Robert Blankenship

Robert Blankenship Aug 2016

Today

Today the words I speak
Will lift up and edify
I will listen to the words you say
And not become angry without a reason why

RLB
James 1:19

Robert Blankenship Aug 2016

The Old Courthouse Clock

In the town where I grew up
You still can hear the chime
Of the old courthouse clock
As it counts away the time

Uncountable are the days
That too this place have come and gone
Causing so much here to change
In this town that I call home

The passing of the time
Has taken loved ones dear
And nothing is the same
Without their presence here

Time changes everything
It doesn't slow nor stop
So continues the counting chime
Of the old courthouse clock

RLB

Robert Blankenship Jul 2016

Just to let y'all know

I have truly missed being able to read and write. To read all the enjoyable poetry and to write what I hope you enjoy also has been out of my reach for a while. I recently lost my father and am dealing with and selling my childhood home and my mother and fathers world. This is the darkest place I have ever been in my 51 years of life on this earth but God sustains me. I hope to be able to read what I have missed soon and too write a couple to post.
All things work together for good too those who love God.
Thank you for reading
Robert

Robert Blankenship May 2016

Peace

Rain falling from heaven
Music to my ear
Singing I have naught
Have naught to fear

RLB

Sweet musical rain in Texas this morning:)

Robert Blankenship May 2016

Trust

The
More
Why's
Life
Presents
Tighter
Too
Jesus
I
Hold

RLD

Robert Blankenship May 2016

DAD

With hands of steel and a heart of love
You fought hard
Your fight was a good fight
Now you can rest in the arms of Christ

RLB

I love you dad and I always will.
Miss you already.
Lost my dad April 26,2016
He had 77 good years of which he shared 51 with me his only son.
See you and moma again soon:)

Robert Blankenship May 2016

Under The Shade Of The Trees

Jackson! Jackson!Dear General Jackson!
Can Stonewall be forever stilled?
Horrific war and chaotic gun,
Dreadful this night is Chancelorsville.

RLB

This event occurred on May 2,1863.
I was intending to post on that date but was unable to do so.