For God so greatly Loved the Earth

For God so grealty loved the Earth He filled its space with endless mirth

He added lifeforms way up high Among the Earth

Beneath the sky God saw on Earth that all was good Upon Earth’s flawless neighborhood

Then placed his image unto man Throughout his master genius plan

And then when all his work was done

To Earth He sent his only son

~ Tina Marie

For God so greatly Loved the Earth

Cover “Tina Marie’s Poetry”.................................. I Poem “For God so Greatly loved the Earth”.... VI

AMERICA America

BLESSINGS

A Gift of Heaven Sent I Look unto the Sunshine

CONSCIENCE Respect

The Rules for men inside their Hearts

DISORDER Cancer

EARTH Gift of God The Guide and I The Sun’s a Diamond in the Sky There Once was a Garden This World we live In If Only I Were Queen

THE FACEBOOK WAY

The Facebook Way

FAMILY Grandpa and I

HEALTH The Cell

INSIGHT Where on Earth are all the Seers

LIFE Days like These How sad to find your not at Home Life under the Sky Life’s Constant Lessons The Staircase of our Lives

NATURE

I’ve Walked by the side of the Ocean’s Floor Nothing makes more sense to Me

The Falling Leaves from Autumn’s Trees The Sycamore

PEACE If I were but an Eagle Today I walked the Gardens

PRAYER

Heavenly Father full of Grace Please Protect this Precious Place

STRENGTH Courage

WINTER

Angels in the Snow

WISDOM Basil and the Seed Time is of the Essence What’s my husband suppose to be Priceless Known Reflections

Words Words

Our country cries with tears of pain

that fall upon its lands of grain that once were rich and so alive

today can barely now survive Our country grieves with great despair

the damage done beyond repair

A nation once so big and strong is wounded now by what went wrong

She held her own throughout the years was home to those who fought her fears

who stood beside the land they knew and watched how strong and proud she grew

Together many shared a dream

and built on visions they’d redeem Success was theirs as freedom poured

through faith and hope they all had stored

America… Land of the Free? known all too well by you and me is stricken now by laws that stand of which she cannot understand

that seize all justice, peace and hope she knows not how to breathe nor cope

she struggles as she moves along the weight upon her… much too strong

This land once made for me and you endures the pain that she’s been through her quest in search of what went wrong

remains unseen as she moves on tis grim as man plays out his part while constantly she’s torn apart

America oh can’t they see

that time has but forsaketh thee It’s changed the land that once before

stood out within her every core Where those who loved the land they knew

could witness dreams today too few

Within a nation under God thus formed for peace and hope to trod

When I was just a little girl

one ordinary day My parents sent me to your home

and there is where I’d stay Although I can’t remember of the day or time I went

The decision made to send me was a gift from heaven sent

Without no hesitation

you and Grandpa soon worked out a plan that proved the wisest without a shadow of a doubt

No one said it would be easy

for you to raise again once more but that’s exactly what would happen

when you both were called on for

God has blessed me with good fortune during each and every day

with special loved ones with such patience that allowed for me to find my way

Your house was home to other children of which were siblings of my own

I just was not the only child with whom you kindly shared your home

You both were counselors even teachers our eyes and ears when we were small you picked us up when we had fallen

you both together did it all

I can’t recall a single moment that I felt scared nor quite concerned

about my future accommodations where I would live or where I’d learn

And as the years keep moving onward as time maintains her steady stance

I’d like to thank you for your efforts for having given me that chance

A chance for sharing all those lessons

that I was taught throughout the years A chance for hope about my future because you both were always near A chance to live my life contently

while I was always in your care today I wrote this note to tell you this time it’s Me who will be there

Today I see the basis

Of things that are to come

I know I must not falter

I hear life’s clinching hum

I entertain the notion

That time is on my side

And use my seconds wisely

As God is but my Guide

I look unto the sunshine

Although the day looks sad

I focus on what’s happy

And things that make me glad

Just then can I accomplish

The tasks I have this day

And handle all the burdens

That choose to come my way

Respect How often is it heard?

