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Wednesday, May 31, 2017

TODAY'S PRAYER FOR PEACE


 “Lord, help us All these tensions now defuse, by showing Kindness, Lord, ta everyone. Instead of anger, let's all Mercy Use, forgiving freely every evil done. Oh, let's be just and peaceful, every day, and wish our neighbors well in all respects. The Golden Rule, let's everyone obey, so kindness all from cruelty protects. Let every heart begin to trust in love, tranquility now lay ta rest all fears; now may we all resentments Rise Above, and keep the faith 'til lasting peace appears!”

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

LET ALL OF US FORGIVE OUR FOES


 “May all our hearts Deep Peace, with Justice, Love, and all our selfishness, now rise above. May all of us appreciate what's true, have Mercy on our planet, green and blue. May We all value Kindness, most of all, responding when we hear each sufferer call. Let all of us our gratitude now show; in all, may sweet tranquility now grow. May everyone on Earth be richly blessed, and love lay Every person's fears to rest. For tolerance and patience, Thank You, Lord, let every victim's health now be restored! And lest this prayer-poem last too long, let every heart now sing its Own sweet song!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

Monday, May 29, 2017

TO FREE ALL CAPTIVE HEARTS


 “May I be happy, well, and peaceful, Lord; may I be filled with loving-kindness Now. May Joy divine be what I'm Headed toward; with tranquil Bliss, this heart o' mine endow! May Every choice I make now bring Success, in loving Faithfully... and very much; may I this planet which I love now Bless, and may these words, with Love, your heart now touch: I Need You, Lord of All, so please, be mine; please, guide my heart ta take the path of Peace. Today, may I on Everybody shine, and help each Captive heart its fears release!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford 

Sunday, May 28, 2017

RE: SUGGESTIONS


 “If you suggest a thing fer me ta Do, ta do it might be cruel, dumb, or sick. The opposite might Well, indeed, be true – could be I oughta not decide too quick! So, help me think 'em over, won't Ya, Lord, and even pray, ta know what's good and right, 'cause some suggestions oughta git ignored – 'cause if it's bait, it's wiser not ta bite!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

Saturday, May 27, 2017

ONE NEW POEM HERE DAILY

Dear Readers, I plan to put only one new poem here daily from now on, and put others from my files onto the Wattpad "Kindness Poems" site. So if you want more poems, dig deeper in this blogger/blogspot site, please, or sign up easily to get to view on the Wattpad site different poems of mine. Thank you!

KINDNESS IS ALWAYS WORTH IT


l“Please, help me thrive, and harmlessly, today; may I not injure anybody else. Please, help me do what's best, the kindly way, dear Lord, while taking care of me, myself. And when I've got myself Together, Lord, then maybe I can help another soul. I oughta Not leave others' plights Ignored, but Think at first 'bout How ta play my role. 'Cause, Lord, I must be careful, yes, indeed, that I don't cause myself or others pain. The Golden Rule 's the rule I need ta heed, and if I do, the deed was Not in vain! Kindness is always worth it!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

WAKE UP, IN JESUS' NAME!


 “If your mentality ya overrate, ya just might make some serious mistakes. But, Living Truth, don't underestimate: the mind that's lost in error Jesus wakes!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

FOR SOMEONE IN A RUT


 “How foolishly ya occupy your rut, from misery and pain ya won't depart! Now, why is freedom's door remaining shut? The key ta turn's the love within your heart. Then walk the path of prayer through that door, discoverin' a world o' blessin's there. There ain't no point in stayin' blessin'-poor; for freedom, Give your self some Loving Care!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford  

YOU MIGHT NEED HELP


 “Why overrate your own abilities? That's what poor students all too often do! So, pay attention closely, pilgrim, please: ya need the Christ (the Buddha) Helping you!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

Friday, May 26, 2017

PRAYER FOR HELP WITH LIVING RIGHT


 “My savior lives within my heart of hearts; he witnesses the things I do each day. And every time my crazy anger starts, he cries, “Again, my son, you need ta pray”. In Spirit's vine, may I each day abide, my peace and positivity maintain; may Love and Truth my every action guide, so I won't cause unnecessary pain. In these endeavors, Help me, Holy One, empower me ta share your Love, and Light. May fearfulness and hate I always shun, and always help ta make our future bright. Amen”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

DISHEARTENED?


