When you look at your day
and you see only dark –
You want to find some hope
but you no longer trust your heart.
Sunday Poetry
Poetry inspired by being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Handmaid of the Lord
Mary, so faithful, received a call from above.
A chosen vessel, she’d bring forth the gospel of love.
A calling so great, how would she reply?
Could she deny her fate, how could she defy? Continue reading
My thankful list
I am thankful for…
a warm bed to climb into
the food in the cupboard and on the table
the company I keep
that I am fit and able
the car that I drive
the job that I go to
the bills I can pay
all that I get to do
the state I live in
the people I know
the education I have had
the places I can go
a hug and a kiss
a warm smile on a friendly face
my small crowd of fans cheering me on
an understanding grace
trials that knock me down
strength that helps me stand
opposition that makes me grow
an knowledge of the plan
the loving family that I have
my mom’s scriptures that I read
trust and faith extended to me
a small and kind deed
the Atonement offered to me
the fact I know where I belong
examples to light the way…
this list can go on and on.
I may not have it all
but I could not ask for more
except to say more often
what I’m thankful for.
© 2013 ck’s days
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Tonight’s prayer by ck
One little sheep
I am one little sheep,
one little sheep
who wandered so deep
and now I am far from home
and so alone.
Pride
We have been told
the cautionary story
warning us of pride
that befell the Marsh family.
Home
It is entirely possible I am wrong –
but aren’t we all searching for that place we belong?
To hear those comforting words – you are not alone.
You are always welcome here – this is your home.
A reason for every season
According to
the calendar
there is an order to everything –
autumn must
exit before
old man winter comes a calling.
Otherwise,
the snow will come
and weigh the branches down –
until all
the branches will
be broken on the ground.
Wyoming Rain
I wanted to go for a bike ride
but I waited around.
Then the sky turned dark
and the rain came down.
Rise
It’s not the life we were given
when we were sent down from heaven
that will determine our fate in the vast eternity.
It will be the choices we make
and all the little steps we take
to rise above and make better wherever we may be.
