A DIFFERENT KIND OF MEMORIAL DAY MESSAGE
When I became of age as a young man
I felt a duty to join the military service
I’m sure that the very thought of this
Made my mother extremely nervous
I signed up and went for a physical
To my total surprised I was denied
They said to come back in six months
The rejection left me with a hole inside
I was determined to change what went wrong
I wanted to make my family and country proud
The next time I was told that I passed the physical
It made me want to shout thank you Lord out loud
I served my country proudly for nearly four years
I never saw action but I worked behind the scenes
Supporting those who put their lives on the line
Those who survived know how much that means
The type of work that I did in the service
Would become my trade in civilian life
I had served my country proudly
Now it was time to start a new life
As time went by my country would go to war
I wanted to serve again but now had a family
So what I decided was the next best thing
Was to support all those in the military
Over fifty years later I still feel the same way
Every day these men put their lives on the line
To protect the liberties that we enjoy back home
And that would include both your butt and mine
Memorial Day is a day to commemorate those brave souls
That died to protect all of us while serving their country
Leaving behind families and love ones who still grieve
Remember them on this day knowing freedom isn’t free
Sunday, May 27, 2012
EVERLASTING LIFE IS A NO BRAINER
EVERLASTING LIFE IS A NO BRAINER
Evolution is an ongoing process
We’re born we live and we die
I believe that there’s more to it
And I’ll tell you the reason why
Throughout the New Covenant it tells us
That Yeshua said and did many things
By accepting Him we’re given life eternal
Through the blessing that Salvation brings
The heavenly body that we’re given is new
I don’t believe that it will be the same
And the main thing we’ll do in the after life
Will be to Bless and Praise God’s Holy Name
It’s not exactly what many people may be used to
Considering the alternative it makes more sense
And although I don’t have first hand knowledge
I understand that the heat in hell is quite intense
In heaven you’ll have a place to rest
That’s free of sickness and of strife
To store all your heavenly treasures
Forever with God for an eternal life
Evolution is an ongoing process
We’re born we live and we die
I believe that there’s more to it
And I’ll tell you the reason why
Throughout the New Covenant it tells us
That Yeshua said and did many things
By accepting Him we’re given life eternal
Through the blessing that Salvation brings
The heavenly body that we’re given is new
I don’t believe that it will be the same
And the main thing we’ll do in the after life
Will be to Bless and Praise God’s Holy Name
It’s not exactly what many people may be used to
Considering the alternative it makes more sense
And although I don’t have first hand knowledge
I understand that the heat in hell is quite intense
In heaven you’ll have a place to rest
That’s free of sickness and of strife
To store all your heavenly treasures
Forever with God for an eternal life
Saturday, May 19, 2012
GRANDSON
A NOTE FROM THE POET: As you can see, today's poems are being posted a day earlier than usual. Before I post the 1st poem, “Grandson”, I’m asking for a little indulgence from my readers. You see, today is my 75 birthday, and last night; I received a double blessing as a pre-birthday present.
My oldest grandson, Jason Richman graduated from Milton High School, in Milton, Ga. And will be headed to Ga. Southern University on a full baseball scholarship. The 2nd part of this blessing was the fact that his diploma was presented to him by his aunt Shelby, my younger daughter, who is a French teacher at Milton H. S. Also for those who didn’t see this in a previous posting, she was selected as Fulton County Teacher of the Year this year and is 1 of 10 (out of 150) finalists who are competing for the title of Georgia Teacher of the Year that will be announced on June 1st.
Well, now that my ego is a little less inflated, here are this week’s two poems starting with:
“ GRANDSON”
I love each one of my grandchildren the same but
There’s something very special about the first one
In my case perhaps because we had all daughters
It’s as close as I’ll get to having a son
And as I watched you grow into a young man
It gives me an overwhelming sense of pride
Seeing the great young man that you’ve become
I get a warm wonderful feeling deep inside
Now you’re entering a new phase in your lif
My wish is for much happiness and success
Focus on the right things in your lifetime
And always strive to do your very best
Jason, congratulations on your graduation
And the future that lies ahead of you
We love you,
Poppa Joel & Grandma Trudi
My oldest grandson, Jason Richman graduated from Milton High School, in Milton, Ga. And will be headed to Ga. Southern University on a full baseball scholarship. The 2nd part of this blessing was the fact that his diploma was presented to him by his aunt Shelby, my younger daughter, who is a French teacher at Milton H. S. Also for those who didn’t see this in a previous posting, she was selected as Fulton County Teacher of the Year this year and is 1 of 10 (out of 150) finalists who are competing for the title of Georgia Teacher of the Year that will be announced on June 1st.