 “Disheartened 's how a person sometimes gets, but Hope is Near ta drive away despair. The Holy One still Loves the one who frets, the Lord of All Forever 's gonna care. So, please, be sure ta do the bit ya can, now, even when you're feelin' some depressed, 'cause Heaven will reward the gal or Man… who does their bit ta make another blessed.”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

PRAYER FOR GOOD


 “The little bits o' good that I kin do, now, those are quite important, Lord – ta me! Whatever you or I are goin' through, may I most helpful, kind, and loving Be!” Thank You!


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

Thursday, May 25, 2017

FROM CAPTIVITY TO FREEDOM


 “Why ever let your habit spoil your day? A better, wholesome habit you could start, and what might help ya Do that, is ta Pray – 'cause Prayin', man, can Help ta change your heart! The Lord desires ta help in every way, so, if you'd change, why not give Him a chance? Ta drop your disbelief and pride will pay – 'cause faith in Heaven's love could be your stance! So why not stand upon the Rock, today, and build your life's foundation on real love? “Lord, come inTo my heart” ya now could say, and find the freedom you been dreamin' of! Okay?”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

LETTER TO A FUNDAMENTALIST WHO'S SCHIZOPHRENIC


 “May You imagine, mostly, Lovely things! Foreseeing dangers also can be wise. But if it's bad ta which your thinking clings, you've missed the grace which truly satisfies! Religion just might help, and just might harm, it all depends on what it helps ya do. 'Cause if ya Live in terrified alarm, it might be what you're thinking isn't true.”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

COUPLE'S DIALOGUE


What change in me would You most Like ta see?” “I think that you already really know: no cruel, hangry animosity! Please, Always, Love me, baby, head-ta-toe!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

BE KIND TO THE LORD, THAT'S WHO!


 “When something someone's doing 's bugging you, could be you oughta kindly let 'em know. If bein' masochistic 's what ya do, your cool already you done Chose ta blow! Why suffer dumbly, pilgrim, gittin' mad? No way that's bein' nice ta them or you. 'Cause when your attitude has turned ta bad, that isn't kind ta at all ta You-know-Who! Not kind ta the Lord, I'm sayin', ya Dig that?”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

MIGHT OUGHTA PROTEST IF YOU'RE OPPRESSED!


 “Lord, help our hearts stay kind when we're oppressed; please, help us not ta brood or get uptight. 'Cause if we want our foes… ta see the light, ta Protest harmlessly just might be best!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

WHY FEAR SUCCESS?


Now, why should I be scared of sweet success? Or else afraid of failure, either one? I've sabotaged my self, I must confess, so many times, with foolish things I've done. So I must keep on prayin' – try again; success could even be a lot o' fun. The place ta try is here, and now is when, could even be success has now begun! Please, heaven, help me take a wiser way, please, help me quit the faithlessness and fears! Succeeding, self, could well be A-OK – why not be brave until success appears?”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

COMMON SENSE


 “Impeaching Trump might really come to pass, and then I guess we might get stuck with Pence. It's all enough ta make ya turn ta grass, and pray the fools will use their common sense. Please, Lord!”

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN II


 “A gentleman will not in lies delight, he's gonna do his best, ta get it right! Nice ladies usually do their very best; consider how nice Ladies make Earth blessed!”