This considerate Worthy

Proper word Do we possess it

Do we know Like trees

Respect has got to grow Respect needs tending in our care

We can not leave it anywhere We must not keep it locked away

We need to show it every day

Respect Is built throughout the years

And falls well upon Attentive ears

It stands the test that time will give If kept alive as we all live

A life that welcomes what’s correct While giving others our respect

A father has a crucial role Just hidden there

inside his soul A manuscript

towards earthly men Well written with Gods holy pen

A script that all Earth’s men must see

That shows him how he ought to be

A simple plan that sets apart The rules for men inside their hearts

To love to nurture teach and show

Their little ones so they might grow Amongst the Earth without delay

A life worth living every day

A father helps his child fulfill The lessons learned

and spread good will Towards Earth and others

everywhere When loving fathers choose to....

Care

Uncontrolled it sets its course In silence it begins

It’s made itself at home inside The world it’s found within

Every hour

Every minute Every second of the day

It will not rest while causing havoc While moving slyly on its way

So many times it’s unattended

It is misjudged and well unknown It drags its pace through unawareness

By those who carry what’s unshown The clock is ticking ever slowly

While what is hiding takes command It spreads its arms to build its army And feeds its soldiers on demand

It sets its march on moving forward Its danger looms across the board

The evil grows without containment Intended well to harm and hoard

It has a bright advanced new network That uses tactics to it known

That redirects it’s victim’s lifeline Unto the army all its own

As Pain and anguish soon arises It will decide to show its face It will discern not one or other

No matter color, creed nor race It does not care who is its victim

It will not bargain nor debate Once it has planted its destruction

It will not stop nor will it wait

It does not plan for a surrender It will not ever try to stall

As any other army functions It won’t stop till it has it all

I’ve seen the fury of its anger I’ve seen the mark it leaves behind I’ve felt the pain of the afflicted

Inside the burrows of my mind Tis much to painful to acknowledge How sometimes nothing can be done

Its even more to know the battle Is very far from being won

Unless a clever confrontation Of wit and knowledge blocks its path

Preventing this unwelcome traitor To carry on its evil wrath

BELOW THE SKY

AND ALL IT’S WORTH

LIES EVERY LIVING THING ON EARTH

MANY CREATURES

BIG AND SMALL

WANDER ROUND THIS GREAT BIG BALL

THE WORKS OF GOD

ARE THERE TO SEE

IN EVERY MAN

AND FRUITFUL TREE

A PLACE WHERE NATURE

TIS SO GRAND

A WORLD

OF MAJESTIC STUNNING LAND

THIS PARADISE

THAT’S OURS TO TROD

IS A PRICELESS GIFT

TO US FROM GOD

Tina Marie’s Poetry©

I stopped to hear this bird today

what was he trying so hard to say

his music struck my very soul

I understood that was his goal

I listened closely at what I heard

from this impressive stunning bird

the sounds he used were so intense

as he just stood there on the fence

I had to take a closer look

and as he sang I softly took

the time to place him on my arm

as we both stood there on the farm

We gazed into the fields you see

of this vast land’s infinity

and felt the winds of Nature’s churn

that pressed against our every turn

The singing stopped to my surprise

The farms floor dropped before my eyes

I found myself behind this wall

that turned itself into a ball The bird flew quickly towards the space

where this big ball spun at its pace

and turned himself into a light

that stood above this ball so bright

The light allowed for me to see

the Earth right there in front of me

I felt some comfort fused with pride

as I could see what was inside

A world where Nature was intense

Where Earth’s perfection was immense

Inhabitants that walked these lands

abided by Earth’s great demands

The creatures there both big and small

were harmless in this great big ball

They stood beside the humans there

were free to roam round everywhere

They grazed and played among the Earth

so energized and full of mirth

I looked back up into the light

that let me see this world’s delight

and asked if I could walk around

this perfect place where I was bound

The light grew dim, as did the view

I started passing right on through

The force that kept me in my space

just vanished from this pleasant place

The singing bird that turned to light

was now within my piercing sight

he flew with me through new frontiers

that proved to be before my years

“What is this place my feathered friend?”

“Why am I here and on you depend?

What happened to the days I know

where they refuse to let us grow

where those who in the name of greed

have taken all our precious seed?”

