The road that leads  to  heaven,
Promises hope but is narrow.
By living as God wants us,
In holiness we will grow.

When we stray off the road,
God can help us to return:
To show respect for others,
And also show them concern.

The Ten Commandments are signs,
That are found on heaven's road.
Showing us how we're to live,
To us wisdom they've bestowed.

Heaven's road worldly is not,
But it's by staying on it,
Despite troubles we may face,
We'll find joys if we don't quit.

The road thast leads to heaven,
Is a wise road to travel.
This road will lead us to God.
There's no asphalt or gravel.
written 08-26-2016          sent 12-15-2024

In life's darkest moments,
We're most in need of hope:
As it's life's kindling spark.
Trusting in God helps us cope.

As hard as life may be,
When all seems to be lost,
Recall why we are here,
And past bridges we've crossed.

New bridges are sturdy,
Some old ones creaked and swayed.
While some fell giving way,
Better ones then were   made.

While crossing life's bridges,
With Christ the Carpenter,
On the bridge to heaven,
With him, we'll there enter.

Dear Lord be our Ph. D.,
For love, Lord, our hearts do make.      
Our hearts heal and set them free,
When troubled and when they ache.

Lord, you also were conceived,
To show when life first has worth.
Other stages then do follow,
As long as we're here on earth.

Help us obey your commands,
So mind and heart both are free:
Bestow on us your wisdom,
And also. Lord, your mercy.

Mary Anne you are special,
Your heart is sure world renowned:
My heart thinks it is a king,
As with love it you have crowned.

Your heart shines brighter than gold,
And makes my heart shine real bright:
It's always full of sunshine,
In which my heart does delight.

I hope St. Valentine's Day,
To you will bring much delight:
I know you love chocolate,
Whether it is brown or white.

As Valentine's Day draws near,
Which is not too far away:
When your smiles shine forth bright light,
They'll highlight this special day.

written 12-14-2024

flown with string, has tail
belongs to the hawk family
large bird of prey, kite

A report has been cited,
On Bonito Avenue:
Of apple blossoms profuse,
Waltzing making quite a view.

From the heart of a good friend,
Sunlight travels from her heart:
Igniting every petal
Like a neon work of art.            

To see a sight such as this
Anchormen come here to view.
For sights like this they'll go far,
This one they long to pursue,

Lovely as this is a sight,
In my friend I take delight.

For our loved ones, thanks dear Lord,
Their good don't let be ignored:
But pay heed to it each day,
Dear Lord please show us your way.
Thank you, Lord, for all you've done,  
For sending us Christ, who's your Son.
To be our Lord and Saviour,
Whom we worship and adore.
Thank you, Lord, for our good health,
And for friends who are real wealth.