HELP ME BE SINCERE


 “Empower me ta live the words I speak, and not just be a windbag, Lord, today. If I live lies, my life is gonna Reek, so, Heaven, help me Mean the words I say.”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

PATIENCE AND CANDOR


 “Please, try real hard ta practice patience, now, but, please, don't be afraid ta speak your mind. Avoid resentment, candor could be how; if angry, please report it, friend, be kind!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

BLESSINGS FOR ALL


 “May every animosity now die. May every fear now be removed by love. May kindly, helpful truth replace each lie; let's all our foolishness now rise above. May peace and justice overcome all ills, may patience enter now our hurried lives. The Holy One's who every need fulfills; a faithful person much more likely thrives. I wish ya every beneficial thing, your housing, clothing, water, food, and air; your meds, and all the health the Lord can bring; may Heaven show ya tender, loving care. Amen!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

PAST-TRIPPING?


 “Why be preoccupied with things gone past? You're missing out on what is going on. So, start ta pay attention, sir, and fast!Appreciate this moment, 'fore it's gone!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

QUESTION FOR MY SELF


 “If happiness and good are what ya seek, why not more often pray before ya speak? If something isn't cool, try speaking truth, and kindly, now, try Not ta be uncouth!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

WHY NOT GROW UP & TURN TO THE LORD?


 “When vanity, or pride, controls a heart, confusion's gonna reign within that mind. So, selfishness, ya see, ain't never smart, ta Truth that person's gonna be part-blind. A heart that's pure can better understand; we need ta purify our hearts each day. Or evil, friend, will get quite out o' hand, and sane is something we're not gonna stay. So let's devote ourselves ta truth, and thrive; be kind and helpful, very patient, too. A grown-up 's gonna Give up all the jive, and, probably, dear Lord, will turn ta You!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

NICER, PLEASE!


 “Much nicer, Lord, right Now, I gotta Be: complaint-, resentment-, hate-, and anger-free! 'Cause All o' those been makin' me a Mess – so won't ya, please, this heart o' mine now Bless?”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

TO GET BACK TO LOVING


 “Oh, Lord, I used ta lead a Better life, much better Loved my Neighbors, friends, and wife. Please, Help me, Lord, I need ta make a change, Priorities I gotta Rearrange! Lord, help my heart be Grateful as can be, and make a patient, Kinder Man o' me! Ta be as wary as a serpent, Lord, and also be as harmless as a dove – Please, Help that practice git by me restored, and help me live my life with perfect love!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

Monday, May 22, 2017

TIME TO LOVE


'Why ever let the love within ya fade? Why ever fail ta love with All your Heart? Man, I believe it's love for which we're made! If you've stopped loving, friend, it's time ta start!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

FUNDAMENTALISTS, YA GOTTA LOVE 'EM


Those kinds of folks kin be a little dumb; that's Not ta say I never be the Same, but not a one will change till Kingdom come – they Love that Fundamentalism game! Now, science, Lord, ta Them 's a bugaboo, denyin' lies of which they be so fond; Help Fundamentalists ta Turn ta You, have Mercy on those folks some Liars Conned! Please and Thank You, Amen!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford 

HELP ME EXERCISE


 “Lord, help me get my exercise, today, to stretch and strengthen Muscles, Lord, okay? From slothfulness, please, help me Break away, 'cause Able 's how your servant needs ta Stay!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

KINDHEARTED GAL


 “Kindhearted Gal, you're very good ta me, and I appreciate the love ya show. And by your side, I'm very glad ta be, you're nice, you're sweet, you're kind, all this I know. Please, don't believe in every scary thought, 'cause crazy thoughts can overtake a mind. And Truth can't be possessed, it must be sought, and pride in knowledge makes a person blind. Conceit is certainly a nasty trap, self-righteousness corrupts a foolish heart, and lies the strength of any mind can Sap, but kindly, helpful truths make people smart!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

PRAYER FOR ALL OF US


"For justice, peace, and freedom – every day; for health and happiness, good lovin', too; 'n equality, for all of us, I pray. Since You're the Source, dear Lord, I turn ta You! Please, bless my neighbors, each and every one. Dear Lord, today, please help their dreams come true! In every person, may your will be done, in every heart, may You be born anew!"


