ONLY TRUTH WITH LOVE CAN BE ENOUGH

(dealing with Trump)

“With Ignoramus Number One in charge, our troubles all may grow a lot more Large! Who really rules, I think that I can guess: the military, hot ta make more mess. ~ So, what’s a caring citizen ta do? We gotta know just what is going on! And corporate media won’t grant a clue, we must wake Up, before our chance is gone! Just what is true we really gotta know, and not just entertain ourselves each night! The networks only care about their dough; we can’t consume their lies, if we’d get right! If what ya hear ain’t kindly, it ain’t true. It must be helpful, necessary stuff! And seeking Truth is what we need ta do, and only truth with love can be enough!"

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

SOMETIMES YOU NEED TO...

 “Let go, and let the blessings flow. Be kind, enjoy your peace o’ mind. Be free, the way ya ought ta be.”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

A PRAYER RE LOVE

(to someone like me)

“Why aren’t ya prayin’ ‘bout most everything? Why not maintain a loving attitude? Much good from such an attitude could spring, might even get your foes ta goodness wooed! So why not concentrate on love today? Forgiving ‘s also very wise ta do. Yes, get it on for Jesus, whilst ye may, let love’s sweet spirit get a hold on You! OK?”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

A DIFFERENT FOCUS

 “Not into being ‘all that I can be’. Could dig ta be a kind and gentle soul. How ‘bout a world that’s peaceful, just, and free, ‘bout making Heaven here on Earth our goal?”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

A PRAYER FOR LOVERS

 “Between us, Let there Be no Unkind Talk! And May our Love cast Out all Fears an' Spite! With Faith an' Courage, Let's Together Walk, and Pause at Times, ta Hold each Other Tight!... Please, Heaven, guide with Truth our Every Choice; in Peaceful Beauty May we Daily Live! And May your Grace, please, Help us Both rejoice... and Ask and Offer Thanks for All ya Give!... And Make us Bold and Brave ta Share your Love, the Sweetest Stuff of All ta Get ta Know! Your Kingdom Come is What we're Dreaming Of – please Strengthen Both of Us ta Help it Grow! Thank You!”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

TALKING SENSE TO MY SELF

 “Why try ta save yourself? That’s Jesus’ job! It’s something you can’t do, but Buddha can! Your enemy can only kill, and rob, but Heaven’s got for you a better plan! Yes, you’re ta give, create, and love a lot... receive a world of happy blessings, too! Why not be grateful now, for all ya got, and ask the Prince of Peace ta rescue you?”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

PREPARE YE THE WAY OF THE LORD!

 “Dig, where an idol’s worshiped, madness rules; please, don’t ya choose a savior-substitute! When, desperate souls become an idol’s fools, that idol still ain’t gonna give a hoot! An idol cannot care, it’s got no heart; a human can approximate that state. An idol’s got no brain, it isn’t smart! Let’s love and pray, the hour’s getting late! We’ve got ta turn our Ship of State around, stop sailing off ta savage other lands! In Beauty, Love, and Truth the Christ is found, in every human heart that understands! Which shall I choose, the Lord, or something else? Will I decide ta love, or just not care? Am I ta share, or just indulge my self? If we’d have peace, the path we must prepare!”

TALING TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

 “Just how can I be kind ta me right now – just what’s the very kindest thing ta do? I Must NO SELF-INDULGENCE Here Allow! Please, help me be ta me most kind and true! In Jesus’ name, amen!"

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

STOP THE MADNESS

 “Seems Trump’s committing evil acts each day (Fantasia’s Mickey wreaks disaster too)! No consequences will the scoundrels weigh, they act as if they haven’t got a clue! What’s gonna happen here on Planet Earth? We can’t let greedy liars steal and kill! They’re messin’ up this world for all they’re worth, and all their pockets they intend ta fill! Let noncooperation be our plan, resistance strong and mighty all the time. ‘Cause we can stop those scoundrels, yes, we can! We gotta stop the world-destroyin’ crime! Are ya with me?”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford 

PRAY ABOUT DECISIONS

(to my self)

“It makes no sense ta do a cruel thing, ‘cause as ya sow, ya certainly will reap. From never prayin’, bad decisions spring; please, Pray – ‘cause why end up in trouble deep?”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

FOR EVERY ONE OF US

 “The hardened hearts of those who’re out ‘o touch… the cruelty of those who fail ta care – these call for us ta love, and Very Much, in fact, our loving’s needed Everywhere!”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

A GUY'S PRAYER

 “Please make of me a kinder, wiser man – please, help me do the very best I can. At times I might not be too sweet or smart, so, grant me, please, an understanding heart!”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

