I don’t remember how old I was, probably two or three. My mom had taken us to our Grandma’s house to visit. We were sitting in the kitchen when we heard a loud explosion coming from the front of the house. I vaguely remember Mom jumping up and then running to the phone. I don’tContinue reading “The Protection”
Tag Archives: Life
The Worrier
One of my favorite poets is William Cowper. If I remember correctly, his last name is pronounced Cooper. I realize that posting religious poetry from the 1700s won’t exactly grow my audience, but I think some people (not everybody) had some good things to say back in the bygone eras. Especially when they were sayingContinue reading “The Worrier”
The Footprints
I enjoy reading poetry. For a long time, that’s all I ever read. I have a first-edition book called The Ballad of the Brand written by Robert William Service. It’s exceptional. My favorite poem that he wrote is Carry On. I would peruse poemhunter.com and read the poems of Langston Hughes, John Keats, Walt Whitman,Continue reading “The Footprints”
The Seasons
I may have shared this already, but I feel like sharing it again. I know that life has seasons. There is a time for everything. One thing is inevitable — whatever season you’re in right now, it will pass. And whatever is coming up next, it will pass, too. I know there were times I’veContinue reading “The Seasons”
The Exceptional
Some people in this world are average. Some people in this world are exceptional. What separates the two? Those who are great keep on going no matter what. When they stumble or fall, they get up and keep on going. They won’t stop pushing forward. You don’t have to do anything great to be great.Continue reading “The Exceptional”
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