[JustAmy]

11-22-04
Graphic by Billie

Inside the Raincloud

Up inside the raincloud, the droplets do confer.
And though they seem quite uniform, they rarely do concur.
Droplet One says “What’s the use? No one will even look.”
And Droplet Two says “I’m not ready! I didn’t read the book!”

The bigger Droplet Ten responds, “Now, steady on!
Don’t fall down on us now.”
Just get into position, we’re about to make a bow.”
“Don’t you mean a rainbow?” “No, I said let’s take a bow!”

“Your little bending motion, will change the light’s return,
And give a little color for the fame that you will earn.
Now, some of you will get a chance to use your other hand,
And bounce another color if it comes perchance to land.”

“We’ll do a double duty, and make a pretty show,
And the people will exclaim at all the colors that we show!!”
He lined up all the boys with quite a sparkle in his eye,
And he didn’t give the little ones a chance to even cry.

The curtain raised about them and the light was shining clear,
And everyone that he could see was grinning ear to ear.
Their bright smiles shone back out to where the sun had shone before,
And the rainbow that they formed would now become the stuff of lore.

They held the pose until they splashed down on the ground,
And made a lot of merriment as they were dancing ‘round.
They formed into their rivulets to start the trip back up,
And all exclaimed their luck to be a droplet in God’s cup.

NicknamedBob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 21, 2004
© 2004

[JustAmy]

Graphic by St.Louie1

A Child’s Prayer

Lord, Thanks for listening, and taking the time,
I know that you’re busy, out dealing with crime.
I heard on the news that some people are bad,
And just like you, Lord, that makes me feel sad.

I’m thankful You gave me this wonderful bed,
That keeps me so warm while I’m resting my head,
And thanks for a Mommy who makes me feel good,
So I’ll want to be like her and do what I should.

And thanks for a Dad who is ten times as strong,
As the meanest bad guy who might ever do wrong.
Thanks for the food that you gave me today,
And thanks for reminding me I need to pray.

Thank You for Ruffy, who stays at my side,
He’s a really good dog but I can’t keep him tied,
So please watch over him when he gets himself out,
As You do over me when my folks aren’t about.

I’ll pray for our leaders to keep us from harm,
And if they need help that You’ll lend them Your arm.
I’ll pray for our enemies to learn what is right,
And ask for a favor, Please show them the light!

Lord, for myself I don’t really need much,
A toy, or a ball, and some cookies and such,
Just do what you do so I’ll know you are there,
And please listen real close when I tell you my prayer.

I’ll come back tomorrow. We’ll talk once again,
But I’ll bet you know now what I’ll ask you for then.
I don’t mind to ask, though, ‘cause You love a kid,
Just like we love Your Son, for the things that He did.

Good Night to you, Lord, and You rest easy too,
There shouldn’t be much more that You have to do,
With most of us sleeping, You can get Your rest now,
And Thanks to You, Lord, we got through it somehow.

NicknamedBob . . . . . . . . . . . November 21, 2004
© 2004

[Conspiracy Guy]

Very nice but after all the rain we've had and will have here in the sunny south, I would have preferred a poem about livestock.

I am so crabby when it rains. Just ask Laura Earl.

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Monday!

It's raining! My TV is out due to Satellite Rain Fade, too. :^(

I heard that somewhere in Central or South Texas got 15 inches
of rain in 6 hours! Yikes! :^O

Have a cup while you Freep !

[MeekOneGOP]

I well remember 41 years ago today. November 22nd, 1963.

I was 9 years old and in the 4th grade, and we lived in Fort Worth.

Right after news of Kennedy's murder, they dismissed school early and I walked home.

It was a sad day and weekend for the country is what I remember.

[MeekOneGOP]

And today is also my cousin's birthday.

I still remember him lamenting about Kennedy being killed on his birthday.