Anticipation
Hurry hurry
He’s coming now!
Excitement
Hear the shouts
See the crowd
Honor
Palm branches laid
Robes spread before him
See
He comes to you
Righteous victorious
Lowly
Upon a donkey
Only a colt
Ruler
Giver of life
Bringer of hope
Rejoice
Your King comes
Hosanna, save
*John 12:12-19, Zechariah 9:9
To restore reunite
Bring back together
Former closeness grew strained
Now soften your heart
Forgiveness compassion
These speak to fulfill
Resolving now mending
Bring peace and accord
Valuable friendship
Reconciliation
From “My Words to Live By” c-a allen 3/23/2019
Felicity?!
Hmmm… What is that?
Some far-off place?
Perhaps a gnat?
What’s that you say?
Some person’s charm?
That’s not quite right?
Don’t be alarmed!
Let’s look it up!
We’ll check it out.
… An intense joy!
A cause to shout.
Or quiet calm,
Ponder deeply.
Great happiness,
Rising softly.
You said it well.
Gave careful thought.
It’s not something
That can be bought.
Spilling over
Now not empty
From heart renewed
Felicity.
To value esteem
Hold in high regard
For positive character
Fortitude strength
Knowledge wisdom
Leadership clear vision
For words spoken truly
Careful thought
Selfless defense
Timely warning
For experience of elders
Guidance of others
Value in life
Respect
From “My Words to Live By” c-a allen
Running here and running there
What am I to do?
Let’s go this way
Wait, look at that!
So much now to discover
…Where was I going?
Oh yes, that’s it
Complete my task
Now just a little further
Travel down this trail
Did you hear that?
I love that tune!
Reminds me of happy times.
You remember when…
Come let me show you
What I found the other day!
… Sun’s now setting?!
Day’s now waning?!
But there are more trails to trod!
Open eyes ears heart
Hmmm… so true!
Living life to the fullest!
Finding new horizons
Down those rabbit trails
Standing regardless
Steadfast and true
Loyal devoted
Committed in all
Whatever befalls
Never abandons
Constant presence
Resolute determined
Speaking true loving fully
Faithful
From “My Words to Live By” c-a allen
Bubbling up
A joyful chuckle
Cleansing laughter
Lifts the soul
Small child’s squeal
Or belly bellow
Quiet giggle
For weary heart
A blessing true
To lift and heal
No scorn or scoff
But strengthening spirit
Bubbling up
A joyful chuckle
Cleansing laughter
Lifts the soul
To give to tend
Offer fully
Bringing comfort
Lighten a load
To assist to care for
Beyond one’s self
Leading by giving
Compassion’s light
Faithful work
To serve
From “My Words to Live By” c-a allen
As a star once shone
Gazing down upon the earth
Dazzling companions
Gathered ‘round
Its light beamed softly
Gently touched a tiny face
Heaven stirred and sang
Come now come
As a star once shone
Guiding light to show the way
Wise magi followed
Bringing gifts
Sparkling diamond led
The travelers expectantly
New king to worship
Jesus child
As a star once shone
It revealed a precious gift
As God’s Son brought light
Savior born
Bide a while
The time will come
Delay impatient
We do not welcome
Envision new opportunity
An interlude of discovery
Seeking insight
Finding treasure
Possibilities abound
When we wait
From “My Words to Live By” c-a allen
The Still Small Voice 