many repeat bloom
mistake to overwater
anthurium plant

Jesus, be my life's compass
Jesus, help me follow Thee:  
My love encompasses your heart,
In your heart too it will be

A compass can get broken,
Your guiding way never will,
As it will lead me to you,                
And protect me from evil.

Going north, south, east and west,
I won't have any need of.
The Ten Commandments I need,
God and neighbors help me love.

When I am lost during life,      
Jesus, guide me where to be,
The path that leads to heaven,
On this path Jesus guide me.

is taken to court
is used to carry bottles
dentist's patient, case, case

light the sun emits                                  
what mustard brings to cold cuts
you're my life's sunshine

also called chippies
bird four to eight inches long        
wings are rounded, have short tails
the chipping sparrows

purple or red fruit
Shadblow is most cold hardy
serviceberries, yum

grow in sun and heat
makes  an outstanding perfume            
delightful freesia

flint and steel one best
antonym of heavier
lights candles, lighter

wind pollenated                      
easily digestible
a sticky grain, rice

My good friend thinks well of me.
I like it when she's around.
She has a heart that's caring,
Love in it there does abound.

There is an immense beauty,
That's found in my good friend's heart;
In my heart from that of hers,
Gently love it does impart.

Florists are known for roses,
And forget-me-nots of blue;
But these flowers can't excel,
My friend's heart that's gold and true.

I must be thought highly of,
My heart is touched by her love.

used in steel making          
loss turns yellow leaves' veins green
used on clothes, iron

Your heart's love can draw me in,
As quicksand can draw things under.
How you stay in good spirits,
In life's hard times I wonder.

Having a friend such as you,
Helps me know how much I'm blessed.
When life appears somewhat dark,
For your heart I need no quest.

Your heart shines so brilliantly,
Because it's full of sunshine.
Your love flows into my heart,
More prized than a vintage wine.

To your heart your love draws me,
To its gold core of beauty.

lives in coral reefs
have light emitting *****
lucid flashlight fish

helps treat bronchitis                   
aroma makes one alert                       
relieves stress, spearmint

cuts breast cancer risks
cuts the risks of heart disease
treats asthma, coffee

You're someone very special,
Hearts like yours are prized and rare.
There are smiles bright on my face,
You're the one who put them there.

Ireland has the Blarney Stone,
And its share of shamrocks green;
Ireland sure wants your visits,
To help the chefs with cuisine.

I hope you have a swell time,
While on the Emerald Isles,
And make Ireland much brighter,
With the sunshine of your smiles.

When you return from Ireland,
Immense light, here, there will be;
Your heart profuse with sunshine,
Highlights Missou's scenery.

Mizzou' has the Gateway Arch,
And the Mississippi wide;
Warmth you've  brought bring into my heart,
And joys, there, you've multiplied.

nectar in long spur
flowers look like snapdragons
temperate toadflax

helps peptic ulcer
aids in care of skin and eyes
treats scurvy, limes

preys on sea urchins
teddy bears of the ocean
marine sea otters

God wants our hearts ones at peace.
Humble, God wants us to be.
We're called to work for justice,
And show kindness lovingly.

God wants us to be prudent,
In the things we do and say;
And live as He commands us,
So we will not go astray.

God wants us to be patient,
And have gentleness of heart;
God will guide us with his Light,
So life's darkness will depart.

God wants us to live just lives
And to work for justice too;
To avoid lust during life
Chastity we need pursue.

Strengthen us with fortitude
Life's pains help us to endure
Your grace, Lord, bestow on us
That will help us live lives pure.

Clouds form in different shapes,
They highlight, nature's landscapes,
Some are dark and some are white,
Times they're gorgeous, what delight.

They make scenes one won't forget,
Peach,, oranges, pinks, and yellows.
The clouds are surely needed,  
Times a masterpiece that glows.

If clouds were not in the sky,
Would our cisterns then go dry?

the largest macaw
the largest flying parrot
hyacinth macaw

great source of lysine
Ethiopian millet
wonderful grain, teff

coffee substitute
unroasted seeds are toxic
K.  Y.  coffee trees

species of maple            
takes the cold, the droughts and floods
the box elder trees

stone of striking blue
named after country where found
brittle afghanite

raised for eggs and meat            
quieter than most duck breeds
black, Cayuga ducks

found in turtle doves
bite off or eat top of plants
corn, wheat, plums, crop

Friend, you have a sunshine heart,
That's always brightly shining.
When your love comes in my heart,
Beauty there it's designing.

Your heart has lots of sunshine,
It also has care and love,
Your heart is a rare treasure,
It's one I think highly of.

When your smiles reach the heavens,
Many stars they'll ricochet,
Then the stars will be spinning,
In a very lovely way.

Friend, keep a smile on your face,
And peace in your loving heart,
Always keep God in your heart,
And from him, friend, never part.  

When I need a friend, be there,
The way you so often do,
It is your heart so caring,
With much love I am drawn to.

on boxed cigarettes
what the ground does to water              
cheesecloth does, filters

Lovely lady robed in white,
I ask you once more this day,
To bring light in my dark hours          
Blessed Mother this I pray.        

