Poetry
December 17, 2020, michaelbray Character - or not, Poetry,
How about that Brahms composin’ In the shadow of Beethoven?Think it’s tough to follow the team Who has been the champs? Got nothin’ to gain in fame And all to lose in the battle. But in this place and time You were saddled By the One who guides mankind Leaving no one chosen behind. And […]
December 17, 2020, michaelbray Character - or not, Family Matters, Poetry,
Christmas is a time of celebration When out come those meridian decorations And friends come by to share Food, talk, and moderate inebriation. Got lots to eat and drink, Share the news, the blues, and think About the time we’ll have above When nothing separates the love That God would lavish upon us Who are […]
December 16, 2020, michaelbray Character - or not, Lamentations, Poetry,
What choo know, China Joe? Got some babies you can kill? Give the momma a pill? Or suck that baby out With a tube and a knife Take that little one’s very life? You’re no better than a robber Come to take from the house, Sneaky as a lowly mouse: Anything that you can find, […]
December 16, 2020, michaelbray Character - or not, Family Matters, Fathers' Rights, Poetry,
Of grandkid names I got a plan An idea for you To name the grands! How about an Igor or Gustavo No big deal if you don’t go For it. Of course I know A sovereign thing for you To do is name your own. You’re all alone On that decision, So you make no […]
December 15, 2020, michaelbray Character - or not, Lamentations, Poetry,
Godless people are really not. They can’t escape Him But will be brought Right up before His throne To answer the charges: Rejection of all He has shown Of Himself in creation And by the sensation Brought to mind in elation Found to abound Everywhere on the planet And seen by the simplest Of people […]
December 15, 2020, michaelbray Apologetics, Character - or not, Poetry, Salvation,
Semper Vigilans Fortis Semper Paratus et FidelisAnd semper my temper Calls me to do what’s right, Not what I please, To be strong, prepared and faithful, Keeping my hands on the handle. God’s Word that guides my life Keeps me with child and wife So anything I do Goes first through You, The Boss of all the world, Which […]
December 15, 2020, michaelbray Character - or not, Environment/Creation, Family Matters, Poetry,
Got our two And we’re through! Responsible, you see, Can’t have three. O mercy me! Got to go with the flow, Do what they say. Matters not What says the Word! Who ever heard Of bucking the crowd, For crying out loud? Got to go with the flow Don’t ya know? Even so Got some […]
December 15, 2020, michaelbray Poetry, Salvation,
And then the Almighty comes And the sound of the drums Drowns out all the yelling and protest Against His law and decree That promise He made to free All from the din of sin, Even the dark that hides The Truth from sick hearts That refuse to lose Their attachment to this world Tossed […]
December 15, 2020, michaelbray Character - or not, Family Matters, Poetry,
Men, we must not fall short On the pledge we made To keep serving and wooing Our good mates to whom on a date We made pledges of marriage Ever to keep ourselves pure And steady in our lives to ensure That we never drift apart Ever ready to make that new start And after […]
December 14, 2020, michaelbray Actors in the Kingdom: selections, Character - or not, Family Matters, Poetry,
Against that time When life falls short Must we steady ourselves With the knowledge That the One who came And saved our souls Does not sleep nor slumber. Ever shall we remain in the number That He Himself has called from the start. ‘Twas always His plan to impart To us that light, the knowledge […]