PLEASE HANG IN THERE

 “The Savior’s love’s the most inspiring stuff, much more than what I’ll do, or say, or write. His love will always be much more ‘n enough; his love ‘ll fill ya up with Heaven’s light. So, please, do not lose hope, despair, or quit, if circumstances ever tempt your heart! Let Heaven keep your little love lamp lit; please, don’t be scared ta make a brand new start!”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

LOVING-KINDNESS SAVES

 “Now, why did we elect the shameless ones? We seemed ta have a need ta self-destruct. We’ve killed abroad with missiles, bombs, and guns; in many ways our policies have sucked! When we must choose, let’s choose true kindness first, ‘cause that’s the way ta turn this ship around. The foolish folks may always do their worst, but all the lost will change when they get found! – you better believe it!”

IF YOU WOULD EXERCISE

 “If you would exercise, first, work your mind, and pray that all your fears would leave your heart. The most important thing is bein’ kind, and bein’ kind ta you ‘s one place ta start. Yes, ask the Lord for love, and wisdom, too, and offer thanks for everything he gives. You’ll find your praying ‘s really helping you! The one who prays more fully, freely lives!”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

PLEASE FORGIVE ME!

I’m very sorry I offended you. Please, friends, forgive my faithless lack of care. More often I must Pray, before I “do”, if I would do some good, I must prepare. I really wish for you a joyful day, that everything works out the best for you. There’s only one more little thing I’d say: may all your sweetest dreams today come true!"

FORGIVE ME!

"My poems gotta offer readers hope; forgive me, Lord, if ever I have not! It’s love, and peace, and Joy that help us cope; please, help me give ‘em all ‘o those I got!"

PLEASE, HEAVEN, HELP ME HELP

“Ya bless me richly every day and night, so, how can I say, ‘Thank Ya, Lord!' enough? Oh, I can care for me… and shine my light, but how about some extra-special stuff? If I could bring some joy to those who’re sad, and if I could inspire some waiting hearts, and bring some love ta folks who hate, who’re mad, now that ‘d be where peace and justice starts! So, Heaven, help me work some wonders, please? ‘Cause there’s a need for miracles, today! Please, help me help the One Who Saves and Frees, who helps all souls who’re lost ta find their way. Please, Heaven, help me help the Lord! And thank ya for doin’ so!”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

THINGS TO PRAY

 “Too often, reader, I neglect ta pray! It only takes a word, or two, or three! And, if I’d have a good, successful day, there’s gotta be some prayin’ done by me! ‘I love and trust you, Lord, I need you so.’ Now, these are things that anyone can say; like, ‘help me, thank you, bless me head-ta-toe.’ – Please, help me pray the earnest, faithful way.”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

OVERCOMING ANGER

 “When fearful fools desire ta kill their foes, those fools could choose ta love those foes, instead. ‘Cause courage Is an option, Heaven knows, and kindness is the path that wise ones tread. Please, Heaven, help me choose the wisest way, and bless me now with lots o’ self-control. Please, help me practice mercy, every day, with all my mind, my strength, my heart and soul!”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

PLEASE, ENLIGHTEN EVERYONE!

(a prayer for those in conflict)

“Please, help the enemies ta reconcile! May peace and justice be established there; may all of those unhappy start ta smile, and all be unafraid ta show they care. And let that sweetness now begin with me... and radiate throughout my neighborhood; please, help us All ta more o’ heaven See – enlighten Everybody, if ya Would! THANK YOU!”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

APPEAL TO VIOLENT PIPELINE FOLKS

 “Please bless the gentle, brave Lakota Sioux, ‘cause what they’re doing’s loving me and you! Please, don’t be violent, that’s really dumb! Let’s save this world for all who’re yet ta come!”

FOR SOMEONE MAD (at a political scapegoat, at his wife, et al.)

“Your hatred never satisfies your soul, and anger’s never gonna make ya whole. Your fearfulness is undermining you – ain’t more self-care one thing ya need ta do?”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

ADVERSITIES, ANSWERS, AND HOPE

"With murderers and greedy thieves in charge, enabling themselves ta steal and kill, Earth’s everyday catastrophes are Large, but Love could still our hopes and dreams fulfill. It’s up ta you and me ta love, today, ta cop ta truth, and honor beauty, too. If these are what we’d do, we gotta pray; in word and deed, we gotta follow through! And may our loving bring us perfect peace, with liberty and justice everywhere. May all our blessin’s every day increase, and help us show to all real lovin’ care!

