Poetry & Praise

Saturday

In Other People's Shoes

We never know what life is like
In other people’s shoes.
Although we talk and share,
We may not have a clue.
Despite the commonality
Of symptoms and such,
We all have other issues
That make our life more tough.
So each is individual,
Unique to only us.
And living without judgement
Would really be a plus!

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales

How Lovely the Moment, How Lovely the Lord

How lovely the moment
When we in our prayer
Can sense your sweet presence
And genuine care
How special the times
Of intimacy
When confiding in you
And being set free
How awesome the power
We see in your hand
The works of the spirit
And marvelous plan
How sweet is the victory
That we can receive
If deep in our hearts
We truly believe

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales

Thursday

Your Call

May my life be unassuming,
Unoffensive or humble.
Since this is life after the fall,
May I not tumble.
May I meet your expectations
And may I with you stand tall.
May the good that people see in me
Be known to be your call.

Copyright Mary Jane Gonzales

Sunday

Are You Game?

I thought I would write

To see who is game

For a poetry contest

Yet again

The prize is the same

But the topic is new

So write about "Friendship"

And what it means to you

Make sure that it rhymes

And comes from the heart

The sooner you send it

The sooner we'll start

Don't post it online

That's done at the end

Once the winner's announced

We'll show to your friends

Just send it through e-mail

To qualify you

And hope that the judges

Like what you do

mgonzales182@comcast.net

Thursday

Autumn

It's autumn again

And foliage is here

The season I love

The colors I cheer

A beautiful canvas

Creation divine

A gift for all people

It's yours and it's mine

Saturday

TREASURES

Beauty is all around us

Joy in the depth of our soul

Love in our innermost being

As God seeks to make us whole

It sometimes requires searching

For treasures like that to be found

But God is patiently waiting

With angels encamped all around

Bearing us up in our weakness

Tenderly opening our eyes

To see the light through the darkness

And blessings that come in disguise

Sunday

Vintage

Teacups and saucers
Flowers and more
A lovely display
From a vintage store