Well, now that my ego is a little less inflated, here are this week’s two poems starting with:
“ GRANDSON”
I love each one of my grandchildren the same but
There’s something very special about the first one
In my case perhaps because we had all daughters
It’s as close as I’ll get to having a son
And as I watched you grow into a young man
It gives me an overwhelming sense of pride
Seeing the great young man that you’ve become
I get a warm wonderful feeling deep inside
Now you’re entering a new phase in your lif
My wish is for much happiness and success
Focus on the right things in your lifetime
And always strive to do your very best
Jason, congratulations on your graduation
And the future that lies ahead of you
We love you,
Poppa Joel & Grandma Trudi
THE FOCUS OF MY LIFE
THE FOCUS OF MY LIFE
When my time on earth has ended
Yeshua may I sit down at your feet
I have partaken of the bread of life
Your word is the manna that I eat
Over the span of my lifetime
I have committed many sins
Through your blood I am forgiven
Each day my renewed life begins
I try to be more like You by making
God the Father my Spiritual Master
Should I stray I know the devil sees it
Something that could lead to disaster
I can’t and won’t let satan bind me
I speak God's Truth to make him flee
For blind faith and God’s written word
Has never failed to set this captive free
Will you take me to the Father
So that I may truly know His Glory
For just by living in eternal peace
This will be a never ending story
Father each day I Praise Your Holy Name
Giving thanks for everything that You do
I close each prayer in Yeshua's precious name
The focus of my life will always be on You
When my time on earth has ended
Yeshua may I sit down at your feet
I have partaken of the bread of life
Your word is the manna that I eat
Over the span of my lifetime
I have committed many sins
Through your blood I am forgiven
Each day my renewed life begins
I try to be more like You by making
God the Father my Spiritual Master
Should I stray I know the devil sees it
Something that could lead to disaster
I can’t and won’t let satan bind me
I speak God's Truth to make him flee
For blind faith and God’s written word
Has never failed to set this captive free
Will you take me to the Father
So that I may truly know His Glory
For just by living in eternal peace
This will be a never ending story
Father each day I Praise Your Holy Name
Giving thanks for everything that You do
I close each prayer in Yeshua's precious name
The focus of my life will always be on You
Sunday, May 13, 2012
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
TO ALL THE MOTHERS OUT THERE, "HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY."
This year's poem written to the love of my life, my beautiful wife.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
Each year I write a poem for your birthday
Our anniversary and even for the day we met
But once a year there’s a special day
Which none of us should ever forget
That day of course is Mother’s Day and it tells
Of who you are all that you’ve done and still do
Not only through your loving children’s eyes but
From your grateful and loving husband too
I could go on and on about who you are and
What you’ve done and still do throughout life
But of all these things I’m most grateful for
The fact that God chose to put you in my life
Only God knew that you were the glue
That would keep me from falling apart
I will love you beyond the day my life ends
My best friend and wife who will always have my heart
This year's poem written to the love of my life, my beautiful wife.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
Each year I write a poem for your birthday
Our anniversary and even for the day we met
But once a year there’s a special day
Which none of us should ever forget
That day of course is Mother’s Day and it tells
Of who you are all that you’ve done and still do
Not only through your loving children’s eyes but
From your grateful and loving husband too
I could go on and on about who you are and
What you’ve done and still do throughout life
But of all these things I’m most grateful for
The fact that God chose to put you in my life
Only God knew that you were the glue
That would keep me from falling apart
I will love you beyond the day my life ends
My best friend and wife who will always have my heart
HOLY RESERVATIONS
HOLY RESERVATIONS
The Lord was leading me down life’s path
That’s when you came my way
I know that it’s He who put you there
And I hoped that it would be to stay
Each day I pray and praise God’s Name
For He alone is my Salvation
And since you came into my life
It has been blessed with jubilation
He’s told me that you are the one
With God that makes our lives complete
Your love just like the love He gives
Is tender warm and sweet
As we journey down the path of life
Walking hand in hand together
The Lord is right beside us
Through all kinds of weather
The days and months and years pass by
As together the two of us grow old
Then we’ll come and join the Lord
Walking through the pearly gates of gold
And as we’re praising His Holy Name
One which never can be denied
Two empty seats are next to Him
And God says, “Come sit here by My side.”
