January 2021 – MaddogPoetry

Success

Success is not by number assessed. Success is by commitment possessed. I do wonder how good I have done. I doubt it is in more the merrier. I believe what counts is having fun. There are those who would fully dismiss this hard to accept success notion. I submit fun is getting a kiss. SuccessContinue reading “Success”

Forgive and Forget

I am asked to forgive those who have offended me This is not easy, when there’s no reparation; and even harder, when there’s no preparation. I am asked to forget what I have forgiven This is possible but difficult to realize. It requires imagination and a penchant to idealize. Truth is not transactional Truth isContinue reading “Forgive and Forget”

Redeemer (Psalm 19)

Heaven declares the beauty of God; Earth proclaims the work of Her hands. Everyday in every way they announce Her; always in all ways they present Her. Her promise is for all Her voice is heard by every one. Her song goes out to all the earth, it calls across theContinue reading “Redeemer (Psalm 19)”

Helper

He drew an invisible X on the floor, “Stand right here and don’t move”. He handed me the droplight and pointed to a spot ahead of us, “If you want to help, shine the light here.” I was ten and really wanted to help, How was this helpful? He put the toolbox down, opened it,Continue reading “Helper”