Another Specatulor Poem by Anne R. C. Neale

THE FIRST BREATH OF LIFE
by Anne R. C. Neale
When a baby is born God gives it the first breath,
God breathes into its lungs to make it cry,
That first breath is a gift that is done by God,
God gives the first breath of life, that is His to do, that is why,
Our breath of life is [...]

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A Poem to Share

YOU NEVER KNOW
by Anne R. C. Neale
You never know what lies ahead
You never know where your Spirit will be lead,
You never know when good news will come
You never know when your life will be done.
You never know when things will go awry
You never know when you’ll be sad or cry,
You never know how you your [...]

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Do You Have a Guardian Angel?

I had a discussion the other day with a friend about guardian angels. Do you have one? I do. Here’s some poetry for my friend.
Prayer to the Guardian Angel
Angel of God
My guardian dear,
to whom God’s love commits me here,
ever this day,
be at my side,
to light and guard,
to rule and guide.
I say this [...]

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Psalm 23 — Poetry to My Ears

As my readers know, I believe the Bible contains a lot of poetry. Further, you know I am particularly passionate about Psalm 23. Perhaps it is my favorite verse in the Bible. I have posted numerous versions. Here is another from the Saint Joseph Edition of The New American Bible (1992).
Psalm [...]

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A Poem from The Wheel of LifeP

This poem is attributable to Elisabeth Kubler-Ross’s grandmother in the book “The Wheel of Life — A Memoir of Living and Dying” by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross.

Always when you think
You cannot make it anymore
From out of nowhere
Comes a little light.
This little light
Will renew your strength
And give you the energy
To go one more step.

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Thought Provking On Leadership

The Leader is best,
When people are hardly aware of his existence,
Not so good when people praise his government,
Less good when people stand in fear,
Worst, when people are contemptuous.
Fail to honor people, and they will fail to honor you.
But of a good leader, who speaks little
When his work is done, his aim fulfilled,
The people say, ‘We [...]

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Poetry for the Unemployed

I wanted to share some poetry will help so many who find themselves in need to employment.

Oh Saint Joseph, pray with me as I ask from God, our Father divine help and guidance as I look for suitable employment. I need your wisdom to guide my footsteps along the right path, and to lend [...]

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Yet Another Version of Psalm 23

This past Friday, I attended the funeral of Theresa Hummel. She is the mother of a very dear friend of mine. My prayer: May Theresa see the light and rest in peace.
At Theresa’s funeral Psalm 23 was read and was yet another version. See previous posts. Regardless of the version, Psalm [...]

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Another Short, But Thought Provoking Poem

“. . . Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”
Hebrews 12:1
Such an old proverb offers such modern advice.

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More Birthday Poetry From My Daughters

Besides lots of love and birthday wishes, the card inside read:

“For I know
The PLANS I HAVE for you,”
Declares the LORD,
“Plans to PROSPER YOU
And not to harm you.
Plans to GIVE YOU HOPE
and FUTURE.”
Jeremiah 29:11

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