Category Archives: jpoetry/prose

WHAT A PERFECT FRIEND

There is nothing like a good friend to brighten your day.  They can encourage you when you’ve failed, support you when you’re down, love you despite your imperfections and be willing to do anything for you.  To be a good … Continue reading

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My prayer for your coming week.

Life can be but a mere whisper or it can be a consuming fire. The way we approach it will define who we are and where we’re going. If we go through life without any focus, If we don’t set … Continue reading

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Where Did Spring Go?

Heavy droplets tumble to the ground in random spurts, They settle on receptive soil, thirsting for refreshment. Only a few weeks ago water seeped up from the earth And down from saturated clouds, Pushing new life forth in abundance. The … Continue reading

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The Great Physician

You never cease to hold me safely in Your hand. For everything my body does demand. You guide my steps, You hold me tight, You strengthen me with all your might. You lift me up from ever sinking sand. I … Continue reading

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Words of Wisdom from Grandma to Grandson

You think that it’s all over. You’ve only just begun. Your accomplishments prove your value. Your faith has kept you strong. You’ve pondered o’er the last few years, where life will take you next. Your dreams will follow a different … Continue reading

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THANK YOU, LORD!

When I feel alone and troubled by the cares of this world, I turn to you. When I think I can no longer endure the jabs and punches of life, I turn to you. When I’m tired and worn out … Continue reading

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THE MASTER GARDENER

You are the Master Gardener, you tend to all my needs, With water you refresh me.  With love you plant the seeds. You take away the grip of ugliness and sin, You’ve given me a second chance – a new life … Continue reading

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ODE TO TEETH

We come into this world without them.  It takes a few years before they appear.  They get pushed and nudged out by new ones.  A few become unrecognizable and begin to disintegrate into oblivion.  As time goes on they disappear into nonexistence.   … Continue reading

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