LOVE AND LIFE, NOT ANGER AND MURDER

“Anger is murder.”

"Will murdering my victims bring me bliss? Will anger lead me home ta self-respect? When I the mark of mercy badly miss, it’s Jesus Christ himself whom I reject. No Good is ever gonna come from That; true wealth, good health, and love I’ve thrown away. No, murderin’ ain’t Never where it’s at, and what I need ta do lots more is pray! So, Heaven, help me practice self-control, and help me love my self and all today. ‘Cause if my fears and anger take their toll, how will I Ever make it all okay?"

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

PROPER SELF-CARE TONES UP YOUR MORALS

"There’s foolish, fearful, angry, cruel ones; there’s hatred, murder, missiles, bombs, and guns. So love the Lord, yourself, and neighbors, too, and trust in love, and love ‘ll see ya through. Why don’t we cultivate brave hearts of peace? Let’s do, and see real justice here increase! We’d be much healthier, and prone ta thrive; we’d keep the hope of heaven here alive. It’s possible we’ll see these dreams come true, and if you’d help, please, take good care o’ you!"


Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

PRAYER FOR HELP

"Lord, help me never feel compelled to sin. And let me never be a fool, who strays. Please, help me every day with prayer begin; may Holy Spirit's flame within me blaze! Please, help me concentrate on serving you, on doing what's most wise and truly kind! Lord, help me never be without a clue, and keep my heart toward righteousness inclined! THANK YOU!"

by Steve Gifford, Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

TWO FUN-LOVING MAJOR CANDIDATES

"With criminal intentions quite replete, both candidates intend ta have their fun. They’d cause increasing planetary heat! Now, ain’t it time that truthful lovin’ won?"

by Steve Gifford

SOME SIMPLE QUESTIONS

"Why not let kindness lead your heart ta bliss? And why not practice peacefulness, today? If you won’t love, the mark you’re gonna miss, and if you’d love, why not take time ta pray? Why not?"


by Steve Gifford
Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

MORE LOVING EVERYWHERE

“Now, ‘bombs for peace’, that makes like zero sense, yet that’s a policy that’s loved by some. With hearts like rocks and minds extremely dense, the greedy major now in staying dumb! So when will Living Truth enlighten those? Could be when more of us will show we care! ‘Cause loving changes lives as loving flows – it seems we need more loving everywhere! Ya know?”

by Steve Gifford

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

THE LOVE OF THE LORD IS REVOLUTIONARY

“Our so-called leaders do what they are told; ‘Big Money’ rules, the puppets all obey. The hearts o’ those who’re holding shares are cold; without the Lord inside that’s how they’ll stay! So what are caring people s’posed ta do? We’re s’posed ta tell the truth and fear no man; we’re s’posed ta practice kindness every day. ‘Cause we can overcome; with love, we can! The Lord is love, the truth, the life, the way!”

by Steve Gifford

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

HEAVEN WILL INSPIRE YOUR HEART

We’re s’posed ta do our utmost not ta kill; we’re s’posed ta love the Lord with all our might. It’s sometimes good ta pray… and sit real still, and let the light of Heaven put us right. Now, you can find a way ta practice peace; serenity’s a blessing you require. Take care of you, yourself - find grace increase, and Heaven will your heart with love inspire!

by Steve Gifford

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

RESOLVING TO HANG IN THERE

"At times I fail ta practice what I preach – that makes of me some kinda hypocrite! I trust the Holy Spirit, still, ta teach; I’ve got a lot ta learn, and I won’t quit!”

by Steve Gifford

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

I AM KIND TO ME

It’s very kind ta me I’m gonna be, real kind ta me – not self-indulgent, though! A kinder lover all the world will see – I’m gonna love myself from head ta toe! When I don’t feel like bein’ kind ta me, I do it anyway, no matter what! I’m inta livin’ masochism-free; why stay in any self-indulgent rut?

by Steve Gifford

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

AWESOME LOVE CAN CHANGE A HEART

Now, love can open up a hardened heart, with faith, might need some perseverance, too. Can’t buy these things inside a supermart – might need to show more tender care, from you! So, please, don’t hesitate to show you care, ‘cause love’s the stuff to which a heart responds. To love is what a pilgrim ’s got to dare, if you would help to break another’s bonds! Be careful, kind, and peaceful, patient, too; you might not see results in just one day. But if you persevere, they just might get a clue... and know they're loved in quite an awesome way! Hallelujah, baby!