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

DIGGING MY KARMA


 “This self-made prison cell is not too bad! Lord, Help me use it now fer loving You! You are the only Hope I've ever had, so, help me straighten Up, dear Lord, please do!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

MAY THE LORD NOW BE WITH YOU


(for someone who's feeling down)

“You hungry, angry, lonely, tired, or sick? May Jesus come and meet your every need, with healing love and great abundance, Quick, yes, may you be from All oppression freed! Mere words can never Bless ya near enough. It's Love you're needin', More than Anything. Adversity has got ya feelin' Rough, so may the Lord ta you his solace bring.” Amen


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

COURAGEOUS FAITH


 “Now, If your faith cannot withstand a thump, and disappears whenever there's a bump, the gift of faith ya Could right now request, and have the Lord within your heart as Guest! And that'll really help your heart be brave, so please don't hesitate ta place your call! Yes, Buddha Christ is well-equipped ta Save, so, please, don't be afraid, my friend, at all!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

PRAYER FOR TRUMP


 “When Trump is being crazy, raging wild, please, bless his heart with peace and gladness, too. Lord, help him not remain a problem child; but motivate him, Lord, ta turn ta You! Lord, bless his mind with understanding, please, and patience, Lord, so he may better cope. May Trump spend time with flowers, birds, and trees, and find some sanity! Lord, Give us Hope!”

Sunday, May 21, 2017

PRAYER FOR ONE'S SELF


May Highest Heaven sweetly smile on me, and may I truthful, kind, and helpful Be!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

COVERING SOME BASICS


 “Lord, help me not indulge in sloth today; please, grant me energy and gladness, too. Please, help me love myself in every way, and tell me plainly what you’d have me do!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

FOR GUIDANCE


(prayer)

 “Exactly What’s the Wisest thing ta Do? Or, What ‘d be the Kindest thing ta Say? Please, help me very Often think ta Pray! For all these Blessings, I’ll rely on You!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

TO REACH YOUR HEART


 “There's gotta be a way ta reach your heart. Some person, place, or thing is dear ta you. So, who or what? So I can do my part! Now, could it be your child, your Lover, who? Or could it be the place that you call home? A day when clouds are white, and skies are blue, or else perhaps the ocean, white with foam? Or could it be the mountains you hold dear, or rivers that ya dearly love ta ride? Oh, ain't it when your lover holds ya near, and all the sweetness then ya feel inside? Hmm?”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

CHOOSE LOVE, CHOOSE HEAVEN


Please, help my words reveal some beauty here, the love within my heart, the love in yours. No matter just how bad things might appear, let's love until a Miracle occurs! When hateful folks feel loved, they start ta change, so let's reveal our love that lives within! Sad circumstances, let's us rearrange, let's find a way that everyone can win! I think that we can do it, yes, I do; so let's give loving-kindness one more try. I Know you've got a lot o' love in you, and don't ya know it, pilgrim, so do I! And this I know 'bout Love: it never fails. We only have our fearful doubts ta lose! And next to Heaven's love, all other pales, and hell and Heaven both are near, so CHOOSE! You'll be glad if you choose love!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

A LOVER, AN ANGEL, A KITTY-CAT


An angel blesses me with love each day. It moves my heart: I smile, or laugh, and love. Her humor helps ta chase my blues away, temptations I'm inspired ta rise above. So, Heaven, help me love this lovely one, be kind and sweet no matter what occurs. Please, help us make our lovin' lots of Fun; please, help me love this kitty, till she purrs! Purr, kitty-cat!”


Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

MAY I PRAY?


