Tag: Online Writing

‘Twas His Great Love {Hazel Yoho}

I walked along the ocean shore –
The waves were lapping high.
I felt the sand about my feet
And seagulls soared the sky.
I gazed across the mighty waters
As far as eye could see,
Then I was made to wonder
Why God gave this to me.
Then I traveled to the mountains
Where eagles made their nests.
There, again, I saw the hand of God –
I saw creation at its best.

So I looked into the heavens now
Where sun and moon doth shine.
I felt a sense of awesomeness
Knowing all this was mine.
For I could not escape His magnitude
No matter where I’d go.
I felt His constant presence
And He wanted me to know
That all of this was given me
Because of His great love,
And these and other blessings
Are sent from the lord above.

Two Paths {Grace E. Easley}

Two paths lay before me,
Once long ago,
When Summers were long,
And I didn’t yet know
The meaning of heartache,
Or recognize pain,
And I took it for granted,
That youth would remain.

Two paths lay before me,
And each of them led
To what I could only
Imagine ahead.

Though I wanted to wander
Down both, for a bit,
Life just shook her head
And would have none of it.
For one path alone
Is given each man
And we must journey down it
The best that we can.
And whether we win,
Or whether we lose,
Largely depends on…
The path that we choose.

Life

 

Life is a paradox
A mystery still unexplained,
With the passage of time,
A kaleidoscope of events,
That takes you up one day,
Then dash you down the next,
A journey embarked on expecting
the unexpected,
Never knowing exactly,
How one’s day will end.

With the passage of time,
We learn to be strong,
Smile when you feel like crying,
Make shop talk when all you really
seek is peace and quiet,
For there is so much,
To be welcomed in silence.

We change, people change,
And the world sometimes seems,
Like a strange place,
A place where there is no thought,
Of caring, or sharing, or loving.
Each man is caught up in a cycle,
Of events called survival,
And each man seeks after his own,
Some consumed with a burning,
desire for wealth,
To rise to the top of the ladder,
Pursuing a plan of scheming, conniving,
And knocking down anyone,
Who gets in the way,
With the ultimate goal being
One’s self gratification.

There is no thought or care for,
The people we trod on or hurt,
In our tireless pursuit,
And when we have achieved our goal,
When we are finally at the top of the ladder,
Looking down our noses,
At those we have passed on our way up,
What of happiness?
Is there happiness to be experienced,
When we find ourselves alone,
On our mountain of wealth?
Shouldn’t happiness be the ultimate goal?

Hope {Beverly J Anderson}

Hope is the anchor we cling to
When we’re tempest-tossed on life’s sea.
Hope gives us courage to hang on
No matter how bad things be.

Hope is a candle that’s shining
When we’ve lost our course in the night.
Steadfast its light as it guides us
Back to the path we know is right.

Hope brings new strength for life’s journey,
Endurance for running the race.
When we are tired hope helps us
To keep a brave smile on our face.

Hope sees a brighter tomorrow,
And helps set our gaze towards the sky,
Knowing behind every dark cloud
A rainbow appears by and by.

Hope tells us to keep dreaming,
Although our dream, seems far away.
Hope plants a song in our being –
A joyous song to greet each day.

Hope is a priceless possession,
A gift that forever lives on.
Deep in our heart shines its promise…
“Child, after the night comes the dawn!”

Nothing Changes

I close my eyes and reality sinks in,
The past, the present intertwined,
A vivid contrast of what was and what is,
And yet if one digs deeply, it is clear
that nothing really changes,
People born and people die,
People get married and people get divorced,
There are the devoted parents and there
are those who don’t really care,
All living together in a world where sometimes
strange things do happen,
There is a road we all need to take,
One which path will lead us to true happiness,
Question is how many walk that path?
How many are able to find that road?
Many spend their lives searching for it,
Some not even understanding the true
meaning of happiness,
Maybe it is time to change that perspective
and begin to enjoy each day to the fullest!

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Sometime in Silence {Katherine Smith Matheney}

It is sometime in silence
I know how I feel,
And ask God for mercy
When nothing seems real.

And I ask Him, “Oh Father,
Please show me the way,”
Seems I hear a voice whisper
If humble you pray.

When the way groweth dreary
And there’s darkness around,
And I search for that something
That I hadn’t yet found…

Seemed I heard a voice whisper
“I will show you the way.”
Only trust in God’s promise
He will hear when you pray

A Day to Praise {Helen Gleason}

It’s a lovely day to praise the Lord,
A day that’s fresh and new
That’s filled with Nature‘s beauty,
Created just for you.

It’s a lovely day to look, to see
The flowers, the trees, the birds.
The music of their voices rings,
None sweeter can be heard.

It’s a lovely day to thank the Lord
As all around we see
The vastness of blue skies above
And feel the Summer breeze.

It’s a lovely day to thank and praise
For a world that’s all in tune,
The wonders of the ocean’s tides,
The stars, the sun the moon.

It’s a lovely day to think of how
He cares for us each day.
As we journey in this life,
He’s there to lead the way.

It’s a lovely day because He gives
A hope that we can share
On earth a glimpse of Heaven
Where mansions are prepared.

A day to see, to thank, to praise
For such a God of love,
For blessings here on earth He gives
And eternal life above.