by Steve Gifford, copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

THE LORD LOVES YOU

Are you too cool to call out Jesus’ name, in reverence, request the help you need? To help, now, that’s the reason Jesus came, to get this planet’s people fully freed! So, please, don’t be ashamed to call on him, for Buddha Christ is always sure to save! If you get grim, with chances lookin’ slim, the Holy One will help you be more brave! With love within your heart, you’ll overcome; rely upon the Lord, to make it through, ‘cause he’d have not a single person bum – I know he’s lovin’ me… and lovin’ you!

by Steve Gifford, copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

BODHISATTVA'S PRAYER

This tendency to take offense and hate, afraid of anything or anyone – replace it, Lord, with something truly great: the courage, Lord, to get my mission done. To save the world’s impossible, I know, but that’s the task to which I now commit! Please, fill me up with love from head-to-toe, encourage me, so I will never quit! Deluding passions, all of you, begone! Lord, help me save some sentient beings now! May here a world of constant prayer dawn; since I’d be like the Buddha, show me how! Please and thank you!

by Steve Gifford, copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

WHY NOT DROP THE STASH AND COP TA CHRIST?

(to a greedy person) – A large amount o’ greed is deadly stuff; a Little bit o’ greed kin kill ya, too! The illness is, “I just can’t get enough!” Why let that habit git a hold on you? You’re missin’ Out on lovin’, don’t ya Know? Your self-indulgences will not suffice. Yes, greed’s a way that Crazy people go; your Sanity and Peace are greed’s great price. You’ve built a wall around your heart – a prison cell, that’s What yuh’ve made fer You. Ya still could change… and make a brand new start. Ta Cop ta Christ would Be most wise ta Do!

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

I'S RATHER YOU FELT LOVED A LOT

(long poem for a greedy person) - If you are holding more than what’s your Share, there’s children sick and dying ‘cause of you, and all because you daily fail ta care; ya act just like ya haven’t got a clue! But I believe you know just where it’s at, it’s Not, “I’ll get more goodies just for Me!” Because, my friend, you’ll surely pay for that, and I don’t mean you’re gettin’ off scot free! When joyful lovingkindness leaves your heart, it just might be because you threw it out! At times, we all will fail ta do what’s smart, the Golden Rule most anyone will flout! But you, ya got obsessed with lust fer wealth, it caught you kinda like a fishing hook! That habit’s made ya lose your psychic health – and it’s your Self, my friend, that you forsook! So why not learn ta love yourself again, and practice loving all the universe? If not You, Who, my friend, if not Now, When? ‘Cause Too much Wealth’s a fundamental Curse! Why not discover love and beauty, too? Why not devote yourself ta Truth toDay? ‘Cause These are parts of taking Care of You; I’d rather you felt Loved a Lot, okay?

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

TO SOMEONE WHO'S GOT A LOVE SOMEWHERE

I’m Sure that Joy’s what You’d prefer today. Fulfillment, I believe, could be arranged. But Christ’s command ta Love ya Must obey; unhelpful Habits, pilgrim, must be changed. So, What kin You now do fer You, that’s kind? It Could involve your Lovin’ Others, too. Please, don’t ya go not prayin’, flyin’ blind; ask, “What’s the Kindest thing that I could Do?” “How may I help you?”, you might Ask someone; ya just might have a Special part ta play! Please, don’t forGet about your “Honeybun”! If You’re apart, be Lovin’, AnyWay!

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

THE LOVE OF CHRIST IS WORTHY OF OUR PRAISE

(long poem) How Much does President Obama care? How Much do Hillary and Donald Trump? Not Much, dear One, as far as I’m aware; their morals, long ago, they chose ta Dump. But, How about both Yours and Mine, dear Soul? Now, me, I haven’t yet become a saint; I fall too short in all too many ways. A Perfect lover, now, I really ain’t, so Help me, Lord, be One who often prays. Please, Help me start ta love the Way You do, forgiving everyone who does me wrong; please, Help me love my neighbor, me, and You, please, Help my Will ta Love us ALL stay Strong! Lord, You deserve my Deepest Gratitude, fer All you’re Doin’, Lord, and all you’ve Done; Sheer Thankfulness I always should exude, fer All the Love you’ll Give, sweet Holy One! Please, Never let this heart o’ mine be swayed… from Lovin’ YOU, and everyone on Earth! Lord, I appreciate this world you’ve made, please, Help me Dig just What your Love is Worth! In the holy name of Jesus Christ, amen!

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

MORE ENCOURAGEMENT

Ya Know the Very Coolest Thing ta Do? It’s lovin’ God and Everybody, man! Ya Love the Universe, includin’ You, and You kin Really DO that, Yes,

ya Can! Yes, ya Can, believe you Me!

