Poems

If the whole weight of what we think and feel,Save only far as thought and feeling blendWith action, were as nothing, patriot Friend!From thy remonstrance would be no appeal;But to promote and fortify the wealOf our own Being is her paramount end;A truth which they alone shall comprehendWho shun the mischief which they cannot heal.Peace in these feverish times is sovereign … [Read more...] about Retirement, By: William Wordsworth

Doubling and doubling with laborious walk,Who, that has gained at length the wished-for Height,This brief this simple wayside Call can slight,And rests not thankful? Whether cheered by talkWith some loved friend, or by the unseen hawkWhistling to clouds and sky-born streams that shine,At the sun's outbreak, as with light divine,Ere they descend to nourish root and stalkOf … [Read more...] about Rest And Be Thankful! – At The Head Of Glencroe, By: William Wordsworth

If I look up into the sky, what will I see?There’’d be but an angel, looking down upon thee.And if I told her that I love her, what would she say?Be kind to each other, and love every day.And if my tears begin to flow?I’ll be there beside you, so you can let go. … [Read more...] about Talking To An Angel, By: Chris Brown

Layla preached about Jesus at a megachurch, but after her husband died four years back from headlights that crossed the center lane, the wind in her faith fell flat. Those around her prayed she’d come out of the slump the devil devised with an empty tomb in her barren womb. Layla lifted her hands, praying beyond the hope she had left. The congregants grew in faith at her words … [Read more...] about Finding Forgiveness in Grief: Layla’s Journey, By: Andrew Cyr

There was a roaring in the wind all night;The rain came heavily and fell in floods;But now the sun is rising calm and bright;The birds are singing in the distant woods;Over his own sweet voice the Stock-dove broods;The Jay makes answer as the Magpie chatters;And all the air is filled with pleasant noise of waters.All things that love the sun are out of doors;The sky rejoices in … [Read more...] about Resolution And Independence, By: William Wordsworth