Friday

Friday the 27th

I thought out my day and plans were in gear
Some music for worship and a sermon to hear
Time with my brother and time with a friend
Unlimited minutes, conversing no end
An e-book to read, a movie for fun
And chat with a friend who's feeling undone
But suddenly plans were all blown away
When the power went out in the mid of the day
So now there's no phone, computer or lights
Just absolute silence and darkness of night
I hope I'll be able to sleep through it all
Till the power's restored and I awake to a call
But God in His glory has already heard
The prayer that I spoke and He answered each word
By sending me neighbors who care and support
By giving me help to hold down the fort
Angels of mercy, truly God-sent
Our friendship together is no accident

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales

Saturday

Adventure

God, I thank you for adventure
Though I never leave my home
Yet, I’m traveling with you
And in spirit I do roam
Through the unction of your spirit
And the challenges you send
Through the stretching you accomplish
In the heart I have to rend
May trust grow out of humbling
And faith from manna sent
In all arenas of my life
May you be evident

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2004

Thursday

New Granddaughter, Roles

New Granddaughter

An angel
A blessing
A gift from above

A precious
New granddaughter
A bundle of love

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2009



Roles

Mother and grandmother
Daughter and friend
Disciple and mentor
Witness till the end
Crafter and poet
Steward of gifts
Through scrapbooks and cards
Spirits to lift

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2009

Seen, Christmas Decorating

Seen

The death of a loved one
The birth of a dream
The fruit of our suffering
In all, He is seen

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales




Christmas Decorating

Shopping and crafting are the start of the fun
But the magic occurs when the decorating’s done
When the manger and wise men are scattered around
When the presence of Jesus is readily found
When His light and His love illumine the dark
When your countenance softens and joy fills your heart

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales

Very Truly Grateful

First, God blessed me with the poem
Then he blessed me next with you
Through the writing of the music
And the singing that you do

Through your talent and your spirit
Such a willingness to help
Spending hours at the studio
And giving of yourself

All it took to make a record
/a disk for all to hear
That would minister and witness
Of God’s tender, loving care

I am very truly grateful
That He led you all the way
And mightily He used you
As you followed and you prayed

And my dear friend Shirley Bryson
Feels the same about it all
That the Lord has truly gifted you
And given you a call

As you wrote the music for her
And enabled her to see
The fulfillment of a dream
And related ecstasy

Plus, the added gift of friendship
That developed ’tween you two
Has her blessed beyond all measure
And it’s all because of you

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2011

Loving Care

For all the kindnesses you do
The thoughtfulness I see in you
I often tell the Lord in prayer
I’m thankful for your loving care

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2010

Like Kin

Although your family
I’m not in
You’ve always made me
Feel like kin
And demonstrated
God’s great plan
That supersedes
Bloodline to man

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales

Giving

Giving is GOODNESS personified. Giving relieves those who are tried.

Giving’s INSTINCTIVE for those with the gift. They so desire to help and to lift.

V is for VALOR of sacrifice made. V is for VICTORY in prayers that were prayed.

I is INNATE love and concern From those who are yielded Whose hearts have been turned.

N is for NOBLE; For those who stand tall. Despite shifting sand, they still give their all.

G is for GRACE That none of us merit But through Christ, our Lord, We all can inherit.

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales

A Part of Me

Years will come
And years will go
Friendships ebb
And friendships flow
But special ones
We hold within
They’re more than friends
They feel like kin
No matter whether
Near or far
A part of me
Is what you are

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2010

A Gem in You

Alas, it’s Christmas time again
And finances are lean
A special opportunity
To tell you what you mean
And ways that you have touched my life
Right from the very start
For that I don’t need money
Just investment of the heart
A warm and caring person
So helpful and so kind
Supportive and affirming
A gem in you I find

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales

Sacrificial Giving

Well, here we are at Christmas
And another year is gone
And I’m standing in amazement
That you’ve helped me for so long
It’s akin to bible stories
Of the friendships between men
Like Jonathan and David
And others way back then
It is sacrificial giving
And fulfillment of the Word
And, in doing unto others,
It is honoring the Lord
May He bless you without measure
And your cups both overflow
May both the favor of the Lord
And my gratitude you know

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales

Neighborly

All those many years ago
We met and talked outside
Never knowing I would end up
Totally confined
But kindness knows no limit
And once you form a bond
Circumstances matter not
The friendship still lasts long

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2010

Wednesday

Mother So Dear, Not Only

Mother So Dear

A valentine card
For a mother so dear
We may live apart
But in heart we are near
You’re special to me
And thought of with love
Each day of the year
A gift from above

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2005



Not Only

Not only did you raise me
By yourself without much help
But, still, your help continues
As I struggle with poor health
You’re a blessing beyond measure
As your heart is reaching out
And your deeds are an example
Of what love is all about

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2004

Inheritance

As I sit here wondering
What have I to give
What have I achieved
In all the years I’ve lived

What have I of value
For your inheritance
Not a lot that in the world
Would make a lot of sense

But riches in the spirit
And treasures of the heart
Yes, my darling daughters
That I can impart

A zeal for Christ the Savior
A love that has no bounds
A faith to keep you anchored
If storms of life should pound

Prayers for your protection
Integrity and such
For character and honor
All things that matter much

A joy which transcends sorrow
A strength to lean upon
The author of the book of love
And Heaven’s joyful song

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2004

Simple Pleasures

Simple pleasures in this life
The perfect girl to be your wife

Simple pleasures here on earth
Finding love and giving birth

Simple pleasures all around
When joy and grace and love abound


Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2005

What's the Limit? (excerpt)

Some things cut so deeply
That it’s hard to get beyond
And I wonder what’s the limit
I should take when being wronged

Where’s the line that crosses over
From the spirit to the flesh
Which is “principle” or “pride”
It’s confusing when they mesh

Isn’t self-respect a factor
Or does that somehow get lost
When we’re learning to be humble
Is respect part of the cost