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

PLEASE BLESS THE GIFTS I GIVE

I get alone and pray, throughout the day, in hopes that everything will turn out fine. With Every Deed I do... and Word I say, may Heaven’s Light o’ Love around me shine! Please, help me Will my heart ta care fer all, don’t Let me be impatient, rude, or mean; and even if each contribution’s small, within each one, may Love fer all be Seen…. Okay, Lord?

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

HELP ME, HOLY SPIRIT!

Now, What’s the Kindest thing that I could Do, and Best fer generations yet ta come? I’m Countin’ On more Wisdom comin’ through, so, Holy Spirit, Won’t ya Give me some? Please and Thank You!

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

MASOCHIST, WHY DON'T YOU LOVE YOUR SELF?

The monkey you’re abusin’ Needs your Love, there ain’t no gittin’ ‘round that crucial fact! The Gift that’s called your “bod”, I’m speakin’ of. Why Not supPly the love ya feel yuh’ve Lacked? It’s never gonna help if you despair, ‘cause that’s the path ta bummin’ more-an’-more. Some Person – Why Not You? – has gotta care, and Lovin’s what your human heart is For!

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

KNOW WHEN TO QUIT

If you Ain’t got the Juice ta do it Right, could Be ya Ought not ta Do it, guy, at All! If bein’ Just too Juiceless now’s your Plight, please, Rest till you can put more on the Ball! ‘Cause doing somethin’ Half-ass ain’t no good, and you might even hurt yourself a bit! And, Now, I Hope my point you’ve underStood: conserve your juice, ta know when you should quit!

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

A PLAN FOR ME... AND YOU?

Let's all be patient, careful, kind, and brave; we got a planet here that Love kin Save! Now, All of The Above, I plan ta do; 'cause Love suits Me just Fine!… now, How 'bout You?

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

ANGELS AND EMPIRE

It's apathy and blood-lust, not just greed, that make Some minds and hearts so mean and cold. It's beauty, love, and Truth they Really need, not more indulgent pleasures, cash, and gold. Oh, Lovers, please have Mercy on us all: attackers, victims, women, kids, and men. Let's Love a Lot, and let the Empire Fall! If not Us, Who, dear Ones, if not Now, When?

SPEECH FOR THE COUNTRY CLUB

Some people hold their shares of corp'rate stock, and all they care about is what they Get! Oh, they may say they give, but What a Crock! They're Greedy, lettin' others rot in Debt! So Are we Holdin' More than What's our share? That's Prob'ly true of Many people Here! Folks, hoardin', stealin', killin': all not fair, and those who Do them always live in fear! Oh, I myself may not be all that cool, but sometimes I Do answer Heaven's Call. So, Help me, Lord, obey the Golden Rule, and Highest Heaven, won't You Bless us All!

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

SALVATION FOR THE GREEDY

When greed destroys the heart of anyone, another needs ta love that deadened heart. 'Cause only Love can get some Saving done, and here and now more loving needs ta start. Oh, I could leave it Up ta someone else, put off the change until some time next year; but copping out would mostly hurt my self. If I won't change, what good will then appear? So, Help us, Heaven, please, ta love those thugs! Please, Help us love ourselves... and all around! Please, Keep us givin' greedy Heartstrings Tugs, until those lost in greed have all been Found.

I'LL SEE YOU SMILE

(for a friend who's feeling down)

Stay unattached in everything ya do – and you'll enjoy that freedom every day. That peaceful Freedom's what I wish fer You, that through each hardship God will make a way. So, won't you smile a little smile fer Me? But If ya can't right now, I understand. I'm sure that better days… you're Gonna See, perhaps just not exactly what ya planned. So, Please, hang In, you're Gonna Make it Through, your Great Pure Effort's gonna prove worthwhile. I see the Champion inside 'o You, some day we Both are gonna Smile!

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

WORDS OF ENCOURAGMENT

Just How kin I encourage you today? Some kindly words might help me Touch your heart: may Heaven Bless you NOW in every way, by Helping you be kind, and brave, an' Smart! I Know that you can Do it, Yes, You Can! You'll make it all the way ta Sweet Success! Be sure ta tell the Truth and fear no man, so Blessings can be More, and troubles Less! That’s what I wish for You!

PRAY THIS

a.m. - Now, What ta do today? Which moves? Which words ta say? Tonight, I'll need some rest – Lord, please, do Keep me Blest! T.Y!

LET ME LOVE YOU

Let Me Love You

(to my love)

A loving attitude is yours ta choose, if You desire ta live in freedom's bliss. You've Nothing But your stinking fears ta lose, and once they're lost, those fears you'll never miss. So won't you hold my hand… and meet my gaze? I've Nothing But a lot of Love fer You. Please, Let me love you dearly, all my days, and every night, please, Let me Love you, too….

