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I've added a new entry to my book, "These Are My JOTtings, Part #2"  : "A New Work Week" Today's poem is observational and utilitarian. My work is important. My title is currently "Q.A.," (aka "Quality Assurance,") but when I was in college we were called, "janitors." It's a smelly task at times, but if we didn't do the job, the world would smell a lot worse. Allow me to step aside as Bert puts a pleasant spin on the janitorial services. Blessings, All.     |
| I've added a new entry to my book, "These Are My JOTtings, Part #2" : "Saudade: "Youthful Hopes"" Today's poem has been created in response to the weekly challenge from
According to Dave  , "The Saudade is a thematic genre based on the Portuguese word for 'yearning,'". Referring to the supplemental links he provided for education, regarding the concept, I understand the form to be descriptive of multiple layers of grief, which focuses on some deep-seated lack, that is felt in the heart. Therefore, it deals with heavy doses of sadness, which actually made me cry, tonight, as I wrote it, but as always I have tried to redirect the reader's attention to Hope in the end. It is a poem, that deals with the "nevermore," and the "not yet." The human heart can only find peace and rest in The One, Who created him, and Who died, was buried, and rose again to redeem him. (John 3:3,16; John 6:37,44; Romans 10:9-10,13; Philippians 2:13) Blessings, All. |
| I've added a new entry to my book, "These Are My JOTtings, Part #2" : "Rain Clouds" When I make a bold statement about something as I did earlier today, you can be assured, that The Lord has given me a measure of courage to step out of my comfort zone. It's not a level of courage, that I have naturally. Hoping that I still have a few friends on Writing.Com, I have written this poem to reflect the state of my heart as well as my concern over my country, and our world. I read this verse as part of my devotions, today. Proverbs 11:30, KJV, "The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise." Voting is a responsibility, that was impressed upon me as a young man by my father so many years ago. Uppermost in my mind every time are the Biblical standards, that I care about, which have been growing more and more out-of-favor over the years of my life. I spoke my heart plainly here on Writing.Com as I have read the words of others, who have done the same, albeit theirs was from a different viewpoint. I'm not sure it would have occurred to me to do so if they had not been so plain. It's true, that I have had a Presidential preference over these past eight years, but anyone, who has known me for any length of time, knows my Truest Love and my Everlasting Leader is Jesus, the Christ of Nazareth. If my words still have value to you, then focus on the mandate given to me in Proverbs 11:30. Being prepared for Eternity is the best advice I can urge upon any soul. (John 3:3,16: John 6:37,44) We are sinners from the start. We need salvation, that only Jesus Christ can give. It is His death, burial, and resurrection alone, that has paid the debt of every human sin, that can ever be paid. It is the working of His Holy Spirit Alone, that can regenerate any human spirit, that will ever be redeemed. (John 3:3) If you are not right with God, then neither human in last night's Election could ever have value for your eternal state. It's time to read the Book of Revelation and consider it to be the daily news. No human can stop what is about to happen, according to the Revelation, and no human can be the best leader, until Jesus Christ sits upon David's Throne in Jerusalem. Blessings, All. |
| I don't think as newborn infants we are sinners. But as we learn and make choices, we become sinners. Nice article. |
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| LinnAnn -Book writer - You’ve just highlighted a difference between LDS and Baptists. We believe we are born with Original Sin. |
Reply| "When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn." (Proverbs 29:2, KJV) This is a new morning. The mourning is over. CONGRATULATIONS, President Trump!!! You've been my President, since 2016. I plan to pray for you. You're not perfect, but none of us is. You stand for the right things. I thank you very much for that! Thank you for saying, that there is Someone greater than you. I will finish with some words about Him. "the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;" (I Timothy 6:14b-15, KJV) |
| LinnAnn -Book writer - I don’t place full trust in any man. My hope is in King Jesus. My shelter is in Him. (Psalm 91:1-4) If He hasn’t come in The Rapture by next fall, then I’m scheduled to go on Social Security. I pray it will be available to me. |
| Jay O'Toole - me too. I ended up with too many health issues, three pages. I'm pathetic. lol son won't even mow the lawn but at least he's paying power, water and garbage. I pay internet, my phone and stuf like soap, laundry soap etc, |
| My trust is in God, with God, and for God. Scripture must be fulfilled. |
| I've added a new entry to my book, "These Are My JOTtings, Part #2" : "Early Sunset" The night comes in when the day goes out. The dark fills space when the light stops shining. May The Lord keep our candles burning through this present earthly epoch. Blessings, All. |
| I've added a new entry to my book, "These Are My JOTtings, Part #2" : "It's in The Air" In the USA we need the prayers of Christians around the world. A hurricane and The Election is headed our way on tomorrow. Do they sell time-shares in Antarctica? Or maybe I could schedule a 24-hour coffee shop visit. My heart is on alert, and only The Lord can save us. Please, pray. Blessings, All. |
