The Sun Shines So Brightly:A Facebook Poetry Anthology by Frances Ayers-Editor (read with me .txt) 📖

hope
The dawning light provides the spark
To erase the shadows and help us cope


A Patient Time

A time for waiting,a hibernation
Before we follow through on dreams
Careful planning,with determination
Putting away halfed baked schemes
No day or night is ever wasted
Patience builds slowly day by day
The fruit of forbearance is soon tasted
Sweet as honey where we lay
Suddenly we are engaged in life
Our souls’desire reaches out
And wraps its lasso around the moment
Discarding all our useless doubts


Unseen Presence

When life becomes hurried and choices are unclear,
There is an unseen Presence who will surely get us there.
We may not reach our destiny,at our chosen time
But there is someone wiser whose help we’ll always find.
He’ll give us hope to find our path,a light to guide the way.
His Strength will pull us up the hill and help us see the day.
He knows the road is rough,he’s been there long before.
At Calvary he gave his life and opened up the door.


With Thanks And Love

For all the love you freely gave
The outstretched hand through strain and stress
And words of praise you often lent
Of hope and smiles you quickly gave
For all the joy your presence brought
You lit the paths,which I thought gray
And delivered moments rich in dreams
Your life passed quickly,I often thought
But memories stayed and soothed my tears


Refresh My Soul

Refresh me with the sound of your voice
Echoing throughtout my listless mind
Helping to drown out all other noise
Leaving problems far behind
Help to re awaken my tired soul
And immerse me in refreshing springs
With you beside me now I am whole
Enjoying surprises our life brings


Patience

Like a new seedling
Covered by the darkened earth
Man waits to emerge

Pushing up slowly
To an uncertain future
Takes a deep breath

Breaking the surface
Showered by bright sunlight
Growth comes slowly



Wisdom

Uncommon knowledge
Gains strength like a hurricane
During a storm

Surprising us
When we are unaware
A flash of lightening

Happiness

Happiness arrives
Like a brightly wrapped package
Soon to be opened

Anticipation
Like the feel of rushing wind
Quickens the process

Elation sets in
As the gift of happiness
is slowly unwrapped

Imprint

Text: Cover photograph by Paul Donohoe of Australia
Publication Date: 11-05-2011

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Dedication:
To our many facebook friends and family who inspire us.