The Lord was leading me down life’s path
That’s when you came my way
I know that it’s He who put you there
And I hoped that it would be to stay
Each day I pray and praise God’s Name
For He alone is my Salvation
And since you came into my life
It has been blessed with jubilation
He’s told me that you are the one
With God that makes our lives complete
Your love just like the love He gives
Is tender warm and sweet
As we journey down the path of life
Walking hand in hand together
The Lord is right beside us
Through all kinds of weather
The days and months and years pass by
As together the two of us grow old
Then we’ll come and join the Lord
Walking through the pearly gates of gold
And as we’re praising His Holy Name
One which never can be denied
Two empty seats are next to Him
And God says, “Come sit here by My side.”
Sunday, May 6, 2012
HOW TO GET FROM POINT A TO POINT B
HOW TO GET FROM POINT A TO POINT B
If there’s one thing that I’ve learned in life
It’s that I need to pray to God above
I know that when I praise His name
He blesses me with abundant love
Don’t pray to Him for material things
God only gives you what you need
And when He sees your faithfulness
You will receive them at God’s speed
God came to earth in human form
As Messiah God and the son of man
One in the Spirit that dwells in you
It’s just one part of His perfect plan
He is called Yeshua Ha Mashiach
To the Gentiles He is Jesus Christ
But no matter how you say His name
He cleansed your sins by His sacrifice
Jews and Gentiles who are believers
Are to minister to the spiritually blind
For when He returns to bring us home
All unbelievers will be left behind
It’ not to late to profess your belief
But the end tine clock is ticking rapidly
Through Messiah alone is the way to God
And to the sin free life of eternity
If there’s one thing that I’ve learned in life
It’s that I need to pray to God above
I know that when I praise His name
He blesses me with abundant love
Don’t pray to Him for material things
God only gives you what you need
And when He sees your faithfulness
You will receive them at God’s speed
God came to earth in human form
As Messiah God and the son of man
One in the Spirit that dwells in you
It’s just one part of His perfect plan
He is called Yeshua Ha Mashiach
To the Gentiles He is Jesus Christ
But no matter how you say His name
He cleansed your sins by His sacrifice
Jews and Gentiles who are believers
Are to minister to the spiritually blind
For when He returns to bring us home
All unbelievers will be left behind
It’ not to late to profess your belief
But the end tine clock is ticking rapidly
Through Messiah alone is the way to God
And to the sin free life of eternity
JUST WHO IS A POET
JUST WHO IS A POET
Most poets that I read have one thing in common
They like to tell stories that end in rhymes
The subjects that they write about are diversified
Subjects from both the ancient and modern times
What makes them write the way that they do
Perhaps it could possibly be their originality
Others may write when they are depressed
And some may even have a split personality
They may write things of a spiritual nature
Like me the Lord has given them the call
Many write about nature’s beauty or animal
And some that write make no sense at all
Whatever the reason that we write the way that we do
And yes there are even some that write just to annoy
For the most part the pleasure that we get from it is
That this God given talent is there for you to enjoy
Most poets that I read have one thing in common
They like to tell stories that end in rhymes
The subjects that they write about are diversified
Subjects from both the ancient and modern times
What makes them write the way that they do
Perhaps it could possibly be their originality
Others may write when they are depressed
And some may even have a split personality
They may write things of a spiritual nature
Like me the Lord has given them the call
Many write about nature’s beauty or animal
And some that write make no sense at all
Whatever the reason that we write the way that we do
And yes there are even some that write just to annoy
For the most part the pleasure that we get from it is
That this God given talent is there for you to enjoy
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