PAULIE'S POEMS - PMG

In the Garden In my garden I find peace From all the troubles thrown my way My breathing slows, tensions release When digging in the dirt and clay To garden does not feel like toil Or work that I am forced to do It's joy to feel my hands in soil To grow things and watch life renew The weeds don't even make me pout Imagine each one as a care I pluck them up and throw them out Now gone as if we're never there What joy to watch new sprouts appear From bulbs I planted in the fall Their blooms filling my heart with cheer The tulips, daffodils, and all Each early morn while there's still dew And sun has just begun to rise I rush to see what sprouted new Each leaf and bud a sweet surprise  Then, carefully, I tend each one A little water, proper soil The right amount of shade or sun Such pleasant work, nothing can spoil You all are truly gardeners, too  A fact that perhaps you don't know You're sowing things by what you do And also reaping what you grow For when you pla...

  Resist In life, there's much I can't resist  Like chocolate cake or pizza pies Without pasta, I can't exist Let's not forget burgers and fries  There're people that I can't resist  My spine becomes a pile of goo With twinkling eye or slobbering kiss Will do what grandchild wants me to Arguing is so hard to resist  When people take on different sides Sometimes it's hard to coexist  When honest dialogue's been denied Temptation's difficult to resist  When envy turns a lustful eye All hesitation's then dismissed  We simply make up alibi Quick tongue's impossible to resist  With idle gossip or sharp retort Tongue curses, brags, or way Insists Seems talking smack's an Olympic sport The devil's schemes we can't resist  His whisperings bring doubt and fear So, on and on his lies persist  Til Father's voice we choose to hear For Bible says I can resist  The devil, and that he will flee The Holy Spirit will assist Because he lives in...

  Stormy Weather In this life, storms will come to pass Yet, though they come, they never last For if you can hang on through it  You'll find eventually they quit But, what if you want to quit too Before the storming is all through How do you keep on hanging on When there're more dark clouds with each dawn Can tell you from experience  That some storms can be quite intense  And some seem to go on and on Lose hope that they'll ever be gone If threatening weather siren warns Trust in the one who calms the storms With him, there is nothing to fear Through any storm He's always near For God promises in the end Sunny skies will come again Could be tomorrow or today God will be faithful, either way He may not end the storm for you The minute that you want him to Yet, I can testify the truth With Christ, you can become storm-proof See, every storm that you endure Builds faith and trust and so much more For through it all Christ held your hand  And used it for His perfe...

  Choose Joy Whenever there's a choice to make Let joy be path you choose to take When love and hate are on the scale Let love be one that does prevail When anger - patience doth compete And people we tend to mistreat It's said we sow in what we reap So, sow in patience- temper keep When circumstances bring you down And all you want to do is frown Choose happiness instead, my friend Then soon you'll see your sadness end I know it's easier said than done Often more battles devil's won But get back up and try some more  For after all, God's won the war Choose kindness 'stead of getting back Instead of shortness, practice tact With every godly choice you make The devil's grip begins to break With practice, then quite soon you'll see Good choices come more easily Thus, love and joy will conquer strife Becoming hallmark of your life

  Memorial Day   In memory of those who served And died within their service  They served our country, that is true It's also true they served us Their sacrifice was ultimate  Their families bore the pain They gave their all with selflessness Did not come home again We honor them Memorial Day For serving willingly For causes bigger than themselves  To keep our country free We wave flags, wear their colors, too Perhaps have a parade But none of that's sufficient thanks For debt that they have paid  No "thank you" can be properly said To those no longer here But, can remember what they've done Reflect on it each year  As comfort to all those who grieve I hope you know, and so believe  That Jesus understands your price For, he too knows of sacrifice  So, enjoy the freedoms of this life But remember, too, the sacrifice  Of those who fought with bravery And each military family. John 15:13 There is no greater love than to lay down one's life ...

  T. G. I. F. I know that I have fallen short In the way that I've been livin' T.G.I.F. Thank God I am Forgiven  Sometimes I am ungrateful  For the blessings I've been given T.G I.F. Thank God I am Forgiven  I know that I've taken wrong turns On roads that I have driven T.G.I.F. Thank God I am Forgiven  Too often with my strength alone  T'is way that I have striven T.G.I.F. Thank God I am Forgiven  And I know I don't always have A heart filled with thanksgivin' T.G.I.F. Thank God I am Forgiven  I strive to be like Jesus Yet, I know I'll keep on sinnin' T.G.I.F. Thank God I am Forgiven  For I have been unworthy  From the end to the beginnin' T.G.I.F. Thank God I am Forgiven  In spite of my rebellion  And the need for disciplinin' T.G.I.F. Thank God I am Forgiven  No matter what I lose in life Through Christ I'm always winnin' T.G.I.F. Thank God  I am Forgiven  With song in heart, praise on my lips And mouth that's...

