Man shall not smite
Nor should he judge
Man shall not fight
Nor should he grudge
The soul cankers
When we feel hate
It's an anchor
Of heavy weight
We're kept at bay
And can't progress
All that we say
Sounds one address
Who will rescue
To journey on?
With thoughts askew
One's often wrong
Trade that anchor
For a new one
Leave your anger
Call to the Son
He'll carry the load
Set you a drift
Direct your boat
And make it swift
When a storm comes
You'll still go far
As God becomes
Your guiding star
From shore to shore
And sea to sea
You're going towards
All you should be
Studying the gospel is like- Catching a double rainbow; Each drop of wisdom reflects light- Hinting there is more to see and know!
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Friday, May 9, 2008
A War Survivor
A war survivor
Battered and torn
Her best endeavor
Tossed away worn
It was her marriage
Verses Satan
Fought to the edge
Till she caved in
A once loving husband
Abandoned ship
Something he'd not withstand
Caused him to flip
What of the sealing
And the children?
Can there be healing?
How will it end?
With faith and some time
She will not descend
She will conquer the climb
As love steps in
She with a new life
That is not bitter
Again she is called wife
For this fits her
From what was trampled
Two homes now blend
From their example
The children mend
And to their surprise
Her ex changed too
To repent and rise
And become new
As foundations build
With blessings sent
Who now will be sealed
For their ascent ?
With homes as swiss cheese
Who has what name?
Are there remedies?
And who is to blame?
This war that we're in
Has casualties
Like walls of Berlin
An end one sees
Thanks to our Savior
We have full hope
We fall from grandeur
He sends a rope
And of that question...
Who's sealed to who?
Church leaders session
For what to do
That survivor is me
How I have been blessed
I am like too many
This life is a test...
I wrote this on my journey
At the start of the day
While unbeknownst to me
That night the letter came my way
Swiss cheese is a term from Neal A. Maxwell who was a great man of deed and words.
Battered and torn
Her best endeavor
Tossed away worn
It was her marriage
Verses Satan
Fought to the edge
Till she caved in
A once loving husband
Abandoned ship
Something he'd not withstand
Caused him to flip
What of the sealing
And the children?
Can there be healing?
How will it end?
With faith and some time
She will not descend
She will conquer the climb
As love steps in
She with a new life
That is not bitter
Again she is called wife
For this fits her
From what was trampled
Two homes now blend
From their example
The children mend
And to their surprise
Her ex changed too
To repent and rise
And become new
As foundations build
With blessings sent
Who now will be sealed
For their ascent ?
With homes as swiss cheese
Who has what name?
Are there remedies?
And who is to blame?
This war that we're in
Has casualties
Like walls of Berlin
An end one sees
Thanks to our Savior
We have full hope
We fall from grandeur
He sends a rope
And of that question...
Who's sealed to who?
Church leaders session
For what to do
That survivor is me
How I have been blessed
I am like too many
This life is a test...
I wrote this on my journey
At the start of the day
While unbeknownst to me
That night the letter came my way
Swiss cheese is a term from Neal A. Maxwell who was a great man of deed and words.
There Was a Young Mother
There was a young mother
Who saw she was invisible
As to another
She made her day divisible
Sometimes she was a clock
That was expected to respond
Her only chance to talk
Was to tell him what lay beyond
Her words fell on deaf ears
When she asked for a favor
And when she cooked, I fear
He pecked it and did not savor
Patiently, she listened
And smiled through his demands
And for him, love glistened
While with hands on hips, he stands
Who sees her sacrifice
Her unwashed hair and ponytail?
Her clock speeds up to twice
To be seen as dependable
Then, one day in a book
She saw what to all man enthralls
The pains unnamed hands took
To selflessly build cathedrals
In corners, everywhere
One may see each delicate carving
Though hands and arms did wear
For the credit, were they starving?
For God and not duty
They gave their all, in their prime time
They simply made beauty
That would not be done in their lifetime
Her dozen warm cupcakes
Her sleepless nights with a sick child
All the errands she makes
Will this raise a child that is mild?
If she's doing things right
The world will marvel at what she has built?
For now it's in God's sight
With Him, her efforts will not wilt
thoughts from Invisible Woman
author unknown
Who saw she was invisible
As to another
She made her day divisible
Sometimes she was a clock
That was expected to respond
Her only chance to talk
Was to tell him what lay beyond
Her words fell on deaf ears
When she asked for a favor
And when she cooked, I fear
He pecked it and did not savor
Patiently, she listened
And smiled through his demands
And for him, love glistened
While with hands on hips, he stands
Who sees her sacrifice
Her unwashed hair and ponytail?
Her clock speeds up to twice
To be seen as dependable
Then, one day in a book
She saw what to all man enthralls
The pains unnamed hands took
To selflessly build cathedrals
In corners, everywhere
One may see each delicate carving
Though hands and arms did wear
For the credit, were they starving?
For God and not duty
They gave their all, in their prime time
They simply made beauty
That would not be done in their lifetime
Her dozen warm cupcakes
Her sleepless nights with a sick child
All the errands she makes
Will this raise a child that is mild?
If she's doing things right
The world will marvel at what she has built?