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

FIND POETRY!

Here's a link to a great website, findpoetry.com Find Poetry!

PLEASE STAY

Please Stay

Dear Lord, forgive the hateful, angry ones, forgive the fearful, greedy people, too; forgive the foes who trust in bombs and guns, and help us All ta change… and start anew. A true beginner has an open mind, so, help me, please, ta start again each day. Please, Keep me loving, patient, brave, and kind – within my heart, dear Lord, please always stay….

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

OUR CRAZY FOES NEED OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS

Our Crazy Foes Need Our Love and Prayers

With blood and money going down the drain, the people's cries for mercy get ignored. We ought ta pray for all of those insane… and help 'em git ta know the Livin' Lord! And That requires we show 'em love, for real; we gotta show 'em Just what Love kin Do. Then They kin see that Love's a better Deal; and so we need ta be a Loving Crew!

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

WE NEED TO LOVE

We Need to Love

Provoking folks ta anger's mean and sick, but that's what many crazy people Do… with hearts o' stone and heads much like that, too. We need to love much More, we Need to, Quick!

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

LOVING MEANS GIVING EVERYBODY SOME

Loving Means Giving Everybody Some

Now, may the greedy folks discover grace, and may the angry folks now find it, too! Let's love enough ta leave of fears no trace, with loving just as Kind as it is true! My selfishness, I've Got to overcome, so, Buddha, help me Now ta follow through! Success, in giving Everybody Some… that's What I'll have if loving's what I'll Do!

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

LOVINGKINDNESS IS THE WISEST CHOICE

Why Ever trust in Bombing anyone? Is that the very best that you can Do? It's time ya got real lovingKindness done! Our Kids all need the Kindest choice from you!

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

I PROPOSE A PATH

I Propose A Path

Let's really Groove, give Thanks, and love a Lot! Let's all ferGive the ones who've done us wrong! Let's drop the fossil fuels, it's gittin' Hot! Let's Practice Peace and Patience, all Day Long! Let's Practice Mercy, justice, courage, too; let's Practice Kindness Now, ta Everyone! Let's All of us beGin our Lives anew, with Faith, and pray that Heaven's Will be done! And then ya say, "HAL-LAY-LOO-YA, AMEN!"

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

THAT MORE OF JOY WILL SOON APPEAR

That More of Joy Will Soon Appear

Too many plants and animals are dyin', too many soldier's mothers now are cryin', too many crooks their selfishness denyin', and still we slumber on. Too many politicians lies are sayin', too many faithless people never prayin', too many fools their god of greed obeyin', and still we slumber on.

“So When will we aWaken?”, I dare ask. There still are blessings all aRound us Here! So, Holy Spirit, What should be my task? “Ta Love... that More of Joy will soon appear! Okay?”

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

WHAT DOES THE HOLY SPIRIT SPECIFY?

What Does the Holy Spirit Specify?

The Holy Spirit Never Steers ya wrong; the Holy Spirit Knows right where it's At! Courageous lovingkindness, all day long: can't Do much Better, faithful friend, than That!

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

PRAYER TO THE LORD

Prayer to the Lord

Lord, What's the bravest, kindest thing-ta-do? Sweet Buddha, Help me be a Lover… just like You: all full of patient mercy, through and through, on precious Planet Earth's salvation crew! Please and thank You!

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

BE NICE TO YOUR LOVER

Be Nice to Your Lover

Now, anger's just like poison, deadly stuff – please, Never treat your lover mean and rough, 'cause She don't Need the hateful, spiteful Guff! Just Give her Lots o' Sweetness, MORE'N ENOUGH! OK?

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

MY LOVING LIGHT WILL LEAD

My Loving Light Will Lead

(as though the Lord were speaking)

Now, anger, hatred, those are ways ta kill. “Thou shalt not kill, nor shall you Angry Be.” And murder won't yer need fer safety Fill, you'll only Find security in Me. I AM the Lord, the Truth, the Life, the Way – and I will satisfy your Ev'ry Need. So, Please, take care of you, your self, and Pray, and choose ta Love; my Guiding Light will Lead!

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

WHEN DOES HEAVEN START?

When Does Heaven Start?
"Heaven is the experience of life as it really is."

Now, Isn't Truth important anymore? Should propaganda rule our lives inStead? Do Only true believers know the Score? And Are we seein' Straight, when We see Red? Should fears and hate be substitutes fer love? Should greed and cynicism fill our hearts? It's Paradise-on-Earth I'm Dreamin' Of! It's when we Trust in Christ That Heaven starts!