As you see, I need discernment
And your power deep within
For without it I am certain
I would very surely sin

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2000

Black Dotted Houses

Black dotted houses
denoting trash day
Aesthetically speaking
take beauty away

But it’s only gone
for a very short time
Mundaneness of life
portrays the sublime

That beauty is fleeting
it comes and it goes
Like waves of a life
being tossed to and fro

And things are not always
as they appear
Something now gone
could tomorrow be here

That nothing is hopeless
and things turn around
That problems resolve
and joy is re-found

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2000

The Way You Orchestrate

God, I thank you for this time of life
Where no conviction lay
Where you penetrate my heart
With the words you want to say

Where you have my full attention
And you speak to me direct
And you deal with many issues
That have seemed to intersect

God, I absolutely marvel
At the way you orchestrate
And, in time, we come to realize
Why you made us wait

If we’re patient and attuned to you
We can hear your voice
And, in peace, we let your leadership
Override our choice

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2001

Tuesday

Would I Really Pass?

God, I’m very grateful
That your Spirit lives within
And the righteousness of God
Truly saves me from my sin

God, I’m grateful that you gave me
All the poetry divine
But I must confess the battle
That goes on within my mind

There’s a longing for the poems
To be heard by all the mass
But, if tested by prosperity,
Would I really pass

In my need to be accepted
Would it all go to my head
Would the praise and adoration
That is yours be mine instead

Would I rob you of your glory
Though I know you can ‘t be mocked
Would my life become a lie
And my walk not match my talk


Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales

My Heart Desires

Lord, my heart desires to know you more
And love you better still
To nestle in your arms of love
And do your perfect will
To hear and know the voice of God
With immediate response
Undaunted by the adversary
And his demonic haunts

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2001

God's Grace

How, God, do I love you
Let me count the ways
The way that you take care of me
Each and every day

The power of your sufficiency
Your never-ending grace
The refuge that you are to me
In each despairing place

The loving way you hear each plea
From helplessness I cry
The tears stored in a bottle
When eyes have been wiped dry

The faithful way you answer prayer
Accomplishing what’s best
The power of your perfect peace
That puts my heart at rest

The best friend that you are to me
In times both good and bad
The joy and satisfaction
In you I’ve always had


Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales

In the Blink of an Eye

In the blink of an eye
Life can be shattered
In the blink of an eye
Life can be changed
In the blink of an eye
You can lose all you have
But God in His mercy
Will help re-arrange

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales

Monday

Yes, God, I Still Love You

Yes, God, I Still Love You #1

Yes, God, I still love you
Though my actions may not show
That a deep abiding love
In my heart for you still flows
Please don’t ask me what’s the problem
Why I’m sluggish in my walk
‘Cause I honestly don’t know
And with you I need to talk
In the hope of getting answers
To the anger that’s within
To the bitterness that rooted
And is causing me to sin
God, I know that there are seasons
That evolve in every life
And I know that even Joseph
Had a good amount of strife
Yet, somehow, it makes me question
If my witness is askew
Lord, from something you have purposed
Or from wrong things that I do
Would you help me understand this
So my heart would be at rest
In the knowledge of your purpose
And the promise of your best

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2001



Yes, God, I Still Love You #2

Yes, God, I still love you
Though I’m tardy every night
When I come before the throne
And fatigue I often fight
Yes, God, I still love you
Though devotions get curtailed
And, regrettably, the bible reading
Sometimes gets de-railed
So I know how it must grieve you
When I don’t take time to call
When my visits get infrequent
Or they don’t occur at all
Lord, I sometimes wonder
At the similarity
‘Tween my children and myself
When they don’t make time for me
God, I know about the heartache
Of a hostile attitude
And the sting when words are spoken
In a tone that’s very rude
And I know a parent’s love
That forever seeks a bond
Is just waiting to forgive
If the child would just respond

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2011



Yes, God, I Still Love You #3

Yes, God, I still love you
Though it doesn’t look that way
Though the pain has stolen joy
And brought bitterness my way
Though I feel like I’m defeated
And I’ve failed beyond belief
As my refuge and my rock
I’m awaiting your relief

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2004



Yes, God, I Still Love You #4

Yes, God, I still love you
Though I see no light at all
Though my legs are weak beneath me
And I feel about to fall
Yes, God, I still love you
Through my trial’s darkest night
Ever grateful you have promised
To turn darkness into light

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2004



Yes, God, I Still Love You #5

Yes, God, I still love you
Though that isn’t how it looks
As I’m low on church attendance
And I rarely read your book
But despite my lack of focus
You remain my guiding light
You’re the one that I wake up to
And the one I kiss goodnight
You’re the one I laugh and cry with
And converse throughout the day
You’re the lover of my soul
And the one to whom I pray
Father, may this heart of love
And it’s adoring praise
Be catalysts that ‘ere proclaim
Your name and banners raise

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2003

Manna, You Are With Me, More Love For You

Manna

Father, tell this people
That my heart is full of love
And a spirit of thanksgiving
For your manna from above
For the food with which you nourish
And the bearer of the gift
And the timely cup of water
For a heart that needs a lift

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales




You Are With Me

God I feel your love upon me
Despite pain too great to bear
And I hear some people asking
Where is God? Does He not care?
But I know that you are with me
And in you I will abide.
Though the fig tree does not blossom
And in sorrow I am tried

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2004



More Love For You

It tells me in your word
If I love you, I’ll obey
So I guess more love for you, Lord
Is what I need to pray
God, to love you more than others
And to love you more than self
Consistently to put you first
And sacrifice all else