He spread his wings so wide apart

and placed his right one on my heart

and said these words I understood

I knew from then on that I would

remember them forever more

they told me what we had in store

“The human heart has lost its place

in humans who, refuse the space

of Nature’s right upon your land

to feed the world at God’s command

They took the seeds from Mother Earth

placed there by God upon its birth

which fed the hungry and the live

and kept them healthy and alive

And as it’s written it shall be

the just will earn eternity

the wicked ones and all their worth

will be cut off of Planet Earth

For those who sin below the sky

without remorse for those who cry

shall soon receive what they have earned

and the Earth they’ve harmed they soon will yearn”

I stopped a moment to take a look

as I approached this crystal brook

I crossed it’s bridge so I could see

it’s water that astonished me

I saw some signs of life below

of creatures moving to and fro

fishes of the strangest kind

the type you’d think you’d never find

They swam with grace as they moved on

to other parts and soon were gone

I moved on closer to the brook

where I bent over as I took

some crystal water in my hand

and drank it to my hearts demand

I felt it nourish every cell

It made me feel so very well

I turned to look unto the bird

that bathed himself without a word

beside a space where water ran

where this fresh water brook began

“Tell me bird, I need to know

how water here can nourish so

It leaves a sense of health inside

no other water can provide”

The bird looked up and said to me

“You’ve drank the water now you see…

where you are from they’ve found a way

to take the things God made to stay

The seeds, the water, sun and air

are vital things that God sent there

They take and take without remorse

they’ve driven Earth way off it’s course

They’ve found a way to steal the Sun

from Planet Earth and everyone

And when they make their final blow

Towards all the things that make Earth grow

A vicious process will ensue

for all those on the Earth with you”

I left the brook to walk through fields

that had such stunning fruitful yields

The soil where all these foods were grown

were rich in nutrients all its own

I thought how back there on my land

the growth of food is in the hand

of those who like to change the seeds

regardless of all life forms needs

They challenge science day by day

turned predators and Earth their prey

Too blind to see what they have done

to Planet Earth and everyone

How is it man’s allowed himself

to wreck the Earth in search of wealth

till all is ruined in the name

of their own selfish greedy game

It’s sad to see how man has changed

creating laws that are deranged

that lack the use of common sense

and harm the Earth at our expense

I took a moment to reflect

and pay this world its due respect

I now would speak to those I’d seen

among those wondrous plains of green

By then someone approached my side

The bird had now become my guide

We walked towards those who picked the trees

and ate the fruit then saved the seeds

They then would place them in the ground

where other seeds lay that were found

“I wish you all the finest day

and wish that all those seeds you lay

will keep producing when they should

the finest fruits that this Earth could”

The Guide was humble, nice and meek

His presence one that all should seek

good mannered, honest, patient, kind

these things back home you just can’t find

Qualities my guide did own

were not a gift to him alone

The ones I saw that lay their seed

had qualities as his indeed

The peace and comfort of this place

was written there upon their face

They had no faults that one could see

they thrived with generosity

“We receiveth all the good you bring

May Earth rejoice and pheasants sing

You brought with you the keeper who

will learn to heal the Earth with you

Upon his journey ahead in time

he must not leave you far behind

for you will be his main defense

from those who honor false pretense

who fail to recognize the needs

that Earth provides within its seeds”

The Guide just listened till the one

who instructed him was almost done

He knelt right there upon the floor

as the one who spoke would start

Once more…

“Earth’s water, soil, skies and lands

are in the keeper and in your hands

You must prevent what’s going on

before what’s left of Earth is gone

Right then and there I understood

I was to go back when I could

to change the future of the seeds

along with all the wicked deeds

“Behold,” I said to their surprise

“Who runs that whole huge enterprise?

I know not where I’ll be nor stand

nor what I’ll say nor do on land

The day that I from here depart

I will not know just how to start”

Before I finished what was said

all life forms there just raised their heads

They stared at what appeared to be

the sky transformed into a sea

The forms of life that filled the sky

were sealife now there way up high

I saw how whales could freely roam

in that huge priceless endless home

A sound was heard among the waves

It echoed as if from the seas deep caves

I could hear a voice down fell a scroll

the voice read what would be my role:

“Precious child of my creations

of which I’ve placed on firm foundations

to live in peace and share the worth

of all the goodness of the Earth

I’ve sent for you so you could see

just how the Earth’s suppose to be

How Earth possessed and shared its wealth

abundance thrived and so did health

Life forms roamed and had it all

upon this gracious abundant ball

Today you’ve witnessed and must comply

go back to Earth and testify

of all that you have seen and done

the world must know what’s soon to come

May all that’s good by their own hand

redeem the Earth and all Earth’s land

For those resisting to abide

by placing all that’s good aside

shall crave the home they’ve known since birth

and lose their place on Planet Earth”