 “So many times before I've failed ta pray. Lord, help me do much better, please, today! A prayer habit, Lord, please, help me form, in me, let prayer start ta be the norm – with words like, “Thank You!', “please”, and “help me, Lord”, “I love you, Lord, I need you very much.” “Please, help me get my Sanity restored” and “Grant me, please, a tender healing touch!” To know the Lord, we must communicate, with Him, through all our ups and downs each day. If I could all of this more plainly state, “Whatever words you use, or none, friend, Pray!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

HELP ME LOVE


 “Impeccable is how I'm s'posed ta be, ya know, in action, word, and attitude. And if that's how I really wanta Be, I can't indulge in any nasty mood! So, Heaven, help me, please, ta love a lot, treat everyone with kindness, sweet and true. And if these words are not ta be just Rot, a lot o' lovin 's what I gotta do! So help me!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

LOVE LIKE JESUS DOES


 “I've gotta discipline myself ta love, with kindness, mercy, great compassion too! My fears and hunger I must rise above, so Help me, Jesus, Love, just like You Do!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

LOVE CAN SAVE US


 “Now, why should you attack an enemy? Why add to any animosity? 'Cause hatred doesn't cease by vibing hate, it might be better, friend, ta pray and wait! And Why not show your foe some loving care? Your love could win 'em over, if you'll dare! Forgiving, loving, those are truly brave, and don't forget, it's only love can save!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

Saturday, May 20, 2017

FORGIVE YOUR NEIGHBORS, WALK IN GLORY


'Not everyone will want ta get a clue… 'bout everything that's good or bad fer you. Forgive them all the things they fail ta know, and as ya practice that, your love will grow. And may your loving cover all of Earth, resentment go right down the nearest drain; within your heart may Spirit bring rebirth, and you arise ta walk up Glory Lane! Sound Good?”


Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

TO PRAY CONTINUALLY


May prayer be my constant mental state, throughout the ups and downs of every day? To know just what ta do would be just great, so all the time, please Help me, Lord, ta pray! Yes, Lord, please Help me always stay tuned in, so I may clearly hear your still small voice. Please, help me quiet down the mental din, to hear and know just what's the kindest choice!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

IMPERFECT PRAYERS


A perfect prayer I will never write, but who's ta say I'm not supposed ta try? Could be my words will bring a heart delight, and if it's yours, then I'm a happy guy!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

LET'S BE BRAVE AND LET'S NOT LIE


 “A heart that's filled with fears... is apt ta lie; that type o' heart believes that kind o' crap. Let's be real careful just what thoughts we buy, 'cause fears and lies can be a deadly trap!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

UNDERSTANDING HEART II


 “There's good and bad, and true and false, ya know; we always must decide which Way ta go. Lord, Help me Always make the choice that's smart; please, Grant ta me an understanding heart.”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

TRUTH AND LIES


(Truth is accurate information about the here-and-now in the here-and-now. And everybody knows where it's at all the time.)

“When human minds get compromised by lies, their hearts begin ta function not as well; the love within them somewhat fades and dies, and that we call a certain form of hell. But Heaven's now available ta all, because we know that truth will ring its bell. And we don't have to into error Fall, if words are true, we certainly can tell!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

WHY DON'T YA THINK IT OVER?


 “If You been doin' wrong, why not repent? Or do ya think ya got too much ta lose? If you would be a happy gal, or gent, your common Sense is what ya need ta use. So what is gonna be the end result? It's better not ta shuck yourself, one bit. And, Are ya gonna be a true Adult? That habit might be somethin' You could quit! Why don't ya think it over, do it now? 'Cause surely Heaven wants to help you out, the Holy Spirit sure kin show ya How, and You Can Do It, pal, I have no doubt!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

TO MY SELF, WHEN DRAGGING


Is energy the thing ya most desire? 'Cause That's the same as Holy Spirit, man. So, what's the source that's gonna best inspire? Why don't ya make a little prayer plan? Right after you awake might be the best, if you could dig ta offer thanks and ask. Now, what is gonna make you truly blessed? Ta rest, or do some beneficial task? I'm very sure the Holy Spirit knows, so why not ask, get blessed from top ta toes? And say, 'Thank You!'”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

WEEDS FLOWERING IN THE MUD


 “Now, gossipers get filthy, very fast, 'cause, really, what they're dealing in, is mud. Their troves of info may be very vast, but gossip, neighbor? Nip it in the bud!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

WHAT IS MY DUTY?


