PAULIE'S POEMS - PMG

  Apologies Why do some n're apologize  Seem always full of alibis  And others never accept blame Or act as if they are ashamed Have attitude that's quite headstrong  Believing they are never wrong Seem always looking for a fight As way to prove that they are right The type who won't say they're sorry Though they behave atrociously  "Forgive me," are words they'll not speak Perhaps they feel it makes them weak While some are sorry all the time Like each mistake they make's a crime Begging forgiveness without end So worried that they might offend Behave as fearful, timid, meek Weigh carefully each word they speak Apologizing profusely  'Til sorry's all they seem to be While these two types are opposite  I think there's more to it than that With arrogant and haughty view But also with the meek one, too While seem on separate sides of fence Both types behaving with pretense Assuming things that aren't the truth  One whimpering; other uncou...

  Still a Child  Been an adult for quite some time Yet, still a child within my mind Though calendar says I've grown old I'm still a youngster - truth be told Don't mean with child-like innocence  For that's been gone a long time since  Nor juvenile in what I say Though certainly can talk that way Not like a child in look or size But still can see with a child's eyes Can view new things with sense of wonder Feel like a child when make a blunder Seem as grown-up, inside and out Yet, like a child, am filled with doubt Quite capable of " adulting" Still, child in me craves nurturing  Have child-like fear when facing bugs Like kid, feel safest wrapped in hugs Emotions can sometimes be wild Like thoughts and bodies of a child Though, don't have child's energy Can still play hopscotch, easily No somersaults can do of late Have child's impatience when I wait Most childish things I've put aside But there's one that can't be denied To trust ...

  Emotions Emotions are such fickle things First, soaring high on angel wings Next, traveling so very low To places only demons go Not every place emotion's gone Is place you can rely upon For, most emotions do not last And they can lead you nowhere fast That being said, we must resist To have emotions be dismissed Emotion's a thing very real And indicate true way you feel Suppressing them, without a doubt  Delays the way they will come out Emotions that can't be expressed Can lead to much unhappiness  Emotion isn't something bad They're something our Lord Jesus had He wept, and laughed, got angry too Felt each emotion that you do The trouble comes when emotions lead To actions done at lightning speed When we react and don't think twice Emotions can become a vice For, when we let emotions rule Satan will use them as a tool To sow discord, fear, hate, or strife As way to destroy peaceful life Yet, know while his aim's to destroy God uses them to bring us joy ...

  Trust/Control Trust seems to be a thing I lack Hand God my woes, then take them back I'm sure that he can handle things Perhaps it's lack of Control it brings I guess if I let go a bit No longer have Control of it Yet, if I speak with honesty My worries are Controlling me Trust and Control are both at odds Must learn to Trust - Control is God's  For when I find Control I lack Remember that God's got my back Releasing Control requires of me To approach God with humility  Admit that I can't do it all And Trust the Lord won't let me fall To Trust him should be easy thing And total Trust, sweet peace will bring Yet, somehow, in my arrogance  Want to Control each circumstance The Father's worthy of our Trust  He's proven his deep love for us One that Controls the universe  Sacrificed his Son to end sin's curse If he's that kind of love for me Then I can Trust him completely Release my grip, give up Control For that is Father, Abba's role Dear Go...

  On Fire I want to be on fire for God Oftentimes, I'm more an ember When asked what day I came to Christ Must admit I don't remember  Perhaps like me, faith's starting point  Don't know when people ask us A path we walked towards gradually  Not like road to Damascus  I guess it doesn't matter if Twas in blink of an eye It only matters that I'm saved Thus, my soul shall not die And though it sounds exciting if Faith came as great epiphany  With lightning flash or thunderous roar That's not how it came to me I think that mostly my faith walk Can be described as a slow simmer  With infrequent moments of bright light More often, twas a glimmer Yet, want to be on fire for God Serve him in mighty way Do great things for his kingdom Not complacent or blasé  God, though my faith walk's been a stroll Help me increase my pace So I can lead others to you To see you face to face So, Father, stir the embers Show me who I'm called to serve Give me a blazing he...

  The Road of Grief Happiness walks with companions But our grief travels alone  We can celebrate within a crowd Sorrow's pathway is our own Well, of course we can be happy In a place of solitude  And likewise, can certainly be grieved While within a multitude  Still, folks eagerly share happiness  Path of grief's a lonely one People seek light-hearted revelry But the grieving, tend to shun May not be lack of compassion  Or not knowing what to say But the path of grief's uniquely yours Must be walked through your own way Surely, others can walk by your side And give the support you need But on this most winding journey It's your grief that takes the lead Grief can take you onto detours Where you did not want to go Rerouting you down darkened roads Ones that you don't even know  Grief can take you back to places That you thought you'd left behind Though you want to follow straight paths Find grief's pathways tend to wind Grief can so disorient you When ...