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2005

Attack on America, Our Nation's Plea, The Aftermath of 9-11

Attack on America

God, my heart is truly broken as I’ve witnessed this event
How I grieve for all the victims and our nation’s president
God, my heart just cannot fathom that such hatred could reside
In a fellow human being who destruction satisfies
Let your comfort and compassion go to all who suffered loss
Let the children who are orphaned bring their burdens to the cross
Be the husband to the widow, giving strength to carry on
Make them able to forgive, Lord, this very grievous wrong
Help our nation to recover and to shed your light abroad
And protect us from our enemy on this or foreign sod
God, I pray that all the world now would see your majesty
As our nation comes together and we turn our hearts to thee

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2001



Our Nation's Plea

In the aftermath of terrorism
Lead us to your will
That our hearts would be in prayer
And our spirits remain still
Ever listening for your message
And the path you’d have us take
Let the principles of God
This great nation not forsake
Let the flag that flies for freedom
And it’s banner ever wave
Let the people be united
And let courage make us brave
Let the Bible be re-visited
And prayer restored in school
Let the credo of this nation
Be again the Golden Rule
Though we seek to be victorious
And surely need your help
May we be in right relationship
With you above all else

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2001



The Aftermath of 9-11


As realities of war
Become evident each day
As we fight opposing nations
And more lives are thrown away
Tell us, Lord, the price of freedom
You would want us to oblige
Tell us when to stand against
Violence from the other side
Have we sought your will correctly
Praying nearly for two years
Waiting patiently for guidance
Midst our grief and flood of tears
Having not reacted quickly
Seeking vengeance in the flesh
Rather, yielding it to Jesus
For our spirits to enmesh
Wanting you to be our leader
As we strive for what is right
Working through an earthen vessel
Who has spiritual insight
Please unite our hearts in wisdom
And the call, Lord, to obey
Bend our hearts and knees before you, Lord
And bless the prayers we pray

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2003

Love Without Condition, Pastor Chip, Princess of Curry

Love Without Condition

How you bless me with the scriptures
And give guidance every day
How you faithfully replenish
My strength along the way
How you love without condition
Whether I’ve been good or bad
And enable me to do the same
Even when I’m mad

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2002



Pastor Chip

To Pastor Chip who loves to preach
When he’s not surfing at the beach
He’ll forfeit all his surfing fun
Just call and he will gladly run
To help you in your time of need
Be it grunt or be it lead
He’s just a servant of the Lord
And ministry he works toward
No matter what the form it takes
The effort he will gladly make
He’ll joke that it’s for muscle tone
But I have seen his halo shown
Through many acts of help and love
Empowered by our God above
So God protect him from all harm
Don’t let the sharks consume his arm

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2003



Princess of Curry

My dear little Ellen
Princess of Curry
I’m sending this card
To arrive in a hurry
To show that I love you
And think you are neat
A precious granddaughter
So “royally” sweet

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2002

*Written for my young granddaughter.
Her street name was Curry, so that was
her "kingdom"...lol!

Fasting Prayer

In our third week of fasting
We come to your throne
Lay down our petitions
And give up our “own”
In search of the answers
Direction and course
Acknowledging you
As being our source
But you who began
A good work in us
Must be our support
And hold fast our trust
When Satan desires
To sift us as wheat
Be thou our confidence
Securing our feet
Be our defender
Our sword and our shield
Be strength in our weakness
As to you we yield

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2002

Happy Birthday, Mr. President!

What a joy to send a greeting
To the leader of our land
Who so publicly and boldly
Puts his life into God’s hand
Whose example we look up to
And whose judgment we can trust
‘Cause he goes before the throne of God
Each day for all of us
It is there he gets direction
And the confidence he needs
For the crucial task of governing
The nation that he leads

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MR. PRESIDENT!

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2002

Streams in the Desert, Devotional

Streams in the Desert

How could I ever thank you
For the movement in my heart
Every time I turn a page
Every section that I start
The degree to which it blesses me
This book Ms. Cowman wrote
It is music to my ears
And I hang on every note

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2001



Devotional

I refuse to hit the pillow
Without spending any time
In some form of a devotion
Be it reading, be it rhyme
Be it worship, be it praise
Be it singing of a song
To express my adoration
And to keep my spirit strong

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2002

Fragmentation (excerpt)

Were it not for words of value
That are spoken in your book
That translate into the blessing
If through spirit eyes I look
Could I even go on living
With a spirit that’s been crushed
And the cries within my heart
That despair has served to hush
Were it not for living presence
Of your Spirit within me
Through your grace and lovingkindness
Could I ‘ere begin to see
That I’m loved beyond all measure
And although I can’t conceive
There’s a plan and greater purpose
For the trials, I believe
I believe because you’ve told me
And I know you cannot lie
And therein lies my sustenance
My comfort and my high

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2001

The North And The South

When the north and the south come together as one
Then the world falls apart and the home is undone
When the hearts try to heal but the fractures remain
When prayer is the only solution to pain
That’s when to lean on the Lord up above
That’s when to come together in love
‘Cause splitting apart is not a good choice
It hardens your heart and it stifles your voice
You’re closed to each other and so much is lost
And many years later you realize the cost

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2005

Resurrect My Spirit (excerpt)

Please restore to me the years
That the locusts have consumed
And restore to me the fragrance
Of a Christian’s sweet perfume
That is scented with a witness
Of a great and mighty king
And a hope that springs eternal
Overcoming anything
Lord forgive me of my failures
Of my sins and all my fears
Would you resurrect my spirit
As you wipe away my tears

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2000

You're Able, The Ruler Of All

You're Able

Thank you that you’re able
And I only need to trust
Thank you that I’m helpless
And that faith in you’s a must
Thank you that it’s hopeless
If we look through human eyes
Thank you that your power
I expect to realize

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2000



The Ruler Of All

As the season of affliction
Keeps on closing in on me
Still an ever present help
In Jehovah I can see
Yes, an ever present help
Is the one and only God
Who still goes before and paves the way
On roads that I must trod
He’s Jehovah, he’s Messiah,
He’s the great and mighty King
He’s creator of the universe
And ruler of all things
His great power is not diminished
And He hasn’t looked away
No, my God is still the same now
As He was yesterday