| I've added a new entry to my book, "These Are My JOTtings, Part #2" : "NaNoWriMo on Its Way" Congratulations to all, who have started and completed the first chapter of NaNoWriMo 2024! Today's poem is an homage to your hard work. Every marathon needs those, who cheer along the route. Thus, I remain. Blessings, All. |
| I've added a new entry to my book, "These Are My JOTtings, Part #2" : "Haibun: "A Halloween from Hell"" Today's poem has been created in response to the prompt from
According to Dave , "The Haibun is an ancient Japanese form which blends prose poetry with Haiku". My exploration of the form turns the day into a cautionary tale. May the reader be truly blessed. |
| I've added a new entry to my book, "These Are My JOTtings, Part #2" : "The Calm, Before the Holidays" This last night before the holidays begin, I've brewed a cup of tea, or two, or three. The holidays can be quite a challenge, but with The Lord's Help I plan to take my nights off to sit, reflect, and enjoy a warm cup of tea or coffee. The mind needs some down time. The body needs rest. Hope can be restored. Calm can be a healing balm. Rest can nourish the heart. The holidays are a joyful, festive, wondrous time. May we never forget the Reason for the Season. Jesus, The Lord of Glory was born of a virgin to live His Perfect Life, to die a cruel death, to be buried in a borrowed tomb, and to rise from the dead on the third day, never to die, again. His Greatest Gift is Everlasting Life from the guilt of sin, and the horrors of Hell. May He give you, that regeneration Gift this very day and year, if never before. Blessings, All. |
| I've added a new entry to my book, "These Are My JOTtings, Part #2" : "Minute Poem: "The Day of Grace"" Today's poem has been created in response to the challenge from
According to Dave , "Minute Poem: The Minute Poem is constructed in three quatrains (four-line stanzas) composed in strict iambic meter with a rhyme scheme of aabb, ccdd, eeff. The first line of each stanza contains four iambic feet, and the other three lines each contain two iambic feet" My poem alludes to the time change this coming weekend in the United States as well as the General Election, which could see changes of its own. This, of course, is a consistent outcome. Next week I no doubt begin to drive to work in the dark, while contemplating the election results. All of this will require focus on the Lord Jesus with His Gift of Faith (Ephesians 2:8-10,) firmly ensconced in my heart. May The Lord guide us through the dark days of winter, and the important adjustments in leadership for our world and daily life. Blessings, All. |
I've added a new entry to my book, "These Are My JOTtings, Part #2" : "Waiting for the Lasting Cup" It's so nice to sit and sip a cup of coffee with a friend. But sadly, we have to return to daily life at some point. Oh, for the Day of Peace to be with The One, Who truly loves us, never to leave that communion, even for a moment. Blessings, All. |
| I've added a new entry to my book, "These Are My JOTtings, Part #2" : "Seguidilla: "Before the Day"" Today's poem has been written in response to the weekly challenge from
Since my twelve weeks of Spanish class in the seventh grade, I have enjoyed the language, and the culture, that goes along with it. The Seguidilla is a Spanish form poem. According to Dave , "The Seguidilla poetic form evolved from a Spanish dance, Its structure consists of seven lines with 7, 5, 7, 5, 5, 7, 5 syllables per line. Lines 2 and 4 have assonantal rhyme, as do lines 5 and 7 ( https://literarydevices.net/assonance/ ) with a twist in thought between lines 4 and 5." This is a new form to me, and I have thoroughly enjoyed trying my hand at it. I hope you will enjoy reading it. Blessings, All. |
| I've added a new entry to my book, "These Are My JOTtings, Part #2" : "Embroidery" At the present time, I am working on the third wedding gift to present to one of my brother's children. The oldest child, his son was married seven years ago. The baby girl was married during the first few days of this month. This present is for the middle child and older daughter. That wedding is slated for December. Wouldn't I enjoy decorating that wedding! Of course, having the preacher in a Santa suit would be a little over-the-top, don't you think? The project is still in a bamboo hoop since I have a few decorative leaves to finish. The main sentiment in the center is "home sweet home," all in lower-case letters for simplicity. I hope to put a photo here,
I hope you enjoy the poem and the needlepoint creations. Blessings, All. |
| I've added a new entry to my book, "These Are My JOTtings, Part #2" : "If I Wrote Another Book" October and November are a little sad for me this year. Not only because of the two hurricanes, (one of which was in September,) but due to the challenges of life, I must take a step back from writing a novel this year. I'm missing the camaraderie of NaNoPrep, and soon NaNoWriMo, but in thinking of the future, I have directly referenced five of my six novels, wondering what could be my next project. Lord willing, retirement will be a productive season of life with the joy of new creativity. Blessings, All. |
NaNotatoGo!  - sorry! I just realized this looks like the penguins are snogging! Thats not the sentiment I intended. |
| I've added a new entry to my book, "These Are My JOTtings, Part #2" : "Peaceful Heart" Some days I long for the days of my youth when life was a bit simpler. We rode bikes without helmets. We talked on the telephone, then we went outside, talking only to people with our vocal chords. We spent time with family and watched TV when the broadcast was clear. When I finished college our computers were still in the computer lab, attached to the dot-matrix printers. Life and hurricanes blow away everything, that is not attached to something secure. May we find our greatest security in The Lord. (John 14:6; Psalm 91:1-4; Colossians 1:16-17, KJV) Blessings, All. |
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