divide, early spring
loved by Thomas Jefferson
fragrant lilac plant

Great Lake same as state
most valued crop is apples
the Michigan Stars

Jesus, lighten life's burdens,
When they are too much to bear;
Help us be truly loving,
Like you, help us also care.

Bring true joy into our hearts,
And help us find peace of mind;
Help us be understanding,      
And help us to live lives kind.  

Jesus, be the living Spring,
Who washes our sins away.
Be our bright light and sunshine,
To help us see night and day.

True happiness and joy bring,
Jesus, our Eternal King,

Sugar Dolly it is love,
that your heart is so full of.
To me you're an angel dear,
I love when by me you're near.
Your heart is sweet like honey,
And it makes my life sunny.
Mary Anne, good friend of mine,
Your smiles I always find shine.
With you as a friend I'm blessed.
You'll always be my heart's guest.
Stars shine so brightly above,
But they've no heart which to love.
Sugar Dolly, you're the star,
Which heaven's stars can't come par.

There's A lovely lass I know,
Who makes my heart brightly glow;
Times when my heart needs repair,    
A patch with her love she'll sew.

My heart makes way for her smiles,
Where they're all welcomed inside.
When days are dark and dreary,
From her sunshine I can't hide.

Her stature is one that's small.
But a giant heart she has.
It's one that shines forth brightly,
And it sparkles with pizazz.            
But a giant heart she has;

In my heart a place there'll be,
For my good friend's TLC.

a constellation
tool used to take food from pots
useful big dipper

has teeth on its tongue
eel is not as slippery
the black dragonfish

ends insomnia
high in antioxidants
soothes one's gout, cherries

Help Me Lord To love my foes.
The good in them help me find.
Dear Lord help their hearts to love,
Fr this their hearts were designed.

Help my foes, Lord, turn to you.
Happy I want them to be.
Help them, Lord, know what to do.
What's right, help them see clearly.

Give them the strength that they need
To help make their lives anew.
Help them , Lord, to do what's right,
And see best how to serve you.

Someday my  friends they might be.
Show them how to turn to you.
Blind, help them not be dear Lord.
Help them see how to please you.

Sweetness of navel oranges,
To the taste buds bring delight.
They're a snack that's delicious,
From the first to the last bite.

When they are used for O J,
Orange juice then is very sweet.
Oranges lose vitamin C,
When taken with what has heat.

Inside the Christmas stocking,
One of them then can be found.
They're in the supermarket,
And sell well the whole year round.

pilfer the trash cans
extremely adaptable
can give rabies, skunks

has ten isotopes
estaño  in Spanish
is a pie plate, tin

Thanks, Lord, for the flowers,
That bring joy throughout the year.
Many are sold by florists,
And help bring much needed cheer.

Thanks for the honeysuckle,
And the lilacs when in bloom.
They're well known for their sweetness,
Like a delightful perfume.

Thanks, Lord, for mullein flowers,
Well known for treating the ear,
That are seen in abundance,
In the summer of the year.

Thanks, Lord, for the sweet peas,
With tendrils that try to twine,
Around the heart of my friend,
To squeeze her love into mine.

Thanks for all of the roses,  
In yards and the countryside,
With their sweetness and beauty,
As they open their buds wide.

cold blooded mammals
those large aquatic rodents
dam builders, beavers

Heart's that are warm and caring,  
Help us Mother to obtain,                
Help us dear Blessed Mother,          
So our souls, sin will not stain.      

Infuse in our hearts, Mother,        
Your love that is without end:                
God's love and peace, dear Mother,  
To us Mother, have Christ send.

In life's darkness, dear Mother,
Christ's Light, Mother help us see:    
Help us bring light to others,        
To rid darkness with beauty.

When we find life dark Mother,
Light to others help us show:
Darkness in life keep us from,
In holiness help us grow.

Keep an eye on us dear Mother,        
To you Mother this we pray:
Watch over us night and day,
Help us Mother show the way.

written April 12th 2024

different colors
colors diagnose some ills
nasal mucous, snot

dressed in fancy duds
when something is razor- edged    
piercing effect, sharp

boosts immune system        
treats chickenpox and shingles
yellow elder bloom

Rosy at times, life is not,                
And hard times come in our day,
It's time to get on our knees,
And with you, dear Lord then pray.

You want us to do your will,
Happy, you want us to be;
You want to give us wisdom,
And the truth to set us free.

Help us to be vigilant,        
When the devil comes our way;
Lord, give us help that we need,      
So we will not  come to stray.

Rosy at times, life is not      
Life's good things, Lord, help us spot.

Found living in Missouri,
Is a highly treasured star,
Mary Anne, it is your smiles,
That make life spectacular.

Whenever I am near you,
With your heart gentle and dear,
TLC profuse you bring,
So smiles on my face appear.

If I were a Christmas tree,
As the star I would want you,
You always bring me sunshine,
And I love it how you do.