 “Now, what's are avatars supposed ta do? I think we're s'posed ta love with all our hearts! And cop ta Truth – create some beauty, too! Now, ain't that how we oughta do our parts?”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

FOR PEACE IN A MEETING


 “Why isn't love what's happening now and here? Why isn't kind and helpful truth what's heard? If we'd get still, things might become more clear, mud settles, when the pond 's no longer stirred.”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

HUMANS


 “Some be real nice, but just might try ta kill; please, don't mislead yourself about that fact. But we have got ta Love our neighbors, still – so Just remember: love's a free will act!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

LIBERTINE


 “A libertine's a very foolish sort. Self-discipline he often does without. He wastes his wealth, and then he comes up short. He's foolish, faithful friend, without a doubt!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

CHIMES OF FREEDOM

(to a control freak)
(Please be sure to listen to the Byrd's rendition of Bob Dylan's “Chimes of Freedom”, it's fantastic!)


It seems controlling me 's your favorite thing, but NOW HEAR THIS: I Ain't Your Underling!”


Copyright 2016 Stephen Cromwell Gifford

Friday, May 19, 2017

SURE TO PRAY


 “Dear self, why Aren't you prayin' every day? Self-discipline is necessary stuff! Get smart, don't Just go On your reckless Way! 'Cause otherwise you'll wind up feelin' Rough! I have spoken!”


Copyright 2016 by Stephen Cromwell Gifford

YOU WANT SOME HELP?


 “You've asked for help, and so I'm gonna pray. 'Cause everything you want 's not good fer you. It isn't always good ta get your way – so, Dig it, Prayin' 's what I'm gonna do!”


Copyright 2016 by Stephen Cromwell Gifford

FORMULA FOR PEACE


 “Let's none of us decide ta close our hearts. Who hasn't made a very bad mistake?. Forgiveness, that's where peace and justice starts, so, please, be merciful, for goodness' sake.”


Copyright 2016 by Stephen Cromwell Gifford

LOVE YOUR LADY


 “Polite, respectful, understanding, kind – now, these are what ya be to do her right. Maintain, and cultivate, your peace of mind, friend, all of these could bring your gal delight. Dig, all of these are ways of bein' nice; I'm sure that you can think of even more. But if you'd have your lady blessed thrice, it's her, and Buddha Christ, ya must adore!”


Copyright 2016 by Stephen Cromwell Gifford

DON'T GIVE UP ON ME!


 “To harm a person's very, very wrong, by reckless word or deed, neglect, or hate. Why don't we pray fer patience deep and long, instead of hastening ta judgment, wait? Like me, I've surely done some cruel things, and I have Loved the mercy I've been shown. It's Heaven's love from which that mercy springs, and we all need it, 'cause we're error-prone. So, Buddha, please do not give Up on me, 'cause I'm a work in progress, day by day. Your light of Truth, I always need ta see, so please enlighten me, dear Lord, I pray!”


Copyright 2016 by Stephen Cromwell Gifford

HOPE FOR THE FUTURE


 “Lord, Help my brains foresee what lies ahead – Anticipate a bit, ta help me cope! So I won't be too spaced, but Smart, instead; and, thanks for All your gifts, especially Hope! That's all I wrote.”


Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

BE CAREFUL, PACE YOURSELF


 “To have a disposition mild and sweet, I must take care of me, my self, and Well. Lord, help your servant All his work complete; remind me, Lord, ta sometimes Rest a spell! I know you're always merciful and kind; Lord, help me be the Very same ta me! If I get stressed, please, Help me then unwind, so I can be the Best that I kin Be!”


Copyright 2016 by Stephen Cromwell Gifford

Thursday, May 18, 2017

WHAT TO DO TO GET YOUR SHARE

Ye have not, because ye ask not.” – Jesus of Nazareth


“I'm not ashamed, dear Lord, ta have a need, and praise-and-blame, and guilt, are not fer me, and loving me, myself, is right indeed, 'cause masochism ain't humility. I know that Heaven wants ta prosper me, and people fail at times ta show they care; I ask, and offer thanks, accordingly, that's what ya gotta do ta get your share!”

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

THE MONKEY & THE SLIPPERY SLOPE


 “When I get bothered by another ape, I often tend ta brood and get uptight. My mind might start ta play an angry tape, to wit, that they were wrong and I was right! So then the melodrama has begun, and I'm the star, inside my little mind. It's me who is the much-offended one, to my responsibility quite blind! So, Heaven, help my crazy monkey out, whenever I start getting nuts like that! I need ta love my Self, without a doubt, and loving Them as well, is where it's at! I let my pride deceive me once again, so sure that I'm a saint, and they are not. Then I be lost as I have ever been, so sure I'm cool, but really runnin' hot! How truly crazy I can sometimes get, and then I need the Lord ta straighten me. Or else the men in white might bring a Net, and padded walls I'll be real sure ta See! So, Heaven, help me always Keep my cool, in Jesus' peace and love each day abide. If I persist in actin' like a fool, the monkey's greased the slope down which he'll slide! Ain't that right?”


Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

LET'S LIVE A GREAT LOVE


 “Our deepest love, most serious and true, now that's what Heaven wants from me and you. So shall we love like that today, or not? 'Cause someone always needs our love, a lot. So, caring, patient hearts, let's cultivate, and live a love today that's truly Great! Want to?”


Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

FOR SOMEONE WHO DOESN'T KNOW THE LORD


"May Heaven bring your heart the Love it craves, and fill it up with sweetness, now and here. Right now, may you discover Jesus saves, and all the peace and joy you've missed appear. Please, know you're loved by Jesus Christ and me, fear not, believe in love, and you shall live. As it's been said, the truth shall make you free; you'll Feel the Grace the Lord is gonna give!"


Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

YOUR LOVE SHALL LIVE


 “We're made of various and sundry parts; our pride insists that we Exalt our Junk. Though life may offer tests, and some we'll flunk, it's plain these junk-piles sometimes have pure hearts. The Spirit part forever will endure, its truth and beauty's always gonna last. And though ya might have Blown it in the Past, your love shall Live, of this ya Can be Sure!”


Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

TO A DEAR FRIEND


 “Are You afraid of dying, precious friend? The part you really are can never die! The process called your self will someday end, and if you think it's real, you've bought a lie! Your ego's just a knot-hole God looks through, a concept or a notion, don't ya see? That can't prevent my heart from loving you, and you are very precious, friend, ta me!” Love, Steve


Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

FOR SOMEONE DEPRESSED

I'm very sorry that you feel depressed. May loving make you peace-and-gladness-Blessed! May all your dreams of Prospering come True, and Heaven's sweetest blessings come ta You! Here-and-Now! A-men!”


Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

PRAYER FOR YOUR SOUL


 “May everybody get abundant Rest, sufficient sleep, so they can Thrive. May you tonight be peaceful-slumber-Blessed, tomorrow morning, Thankful you're Alive! And me, I'm Glad that you are living, Too; I'm glad that you're on Earth with me Today! May Heaven keep on blessin' me and you, and that's what Heaven Gave ta me ta Pray!” Alleluia, A-men!


Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

SAVE THE PLANET!