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2001

Sunday

Reach Their Prime

As I sit and ponder aging
And I look back o’er the years
I’m so glad despite our differences
We’ve handled all our cares
I’m so glad your life has lasted
To accommodate the time
That it took a mom and daughter
Both to reach their prime

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2004

100 Years

A hundred years of living
A priviledge for sure
And we’re sincerely hoping
You’re blessed with even more
Imagine all the lives you’ve touched
And all that you have seen
The vastness of technology
And fulfillment of your dreams
The things you held close to your heart
The things that slipped on through
The friendships over all the years
And family who love you
God bless you at this special time
And all the years you live
We’re honored to have known you
And all the joy you give

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales

Vale's Passing

I know that your hearts are yielded and still
I know that you seek His ways and His will
I know you have trusted your Mom to His care
You’ve cherished and nurtured, and blessings you’ve shared
She’s lived a long life and given her all
To family and friends and ministry’s call
May God now in mercy sustain all of you
With love and with comfort may He see you through

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2008

Do Unto Others, Church

Do Unto Others

Friendship consists of mutual caring
Loving and helping, giving and sharing
When two come together and hearts are in sync
They “Do unto others” ‘cause love is the link

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2008



Church

I’ve never seen a church like this
Where God’s love shone so bright
Through a myriad of people
Whose lamps were burning bright
People called to service
Compassion, love and care
People called to minister
And other’s burdens bear

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2006

Through Trials And Tests

I came to the Lord
Through trials and tests
And once I accepted
I boldly professed
His love everlasting
His mercy and grace
The love and the sacrifice
Made in my place

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2008

Friendships Were Made, What An Inspiration, This Great Mother

Friendships Were Made

I’m thinking and praying
With love and with care
As friendships were made
For burdens to bear
We laugh in the good times
We cry in the sad
While cherishing always
The blessings we’ve had

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2008



What An Inspiration

You’re a hero in my eyes
Because you care for others
Nurturing and serving
Your husband and your mother
Giving sacrificially
While time and strength are lost
Love and honor mandate
You serve at any cost
What an inspiration
To me and all the rest
Even among heroes
You really are the best

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2007



This Great Mother

Though at times your heart will miss her and you’ll ache that she is gone
Greater still will be His comfort and a worthy victory song
That He gave you this great mother so committed to the Lord
And the memories you will cherish of a life and love outpoured
That you walked in sweet communion with the greatness of her soul
Ever knowing she would leave someday for her eternal home
Now she’s gone to be with Jesus at the start of this new year
He has given you sweet parting from the one that you hold dear


Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2008

Fully Grown, Come So Far

Fully Grown

Though fully grown when we first met
My heart was not developed yet
It took the power of God within
And loving kindness of a friend
To fully form and make me whole
Creating depth within my soul
You are that very special friend
For which I'm grateful God did send

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 1998



Come So Far


God, you know we've come so far
through grace and answered prayer
A testimony of your love
and how you really care

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 1998

Saturday

From Jesus To Jane

Years ago, in a women's bible study class, the homework the teacher assigned us was to write a letter from Jesus to us. After much prayer, this is what came to me.

From Jesus To Jane

My dearest Jane - My precious child
I've watched you go from wild to mild
I've seen the softening in your heart
As from rebellion you depart
I see the way you look at me
With eyes of love and purity
Pure, not in the sense of you
But pure as in a love that's true
I see the way you joy in me
And I delight in what I see
That even though your heart is sad
From trials that hurt so very bad
Still, you revel in my love
Still, you look to me above
Still, in me, you abide
And, from me, you do not hide
Anything that's going on
When you're weak or when you're strong
But when you look at circumstance like Peter on the water
Your focus sometimes changes, and isn't what it oughta
At times like that you get depressed, oh, so needlessly
Because you think the problem is too big for even me
Though intellectually you know that you have been deceived
It sometimes takes a while for you to re-believe
And though I hope that you'll do better
The purpose of this loving letter
Is so you'll know that what I see
Extends through all eternity
Potential that I visualize
Is just not seen through human eyes
To know that you accept my plan
My son and all that's in my hand
To see the molding you allow
Without fully knowing how
The losses can become a gain
Like sunny days, after the rain
And that all things can work for good
As I promised you they would
And labors of the race you run
As you believe in Christ the Son
Will surely bring you to my side
As soon in Heaven you'll reside

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 1998

When Spirits Dance

Sending words and sending rhyme
Sending message in your time
Making sure that it will flow
Lord, quicken hearts that they would know
That poetry is not just art
Of which my talent has a part
For me, I know that you inspire
Every word you so desire
Because my words are so inept
Except the times you intercept
You send the words for which I grope
You turn disaster into hope
You re-phrase every mundane thought
Of which my human power could not
To me, it's language of the soul
Where fragmentation becomes whole
A moment not of time or chance
But when communing spirits dance

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 1998

Apples of Gold

How much I desire
When this story's told
To use words fitly spoken
Like apples of gold
How much I desire
To aptly express
My thanks for all
Of your thoughtfulness
For no means of measure
No ruler or gauge
Could hold all the grace
That's on every page
Your giving has kept me
Afloat on the sea
As through you our God
Has provided for me

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales

Friday

Broken and Bound

May Jesus, our savior, redeemer and king
Live in your heart and govern all things
Govern the body that's broken and bound
Govern the heart spreading love all around
That you would discern in the depths of your soul
He longs to be gracious and he'll make you whole
Deep in your being he'll make you content
Just look to and lean on the one that was sent
To pardon our sins and show us the way
And give us new life beginning today
His plan and His purpose, creations of love
To fellowship with Him in glory above

Christmas card 2011 for Chronic Pain Sufferers
Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2011

In the Loss of Your Dad

In the loss of your dad
May sweet memories live
Recalling his love
And all that he did
Treasure the memories
That both of you shared
And cherish the knowledge
Of how much he cared
Laugh with your brothers
At antics of past
To lengthen the memories
Ensuring they last
Be truly glad
That you were so blessed
At having a dad
Considered the best

