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HOLD TO PROMISE

Promise is a wonderful treasure, Precious and delicately formed. She’s to be valued beyond measure; Protected from theft and harm.   Plenty would seek to steal your blessing, As innocent as they might seem. So brazenly without redressing; Unashamed of killing a dream.   Don’t let them come near your heart and soul With theirContinue reading “HOLD TO PROMISE”

BUILD YOUR NATION

A nation is constantly being built, regardless of how long it has existed.  That is a different thought for most of us, who want to point to the founders and say that they did the whole job.  Unfortunately, that is like saying that a house is complete as soon as the foundation is laid. SuchContinue reading “BUILD YOUR NATION”

A NEW SEASON

Stale thoughts and old dreams are melting; snow that slowly shrinks in the presence of sunlight. New promise springs forth, blossoming into hope and fresh dreams, never thought of before now. Memories of loss and mistakes made become soil for new learning and ideas. The anticipation of the coming season, when flowers bloom and fruitContinue reading “A NEW SEASON”

THERE WILL ALWAYS BE HOPE

As long as there’s sunrise each morning, Presenting us with a brand new day; As long as we build on the future And opportunities come our way, There will always be hope.   As long as we practice love and honor, Respectful to each person we meet; In knowledge and appreciation, Of uniqueness and diversity,Continue reading “THERE WILL ALWAYS BE HOPE”

SEEDS

Seed sown in anger, Frustration and fear Yields fruit that makes us ill; But seed sown in hope With vision That’s clear Prospers and brings good will.     Hatred spawns hatred; Prejudice brings death Breaking nations apart. But love and kindness Is Life’s very breath, Uniting us in heart.     Choose seeds thatContinue reading “SEEDS”

UNPREDICTABLE

According to the weather forecast, it was supposed to snow until about 11:00am or noon.  It is almost 6:00pm, and the large, fluffy white stuff is still floating out of the heavens.  So much for predictability! Doesn’t that sound like life, though!  We hope for and declare all sorts of things, both good and bad. Continue reading “UNPREDICTABLE”