  He Won't When you give up and can't go on He won't  Stopped loving self - done too much wrong  He won't  Your friends have left you all alone He won't  World speaks to you in hateful tone He won't When failing seems all you can do He won't  And others have given up on you He won't Loved one's stop showing loving acts He won't And Satan relentlessly attacks  He won't Devil says you're guilty as charged And that you're worthless by in large He won't The world condemns you for your sins Or thinks of you as a has been He won't  When stresses cause you to meltdown And ones you trust have let you down He won't When " I'm forgotten's" been your creed Or been denied the things you need He won't When deceitfulness is all around  And lies and liars do abound He won't There's oh so much the Lord won't do Like give up or abandon you Be incompassionate when blue Or see you as the world sees you Won...

  Special Person  Do you have a special person  One who's extra dear to you Someone you love to be around  And can tell your secrets to Our pets choose their special person Through some method they just know Not a thing that we can orchestrate They just pick you, and it's so With people, it can be the same An equal mystery Something done without intention  Call it chance or chemistry Perhaps it doesn't matter how It just matters that it is To be special to somebody else Is most joyous way to live To know your very presence Brings a light to someone's eyes That you're adored and cherished Is the highest of all highs Though certainly not perfect They will see the best in you And overlook your flaws and gaffes In spite of what you do And you'll feel the exact same way With special person you have found Relish each special moment shared A delight to have around  Do you know you are that person To your Father up above And that when he looks upon you He is filled...

  Lost and Found Forgot what I was saying  When I lost my train of thought  Have sometimes lost my car keys Hadn't found them where I ought Have lost sense of direction  As I travel through strange town Have found I can become confused If don't know my way around I'd like to say I've lost some weight  Found scale says that's not true Lost track of time within the day When I've found too much to do Have lost myself in a good book The kind that transports you Have found a pleasant memory  Or great music do that, too Have found I can get angry  And have lost my patience, too Also, I've lost my temper When I've found I've been lied to I know I lost my child-like trust When found I'd been betrayed Lost all sense of security  Found myself shocked and dismayed Lost courage and lost trust in God When I've found so much to fear Found I can lose my hopefulness When devil's who I hear Seems life's a giant lost and found  We lose things all the t...

  My Prayer For You  This is my prayer for you today  You feel God in a profound way  So clear there's no mistaking it You know was done deliberate  Today I pray your eyes see clear How God loves you and holds you dear The countless ways he cares for you The troubles that he gets you through  My prayer for you is that you know How many people love you so That you are of infinite worth There's no one like you on the earth Today, I pray you trust God's plans And know all things are in his hands I pray your faith stays ever strong Especially when things go wrong I ask the Lord to keep you safe And lead you to a peaceful place  Where rest and quiet calm all stress A place of love and happiness  I also pray God gives you hope In future, and helps you to cope With obstacles that come your way And that his love will fill your day I pray God makes your purpose known And that you'll never feel alone  That you are blessed with trusted friends  And...

  Press Delete Have you ever written something  Perhaps hurtful; nothing sweet Then, thinking better of it Changed your mind and pressed delete? Have you ever done a stupid thing  One you knew you should not do And though it was not possible Wished you could delete that, too? Or what about the ugly words You wish you'd never said Yet, once already spoken  Could delete them all instead? And what of the bad thoughts you have That roll around your brain  How great if you could press delete  And not think them again Yet, if those things you could delete And prior to them returned You surely would repeat them 'cause Had deleted lessons learned Experience's the best teacher For lessons to be complete Must contemplate actions; press pause Before you press delete How awesome that our Savior  On the cross said, "It's complete" Put an end to death and sin's tight grip Our belief presses delete Then, the Father sees us white as snow Lucifer ends in defeat Once yo...

  Don't Have To - Get To Don't have to clean up the whole house Get to, 'cause you've a home Don't have to talk to family Get to - pick up the phone Don't have to wash each dirty dish Get to, since you have meals Don't have to put gas in your car Get to, for you own wheels Don't have to travel road to work Get to, 'cause you're employed  Don't have to stand up for the flag Get to - freedoms enjoyed Don't have to wash and fold your clothes Get to - you've things to wear Don't have to check in when you're home Get to, for someone cares Don't have to clean spills wee ones make Though they are often messing Get to 'cause they're a gift from God And as such, are a blessing Don't have to go to church at all Get to at any time  Some people aren't as blessed as we Where they live, it's a crime Don't have to read bible in fear Get to do so freely Some places it's prohibited  Must be read in secrecy  Don...