I’d seen the berries and the bees

The earthworms and the living trees

Marvelous birds and butterflies

brought graciousness throughout the skies

I saw the brooks, the hills and streams

A place you see throughout your dreams

I felt the peace and love inside

that this here place did well provide

There was no greed, no claims nor strife

to disturb that cycle we call life

This place belongs to beast and man

to work with Earth as best they can

This wondrous chance for me to see

the Earth right there in front of me

rejoicing in its very own

true luxuries that it has grown

have opened up a place inside

my inner being I now can’t hide

I’m grateful to have seen myself

the grace of God through Earth’s vast wealth

and share this vision close at hand

through our creators great command

He walked me through the fields of grain

to show me all we must regain

so Mother Nature may provide

the Earth with what she needs to thrive

The seas above turned back to sky

The time had come to say goodbye

And count my blessings one by one

for now my journey had begun

The Guide and I would soon appear

back on the Earth I loved so dear

We both would be back on the farm

that stunning bird upon my arm

The bird would follow me that day

and join me as I knelt to pray

We now would let the whole world know

the things they need to just let go

To find the path that leads to life

they need not live by sin nor strife

They need not struggle on their own

just share the things they all have grown

For that great deed of giving brings

more than the wealth of all Earth’s kings

And if they live by this command

and learn to grow their food on land

they need not worry who to please

nor need they worry bout disease

For if their will to learn is great

the things they’ve lacked God will create

Strength and knowledge will ensue

for all of those who follow through

and with the tools they will possess

they’ll fix the worlds uncalled for mess

I learned to preach what I was told

to all the Earth, the young and old

The rich the poor, the proud and meek

I preached and preached till I was weak

But all along I did provide

the singing bird who was my Guide

He sang his songs and sealed the fate

of all the ones that would relate

We worked together hand in hand

we spread the word throughout the land

As others gathered all around

they learned to till and sow the ground

They thanked our Father for the day

that he had sent us on our way

to bring back hope across the land

through Man’s own Godly given Hand

The sun’s a diamond in the sky

It sparkles while its way up high

Its values priceless to the Earth

There is no limit to what its worth

The sun’s a diamond in the sky

With qualities we can’t defy

Its wealth is shared among us all

Through rays of light that never stall

To planet Earth

It brings forth riches

Allowing us

To have our wishes

Of all of them the greatest one

Is to always have

Our only Sun

And even though

We cannot spend

This gem on which

We all depend

Of all the jewels Earth may possess

I crave no other I confess

Then the one that shines from way up high

That great big diamond in the sky

There once was a garden

so perfect and sublime

It was a part of our planet

at the beginning of time

It is written that this garden

held such fruits unto man

to fulfill what was needed

at the reach of his hand

Of every tree in the garden

man was given the choice

To eat to his satisfaction

fill his need and rejoice

But there existed as well

a yet more captivating tree

of which no one was to eat from

or they would die instantly

So without hesitation

man continued his day

While his wife was confronted

by a snake which would say:

“If you eat from the tree

you were told not to try

you will be as wise as the Father

and will surely not die”

