

The gangsters were chasing us.

We didn’t know where to go.

 

Okay, we walked across a little bridge

that covered a small stream.

Some soccer players jogged on by

as they worked out for their team.

 

We approached big iron gates

of the palace of the queen.

The trumpet sound rumbled

and announced some fine cuisine.

 

Okay, Mom waited in the kitchen.

The rumble was my belly.

She had called us in for lunch

for a peanut butter and jelly.

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

PAD 25-1 Exaggeration

 The Greatness of the Lord

 

One cannot exaggerate

the greatness of the Lord.

Creator of the universe,

He’s one to be adored.

 

One cannot exaggerate

Heavenly Father’s great love.

He knows each hair-count.

He cares from above.

 

One cannot exaggerate

the passion of the Christ.

He laid down His life,

forgiveness He supplies.

 

Once cannot exaggerate

the Holy Spirit’s power.

Whomever He indwells,

He’ll raise in that hour.

 

One cannot exaggerate

the greatness of the Lord.

Creator of the universe,

He’s one to be adored.

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

PAD 24-3 love/anti love

 Worthy Love

 

The love of God transcends through time.

Eternal hope is most sublime.

He loves us greatly though we’re flawed.

Transcends through time, the love of God

 

He’s deserving of all our praise.

Our voices and our hands we raise.

With our loyalty unswerving

Of all our praise, He’s deserving.

 

Let us love Him with all our strength.

For Him let’s go to any length.

Let’s let our passion not grow dim.

With all our strength, let us love Him.


Monday, January 11, 2021

PAD 24-2 love/anti-love

 Beyond Feelings

 

Sometimes I think that God is faraway.

And I feel close to nothing when I pray.

 But I recall the things He’s done for me.

My faith in His great love is here to stay.

 

He sent His Son, from sin to set us free.

He answers prayers (perhaps not speedily).

He does what’s best for those He loves, it’s true.

With God I so wholeheartedly agree.

 

The Lord’s not far but near to me and you.

Eternal love will always see us through.

To love Him back’s the best thing we can do.

To love Him back’s the best thing we can do.

Sunday, January 10, 2021

PAD 24-1 love/antilove

 Love

 

A mystery.

A fire.

A beginning.

A test.

A rock.

A hope.

 

 

Saturday, January 9, 2021

PAD 23-3 Explanation

 Lilacs

 

It’s hard to explain my feelings

about the fragrance of lilacs.

It’s a clean, wholesome, smell,

a rich delight to the nose.

 

It’s saturated with memories

of my country neighborhood

where I grew up in Pennsylvania.

 

Gloominess fades away at its

power after a fresh spring rain.

 

It satisfies like a good meal.

Friday, January 8, 2021

PAD 23-2 Explanation

  

Explanation

 

It’s easy to accuse someone

of being rude and unkind.

You think their hurtful word

come from a hateful mind.

 

But if you knew about

their troublesome day,

you’d be less apt to judge

and more prone to pray..