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

THE FAITHLESS MAN

The Faithless Man

(talking to Heaven)

He cares about his pleasures, not much else: the money, power, mischief, stuff like that. He sometimes likes ta glorify himself, and Lovin' Christ, to Him, ain't where it's at. So How'd this fellow Get so very nuts? He's all too Human, prone ta make misTakes; he chickens out, he doesn't Have the guts… ta Love the hearts… that he so often breaks.

So, Heaven, Help me be more Kind than him, be Kind enough ta follow Christ each day, 'cause Otherwise my Future'd look too dim! Lord, Be My Light! In Jesus' name, I pray!

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

A LOVE THAT'S TRUE

A Love That's True

When Greed directs the lives of heartless fools, it's Only Love kin Overcome that Force. When lovingkindness ain't the Thing that rules, too Many folks don't Know that Christ's their Source. And so I gotta practice Peace each day, let Perfect Love cast Out recurrent fears. I gotta daily make some time ta Pray... and wait until the fog of ego Clears. Please, help me every day ta Love my self, dear Lord, ta Love my neighbors, foes, and You. 'Cause People won't reSpond ta Nuthin' Else! I Gotta Show the World a LOVE that's TRUE!

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

FORGIVENESS POWER

Forgiveness Power

ForGiveness Power, Strength that Jesus had – that's What he Used instead 'o goin' Mad! So, Lord, please Help me be fergivin', too; the World wants Me ta love the way YOU Do! Please, and thank you!

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LET'S BELIEVE FOR ALL OUR DAYS

Let's Believe for All Our Days!

Some foolish people Want ta be deceived, 'cause Lies enable fools ta cheat, and steal; so they don't doubt those falsehoods, once received – 'cause Mischief holds fer some a sick apPeal. Let's Never be like that, now, You and I. Let's Honor Living Truth in all our ways; let's NEVER stoop ta live a dirty Lie. Let's Both BELIEVE IN TRUTH, for ALL our DAYS!

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SOME HELP, LORD?

Some Help, Lord?

Please, Help my heart forgive, and never fear; please, Help me not ta brood and git upTight! Please, Help me Know that Always You are near, that EveryThing is Gonna Be All Right!

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THIS HOUSE DIVIDED NEEDS HEALING

This House Divided Needs Healing

It's Neither Hillary nor Trump we Need; we Need ta git some Sanity in Us. Who needs the lies and fears, the hate and greed? Why Let ourselves be thrown beNeath the Bus? And Why abandon Love fer Evil Fun? It looks like mischief holds a sick appeal. It Takes some Faith ta choose the Holy One, but Faithful Love kin Help our Nation Heal.

THE HOLY ONE SPEAKS TO SOMEONE GREEDY

The Holy One Speaks to Someone Greedy

Much More than Too much wealth could ever bring, my Love kin bring ya Everything ya Need. My Lovin's not a weak and worldly thing; its Strength casts Out the Fears that drive the Greed. If You'll beLieve in Me and trust my Grace, if You'll rePent of Evil things ya do, and make within your heart fer Me a place, I'll Make ya Free! Yes, I will rescue YOU!

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REQUIREMENTS FOR BELIEVERS

Requirements for Believers

If we would follow Christ, we Must not kill. If we would follow Christ, we Must not hate. The Lord's command ta Love we Must fulFill, and So we Gotta Learn ta Pray an' Wait!

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

WILL YOU AGREE WITH ME, PLEASE?

I'd Like ta vote fer someone brave and kind, a soul of prayer, peace, and justice, too. Somebody Not ta human suff'rin' blind, who cares fer All this troubled planet's crew. Now, That's the kinda person I'd select, the best and finest person I could see: a soul who'd Life on Planet Earth proTect, now, that's the Kind we Need, don't You aGree?

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

PRAYER TO THE LORD

Prayer to the Lord

Please help my heart be Kind, no Matter What; please, Grant it Courage, Understanding, too; and If I'm gitting Bugged, by any Nut, please help me Pray their Mind gits Blest by You! Oh, Sanity is What we humans Need, the Grace ta seek an' Find the Wisest Way; please Help our Hearts give Up the fears and greed, fer Ev'ry Gift, we Thank ya, Lord, toDay!

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

PUPPETS LIE

Puppets Lie

When puppets lie, somebody's pulled the strings, and whatcha hear's not really ringin' true. Elected puppets are but Underlings, fer Masters Bent on Robbing Me and You! If You beLieve the Lies, you've Been a Fool; some pretty puppets said impressive things; ta try ta scare ya, That's their Fav'rite rule; and When they're honest, Pigs will fly with Wings!