And as the wife listened closely

she then looked at the tree

which was desirable to look upon

and so pleasing to see

She took joy in consuming

from the tree known to man

both herself and her husband

while it stood on the land

They gave in to the serpents

most clever of lies

while they ate from the tree

that would be our demise

They refused to give value

to the blessings they had

but instead made the serpent

quite lucky and glad

for the moment they decided

to eat from that tree

both the wife and her husband

would immediately see

how the result of their actions

would soon make them both wise

in a way not expected

of which they’d never devised

for the wisdom acquired

would prove painful and sad

now they lacked all the riches

from that paradise they had

Among the blessings and riches

that they both left behind

Was a life everlasting

of both body and mind

And so today we must carry

all the weight of that day

that was created in that garden

that the Lord took away

This world we live in spins around

As all inside it settles down

It spins and spins amongst itself

While bound in space on heavens shelf

It takes its time so patiently

As it goes round incessantly

Unnoticed it so ever stern

Secures our fate with every turn

This world we live in spins around

It never stops as it goes round

Allowing life that lies within

To thrive and grow with every spin

As other planets out in space

Our Planet Earth maintains its pace

It’s never quit the job it’s got

It never rests nor has it stopped

This precious world where we are found

Of which goes slowly round and round

Will keep us safely on the ground

Till…

This world we live in settles down

Today I sit in silence

My grief towards Earth unseen

How things would be so differently

On Earth if I were Queen

The world would greet tomorrow

As eager as the day

In which their dreams had all come true

As blessings came their way

If I were Queen selected

My kingdom would be Earth

The praises I’d receive in life

Could only come from birth

The riches that would fill me

None other but to see

That I’ve fulfilled my place on Earth

With vast integrity

No king would overrule such

Decisions put in place

That favored good among the Earth

And all the Human Race

I’d make my presence sought for

All of Nature make my friend

And walk a line of servitude

Of which would never end

Today I sit in silence

I can only just pretend

That I can’t see Earth’s misery

That calls out for a friend

A friend who hears and listens

That takes time to make sense

That lets Earth talk as they go walk

Within Earth’s hidden fence

If I were Queen this lifetime

Of a reign yet to be seen

On Earth I’d render justice

If I were but the Queen

From North America

throughout Japan

The World’s become

a Facebook Fan

Many people spend their day

the whole new

Facebook Fashion Way

They tag

they search

they post it all

upon each others Facebook Wall

They add new friends

They learn new things

They’re prone to all

that Facebook brings

Facebook… Gee

where does it end?

I see it not

but just extend

To other regions not well known

that still remain

quite on their own

Till Facebook ends their solitude

and gets them in the Facebook mood

So they may join those to this day

that choose to live The Facebook Way

When I was a child

Way back in the day

My Grandpa and I

Took a trip for the day

It was a Saturday morning

And together once more

I was alongside my Grandpa

Just like many times before

The birds were out singing

On such a warm summers day

I listened ever so closely

Just to hear what they’d say

Was the music that drove me

Towards a love of the Earth

A connection in childhood

That’s developed at birth

I wore pastel colored clothing

My Grandpa wore his best hat

We both stepped in his carriage

And together there sat

We drove on towards the city

We admired the sights

Of a city in motion

That just shared its delights

The great friendly old sidewalks

Just welcomed them all

The young and the old

The big and the small

As they strolled through the city’s

Most riveting sites

With their faces a glow

As they smiled with delight

For without hesitation

This great city did share

Its treasures well… however

And with whomever were there

As we walked with excitement

Down those well preserved streets

We were struck by the smells

Of some wonderful treats

We enjoyed all the smiles

Of all those who went by

As they walked through the city

Taking time to say Hi

My Grandpa and I

Shared huge treasures that day

As we strolled through the city

In the same accustomed way

Contently we wandered

As time passed us by

For those were the days

Of my Grandpa and I

I start my life out as a cell

Inside your body is where I dwell

I do my part along the way

to keep you going day by day

I must work well while I survive

to keep you healthy and alive

Alot of things that I must do

depend on what I get from YOU

We’re partner....

we share each others fate

It’s crucial we communicate!

If you should fail and not provide

then I may not work well inside

My functions would become impaired

our tight bond broken

that once was shared

And if I could not figure out.....

the functions you can’t live without

I could not serve the way I would

if I were sane in the way I should

Big problems would occur within

A disruptive process

could begin

If this should happen you will know

how incorrect a cell can grow

A vicious cycle when once begun

is a battle that

is hardly won

Your cells may start to lose their way

causing them to go astray

When all is working normally

and taking place in harmony

The body knows how to possess

the health that’s needed for success

A fortress that....

will not fall fast

A structure that.....

is made to last

To keep yourself alive and well

you must not disregard the cell

Where on Earth are all the seers

That walked the Earth for many years

And told of many things to come

To kings and queens and everyone?

The insights of a different age

Were seen more clearly by a sage

They had the gift to so foresee

What others could not skillfully

Who remembers Earth’s great Seers

The wise men known throughout the years

That warned of things that were to come

From that strange world they all were from?

