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

BLESS ME AND MY GAL

 “Now, when I get uptight, afraid, and lost, it's angry I become, and kinda mean. Lord, when my little boat is tempest-tossed, please, pacify my heart in that there scene. Please, help me keep the faith, and pray and wait, and help me keep my cool when things aren't right! Please, help me always bless and love my mate, yes, help me love my gal with all my might! Thank You!”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford

FOR MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS

“Now, Anyone can be a sorry sort, and anyone can be the Grouchy type. ‘Cause sometimes we Feel bad, our temper’s short, we tend ta dwell upon what’s wrong, and Gripe! But you and I, let’s count our Blessings, please? And we can act ta thank the Holy One! We still have air and water, plants and trees. And shelter, food, and clothes, though some have none! And so we’ve got ta act, to show we care, and share our plenty ‘round the neighborhood! We might have skills, and other things ta share, so Let’s us now promote the common Good! Yes, you and I can find some Peace within, and kindly work for Justice, Freedom, too. There’s still a lot o’ hearts we need ta win, I think that we can Win some – How ‘bout You?”

Copyright 2016 by Stephen C. Gifford