PAULIE'S POEMS - PMG

  The Lion and the Lamb  March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb With blustery weather and then clear, blue skies  But, what can you say about the great I Am As lion and lamb, he is characterized The lion is known as a ferocious beast Equipped with a thunderous roar March weather can be quite often like that Torrential rains from the fiercest downpour  Yet, can also be soft, tender and warm Like the white fleece of a little lamb With sweet, gentle breezes and fluffy, light clouds But, what about the great I Am All March weather's required, be it boisterous or calm Part of God's perfect plan to have both For with rain and sunshine, winter's grip is released Just what's needed to spring forth new growth When thinking of Jesus and all that he is How each a lion and lamb he can be Can be both strong and fierce, also gentle and kind Though that seems to be a dichotomy  Yet, the lion of Judah, omnipotent Christ  Was so strong that he conquered the grave Bu...

  The Wind The wind has blown for days and days The sky is full of dusty haze It fills my lungs and stings my eyes And everything it touches dries Not sure if it's ill wind that blows Just know that it affects my nose I sneeze and sniffle endlessly  With every airborne allergy  And though relentlessly it blows Know not from where it comes or goes Know only that it's by God's power That it continues hour upon hour I beg you, Lord, give it a rest Though I am sure you know what's best For after wind comes warming sun Then I know springtime has begun And with the wind seeds are dispersed  So flowered blanket covers earth Then, after that it blows in rain Cleansing the hazy air again The blustery winds, however long Are part of what makes trees grow strong So, I guess I can be strong, too Until these windy days blow through  Then, when strong winds finally decrease  To gently rustle spring's new leaves A soft caress upon my hair Reminding me God's always there S...

  Gripe and Complain You shouldn't believe all the hype It's not okay to gripe, gripe, gripe They say squeaky wheel gets the grease Yet, not the road toward inner peace Often, there're reasons to complain But soon becomes constant refrain If attitude is "woe is me" You'll live your life unhappily  Of course, there're things to gripe about This world has troubles, there's no doubt Yet, really what's complaining do For life is full of blessings, too When choice is to gripe and complain  It doesn't lessen angst or pain On other hand when blessings counted A climb to holy ground's been mounted It's there our need to gripe's released And gradually complaints decrease Then gratitude starts to replace The whining we had given space As creatures of habit, it's hard Our old, unhealthy ways discard But new habits we too can learn When bad ones we finally discern Reasons to gripe are very real You've right to feel the way you feel Reas...

  God's Love I know how much the Lord loves me I see proof of it endlessly  How do I know of what I speak? Why, just today he kissed my cheek It happened on my garden seat The feel of it was warm and sweet  Occurred when day had just begun  Delivered by the morning sun  I know my Father's love is real I hear it in a baby's squeal The sweetest song to parent's ear A sound of angel voices hear Proof of his love is all about  Of that, I'm certain without doubt The beauty I see every place Feels like Creator's warm embrace  Human need for variety  Something he provides endlessly  Vast plant and animal kingdom  Loving gifts to man, straight from Him His love is evident besides  In spring rain falling from the skies  Bringing renewed life into bloom Filling the air with sweet perfume God's love is also seen in those Eyes of the ones that we hold close Reflection of the Lord above  The one true source of all that's love Yes, trul...

  Spring Oh, how I love first day of Spring The daffodils and robin's wing  The fluffy clouds, the sweet primrose Smell of cut grass within my nose The sounds of Spring give me such thrill A chirping wren, the "whippoorwill" Sweet sound of rain and buzz of bees The whispers of a gentle breeze I truly love how Spring does feel When in the garden soil I kneel Toes in green grass, warm sun on face Stirs feelings of our Father's grace Spring's floral dress, I most adore Instead of gray one, Winter wore Green fabric trimmed in Queen Ann's lace With rainbow ribbon 'round her waist Spring thrills me in a deeper way With God's full glory on display Each nesting bird and blooming tree Reminds me of Lord's majesty  For in this season of rebirth I praise Creator of the earth The maker of such finery To please and show his love for me With all Spring's growing that I see It seems to birth new growth in me For as sun warms up winter's chill I seek thing...

  A Sacred Place  I'm hunting for a quiet place  Perhaps somewhere with open space A site where I can simply be Place all alone with only me Well, actually, that is not true For Father, I want you there too A peaceful place upon this earth Where Lord and I simply converse It need not be too far away Just somewhere I can go and stay Until I hear your voice again  A need of which I so depend Locale where I can clear my mind A place where muscle knots unwind Somewhere that I can take deep breaths Place mind and body can find rest A lovely spot to soothe my soul When weight of world's taken a toll Where for a time world fades away  And sunshine chases all that's gray Proximity's not a deal breaker  As long as I'm close to my maker For if a place like that is found I'm certain it is hallowed ground Perhaps it's in my garden plot For I have heard God there a lot Or maybe on a sandy shore Since I have found calm there before Or high upon a mountain top Where God...