They shared their thoughts without dismay

Upon the worlds most darkest day

They brought forth their most stunning views

Well based upon the things they knew

This stunning, brilliant, lofty sphere

That we call home and love so dear

Has sheltered long and far apart

These men of old that came to part

Who walked the Earth

With lively grace

At their own clever crafty pace

They had the gift to understand

Earths futuristic coming plan

And showed their gifts to all who’d see

What time has planned so quietly

Days like these so full of fears,

can cause an awful lot of tears

They carry burdens from the past

along with sorrow spreading fast

These days of ours seem to create

an uneasy, puzzled, and lawless state

A world where we no longer have

the things we did when we were glad

Of all these days that well abound

I wish for hope where it’s not found

I wish for peace, respect, and love

may blessings fall from up above

And change these days of lesser worth

to days of value

on the

Earth

How sad to find you’re not at home

Your loved ones left now you’re alone

They brought you to this brand new place

Where all you see’s an unknown face

They left you there with others who

Just don’t seem to quite comfort you

They tell you they will walk you round

This great long hallway up and down

Oh how you long to be back home

And end this unforgiving poem

Of how your life has just begun

A chapter that is far from done

The peace the love the life you had

Home… the place that made you glad

You wish you somehow could go back

To get the joy that here you lack

You think of all the things you did

Way back when you were just a kid

The way you raised your family

How great they all turned out to be

You think about life’s drastic turns

Of those who’ve taught and now can’t learn

Who find themselves yet all alone

How sad to find you’re not at home

It really doesn’t matter

What we have

while passing through

It doesn’t matter

what we’re given

be them things both old or new

It doesn’t matter where

we’re livin

nor if we’ve riches

health nor shame

It only matters

what we’ve given

While on this Passing

Earthly Plain

And if this life

has ever praised you

Time doesn’t care just who you are

As time goes on

our lives will carry

Sure as the sunshine from afar

The only thing that truly matters

And brings us peace when we shall die

Are our good deeds to Earth and others

While living Life under the Sky

Today we share the blessings

of a world that's so sublime

Where nothing seems out of the question

this is Earth's greatest, most wondrous time

I'm truly thankful for my children

for my husband and my life

The greatest wealth throughout my lifetime...

comes as a mother, and a wife

I've felt the steady pain of living

while standing lonely in the rain

I've witnessed life when unforgiving

but have also felt life's joys and gains

I'm grateful for life's constant lessons

that I've received while on my way

They've helped me grow and help me reason

on my most challenging and gloomy day

I wish for peace and understanding

for all who live upon the land

I've learned that life when too demanding

can be so difficult to withstand.