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales

For You In Your Loss, Love Enough

For You In Your Loss

As your heart endures the grieving
Of this devastating weight
As you miss your precious daughter
May the Lord God penetrate
To your deepest core of being
Of which Katie was a part
And the overwhelming sorrow
That you feel within your heart
May His grace be ‘ere sufficient
As you struggle through the pain
May He be the crutch you lean on
And the hope your heart can claim
Of a glorious reunion
In Heaven we’ll receive
If we lift our hearts to Him
And sincerely we believe

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2010



Love Enough

As a mother honors children
Who were nurtured in her womb
Two is surely extra effort
But a mother’s heart has room
To accommodate them both
Giving love enough to share
That the two would have assurance
Of her tender, loving care
Yes, with twins, you love them both
And you love the same amount
Yet, the ways you love are varied
As their differences you count
So the Will and Katie duo
That we come to honor now
Has been such an inspiration
And has beat the odds somehow
As a bond was formed between them
Though communication lacked
May the brightness of their union
Still outshine the present “black”
We will celebrate them both
As we have o’er all the years
That our joy not be diminished
By the present flow of tears

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales

Thursday

Bedtime Rhyme

Each night I try to go to bed
I’m struck with flowing rhyme
It doesn’t seem to matter
That the day is out of time
The only thing that matters
Is to share with God above
All the gratitude within my heart
And wonder of His love

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2001

Her Witness

God, please tell this woman
That the people looking on
See a deep abiding faith
And a spirit that is strong

All which stem from knowing Jesus
As the anchor of her soul
And a trust defying sight
As she seeks to be made whole

Through debilitating illness
And a devastating loss
She has chosen to be faithful
To her God at any cost

Just the parting from her children
By itself would break her heart
And require all the mercy
And the grace that God imparts

As she clings to all the promises
Written in your word
Laying claim on a new body
And the home of which she's heard

It's a mystery and amazing
That our heart can be at rest
And a peace can come upon us
Though we lose what we love best

Tell this woman that her witness
Is astounding to us all
As we see your grace and glory
Being evidenced to all


Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2000

From the Trials

God, I know that Satan
Is the cause of my despair
As he whispers all those lies
In my ear for me to hear
As he gets me feeling hopeless
And my heart becomes withdrawn
And I live without solutions
While the problems linger on
I guess this side of Heaven
I will never understand
How a tapestry gets woven
From the trials I withstand
How they tend to make me stronger
Even though they knock me down
And how the beauty of a pearl
From the trials can be found

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2001

None-the-less

Father God I thank you
That you love me none-the-less
When I don’t take time to pray
And my heart is not at rest
When my flesh becomes predominant
And that’s what people see
When the grace and love of Christ
Is not visible in me
When I give you no attention
And I draw not from your word
You still bless me with your presence
Though your message goes unheard

Mary Jane Gonzales 2000

Church Across the Ocean

In that church across the ocean
All those many miles away
Let the Gospel reach the people
Moving in their hearts today
Let the children be excited
Let the parents have a zeal
Let them taste the living water
Let them know that you are real
Let them worship and adore you
Let them come to you in prayer
That their faith and transformation, Lord
They would freely share

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2007

Seasons of Life, Strong Tower

Seasons of Life

May the Lord sustain you in the winter of life
No matter how long or hard

May the newness of spring renew you heart
Like flowers on a card

May He rain His love upon you
In the heat of the summer sun

In all the seasons of your life
May you lean on the Holy One

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales



Strong Tower

When Satan comes to steal my joy
With lies and sheer deceit
Cause me, Lord, to quote the word
You’ve given as receipt
That I’ve been purchased with the blood
The Lamb for me was slain
And I can’t be defeated
When calling on your name

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2004

Wednesday

The Joining of Your Hearts

In the joining of your hearts
For the years that lie ahead
May you always be committed
To the words you both have said
That in sickness and in health
In the bad, as well as good
You will be there for each other
As you’ve promised that you would
Because love is not a feeling
It’s a presence and a trust
It’s a sharing and receiving
But the giving is a must
May you always be enamored
With each other through the years
May your love grow ever stronger
Through the laughter and the tears

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2002

If I Didn't Know, Explain To This Child

If I Didn’t Know


If I didn’t know you loved us with an everlasting love,
If I didn’t know of manna being rained down from above,
If I didn’t trust that everything was being used for good,
I would crumble all to pieces like some people think I should.

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2001



Explain To This Child

The times are so trying
My heart is so grieved
Explain to this child
Why her Daddy would leave
And answer the Mother
Where did things go wrong
And how have we stayed
Together so long
How did two lovers
End up being foes
What will become of us
Only God knows

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2001

Daily Care, Humble Thanks, Hidden Strength

Daily Care

Thank you God for taking care of me throughout this day
When the wiles of the devil kept on getting in the way
With his arrows ever piercing, and his purpose to destroy
Still your peace was ever present and my heart was full of joy

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2002



Humble Thanks

Just a note before retiring
To bed for peaceful sleep
Please accept my humble thanks
For the promises you keep
Please accept that I still marvel
After 23 long years
That your love is so amazing
And your grace absorbs my tears

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2002



Hidden Strength

Pull out the scripture that’s hid in my heart
Tell me which one I should claim
Help me to trust as I stand on your word
And fervently call on your name

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2002

Put You First

Forgive me when I fail you Lord
And help me to do better
That I would daily seek your face
By reading your love letter
That I would put you first
Before the other things in life
And I’d appropriate your peace
Amidst the stress and strife
That you’re the one I’d turn to Lord
When life is closing in
When problems overwhelm me
And the devil taunts with sin

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2001

Entwined

How great is my need
How vast is your love
How merciful you were
To send from above
Your precious son Jesus
In love for mankind
Now your love and mine
Are forever entwined