  Fear So many live in state of fear Alarms and sirens all they hear Increasing levels of concern Disaster seen at every turn Those seeking buyers know full well If you're afraid their wares will sell So to engage you, fear's the hook With it, they'll change your whole outlook Play on your fears, your views to sway The talking heads do it all day Those with a platform stir the pot Insuring unrest stays red hot Our deep need for security Can cause us to fear endlessly  The heart of it's lack of control This constant angst takes heavy toll Though can't control worldly events We can control how thoughts are spent For, those who keep us agitated When seen as such, can be abated They lose their power when we know Our fears are where they always go So, if we want to regain peace Fear's stranglehold we must release The path to peace can't be more clear Refuse to buy into the fear Of course, don't bury head in sand Just don't choose fear at their command For...

  What Luck A four leaf clover, a pot of gold Are lucky things, so I've been told A lady bug, the number seven Are said to bring riches from heaven A cracked egg with a double yolk Means luck to superstitious folk  A cricket or a horse's shoe  Are both said to bring luck to you  A necklace with a lucky charm  Can't possibly do any harm  A new penny, a rabbit's foot Are these the things where trust is put We cross our fingers, knock on wood  All done to make sure luck is good  We put faith in all kinds of things  In hopes through them, good fortune brings  They really seem harmless enough  And mostly don't believe that stuff  Yet, sometimes superstitious lore  Makes you believe they're something more Be careful you don't go too far  You can't see future in a star No amulet's your source of hope  Won't be found reading horoscope  Though sometimes you get lucky break  To trust in luck's a big mistake ...

My Story If I should write the story Of what Christ's done in my life  I'd tell how he's been with me Through all triumphs, through all strife I'd tell of how he gives me strength  When have none of my own He's my constant companion  Even when I'm all alone  I'd share how he's my comforter When I'm scared or when I mourn How he knows me so completely  Since before was even born Explain how I can count on him He's faithful to his word How everything I've shared with him I know that he has heard My story would include the ways He's loved me endlessly Though I did not deserve it Or when I did not love me I'd tell of how he's lit my path When I have lost my way Or patiently waits my return When stubbornly, I stray I'd share of how he blesses me With friends and family Provides for me in endless ways So I have all I need My story would not be complete Without praising his name If not for Jesus in my life Nothing would be the same T...

  A Friend Need people 'round you who believe  What you put mind to, you'll achieve  Those in your corner for the fight  And of your victories, they delight  Yes, all need those who have your back Encourage when confidence you lack That see the very best in you Quick to forgive what e'er you do Might be brand new or friend since youth Need kind of friend who tells the truth The one to seek for wise advice  Be open with, and not think twice The first you call when in distress Won't shy away from your life's mess Though they know every fault and flaw Still love you in spite of it all Rejoice if friend's reached this high bar Or better yet, that's friend you are For friends like that are rare indeed Yet, something truly we all need How blessed to have friends just like these Who see the you that no one sees The raw, unfiltered side of you Yet, still their friendship remains true May think there's no such friend for you Though seems you don't have - trul...

  Stillness Be still is something we can't do When at the tender age of two In fact, all through our childhood Though told to do it, seldom could It's hard to be still in our seat When music gives us happy feet For, even if the beat is slow We find we're swaying to and fro  Of't times happens against our will That mind or body can't be still The effort to be takes its toll When we have little self- control  As adults, we are rarely still Unless perhaps we've fallen ill Is "still" something we ought to be Or looked upon as just lazy Though whole world says to do, do, do The state of stillness has value Constant busyness is not best For body and mind need to rest  The state of busyness, in fact Is meant strategically to distract From what true stillness can provide A peace that's found on other side So valuable, God gave command Be still, and thus know that " I Am" His still, small voice will be more clear When we slow down enough to hear W...

  Peace Christ Jesus promises us peace  You think, not in this world, at least For peoples, nations are at war  With hate and anger on each shore So peace will have to wait, you say Until it becomes judgment day Yet, that seems a long time somehow When peace is what we need right now Though tribulation's promised, too In this world, both things can be true While difficult to understand  Peace on earth is within God's plan Not a peace that happens by chance Or one based upon circumstance  But peace that can transcend it all And leaves us in a state of awe Though world is still infused with sin There's peace that can be tapped within An inner peace that brings relief Initiated with belief Belief in the true Prince of Peace Is way that distress is released For Christ's the one who holds the key To finding true tranquility  Peace that is found in midst of pain Through prayer, and praise, a thing we gain Though world can bring grief and distress Christ can provi...