But as we pass through life's safari

through life's most heavy-hearted day

I'll always know that my tomorrow

will be as I have lived today

We start our lives together

As husbands and as wives

We search for that lost treasure

That will eventually fill our lives

Step by step we climb the staircase

Knowing soon we’ll reach the top

Relying greatly on each other

So neither one of us must stop

As we go on we count our blessings

That inexplicably come our way

We trust in God to give us guidance

So we may never go astray

While we ascend this life long staircase

We keep a log within our mind

Of every step we’ve ever taken

And all the ones we’ve left behind

When we can document our records

We wonder if we did our best

While keeping up with Life’s conditions

Throughout Life’s unforgiving test

As we approach that final footstep

We wonder how we’ve paved the way

For all the ones that come behind us

Towards their own staircase stepping days

I’ve walked by the side of the Ocean’s Floor

Where seashells wash up on the shore

The pressing wind breathes in my hair

And tells me secrets it wants to share

Majestic waves all listen in

As Nature takes me for a spin

Through Worldly Wonders I can see

And feel and touch beside the Sea

I walk by the side of the Ocean’s Floor

Beside the Sea along the Shore

I feel the sand beneath my feet

The waters come and then retreat

Nature takes me by the hand

As I go walking through the sand

The Breath of Life is in the Air

While I’m a Guest in Natures care

I walk beside the Ocean’s Floor

The peace that I’ve been looking for

Encircles me as it provides

Such wonders here it cannot hide

Seagulls fly above my head

Contently as they all are fed

They superbly fly across the sky

So graciously and pass me by

I contemplate again once more

My walks beside the Ocean Floor

I walk and walk as I foresee

An Endless Friendship with the Sea

Nothing makes more sense to me

than breathing deeply by a tree

To see the air after a storm

how crisp and clear the day will form

Nothing makes more sense to me

than taking walks beside the sea

Or resting there upon the sand

beside the oceans open land

Nothing seems to make more sense

than pumpkin blossoms on a fence

That brighten up a summers day

and welcomes rain to come its way

Each and every thing I see

that just makes sense is dear to me

Of all the gracious things I find

the senseless things I leave behind

For life has but allowed for me

a certain place and time you see

To mind the things that Earth has shown

to let me know I’m not alone

And although things at times are tense

I’ve seen and felt what things make sense

so I can live more fruitfully

the life that God has given me

The falling leaves from autumn’s trees have served their true intent

They’ve sheltered all

before their fall

to Nature’s own extent

Their colors boast of orange and red

they soon get crimpled and dry

They’ve held the sun

since they begun

their purpose in the sky

The falling leaves from autumns trees

have dealt their final hand

They’ve produced their shade

and now they’ll fade

to become a part of land

Patiently a precious tree,

awaits for birds to sing

A vacant view

for me and you

till winter turns to spring

When spring arrives as it must do

great joy soon fills the air

The time has come

and growth begun

new leaves form everywhere

The Sycamore

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This is the one I most adore

If I were but an Eagle

If I were but an eagle

I’d watch from way up high

The beauty of the mountains

While flying through the sky

If I were but an eagle

I’d fly above the sea

I’d spread my wings wide open

And glide as I were free

There’d be no stress nor worries

No anger nor despair

I’d fly and fly

Throughout the sky

Without a single care

Alone I’d greet the landscapes

The valleys and the streams

I’d meet the morning sunshine

As she unveils her beams

I’d reach unto the heavens

I’d take the time to try

To find my earthly calling

That’s hidden in the sky

If I were but an eagle

That had the strength to fly

I’d live life to the fullest

While flying through the sky

Alongside Mother Nature

I’d only be content

If I were but an eagle

My days would be well spent

If I were but an Eagle

Today I walked the Gardens

Today I walked the gardens

That others will not find

They thrive like none here living

Their grown inside my mind

I take the time to feed them

Through wisdom of my own

While walking through these gardens

These mindful gardens grown

My flowers reach the heavens

I’ve youth creating herbs

My vegetables, their clever

They entertain the birds

I have no weeds to tend to

No trouble causing bugs

No viruses that linger

Just garden craving hugs

Today I walked the gardens

The gardens I have grown

I had no one beside me

I walk them on my own

If you could all but see them

You’d know you’ll never find

Such gardens such as Eden

As those inside my mind

Heavenly Father full of Grace

please protect this

Precious Place

Heavenly Father full of Grace

Please protect this precious place

Look out for our mountains

our skies and our air

Protect our world Father

that cries out in despair

Please provide us the knowledge

to attend to the cries

of our Earth’s desperation

coming deep from inside

Bless all that have suffered

by Earth’s constant distress

Shelter

Comfort

and love them

and may their children thee bless

And forgive us dear Father

if we have sinned in your eyes

By not attending Earth’s needs

Earth’s changes

Earth’s cries

Please give us the guidance

so that we may provide

The Earth with the tools

Earth needs

to survive

I thank thee dear Father for sharing the Earth

It’s wonders

its beauty

and all of its worth

The planets

the stars

the skies

and the sea

The mountains

the rivers

the flowers and the trees

May all of thy good will towards us be done

and may your spirit protect us always

In the Name of Your Son

Courage is a force

that comes from inside

It will climb any mountain

It knows not how to hide

It will run any race

Disregarding the track

It will stand solid ground

And never ever look back

And no matter what challenge

Or barrier appears...

Courage stands its position

As it heads through the years

It’s winter time again once more

There’s snow all over like before

The weather is fresh it’s cool and clean

The whitened grass has lost its green

I throw my coat on out I go

It’s time for angels in the snow

I own this great big playful smile

Oh how I’ve longed this quite a while

The snow’s amazing on the floor

Its striking volume even more

I take a breath then dive right in

Inside the Snow Flake Winters Inn

I lose myself while I’m inside

Amongst the snow I lay and hide

I flip around upon my back

And raise my arms above the cracks

My legs let loose between the snow

My winter angels start to show

My focus lingers towards the sky

The hours pass and there I lie

A pass time for the life of me

That lifts my soul and sets me free

Winter time for all I know

Is made for Angels in the Snow

There once was a girl that had something in her eye,

it bothered so much that she started to cry.

She called on her grandma to tell her about,

this unwelcome invader who wanted not to come out.

So with all of her wisdom from all of her years,

her grandmother told her to wait,

And Patience was called to hold back all her tears,

as she refused to remain in this state.

Sooner than later her grandma showed up

with a tiny black seed in her hand,

And told this poor girl

the solution she found

was a part

of a plant

on her land.