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2001

A Blessing Then - A Blessing Now

This greeting comes to wish my friend a very special day
But, in addition, there is more that I would like to say
About the kind of friend she is and how much I enjoy
Her thoughtfulness, her company, and all else she employs

Our visits may be limited to chats on internet
But she brings joy into my life like few that I have met
Through e-mail we can share our news of all the day’s events
Confiding and consoling each, which often times prevents

The blues and angst arising from an irritating day
Freeing us to then switch gears and go from work to play
We knew each other years ago when we were still in school
A blessing then, a blessing now, this friend is just too cool


Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2001

Michael's Ministry

God I pray for Michael that his ministry be strong
That he’d lift his hands in worship and your praise would be his song

That through Calvary Commission, his transition to the world
You’d protect and guard his spirit from the arrows Satan hurls

Let no prejudice or bias, opposition or offense
Be a weapon that would prosper because you are his defense

Let the frenzy of the rat race with it’s overwhelming pace
Not consume or bring disorder to priorities and their place

Let the freedom you have granted and the faithfulness you’ve shown
Now enhance his proclamation of your truths he’s always known


Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2000

Tuesday

Love For Him

The mind of Christ
The heart of God
The narrow road
For us to trod

The road of which
The bible speaks
And only true
Believers seek

Will bring us
Everlasting joy
When love for Him
Our hearts employ


Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2000

Sunday

More Easter Poems

The Way

May, God, our blessed Father
Speak to you this day
Reveal His heart and show to you
That Jesus is the way
The way to life eternal
Salvation sure and true
His sacrifice atoning
Sins for me and you

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales



The Redeemer

Oh, dear God, how I love you
Let me tell you why
Because of the redeemer
Your son who chose to die
Upon the cross for all mankind
Atoning for our sin
And for your Holy Spirit
Our comforter within

 Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales



Redemption

I’m thankful for the many things the Lord has done in me
Especially redemption, an act which made me free
Free to know forgiveness and unconditioned love
Free to share with others the Father up above
And Jesus Christ, the Savior, His only begotten son
Jesus, the Messiah, our Lord, the risen one

 Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales

Saturday

A God With So Much Love

A very special God
Who knows me better than I
A God with so much love
He even chose to die
Was powerful enough
To rise up from the grave
A God with so much love
His people He would save

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 1994

Friday

Sunday Brought Hope

Though beaten and bruised  and then crucified
On Calvary's Hill that Friday He died
Sunday brought hope as the stone rolled away
And Jesus, Messiah, was risen that day

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales

Monday

Good Friday

This was the day
So long ago
When majority rule
Let Barabbas go
When you were subjected
To mocking and scourged
And then crucifixion
An agenda you forged
Seeing ahead
The good of mankind
You sacrificed all
For the wicked and blind
Taking upon
The sins of the world
You bore the attacks
And the hatred they hurled
But death could not keep you
Down in the grave
As your mission in life
Was coming to save
A people corrupt
A world that was lost
And you were committed
No matter the cost
So all through the years
And all through the earth
Your love has redeemed us
And granted re-birth

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2007

May...

May His power be upon you
May His mercy overwhelm
May His sovereignty control you
As He takes charge of the helm
May you cherish His sweet presence
May His love always abound
May His grace be ‘ere sufficient
For whatever comes around

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2010

Saturday

Romans 8:28

Being mindful of the scripture
You work all things out for good
Please accomplish, Lord, contentment
Through the sorrows if you would

May the knowledge that the road you walked
Would not have been your choice
But you gave up all and suffered much
To heed a higher voice

Be the force by which I’m carried
And the strength by which I stand
Ever mindful I’m an alien
And this is foreign land

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2003

Friday

Exalted

Heavenly Father, on your throne
My God, you sit on high
Far above the universe
Within the bright, vast sky

Tell me, Lord, of your great love
That saves a wretch like me
Who wanders from your presence
Periodically

Who loves you more than life itself
But still cannot attain
Consistency and faithfulness
On a more even plane

What majesty and magnitude
My God, how great thou art
To look beyond the surface
And see within my heart


Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 1993

This is the first poem I wrote that was to and about the Lord.



Heart Response

May I ever bring you glory
As I seek to do your will
May the Holy Spirit’s leading
Catch my spirit quiet and still

That the whisper of your unction
Or the thunder of your call
May, despite the noise and hubbub,
Be the loudest of them all

May my ears be ever listening
For the message you convey
May you find my heart receptive, God
And willing to obey

May you be the one I turn to
Whether times are good or bad
May I see you as the bestest friend
That I have ever had


Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 2002

Thursday

Victory

Father, I beseech you
To help this man at work
That he would know your power
And all your blessed perks
Help him see through spiritual eyes
The grace and love you’ve shown
That he not feel abandoned
Forsaken or alone
Let him know I’ve been there
And I attest to this
That you’ll restore the joy
And all the awesome bliss
That comes from knowing you
And leaning on your power
Trusting in your grace
Every moment, every hour
Let him feel your presence
Your calm amidst the storm
Let him know your fullness
And see your mighty form
The way you work through trials
Using them for good
Stretching and sustaining us
As you said you would
Protect him, God, and show to him
That he’ll be made complete
Tell him when it’s over
The victory will be sweet

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales

Wednesday

My Church

How good it is to have a church
Where people really care
Where Christ is lifted up
And hearts of love are shared
Where prayer is made priority
And praise is all around
Where all the people lift their voice
In precious, joyful sound
Where scripture comes alive
And truth is always preached
Their purpose is to minister
And the lost, they seek to reach
I’m glad to be a part
Of this devoted clan
Who share the love of God
With each and every man

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 1995

Tuesday

Praying For Your Health

As you go through this trial
Of being in poor health
I pray that you’ll remember
Your God and all His wealth
His riches of the heart
And nourishment of soul
His wonderful ability
To heal and make us whole
Knowing that He loves you
And that’s what really counts
Knowing He will calm you
When all the tension mounts
The bible speaks of healing
And how God wants our best
But only some were healed
And He sustained the rest
He’s able and He’s willing
But maybe in His plan
He could get more glory
If He reveals to man
The faithfulness and trust
Of Christians as they go
Through suffering and sorrow
True victory they will know

Written for the terminally ill.