When I'm tempted with evil,
And in help I'm in need of,
Ask Christ to send sufficient grace.
And bountifully his love.

For it is by thy gentleness,
I'm encouraged to be meek:
The good that is in others,    
Blessed Mother help me seek.

There are many joys in life,
Some appearing in disguise,
Help me find them dear Mother,
With a heart that's truly wise.


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notes
I had The Morning Prayer to the Blessed Mother in Writer's Challenge and Portry.com

Lord, give me your strength and grace,
That I will need to please you:   
Help me strive for holiness,
In the things I say and do.

When I find life difficult,
Stay by my side, Lord, I plead:
Your blessings bestow on me,
And the wisdom that I need.

Help me put my trust in you,
It's during times when I do :    
I find life more bearable,    ,                                        
To you. Lord, help me stay true.

Lord, be with me through my life,
Especially during strife.

can help us feel full    
helps prevent overeating                        
heart healthy oatmeal

called treasure flowers                          
eaten by cows and horses
gazania blooms

When life is far from easy,
Help me in these times, dear Lord;
And in difficult moments,
As well as times when I'm bored.

Help me, Lord, to persevere,
To do things that are worthwhile;
In life when I'm impatient,
Others, Lord, help me not rile.

Lord, help me to be patient,
Help my heart to be at peace;
Help my heart to be gentle,
Don't let your peace from it cease.

When I find life hard to live,
Wisdom and strength to me give.

As the blizzard’s white snowflakes
Landed on conifer trees,
No longer could green be seen;
The trees were then white beauties.


A lake by the conifers,
Due to bitter weather found,
Had its surface turned to ice,
The snowflakes, the ice had crowned.

Footprints led to a cabin,
Them, some hunters came to see.
They smelled smoke from wood burning,
As it spewed from the chimney.

The owner of the cabin,
Told the hunters when they knocked,
“I’d ask you to eat with me,
But on food I’m poorly stocked.”

“We can bring in meat to eat,”
They replied assuredly.
“Deer this year are plentiful,
We can feast on their bounty.”

They ate to their heart’s content.
For a while, there they did stay.
“For the road that leads us home,
Let’s start looking for today.

Wisterias' sweet flowers,
Know how to delight the nose.
Their flowers have a fragrance,
Sweeter than most any rose.

Wisteria are renowned,              
For beautiful purple blooms.
They're appealing to the eyes,
And a natural perfume.

When on trees they are blooming,
With beauty they robe the trees;
Emitting a sweet fragrance,
That will draw in many bees.

Nectar from its blooming vine,
Has sweetness that's mighty fine.

For all the things I have lost,
That you have helped me to find,
Not having to search no more            
Surely does help ease my mind.

St. Anthony, please help me,              
To live in humility,
Help me live my life for God,
Showing love and charity.

Help me live in poverty,
When it's what I'm called to do,
Holiness St. Anthony,
Help me always to pursue.

Help me to live out virtues,
That will help spread the Good News.

flattest U. S. state
Is known as the sunshine state      
orange state, Florida

known for ERA
throws the baseballs from the mound          
pours liquids, pitcher

perked with coffee grounds
What we are mostly made of
stored in clouds, water

low maintenance plant
attracts bees and hummingbirds  
beardtongue, penstemon

Enter my heart dear Jesus,
And infuse your love in it:
Like the stars in the heavens,
Help my heart be brightly lit.

I'll open my heart Jesus,
In it, there I want your love,
There you're welcome to enter:          
By me you're thought highly of.                          

When I find life hard to live,
Wisdom, give me so I'll see,
That life can be  beautiful,        
When I live my life for thee.                

Dear Jesus, enter my heart,
What's sinful help make depart.

When we find life upsetting,              
Topsy-turvy life can be:             
Life is easier to live,
When we let God set us free.                           

God wants us to be at peace,
And be serene and tranquil:                           
Joys profuse within our hearts,
There, them God wants to instill.

Life can be much easier,                                       
Cooperating with God:
Life is easier to face,
Even when uphill we trod.

In our lives keeping God first,
For wisdom , we'll want to thirst.

ideal in part shade
it groes well in any soil
showy plumed goat's beard

the strongest formed shape
times two of them make a square
three lined triangle

Sufferings
Lord, help me use my sufferings
To free those in purgatory:              
In whatever way they're useful,
To good use, Lord, help them to be.

Sometimes I bring them on myself,
Yet many of them I do not:
Lord, you can bring good out of them,
Many times I've sure got a lot.

Lord, times when  I encounter them,
Help me bear crosses that they bring:
Don't give me more than I can bear,
To you they are my offering.

When sufferings bring me close to you,
I can see that you love me true.

squeeze dough with the hands
done with hands to make pizza
done by kittens, knead

cigar capital                    
Florida state fair held there
subtropic Tampa

soothes anxiety
has a wonderful flavor
purple lavender