"You see this here seed,”

Grandma started to say

"It's a remedy I learned long ago,

and as soon as you drop it inside of your eye,

only then will you certainly know.”

“Oh nooo said the girl,

I could never do that,

if I did

it would scratch up my eye,”

"Don't be silly"

Grandma said,

"how do you expect to get well,

if you choose to not give it a try."

The girl said no thanks

as she nodded her head,

turning down her wise grannies demands,

while she looked at that tiny black seed granny had,

and held impatiently there in her hand.

Four days came and went

and believe it or not

Desperation was feeling at home

and the girl took some time

to recite not a rhyme

but a verse that was more like a poem...

"I've tossed and I've turned

and I think I have learned

that it's time I should give in and try...

this miracle seed

that my grandma " believes"

will take care of this thing in my eye!"

So the girl walked the land

that her grandmother owned

in search of the seed she was shown,

and right on the farm,

was this wonderful herb,

just the one her own grandma had grown.

Well you see now the girl

started picking some seeds

then again she decided to pick more,

she thought she would use

what she needed and then,

whatever was left she would store.

Now Courage took over

and helped her to place

just one of those seeds in her eye...

and believe it or not

it got lost in the lid

and was not seen as the hours went by.

No type of discomfort

was felt by the girl despite of this curious deed,

she slept all night long

and then when she awoke

on the corner of her eye found the seed.

"It's amazing"

she said,

as she looked at the seed

“This here seed that is only a grain.

Has the skill to ensure

That my eye as before

Is now free from discomfort

and pain.”

Now Basil is proud

and is thankful as well

of the advice that her grandmother gave

she is happy indeed

and impressed by this seed

and hopes others

will learn to plant

and to save

Time is of the Essence

In everything we do

Don’t waste a single moment

Our days on Earth are few

And if you spare a moment

Take some time to smile

At others who surround you

You'll make your life worthwhile

What’s my husband supposed to be

Besides someone who cares for me

Besides a friend to call my own

Who comforts me when I’m alone

What will be his role on Earth

Besides a father when I give birth

Besides a man who lends a hand

And picks me up when I can’t stand

What’s my husband supposed to do

When I cannot see things quite through

Will he be there to impede my fall

Will he be there should I just call

To comfort, to be there, to stand by my side

Will the man that I marry be there to provide

Assistance, assurance friendship and love

Will the man that I marry follow rules from above

For any and every and all sorts of great things

May the man that I marry savor whatever he brings

For whatever my husband will supposedly be

I will definitely look out for

when the times right for me

In the presence of Creation

Deep inside

the realm of thought

I wander deep

unto reflection

From all that life

has ever taught

The vast instructions

I’ve been given

From all in life…

The things I’ve seen

Ex per I ence

that lies within me

The things I’ve built

inside a dream

In every sound

I’ve heard this lifetime…

To what

my senses

feel and touch…

I hold

my priceless

known reflections

As good as gold

and kept as such

Words are like numbers they never run out

they are used while we’re writing

and are stressed when we shout

While speaking or teaching

while describing a bird

we all share them in common….

the constant use of the word

You may take them for granted

or not question their use

Which is why much to often

they are reason for abuse

Your words can cause triumphs

worries or pain

Words are expressions we receive from the brain

Only fools use them ineptly

While the clever in them confide

They acknowledge the power

words used shrewdly provide

Don’t ever think you are wise enough

to interpret what you’ve heard

If there’s one thing

you should think twice about

it’s the use of The Word

To all of those

who share their worth

Responsibly

throughout the Earth

I greet and give

my thanks to you

As part of Earth’s

distinctive crew

May Earth replenish

in your care

And flourish freely

everywhere

To fill the eyes of all to see

How great

our Planet Earth

can be

I ask you Lord

to bless this day

And thank you for

the Earth today

That we may live here

safe and strong

Throughout the Earth

where we belong

Bless all our children

help them know

That Earth depends

on them to grow

Provide them knowledge

as they see

Our Planet Earth

responsibly

So as they live

their lives on Earth

The Earth with them

may share its worth

"Ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds of the air, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish of the sea inform you. Which of these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this? In his hand is the life of every creature and the

breath of all mankind." (Job 12:7-10)

To all of those who share their worth Responsibly throughout the Earth I greet and give my thanks to you As part of Earth’s distinctive crew

May Earth replenish In your care

And flourish freely Everywhere

To fill the eyes of all to see How great our Planet Earth can be