KINDNESS POEMS: September 2016

Sunday, September 25, 2016

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

Saturday, September 24, 2016

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

Friday, September 23, 2016

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

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

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

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

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

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!

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!

Monday, September 19, 2016

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!

Thursday, September 15, 2016

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!

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

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?

Saturday, September 10, 2016

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!

Thursday, September 8, 2016

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!

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

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!

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?

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!

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

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!

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!

Monday, September 5, 2016

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?

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?

Sunday, September 4, 2016

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!

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.

Saturday, September 3, 2016

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!

Thursday, September 1, 2016

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!