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 1994

Sunday

Child of the King

How blessed it is to be
A child of the King
How glorious and stirring
Your praises, Lord, to sing
I marvel at your power
Your grace and wondrous love
At how you rule the earth below
And Heaven up above
I marvel at creation
The works of thine own hands
I marvel at your splendor
All across the land
Your love…it knows no boundary
Your grace…it never ends
Your mercies…new each morning
Reaching to all men

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 1995

Friday

Seasoned With Grace

Let all our prayers have great effect
And touch, dear Lord, our dialect
With gentle words and spirit sweet
Causing harshness to retreat

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 1994

Friendships

Friendships last a lifetime
If we exhibit care
If loyalty and love
Are qualities we share
If genuine respect
Is there between the two
If love’s the motivating force
In everything we do

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales

Thursday

Celebrate

He died for us, for me and you
He died that we would be made new
Giving us a special worth
At the point of our re-birth
He wills that we would ever praise
And to Him our voices raise
In joyful love and adoration
Making Him a celebration

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 1994

Wednesday

Tapestry

Father, I thank you so very much
For blessing this family with your special touch
A childless couple, faithful in deed
An orphaned baby, greatly in need
The couple who waited so very long
Through sorrow and pain, you somehow made strong
A beautiful tapestry woven in time
A splendid creation of God's own design

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales


Tuesday

Angel of Mercy

An angel of mercy, a vessel of love
She shepherds the flock of  our God up above
We look at this picture and quickly we see
The nurturing spirit extended to “we”
The women of “WOW” who are faithfully taught
The riches of scripture and sin we should not
From lasting impressions of insight we glean
May spiritual growth be visibly seen
And may this dear angel know deep in her heart
The pleasure she brings to the God she imparts

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales

WOW stands for Women of the Word;
a bible study I used to attend.

Monday

Dynamic Duo

I'm thankful for my bosses
With all their warmth and wit
Although they're sometimes daffy
Just a little bit
They tell their tales convincingly
Sometimes fooling even me
But we who know about their jokes
Can usually discern a hoax
Dynamic duo that they are
Their humor travels very far
Into the hearts of all their staff
Who, just like them, enjoy a laugh

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales  1996





Wise One

Oh most wise and holy one
Shall I kiss your feet
Shall I say that working here's
Undoubtedly a treat
Shall I always call you Sir
And readily bow down
Holding back infectious laughter
All your subjects here have found
At the riotous regalia
You inject in everything
While presenting to the staff
That you are God and King

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales




Saturday

Amends

Since I don't know just what to say
I can only think and pray
Think of how I hurt for you
And pray for God to make you new
Pray for things to be made right
Pray for you to sleep at night
Pray that you'd be free of pain
Pray that God would be your cane
An aid to help you walk through this
A strength when health and joy you miss
And on whom you can rely
When all you want to do is cry
We've had our differences, it's true
But please believe I do love you
Through twenty years of being kin
We've learned the meaning "thick or thin"
Please forgive the times I've erred
Though sometimes wrong, I've always cared

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 1995

Written for my step-dad who was battling Cancer.

Friday

Shape Me Yet Anew

Father God, I pray
That you would shape me yet anew
As this pot is cracked and broken
And un-beautiful to you
Lord, I feel as if you’ve started
With a fresh supply of clay
And I’m spinning on the wheel
And my life’s begun to sway
When you’ve shaped me in your image
And you put me in the kiln
In the furnace of affliction
To be set and processed still
Let the outcome be for glory
Let on-lookers stop and gasp
“How did He make this from nothing?”
Let the people stop and ask
Let the beauty draw attention
To the artist and His work
Give me beauty and a purpose, Lord
Of which I would not shirk
As it is with real life pottery
A pitcher or a vase
Make me useful to the Master
In the setting where I’m placed

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales

Thursday

All Time


Oh, dear Jesus, how’d you feel
When you walked on the earth
Confronted by the apathy
Of people toward your worth
They didn’t comprehend in full
The power of your reign
Nor did they care about
Your horrendous pain
They mocked and they rejected you
Disowned you from the start
They didn’t see your glory
Nor did they see your heart
They overlooked your majesty
And power so divine
Never comprehending
That you were for all time
They didn’t know that by your stripes
We could all be healed
And that for all believers
Salvation would be sealed

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 1995

Wednesday

Offspring

A blessed joy to behold
Is when your offspring become old
Your heart of love, you cannot hide
And pride that wells up deep inside
To see what they've become

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 1995

Tuesday

Aging

When one gets old and not so cute
And finds it harder to re-boot
There's more to life than meets the eye
Like simple things that make you high
Becoming friends with children grown
And long-time friends that you have known
And grandkids are a special treat
Because, of course, they're very sweet
You get to love on them alot
But cumbersome to you they're not
There's freedom now to come and go
To travel, shop and just let go
And aging makes you very wise
To see with retrospective eyes
And even better than all this
Is hope of our eternal bliss

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 1997

Monday

Setbacks

God I truly thank you
That it wasn't any worse
But I feel as if my body's been
Attacked by Satan's curse
Every day holds a new injury
Or a problem of some sort
When talking with my friends
I'm embarrassed to report
The ups and downs, the back and forth
The setbacks that occur
Frustration I experience
When healing is deferred

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 1998

Sunday

Strengthening My Frame

Father God I pray
that you would help me with my feet
That you'd get me safe to bed
and you'd grant me restful sleep

That you'd take away the swelling
and diminish all the pain
That you'd soon begin the process Lord
of strengthening my frame