 “With Trump in charge, I tend ta worry some, and then I might decide I gotta Pray. Let's pray that Love ta Donald Trump will Come, that Truth is gonna Free his mind Today! Let's pray the very Same fer you and me, that Heaven's brilliant Beauty blows our minds. Let's pay attention well, and we might See... that Freedom's what the Faithful person Finds! Oh, Lord, protect us all from evil, please; enlighten everyone whose mind's in need. Lord, thanks for all the flowers, birds, and trees, and help this Planet Earth get Saved, Indeed! Amen!”



KEEP THE FAITH AND PRAY


 “When we have hope, we don't give up too soon, it frees our weary hearts from dark despair. When scared, we still can sing a happy tune, remembering the Lord will always care. Chin Up, be brave, 'cause Love will overcome, and you and I can love a Lot today. Ya know? And bein' pessimistic 's truly dumb; so let's stay smart, and keep the faith, and pray! Okay?”


Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

Monday, May 15, 2017

HOPE & LOVE


 “The nasty ones want Us ta give up Hope. They really get their kicks when folks Do that. But if we'll love, they'll see that we can cope, and well! Yes, Love is Where It's At!”


Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

GREAT HOPE


 “We've gotta have great hope! Let's hope in Christ, however Truth is known. That Love has never, ever not sufficed, so fan that spark of life! You'll find it's grown! Now, do you really doubt that Good will win? Let's Not cop out at all, not be that Dumb! Why don't we keep the faith, and try again? With Love, I know that We Shall Overcome!”


Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

OUT TO SAVE THE WORLD II


 “The lunatics all stir their witches' brew, they're running wild in Washington, D.C.! And then there's Christ, 'n folks like me and you, who hold our world's salvation golden key: it's bein' Brave, and speakin' Truth Combined; appreciating beauty where it's found; and most especially it's being Kind; it's treating Planet Earth as holy ground. So will we people turn that key or not? I've heard it said that love's a free-will act. So let's all give it everything we Got, and make a just and peaceful world a Fact! What do ya have to say ta That?”



WHY DON'T YOU BREATHE A PRAYER?


(some suggestions)

“Prevent unnecessary harm, today, and you might truly do yourself some good. 'Cause bein' kind is surely gonna pay, and it's the way ta bless your neighborhood! A Breath can be a Prayer, don't ya know? It all begins within your mind and heart! If You'd at all affect the status quo, improve, or keep it cool, why don't ya start?” Why don't ya breathe a prayer?


Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

B4 YA GO 2 FAR

(words to the wise)

“Start Prayin' long b4 ya go 2 far; be Prudent, try ta get yourself Prepared! It's error-prone we humans often Are, and things can work out better if you've cared.
B4 ya go 2 far, why don't ya Pray? Now, don't ya think it's time ya smartened up? Right now, begin to make a better day, if you'd have Blessings overflow your cup!”


Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford


TAKE SOME PRAYER BREAKS


 “Dear Lord, what should I do with each request?” “Ya prob'ly oughta pray, and then decide. 'Cause I want You ta do what's truly Best! Why don't ya let my Spirit be your guide? Too many little sins will do ya in; ta pray can help prevent those dumb mistakes. If You good health and Happiness would win, make sure each day ya take some prayer breaks!”


Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

Saturday, May 13, 2017

ADDITIONAL WEBSITE

Dear Readers, fresh poems will continue to appear here, hopefully for a long time, but I have begun the process of disappearing poems off the bottom of the list here on "blogspot", and putting them on wattpad.com, where they can be found, also called Kindness Poems. All you have to do to read anything on wattpad is sign up with a username, email, and password, click a few book covers you like, and then it's just a matter of a couple of clicks each time and two keystrokes, to see my poems. The fields are filled automatically after you sign up, by Wattpad. Poems of mine previously unpublished I plan to put more of, often, on this Blogspot site. The kindnesspoems blogspot site may be deleted sometime in the future, but not now. Thank you!
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