  God Will Provide  When searching truth both far and wide His holy word God will provide  When ground beneath you slips and slides A firm foundation God provides  When sin has made you want to hide Forgiveness our God will provide  When every option you have tried The best guidance God will provide  When earthly experts just misguide Divine wisdom God will provide  When ego's filled you up with pride Humility God will provide  When rage's got you fit to be tied His calm and peace God will provide  When betrayed by whom you confide Secure trust our God will provide When dreams you dream have been denied His perfect plans God will provide  When others have cast you aside Love and acceptance He'll provide  When fears have left you petrified  Bravery and strength God will provide  When doubts make you unqualified  Great confidence God will provide  When strife, your loved ones does divide Reconciliation God provides...

  A New Day Rejoice! God woke you up today! He's given you a brand new day For each new one's the greatest gift You only need to open it A new day's dawned; your slate is clean Enjoy each moment in-between  The rising and the setting sun Rejoice! A new day has begun That seems like easy thing to say But what if storm clouds fill your day? So hard to sing a song of praise In middle of the worst of days What if each day feels hard and long  And not at all worthy of song When greeting dawn's not joyful thing Instead, you dread what new day brings The way that each new day is met Is due to where your mind is set It's what you choose to focus on Determines how you greet each dawn If you decide to have good day You might just find it goes that way If all you see is misery Then self-fulfilling prophecy  So, seize each day God's given you Not just as something to get through But as God meant - to be embraced For once it's gone can't be replaced Each day's an...

  The Right Words A friend is having a bad day On life's rough roads, they fall You don't know the right words to say Thus, say nothing at all A bully taunts as if a game To him, his words are play Fear the right words will just inflame So, look the other way Their reputation's  ruined By some gossip that you've heard Want to confront those spreading lies How to find the right words Usually twitter like a bird Can talk the whole day long  Must give a speech; forgot each word Fear you'll say whole thing wrong A loved one's in the depths of grief You hear the funeral dirge Though want to offer some relief You can't find the right words You're in despair,  at end of rope So on your knees all day You feel your life's devoid of hope Don't know right words to pray Know you should  witness for the Lord Not sure what's right to say So, you don't share a single word Instead, you just delay Don't wait until each word's thought out Each syll...

  What Is Love? What is love? It's sacrifice  It isn't simply being nice Caring for others more than you And showing it in what you do It's putting others first in line Not giving them left over time Desiring to meet their needs In fact, your own it supercedes What is love if genuine? It isn't chocolates, roses, wine Those tokens can be lovely, true Feels like you're saying, "I love you." But true love isn't wrapped in things Nor anything that money brings It's wrapped in kindness, patience, too And always wants what's best for you Real love's not simply words you say Nor does it demand its own way Won't even keep accounting of The times you did or did not love See, love's not about keeping score For love to grow and then mature Must put own ego on a shelf And truly learn to die to self Love's more than hugs around our necks Love always trusts, always protects Love always seeks to see the best Love is the safest place to rest In...

  How Often How often sermon's words I hear While sitting in a pew And think, I wish that you were near These words are meant for you  For surely God is speaking through  The minister today And just as surely, I know you  Should hear what he does say How often do I read God's word And judge each Pharisee For, if like them the Savior heard That isn't how I'd be Nor would I be like Jonah Heard God speak yet ran away For when God speaks, I'm gonna Surely listen and obey How often as I go through day Unkindness do I view Such rudeness in what people say Something I'd never do I know I don't behave that way  For I'm a child of Christ  Too careful what I do and say So sure I'm always nice Yet, Father sees me as I am Calls out hypocrisy  Self-righteousness is all a sham In spite, He still loves me How often must I seek his grace For sins that come from me Would rather point out other's sins They're easier to see God lovingly points out instead Thoug...

  To Be a Child Oh, to be a child again  Where summers  seem to never end Each birthday takes the longest time  And days are filled with nursery rhymes When young and hardly been around The wonders of earth still astound For, if one's just a little size Don't yet see things through jaded eyes Each experience is something new Since not a thing they've yet lived through  A first event, locale or sight Can oft elicit pure delight  What joy with each new thing they learn Or small accomplishment they earn Each met with loved one's rave applause  No matter how minute the cause Childhood's a time to be carefree Little responsibility  To grow and learn, to laugh and play To celebrate each brand new day Safe and secure; taken care of Free from worry; embraced in love Yet, even when faced with life's harms Find comfort wrapped in parent's arms Yes, oh, to be a child again To spend the hours in sweet pretend Go back to age of innocence  And all that chi...

  Summer Reading  As Summer fast approaches  And the days are growing hot Do you take the latest novel To your favorite reading spot Eagerly anticipating Destinations you will go And meeting brand new characters  You'll enjoy getting to know  Are you a fan of mysteries  Or are histories more your speed Are romances what you most prefer Or action thrillers what you read What if I happen to tell you 'Bout a book that has it all Super heroes who can save the day Yet, they're not without some flaw Also, ordinary characters  Who go on to do great things  Don't forget the evil villain And the chaos that he brings It's an action-packed adventure  Taking place in ancient time Also tells of future magic place Best described as quite sublime It's the kind of book that once it's read It becomes a part of you For it seems to touch your very soul In a way no others do And it's filled with things to ponder Full of truths, deep and profound Yet, for those w...