World Poetry Movement

Is World Poetry Movement genuine or is it just one big scam to get money from unsuspecting amateur poets. The following is an ad from World Poetry Movement:

There are many poetry sites featuring poetry competitions available on the internet today. Many of the requirements that need to be met to become the winner are quite daunting. This is not the case here.
World Poetry Movement is an organization that promotes and encourages the art of poetry among amateur poets. Their mission is “to eliminate the traditional barriers that prevent most people from having their message heard.”
Their site features award winning poets, and the prizes are quite attractive. Presently they are running an “Open Amateur Poetry Contest.” Poems are limited to 2,375 characters.
Contestants can win $1,000 or 115 other prizes to be awarded in the next few weeks. Some of the best poems received will also be considered for publication. Poems are judged in the order in which they are received

I saw their ad and sent in a poem and the following is the response I got from them:

Dear Angella,

It’s been a great year for you!

You were selected as a Semi Finalist poet in our International Competition!

Your poetry was chosen for publication by our editors!

And now you can receive two beautiful lapel pins that have been designed in honor of you and your poetry!

You may order these two beautiful pins for $39.95 each, or GET THEM FOR FREE when you place an order for the book that features your poetry.

You get one pin FREE (a $39.95 value!) with any order, or get BOTH PINS FREE (a $79.90 value!) with any order of $60.00! Click Here to Order Now!

Your Poem In Print…

Your poem made the cut in our new Deluxe, Hardbound edition of Stars in Our Heart. Less than 2 out of every 100 poems we review ever appear in print. You should consider it a great honor to be included in this beautiful book full of wonderful poetry!

This Book is Shipping Now!

This is your last chance to order at the special pre-publication discount price, and also receive two beautiful lapel pins (a $79.90 value) ABSOLUTELY FREE!

As always, you’ll also receive a 100% No Questions Asked Guarantee of Complete Satisfaction.

Click Here To Order Now! It’s That Easy.

Poetically Yours,

Suzanne Hilary
World Poetry Movement

P.S. These two beautiful lapel pins were custom designed to honor you and your poetry. Normally $79.90, GET BOTH FREE. Don’t delay. Click Here to Order Your Copy of Stars In Our Hearts Now and Get Your Free Poet Award Pins!

My question is, if these pins are supposed to be free why should I have to order a book to get them and why is the book so expensive? This whole thing appears to be a scam, however if anyone has actually won anything from World Poetry Movement please let me know. Those of you who have not caught on, please do not allow yourself to be scammed by these people.

World Poetry Movement

Is World Poetry Movement genuine or is it just one big scam to get money from unsuspecting amateur poets.  The following is an ad from World Poetry Movement:

There are many poetry sites featuring poetry competitions available on the internet today. Many of the requirements that need to be met to become the winner are quite daunting. This is not the case here.
World Poetry Movement is an organization that promotes and encourages the art of poetry among amateur poets. Their mission is “to eliminate the traditional barriers that prevent most people from having their message heard.”
Their site features award winning poets, and the prizes are quite attractive. Presently they are running an “Open Amateur Poetry Contest.” Poems are limited to 2,375 characters.
Contestants can win $1,000 or 115 other prizes to be awarded in the next few weeks. Some of the best poems received will also be considered for publication. Poems are judged in the order in which they are received

I saw their ad and sent in a poem and the following is the response I got from them:

Dear Angella,

It’s been a great year for you!

You were selected as a Semi Finalist poet in our International Competition!

Your poetry was chosen for publication by our editors!

And now you can receive two beautiful lapel pins that have been designed in honor of you and your poetry!

You may order these two beautiful pins for $39.95 each, or GET THEM FOR FREE when you place an order for the book that features your poetry.

You get one pin FREE (a $39.95 value!) with any order, or get BOTH PINS FREE (a $79.90 value!) with any order of $60.00! Click Here to Order Now!

Your Poem In Print…

Your poem made the cut in our new Deluxe, Hardbound edition of Stars in Our Heart. Less than 2 out of every 100 poems we review ever appear in print. You should consider it a great honor to be included in this beautiful book full of wonderful poetry!

This Book is Shipping Now!

This is your last chance to order at the special pre-publication discount price, and also receive two beautiful lapel pins (a $79.90 value) ABSOLUTELY FREE!

As always, you’ll also receive a 100% No Questions Asked Guarantee of Complete Satisfaction.

Click Here To Order Now! It’s That Easy.

Poetically Yours,

Suzanne Hilary
World Poetry Movement

P.S. These two beautiful lapel pins were custom designed to honor you and your poetry. Normally $79.90, GET BOTH FREE. Don’t delay. Click Here to Order Your Copy of Stars In Our Hearts Now and Get Your Free Poet Award Pins!

My question is, if these pins are supposed to be free why should I have to order a book to get them and why is the book so expensive?  This whole thing appears to be a scam, however if anyone has actually won anything from World Poetry Movement please let me know.  Those of you who have not caught on, please do not allow yourself to be scammed by these people.

Lost and Found {By Linda-Marie Bariana}

Before I knew Lord Jesus,
I was so involved in me,
But now that He lives in my heart
There’s so much joy to see!

Before I walked with Jesus,
My steps would always stray,
But now my day is incomplete
Unless I kneel and pray!

Before I trusted Jesus,
I was empty deep inside,
But now He handles all my cares;
His love in me abides!

Before I served sweet Jesus,
I had no special goal,
But now I know His plan for me;
Instead of half, I’m whole

Before I praised Lord Jesus,
Each day was ever the same,
But now my heart rejoices
As each day I praise His name!

For His blessings are unending,
And His graces are profound,
And his hope is so fulfilling,
Only happiness abounds!

So accept Him as your savior,
Then invite Him as your guest,
When you give your life to Jesus,
He will smile and do the rest!