KINDNESS POEMS: February 2017

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

MAY YOU BE BLESSED INDEED

“They’re maiming, Killing women, kids, and men, ‘cause some of us are scared that we might die. They’ve maimed and killed again and yet again, for many years, they’ve “had to”, that’s their lie.

When we’re not living love, what do we do? It’s then that peace and justice disappear. When we’re not working on the Savior’s crew, it’s then it seems the Lord of Love ‘s not near. So, You and I, let’s practice love today, and let’s forgive the ones at whom we’re mad. And don’t ya suppose it might be smart ta Pray? And maybe make this world a bit more glad? I wish you All the very, very best; may you have everything ya really need! May Heaven make you very, very blessed, may you be happy, well, and free, indeed!”

WE ALL NEED SAVING GRACE

“The Bravest man may sometimes be afraid; the purest saint may sometimes not be sweet. Oh, yes, mistakes by All are sometimes made, and Heaven’s Standards You won’t always Meet. So, please don’t be too Hard on Anyone; ya might not Know what challenges they Face; ya know, when everything is said and done, dig: Everyone’s in need o’ Saving Grace!” Alleluia, amen!

HELP ME STAY HEALTHY

“Lord Jesus, keep me healthy, please, today! Guide every move I make, each word I Say! I know in prayer’s where I gotta Stay, so Help me, Lord, continually, ta Pray!”

Monday, February 27, 2017

TRUSTING HIM

“To reconcile yourself ta trusting Him, that’s crucially important, friend, ta do. Instead of getting scared, uptight, and grim, why don’t ya trust your Savior through and through? Just offer up your Thanks and bold Requests! Your friend, the Lord, will all ya need Provide; he’ll help ya bravely meet life’s toughest tests, so Dig: in prayer’s where the wise abide!”

WHY FREAK OUT YOUR LISTENER?

“Please, help me Pray before I choose ta speak, ‘cause careless words might be a Word grenade. Ya never know, your listener might Freak! ‘Cause many folks go ‘Round a bit Afraid! Lord, empathetic ‘s how I gotta be, and Kind and Merciful in all I say; What’s best ‘s a calm response, explosion-Free, so, ‘fore I speak, Remind me, Lord – ta Pray!”

WHERE IT'S AT

“Since when is murder something Christians Do? Just when does Jesus Christ approve of That? Self-righteous fearfulness ain’t Good for you, but Kindly Love is Always Where it’s At!”

WHY NOT LOVE?

“Promoting health and happiness is Smart! Why not promote your own, and others’ too? Yes, Why not kindly Take a path with Heart, and see just What a little Love can Do?”

CALL GOD AND SEE

“Self-righteous bullies seem ta think they’re cool – they Need ta Use the royal telephone, ‘cause non-communication makes a Fool (ya fail ta realize you’re not Alone)! And Then, you’re Not self-disciplined one Bit, so, please, Communicate with God and me, and that ’ll help ya get your lantern lit – and maybe Then, more clearly, You will see....”

FOR A SOMETIMES-FIERCE FRIEND

“May understanding pacify your heart, transform your consciousness with Saving Grace – empower You ta do your loving part, an’ Leave of fears and anger not a trace. Now, may you not a single blessing Miss, but know a peace supreme in every way – the sober certainty of waking bliss – and find your sweetest dreams come true today!”

PRAYER FOR WELL-BEING

(“yoga” means action-and-relaxation)

“Lord, how can I promote my health? I’ve heard before I gotta pray! O Spirit, grant me wisdom’s wealth, I’ll yoga faithfully Today!”

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

LOVING PRAYER FOR THE WORLD

“This blessedness is certainly enough, but, still, Lord, I could dig a little more! So many folks on Earth are feeling Rough – and All of them, dear Lord, I’m praying for: the starving, sick, and All the greedy ones, the hateful ones... of course, their victims, too… and folks who think the answer’s bombs and guns, plus those who know the only answer’s You. Please, grant that I can do a Whole lot more, and help You give us All the things we Need; but let me not my Own real needs ignore, let being Kind ta All now be my creed! Please, and thank you!”

IMAGINING A CONVERSATION

"Student: Oh, how can I enjoy good health, dear Lord?

Teacher: Please, pay attention, here and now, okay? ’Cause spacing out ya can’t at all afford. Be truthful, kind, and careful, child, all day!”

Sunday, February 19, 2017

FREEDOM VS ATTACHMENT

“Why be attached to life, and die, my friend? Attachment, that’s the surest path ta death. To thrive, and bring your fearfulness ta end, give thanks, and stay aware of every breath….”

Saturday, February 18, 2017

THE LORD GIVES LOVE AND PEACE

“If you would overcome your stubborn pride, why not in Jesus’ Spirit Vine abide? Please, pay Attention, friend, in all ya do, try not ta Think too much, please, pilgrim, Too. And Try ta find some time for sitting still; yes, Give the Lord an empty cup ta Fill. An honest prayer you will not regret; and you’ll appreciate the grace ya Get! You’re gonna Find your cup will overflow; your patience, peace, and Faithfulness will grow!” Alleluia, amen!