That your grace would still continue
in a multitude of ways
And that you would soon incorporate
healing to my days

Lord I've had to lean upon you
in a state of total need
And while staying by your side
I desire to be freed

From the bondage of dependence
that is burdening my friends
To a relative remission
that on God alone depends

Lord it's not that I'm ungrateful
I see all that you have done
I'm just longing to go forward
that captivity be undone

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 1999

Saturday

Tender Mercies

How very, very cognizant
I am of all your grace
Not only for your son who died
At Calvary in my place
But also for the mercies
I see with each new day
Exceeding loving kindness
Being sent my way
Tenderness that warms my heart
And makes it all aglow
Little ways you speak to me
That personally show
How much you care about my needs
My every hurt and pain
Every joy and sorrow
Every loss and gain
All the ways that you relate
With overflowing love
While living in my heart
And watching from above

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales

Friday

The Game of Life

It matters that we play the game
And principles remain the same
It doesn't matter what the score
Who was wrong or who gets sore

It matters that our heart has love
And we are one with God above
To know the maker and His plan
And trust our life into His hand

It matters that we nurture seed
Give them love and meet their need
Sharing Christ with all around
And telling of the joy we found

Sharing unconditioned love
Forgiveness flowing from above
Telling of security
In Christ, whose death has set us free

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 1997

Thursday

Trinity

Jesus, I'm so glad
You rose up from the grave

Father, I appreciate
The sacrifice you gave

Blessed Holy Spirit
Living deep within

Thank you that you teach me
And convict me of my sin

Thank you that you comfort me
And know just what to pray

When I can only groan
Not knowing what to say


Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 1995



Wednesday

What He Sees

Our God enthroned in Heaven above
Does not forget labors of love
We know that it delights His heart
When we effect what He imparts
So as He lovingly looks down
He crafts the jewels in our crown
From what He sees in you and me
When He in us is what they see

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales

Tuesday

The Mind of Christ

As I endeavor, Lord, to seek
The mind of Christ and being meek
I'm surely very well aware
That I am here and you are there
A chasm I could never span
But Lord I know you surely can
And that you wait with open arm
To save your children from all harm

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales

Monday

How Little I Still Know

As I seek the Mind of Christ
And strive to be like you
I feel like I've been purged
And parts of me made new
Yet I so clearly realize
Even as I grow
Despite how much I've learned
How little I still know

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 1996

Sunday

Nancy's Visit

My friend was coming into town
We’d been apart so long
With jubilance at seeing her
My heart broke into song
When came the day that she arrived
We set about our fun
We sought out all the gift shops
And we visited each one
We ate along the water
With the seagulls and the waves
The sailboats and the view
Were all deserving of our raves
And following our agenda
We found a B & B
A comfortable and cozy place
That overlooks the sea
The second day was also fun
We headed for the mall
With diligence and fortitude
To heed the shopper’s call
Shop until you drop we say
Even with bad feet
I guarantee that at day’s end
We were really beat
The visit was a blast except
The roach that made me scream
But then we put away our fear
And fell asleep to dream
Again this friend and I have had
A very pleasant time
And now the memories that we made
Have all been put to rhyme


Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 1999





Saturday

The Rowdy Red Group

 Here sits Mary's following
The rowdy red group hollering
Shouts of laughter fill the air
And sounds of praise are everywhere

Who'ere said Baptists can't have fun
Should join us as the songs are sung
And listen as the lesson's  taught
The joy of Jesus we have sought

Then Mary instigates the class
With questions of dear Beth to ask
And laughter fills the crowded room
As halos make a crashing boom

We're houligans, it's sad to say
But Jesus loves us, anyway


Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 1996

Friday

Sandmen

Well I’ve only got a minute ‘cause I need to go to bed
And my eyes will quickly close as the pillow hits my head
But for now I’ll keep on basking in the wonder of your love
As the angels become sandmen sprinkling particles of love
From the dust of heaven’s glory where the streets are paved with gold
And the showers of your blessing are too great for us to hold

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 1999

Thursday

Laverne & Shirley

Laverne and Shirley, we once were
Young and sassy, me and her
And we are still two precious pearls
But now we're called the Golden Girls

Written as a birthday card for
 a long time friend.

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales  1998

Wednesday

Corrosion

Father, it is me again
Writing as I walk
Seizing opportunity
For you and I to talk
There's something about nature
That brings me close to you
Enlivening my spirit
And making it like new
Polishing the dullness
Of each day's heavy load
Mundaneness used of Satan
Who's hoping to corrode
My spirit and my walk
Causing ineffect
Tarnishing my witness
And staining dialect
Wanting to destroy me
By robbing me of joy
By draining me of praise
And making me his toy
He needs to know that through your power
I can deal with strife
Because you have equipped me
For everything in life

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 1996





Tuesday

Carefree

The birds are chirping as I walk
Their merry animated talk
The breeze is blowing in my hair
And I don't seem to have a care
'Cause nature takes them all away
When'ere I walk on pretty days
I talk to you and cares don't matter
Troubles cease and sorrows scatter

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 1996



Monday

Lavender and Lace

Father, why does nature
Have such effect on me
Why exhilaration
When plants and trees I see
Why is there such awe
When flowers I behold
The splendor of their color
So vivid and so bold
The thrill when wind blows through my hair
And breeze upon my face
Is likened to the beauty
Of lavender and lace
The joy of seeing foliage
Takes my breath away
And knowing you create all this
Praise the Lord I say

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 1996

Sunday

Introduction

My journey in life has held blessing and sorrow, venting and praise...and poetry has captured it all. For those who share a passion for poetry, I invite you to join me in a love of life, God, family and friends, the beauty of nature and all things treasured.

Communing

On pretty days, I like to walk
Have poetry and prayerful talk
Communing with my sovereign King
And sharing with you everything
'Cause nature has a strong effect
And helps my spirit to connect
With you, my Saviour, Lord and King
Ruler over everything

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales 1996