This collection of poems is representative of my crazy patch life, some bright and new, some showing their age, some seemingly finding their way here from an alternate universe. Just as our lives twist and turn on a whim, so does this poetry patchwork.
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You are not alone. We all have questions, doubts, and fears which try to weaken our faith.
No matter where you may be on your particular life path, or what problems you are facing, you are not alone. Someone else has faced the same or similar challenges.
You CAN make it through the storm and walk into the light again with renewed hope and faith.
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Sijo (the word is both singular and plural) also resembles haiku in having a strong foundation in nature, but its lines average 14-16 syllables, for a total of 44-46. For best results, poets follow these and other guidelines very closely.
Either narrative or thematic, this lyric verse introduces a situation or problem in line 1, development (called a turn) in line 2, and a strong conclusion beginning with a surprise (a twist) in line 3, which resolves tensions or questions raised by the other lines and provides a memorable ending.
Example:
Bandanas wave from cedar boughs; beneath, a pyre of stone.
On army land Geronimo sleeps, clouds pass over the sun.
This warrior cry inside my head, an echo or just a dream.
My alter ego folks (hehe). What I might have looked like 15 years ago!
I guess we all like to hold onto a wee bit of yesteryear!
May 10, 2008 Comforting Faith Newsletter Highlights:
Bible Verse:
Judges 6:17
Gideon replied, "If you are truly going to help me, show me a sign to prove that it is really the Lord speaking to me."
Encouraging Words:
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
-- Winston Churchill --
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God Came Near
By Max Lucado
You want to follow Christ, but at times you lose sight of him on a personal level. You may rely on the vision of a pastor, Bible study leader, friend or spouse. But God desires more for you than a second-hand faith. He wants you to see him for yourself. To be touched by his glory. To witness his majesty. To know him as Friend. That’s why God came near. To be seen. Sit on the cold, hard floor of the cave in which he was born… Smell the sawdust of the carpentry shop… Hear his sandals slap the hard trails of Galilee… He is the one who can restore focus to your blurred vision, rekindle the fire of prayers gone cold, and steady your trembling faith. In this book you can take a closer look. You’ll be glad you did. For once you have caught a glimpse of his majesty, you will never be the same again.
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Above is the Summit Assistance Dog Blog. Summit is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing assistance dogs to those in need. My daughter has Apollo, a black lab, and he is such a great helper and companion. I hope you enjoy the info and stories contained on the Summit blog. Click on the title to the story to read the entire piece.