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ANTIDOTE TO FEARS AND HATE

Antidotes to Fears and Hate

Now, why would Anyone desire ta kill? They Might have lost their hearts ta Fears… an' Hate. Lord, please, THIS heart with peaceful lovin' FILL, all DAY! Remind me, Lord, ta Pray and Wait.

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TOUGH AND LOVING GOVERNMENT

Why not select a tough and kindly one? Why Not a government that's kind and Just? Now, Ain't it Time ta git some Lovin' done? In BuddhaChrist's the place ta Put our Trust!

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

TRY LOVING

Try Loving

Attacking Trump or Clinton's just a waste; you'll never change a true believer's mind. Just Love, and maybe then they'll get a taste, and then, let's hope, they might respond in kind.

IF I GET SCARED

If I Get Scared, I'll Call on You, Lord

Some People say that Murder's sometimes cool. They're often hot ta Kill the ones they Fear. Please, Never let me Be a killin' fool, but help me Love my neighbors, now and here. Now, If it Came ta shooti' me er you, if Each of Us once Had that choice ta Make, I'd rather Shooting's what YOU Chose ta Do, I'd rather Give my life fer Jesus' Sake. You're gonna Stab someone, I'll break your wrist! Your broken wrist most Probably will heal. On Never Killin' someone, I insist; the Holy One and I have Made that Deal! Lord, strengthen my resolve ta Let 'em Live, if Someone Does offend me, Lord, at All. Make Strong in me the will ta ALL ferGive, I Know You'll come, whenever I may Call. Thank You, Lord! Hallelujah! Amen!

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FEAR NOT II

Fear Not II

If You'd be Kind, ya Mus' be Brave, as Well. If you'd be Kind, ya mus' surrender All. It Costs your Life, as Far as I kin Tell: ya give your Life ta Christ, ya don't live Small.

It's hell you'll lose, and Heaven you will Gain; as Once a wise one said, “amazing grace”. So Step on Board the Bound-fer-GLory Train – 'cause Heaven's Got fer You a Special Place!

That Special Place is called “the Here-and-Now”, reQuires ya Give it EveryThing ya Got! The Holy Spirit's Gonna Show ya How! So Give it Up, my Faithful Friend, FEAR NOT!!

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

GLADITUDE

Gladitude
(a prayer)

I'm very Glad that I don't Know-it-All, there's Always New-and-Helpful things ta-learn. A guy with Nose-up-High is Bound ta-Fall; withIn-yer Soul, deSire fer Truth should Burn! Along the Glory Road the Wise proGress; the Faithful tend ta make it Farther, too. I ask that Ev'ry Step o' Mine, you'd Bless! Lord, Thank Ya Very Much fer All ya Do!

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

FAITH VS. FEARS

Faith vs. Fears

If You're aFraid o' loss, aFraid o' Lack, that Fearful You will Prob'ly then atTack! If you beLieve, you'll work ta do your Best… and Trust that Heaven's gonna do the Rest! If you beLieve, your Needs will All git Met, so Hang IN There, and Don't Give Up just Yet!

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

ANGER IS MURDER

Anger Is Murder

Just What are you aFraid of, Angry Soul? Of Change, of Death, that You might Cease ta Be? You're Gone, unLess you Let your Lovin' Roll, 'cause Anger Kills, it's Plain, at Least ta Me! Jus' How kin You that Anger JUStify? 'Cause Murder Doesn't Do NO ONE No Good! And If ya Say it Does, yuh've Told a Lie, and Please don't Tell me you're misUnderstood!

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson

TO AN UNBELIEVER

To an Unbeliever

“Catastrophe”. “Extinction”. Scary Names! “Annihilation”, that's another word. Our government is playing crazy games, and All Those Things Could Overcome Our Herd! I'm Trying Not ta Give a shit too much, but Still, we Need to practice Loving Care. We Need ta practice Telepathic Touch; that's Called “comPassion” (nowaDays too Rare). It's Time fer All of Us ta Git more Hip! Let's Choose ta Love, be Grateful, Now and Here! This bummer, All of Us can choose ta Flip; choose Heaven Now, my friend, and Not next Year!

Eternity meets Time right Here and Now, the Place where BuddhaChrist aWaits your Call! And Even if ya Claim ta Not know How, all Heaven's gonna Know ya Chose ta Stall! So when ya gonna Cop?

Copyright 2013 by Marie L. Nickerson