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My name is Sam, AKA/wesley2poet and this is my poetry page.

  Nothing That I Wanted  
  sam w. martin, sr.  

  I have nothing that I wanted...  
  But everything that I need.  
  I have food on my table...  
  With hungry mouths to feed.  
  I have shoes on my feet now...  
  And a roof over my head...  
  But best of all, a chance to see my Savior  
  When this world declares me dead!  

  I asked God for more money...  
  To help keep me alive!  
  He said, "No sir...but with faith in me son...  
  You will survive!"  
  He gave me my freedom, to do as I please,  
  And reminded me, when in prayer...with graditude...  
  I should always bow down on my knee's.  

  So, I thank God for the things I never wanted...  
  But He supplied to me, anyway!  
  And He showed me that, with Faith in the Father...  
  I would always have a Great Day!  
  And now the things I never really wanted...  
  Has become more precious...  
  As I walk life's narrow way!  

      (1 Timothy 6: 6-10)  

   
  Rainbows In The Trees  
  sam w. martin,sr.  

  The fall colors look like  
  Rainbows in the trees.  
  The restless wind, blowing  
  Through them, sends me  
  Down on my knees.  
  In Prayers, I thank God  
  For all He's done and given to me.  
  But most of all, I just praise Him  
  For the  
  Rainbows in the trees.  

  Winter's prelude, so vividly set  
  Are the rainbows in the trees.  
  Soon, there will be no more sweet flowers  
  Or soft buzzing from the wings of the bees.  
  A tell-tell sign that God hasn't finished  
  His masterpiece yet...  
  He shows us He hasn't...with the sunset's  
  Red, Glowing haze...  
  And the rainbows in the trees.  

  So, when you start getting depressed at  
  the approach of the fall...  
  And you are saddened at winter's  
  cold, chilling call...  
  Remember God's promise to set your  
  Heart and mind at ease..  
  With a brighter, sweeter tomorrow...  
  And  
  The Rainbows In The Trees!  

 
THE BEST DAY OF MY LIFE  
  gregory m. lousig-nont, PHD
 
   
    Today, I'm going to celebrate what an unbelievable life I have had so far; the accomplishments, the many blessings, and, yes, even the hardships because they have served to make me stronger.

  I will go through this day with my head held high and a happy heart. I will marvel at God's seemingly simple gifts: the morning dew, the sun, the clouds, the trees, the flowers, the birds. Today, none of these miraculous creations will escape my notice!

  Today, I will share my excitement for life with other people. I'll make someone smile. I'll go out of my way to perform an unexpected act of kindness for someone I don't even know. Today, I'll give a sincere compliment to someone who seems down. I'll tell a child how special he/she is, and I'll tell someone I love just how deeply I care for her and how much she means to me.

  Today is the day Id quit worrying about what I don't have, and start being grateful for all the wonderful things God has already given me. I'll remember that to worry is just a waste of time because my faith in God and His Divine Plan ensures everything will be just fine.

  And tonight, before I go to bed, I'll go outside and raise my eyes to the heavens. I will stand in awe at the beauty of the stars and the moon, and I will praise God for these magnificent treasures. As the day ends and I lay my head down on my pillow, I will thank the Almighty for the best day of my life. And I will sleep the sleep of a contented child, excited with expectation because I know tomorrow is going to be the best day of my life....EVER!!!  

  HOPE  
  (Dedicated to a homeless man who has unknowingly made a difference)  
  -lisa j. schlitt-  

  I spent each day, just searching  
  For my purpose here in life,  
  And still I could not seem to find  
  A reason to survive.  

  I struggled through my childhood  
  Without a loyal friend.  
  And every single broken heart  
  Just never seemed to mend.

  My parents didn't have the time  
  To tell me that they cared.  
  They never came to comfort me  
  Those nights when I was scared.

  They told me I should toughen up,  
  Don't cry and be a man!  
  And when my life soon fell apart,  
  They just couldn't understand.

  I turned to anything I could  
  To bury all my pain,  
  And when my glass fell empty,  
  I'd fill it up again.

  And over the years, I drifted through  
  Many different towns,  
  Longing to find something  
  To turn my life around.

  I spent each night, alone and cold,  
  Hungry and ashamed,  
  Desperate to find shelter,  
  From the ugly stares and names.

  And, as I lay on the concrete steps  
  Of a church to get some sleep,  
  I felt the presence of someone  
  Gently kicking at my feet.

  And, as I opened up my eyes,  
  A stranger stood and smiled.  
  "I brought something for you to drink,  
  You've been sleeping quite awhile."

  He reached a sturdy hand to me,  
  And helped me to my feet.  
  I thanked him for his kindness,  
  And my heart began to weep.    

  This stranger gave me so much more,  
  Than a drink to quench my thirst,  
  He taught me of compassion,  
  And the value of self-worth.  

  From that day on, I grew to love  
  Those concrete steps much more.  
  For one day, as I reached the top,  
  I opened up the door.  

  I held my tattered hat in hand  
  And searched to find a pew,  
  I heard the voice of someone say,  
  "There's a seat right here for you."  

  For on that day, my life began,  
  And I soon would understand,  
  That even though I made mistakes  
  I was a worthy man.  

  This church became my loyal friend,  
  The home I never knew,  
  For, in this house, I found a love  
  That always comforts you.  

 
 
 
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