LORD, BLESS OUR HEARTS!

“Lord, bless our hearts with sweet tranquility, the peace that passeth understanding, Please, so peace on Earth’s a probability, as Love, from fears and hate, the nations frees! Yes, I am dreaming Big, it’s plain ta see; big challenges Require that size ‘o prayer! Solutions call for Love from You and me, good loving All the time and Everywhere! Dear Jesus, help us love the way You do, so peace and justice thrive both near and far! Lord, thanks for All your loving, Kind and true, the Saving Grace that You so sweetly Are! Hallelujah, Baby! Amen!”

Thursday, February 16, 2017

LOVE & MERCY PRAYER

“Please, help my heart be Merciful, like Yours, not judging, but forgiving every sin. Forgiving theirs, forgiving his and hers, forgiving friends and foes, and also, kin! Please, help my heart ta Be a Loving One; please, help me practice kindness, night and day. Lord, I believe that loving can be fun, when done the gentle, faithful, Patient way!”

SELF-LOVE POEM

(for starting the day)

“Well, Are ya gonna love your self, or not? Ya need to choose right now, and then – all day! You’re supposed ta Love yourself, my friend, a Lot! And if ya need some Help, why Don’t ya Pray?”

LOVE HELPS

“Love helps us realize that we’re all One. Love helps us get what’s Necessary Done. Love casts out fears, and drives the blues away. Love helps create a lover’s Happy Day! Thank You, Lord, for Love!”

LOVING FUN

“A loving hipster is a Kindly CAT; Christ’s kindness helps him get his loving done. I hope that You won’t argue, friend, with That! I think you’ll find that loving ‘s much more fun!”

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

LET LOVING QUENCH THE FLAMES OF FEAR AND ANGER!

“Lord, help me not ta be an Angry one! Please, help me practice love and Peace, each day… ta be a truthful, kindly gentleman. Please, help me keep my Cool, in every way. Self-righteous Murder, that’s what anger is; tranquility prevents that horror well. So let’s us Love the Lord – be Friends of his, and let his Peace our fears and anger quell….” Isn’t that where it’s at, reader?

LOVE YOURSELF AND COMMUNICATE

“What must we do ta Pacify our hearts? Good meals could help us travel toward that end. And when we Practice Peace, forgiveness Starts! Your love can help a foe become a friend. And Truth can free a heart from fears and hate, ‘cause You can see the other ’s much like You. Compassion helps ya reach a peaceful State, so being kind is what you’re Prone ta do!” And wouldn’t that be Great, reader?

KINDLY BRAVERY FOILS AGGRESSION

“Our President’s a cruel man, you know. He doesn’t love the Lord, he worships wealth. At bullying and lying, he’s a pro; he doesn’t care about our planet’s health. Why aren’t we dumping Trump, I’d like ta know; what must we do ta pacify our hearts? When love comes in, the fearfulness will go, and that’s the way real revolution starts.”

JESUS CHRIST AND YOU

(an open letter to Donald Trump)

“No human being is a monster, sir, but corporations all are demons, though. The loving, happy child that you once were, now what became of him, where Did he Go? To foster death for many millions – sick. That’s what the demons want for you ta do. So why surround your heart with walls o’ brick, and never truly worship You-Know-Who?”

LORD JESUS, HELP ME LOVE

“I’ve heard it said before, “We all are one”. Now, let’s consider That for just a while. What’s done unto a Foe, ta Christ is done – let’s rid our hearts of Everything that’s vile! When I harm Anyone, I’ve hurt myself, and when I’ve hurt my Self, I’ve harmed us All. Lord Jesus, Help me Love, above all else, Respond with love, Whenever you may call...” Please, and Thank You! Amen!

WE NEED LOVE AND TRUTH

“When madmen rule, the nation falls apart. When Honesty’s unpopular, what then? What happens if you’ve got a faithless Heart? We must discover Kindness, once again! We need for wise and Kindly folks ta rule; I’ve gotta learn to practice self-control. The man who doesn’t love himself ‘s a Fool! A broken heart? Christ’s love can make it whole.” Don’t you agree, reader?

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

LOVE & PEACE vs FEARS & ANGER

“To keep your cool, ya gotta practice peace – ahead o’ time – and pay attention well! Ta get ta feel tranquility Increase, the fears that Cause your anger, you must quell. Serenity will come, if you’ll be kind, so do your Best ta do some Good today! True peace o’ mind, you’re likely gonna find, if you will act in love, the kindly Way! Okay?”

IMPULSIVENESS IS DANGEROUS

“That clever little move you think you’ll Make, it might turn out ta be a bad Mistake! Before ya blow it, man, why not think twice? ‘Cause then, more likely, things ‘ll turn out Nice!”

WHY NOT BELIEVE IN LOVE?

“Why not believe in Love, instead o’ guns? The karma’s Better, you can trust in That! The benefits are very Helpful ones, yes, Love, as Jesus said, is where it’s At! Oh, you might closely cling ta ancient fears, and, If ya do, more troubles you’ll attract… bur every time the Love o’ Christ appears, it casts Out all your fears, and That’s a Fact!”