For now it's in God's sight
With Him, her efforts will not wilt
thoughts from Invisible Woman
author unknown
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
To my Love- In the Sunset of Our Years
To my love, in the sunset of our years
May I remain to wipe away your tears
But, I'll soon depart, I greatly fear
As, what's beyond the veil does call me near
What words can express the love I have for you
You've made my life complete in all you do
And before my journey here is called through
I want to say I love you all anew
To hear your voice and your playful sighs
To pray with you to kiss and say goodnight
To watch you laugh is such a delight
To be apart pains me with such fright
Let's make an oath that we'll not be sad
Let's be grateful for each day we've had
There's not much written on this notepad
For, in my heart, there is much more to add
May I remain to wipe away your tears
But, I'll soon depart, I greatly fear
As, what's beyond the veil does call me near
What words can express the love I have for you
You've made my life complete in all you do
And before my journey here is called through
I want to say I love you all anew
To hear your voice and your playful sighs
To pray with you to kiss and say goodnight
To watch you laugh is such a delight
To be apart pains me with such fright
Let's make an oath that we'll not be sad
Let's be grateful for each day we've had
There's not much written on this notepad
For, in my heart, there is much more to add
Monday, May 5, 2008
Our Journey Is Now
Our journey is now
And there's much to do
There's service- and how
We're not done till we're through
All that we suffer
All that we endure
Helps us be tougher
And helps us be pure
Our character grows
And expands our souls
As new patience flows
From expanded roles
If we take the time
To reflect this day
We'll feel fortified
As we give thanks and pray
We'll keep high morals
Though others disparage
We'll solve old quarrels
With words that encourage
Once a woman bought
A fancy new dress
She forever thought
To save it to impress
And there's much to do
There's service- and how
We're not done till we're through
All that we suffer
All that we endure
Helps us be tougher
And helps us be pure
Our character grows
And expands our souls
As new patience flows
From expanded roles
If we take the time
To reflect this day
We'll feel fortified
As we give thanks and pray
We'll keep high morals
Though others disparage
We'll solve old quarrels
With words that encourage
Once a woman bought
A fancy new dress
She forever thought
To save it to impress
And so there it stayed
Deep in her closet
While she grew and grayed
Its tags stayed upon it
Awake and journey
Stand up and arise
There is much to be
It's right before our eyes
Thoughts from President Monson's
Comments from BYU Women's Conference
Wish I could have been there
Do Your Duty- That is Best
"Do your duty that is best
Leave unto the Lord the rest "
There is much for you to share
From your heart, thus prepare
Then, in each call or meeting
Testify while speaking
There is much that you will learn
From the Holy Ghost, in turn
Do your part among men
Be an example, quite often
In activities and quorums
Honor and serve those who govern
Become a good home teacher
Show care and be a leader
In example and in truth
This will bless you through your youth
As you develop more and grow
The body too, will show
As you engage in sports made fun
You will find achievements won
There to track your best progress
And clear your mind from what does stress
As you find, you are more in shape
You are kinder as moods moderate
Awake, you have a duty
To learn all that you should be
As you trek that sacred walk
Stand tall, prepared to talk
This program's sent across the globe
For your future path to probe
Better sons, brothers, and friends
Your new mission call extends
Do not underestimate
All that for you does await
Live the motto every day
Let it help you walk in faith
It will sustain you throughout your life
And be a strength through all strife
You will be prepared to be a man
To respond to duty in God's plan
Thomas S. Monson,
“Do Your Duty—That Is Best,”
Liahona, Nov 2005, 56–59
*Do your duty that is best
Leave unto the Lord the rest
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow,
“The Legend Beautiful,”
in The Complete Poetical Works
of Longfellow (1893), 258
Leave unto the Lord the rest "
There is much for you to share
From your heart, thus prepare
Then, in each call or meeting
Testify while speaking
There is much that you will learn
From the Holy Ghost, in turn
Do your part among men
Be an example, quite often
In activities and quorums
Honor and serve those who govern
Become a good home teacher
Show care and be a leader
In example and in truth
This will bless you through your youth
As you develop more and grow
The body too, will show
As you engage in sports made fun
You will find achievements won
There to track your best progress
And clear your mind from what does stress
As you find, you are more in shape
You are kinder as moods moderate
Awake, you have a duty
To learn all that you should be
As you trek that sacred walk
Stand tall, prepared to talk
This program's sent across the globe
For your future path to probe
Better sons, brothers, and friends
Your new mission call extends
Do not underestimate
All that for you does await
Live the motto every day
Let it help you walk in faith
It will sustain you throughout your life
And be a strength through all strife
You will be prepared to be a man
To respond to duty in God's plan
Thomas S. Monson,
“Do Your Duty—That Is Best,”
Liahona, Nov 2005, 56–59
*Do your duty that is best
Leave unto the Lord the rest
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow,
“The Legend Beautiful,”
in The Complete Poetical Works
of Longfellow (1893), 258
Sunday, May 4, 2008
The Mainspring and Soul of Our Being Here
The mainspring and soul of our being here
Devolves upon each mother and sister
When there's a need of influence, it's clear
What their powerful sympathies will stir
The design of their creation's followed
When they have the privilege of studying
They develop powers and are endowed
For mankind's benefit, they're answering
Brigham Young
"She Shall Be Praised"
Latter-day Prophets Speak to Women
Devolves upon each mother and sister
When there's a need of influence, it's clear
What their powerful sympathies will stir
The design of their creation's followed
When they have the privilege of studying
They develop powers and are endowed
For mankind's benefit, they're answering
Brigham Young
"She Shall Be Praised"
Latter-day Prophets Speak to Women
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