Mary Anne, your heart of gold,
Has much highly esteemed worth;
TlC that's in your heart,
Never let become a dearth.

No matter where you're living.
Your friendship is highly prized;
You are a special angel,
Your gold smiles I've analyzed.

Each one is fourteen karats,
Fort Knox wishes they were there;
Should the wind take hold of them,
Gold sunshine would fill the air.

to beat severely
a mix of flour and water
highlight, save, then paste

yellow and blue mix
a clean source of energy
lettuce color, green

When I find life burdensome,
Help me Lord to turn to you:
Dear Lord, give to me your wisdom,
Help me know what I should do.      

Lord, help me to realize,
The depth of your love for me:
Give me what I'm in need of,
Bestow on me your mercy.

Dear Lord, infuse in my heart,
Your tranquility and peace:
Joys in my life have abound,
Have them increase and not cease.

Lord, make each day much brighter,
And make my burdens lighter,

resembles a heron
fireplace iron arm for kettles
used for lifting, crane

wood bears heavy weight
juicy tropical stone fruit
king of fruits, mango

enclosure for sheep
bend so that it overlaps  
geologic fold

it has capsaicin    
heals your gut naturally
spicy white pepper

needs six hours full sun
needs sufficient light to bloom
bird of paradise

parasite killer
Costa Rica's national fruit
the mermaid sea fruit

hockey equipment
eat crustaceans and mollusks
ice and roller skates

woody ground cover
berries are poison to dogs
cotton Easter plant

Help me Mother, be like you,
Putting God first in my life;
When I find life hard to live
Help me in such times of strife.

Give to me then Mother dear,
Your love that is without end.
When I find my life broken,
With your love, it, Mother mend.

Remind me dearest Mother,
Of things God wants me to do.
In life's difficult moments,
Please be there to pull me through.

Help me Mother be like you.
Holiness help me pursue.


,

used to make perfume                
Tahiti's gardenia                                  
the Tiare flower

used to keep wound clean
food that's stuffed in a turkey
changing clothes,dressing

Dear Blessed Mother Mary,
When I find life hard to live,
Help me do good in these times,
In a way that Is active

When I'm most in need of strength,
And I find living is hard;            
Remind me to turn to God,
So I won't be caught off guard.

What I should do, dear Mother,
Help me, it, to clearly see;
When I follow God's commands,
More joys in life I will see.

When I find life hard to live,    
Your wisdom, to me then give.

agave leaves' hue
classified as dabbling duck
greenish-blue hue, teal

synonym of slap
what some picketers go on
the Boise gold strike

eight month of the year
respected and impressive
a man's name, August

Whiter than winter's snowflakes,
Radiant light Christ does bring,
All throughout the universe,                
It is found brightly shining.        

Where the weather is frigid,
Or where it is hot and bright,
When hearts are in Christ's presence,
It is a sight of delight.

Dear Lord, fill my heart with warmth,
And also, your peace and love,
Radiant make my heart be,
So much more than stars above.

Make the light of your heart, Lord,
Touch my heart, so it's restored.

used to reduce stress
may help manage blood sugar        
the sweet basil plant

king and rook chess move                
a large fortified building              
where king lives, castle

Blessed Mother, help me see,
How our Lord, best I can please
Help me so I won't worry,
About life's anxieties.

Blessed Mother pray for me,
In life help me put God first.
Help me live the way you did,
So for holiness I'll thirst.

In God's grace help me to grow.
Mother, show me how to live.
Help me to be more like you,
Show me how I'm to forgive.

Guide me so from sin I'll flee,
To your Son, Mother guide me.

drupes with lycopene
takes heavy shade and poor soil
buffaloberries

consumed helps the brain
fruit helps treat seizures        
heart aid, jujubes

not to someone's taste
an unpopular person
to turn down, reject

A star shone o'er Bethlehem,
Upon that first Christmas night:
The shepherds came from the fields,
In search of such brilliant light.

They gathered at the manger,
Where the baby Jesus laid:
Homage to the newborn king,
To Jesus Christ they had paid.

It was a cold and starry night,
Hearts were warmed with love and care:
Animals came to greet him,
Coming in from here and there.                  

The king of kings was born this night,
He came to help us turn out right.

written 12-24-2024

held every four years
French and English are the tongues
the Olympic games

goes rancid quickly                                  
when in hot drinks, soothes sore throats            
a good brew, monk fruit

Skates 3
sea bottom dwellers
well known ones, roller and ice
graceful swimmers, skates

When life is real hard to live:          
And most everything goes wrong:
Then, dear Lord be at our side,
Giving us strength to be strong.

When we find life fall apart,
Help us, dear Lord to take heart:
When in life, we need you most,                  
With your love then touch each heart.

It is with your help, dear Lord,
Through life's rough times we'll pull through:
Help us live in holiness:
In all that we say and do.    

In life, Lord, help us succeed,
To your Commands help us heed.

redid  Friday 04 - 12 -2024