Monday, February 13, 2017

BLESSING FOR A WORRIED SOUL

“May you be filled with loving-kindness, Now, and may ya realize we all are One. May Heaven’s peace relax your furrowed brow, God’s perfect will in you be fully done. May Jesus Christ (the Buddha) be your friend, may cheerful reverence now Bless your heart. May You on Holy Spirit’s Wisdom Now depend, and sweet tranquility within ya start….” We Thank You now, in Jesus’ name, amen!

Sunday, February 12, 2017

LOVER'S PRAYER

“Lord, Help me be a Sweetheart, brave and true, be Kind to Us, with all I say and do. And, please, remind me often, Lord – ta Pray! Now, Thanks for loving Both of us today!”

AS I BELIEVE

“As I believe in Jesus Christ, today, and I be truthful, kind, and Loving, Too, may I be Always Smart enough ta Pray, and What is prudent, brave, and helpful Do!” In Jesus’ name, amen!

YOU CAN ALWAYS FIND THE SAVIOR NEAR

“Could Loving ever help ya change your mind? Could Living Truth influence you, at all? Could seeing Beauty help ya be more Kind? Could Peace and Quiet help ya hear Christ’s Call? If You can answer “yes” ta even One, please, Won’t ya Pay attention, now and here? Friend, You can find your Own salvation Done, ‘cause You can Seek… and find the Savior near….” Now, ain’t that right, pilgrim?

Friday, February 10, 2017

TO THE LORD OF LOVE AND YOU

“Ta switch from grouchiness ta gratitude, now, that’s a choice I sometimes need ta Make – ta alter, Promptly, My own attitude, ya know? ‘Cause, always, everything’s at stake. Since, If I do what’s right, things might improve, Lord, help me get my attitude in line! And bravely Stop the bummer, Start ta Groove – please, Help me out with that, sweet Love Divine! Thank You!”

PRAY FOR ME

“Please, don’t be mean ta me, don’t criticize, but lend an ear, and pray for me instead! You’ll have a better chance of being wise, if You’ve first heard what Christ and I have said.”

"COUNTEPPUNCH" CAN BE HELPFUL

“If You want news, why not read “Counterpunch”? The lies are very few and far-between. That magazine is truthful, friend – a bunch – with facts in corporate media never seen!”

THE LORD LOVES YOU

“If kindly, brave, and wise is what you’d Be, please, know right now the Lord is loving You! If You’ll devote yourself ta Truth, you’ll see! And that may help ya see your dreams come true! Okay?”

Monday, February 6, 2017

TINY PRAYER II

“Please, Bless my heart with Sweetness, every day; I Know you’ll satisfy my every need! Within my heart, forever, Lord, please stay, and Help me do your Will, with every deed. Thank You!”

PROTECTION

“Lord, Guide my steps… ta What is Good for me, without my harming anybody else. Lord, wise and careful ‘s What I gotta Be; all Heaven, Help me not ta harm my Self!”

BREAK THESE CHAINS!

“Each day, I see a man...who never prays; he doesn’t think he Needs… ta change his Ways. And isn’t he a bit like you or me? Lord, Break our chains, right Now – and we’ll be Free! Please and Thank You!”

HELP ME SHINE MY LOVE!

“I Must be humble, kind, and patient, too, Please, Help me, Lord, along those very lines. I Gotta love us All, with love that’s true – please, help me be a soul whose loving Shines! Thank You!”

Sunday, February 5, 2017

WE ALL NEED LOVE RIGHT NOW!

“Who needs old Trump’s demonic wrecking ball? Already we have planetary messes he’ll make worse! When will we all respond ta Jesus’ call, and start ta love the whole wide universe? A vicious meanness doesn’t help one bit! We’ve got ta learn ta love the All today! It isn’t gonna help ta throw a fit; let’s practice peace and justice, friends, okay? Most serious and deep our love must Be, if we would help ta cool the whole thing out. So, Let’s on loving everyone right now agree, ‘cause that’s exactly what we need, No Doubt! Do you agree, reader?”

LOVE PREVENTS ANGER

“Ta brood, and get uptight and angry ’s Dumb, and anger magic’s what a Fool might use. If You want people underneath your Thumb, you’ll very likely light your Own short Fuse! The bomb kills You and everyone around. So always choose ta love yourself, please do, and That’ ll help some harmony get Found! And I jsut want ta Say, now, "God bless You”

opyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

Saturday, February 4, 2017

STOPPING TERRORISM

“Does terrorism ever worry you? Now, there’s a way ta make the terror stop: you’ll put a Lot o’ love in all ya do, when you’ll ta Jesus Christ or Buddha Cop! When peace begins with us and spreads worldwide, we’ll thank the Lord for everything He’s done; let’s cultivate the Love o’ Christ inside, and justice, peace, and joy will all be won!”

DECISIONS II

(for someone learning to pray, like me)

“Is This decision kind, and is it smart? Man, Is it truly wise, a path with heart? Or will it be a choice that you regret – ‘cause you ain’t formed the prayer habit yet?”

MOTTO

“Be happy, well, and sane; refrain from causing pain!”