Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... November, 2008

November 1, 2008 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie

[JustAmy]

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[The Mayor]

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November 19, 2008

Out Of Options?

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READ: 2 Kings 5:1-3,9-15

Now I know that there is no God in all the earth, except in Israel. —2 Kings 5:15

As ancient Syria’s mightiest military commander, General Naaman had all the benefits the empire could offer: influence, affluence, and power. All, that is, except for health! Naaman was a leper (2 Kings 5:1-3).

In contrast, the servant girl in the general’s household had no options or power at all. As a captive from an army raid, she had been forced into a lifetime of slavery (v.2). But she did not permit herself to be overcome by despair and bitterness. Rather, she rose above her no-option estate to serve wholeheartedly the best interests of her master.

This servant girl didn’t see her master’s leprosy as God’s punishment but as an opportunity to point Naaman to God’s prophet in Samaria (v.3). Her recommendation led to Naaman’s complete healing. He declared, “Now I know that there is no God in all the earth, except in Israel” (v.15).

Today, many people have abundant options. Others, however, have their choices curtailed by poverty, poor health, or other adverse circumstances. When a crisis comes, even their limited options evaporate.

Yet one choice always remains. Like Naaman’s servant girl, we can still choose to serve God and point others to Him—regardless of our limited circumstances.

’Tis mine to choose if self shall die
And never rise again;
’Tis mine to yield the throne to Christ
And bid Him rule and reign. —Christiansen

Facing an impossibility gives us the opportunity to trust God.

Bible in One Year: Daniel 4–6; Proverbs 18:1-12

[MEG33]

We're back! Good Morning
I feared another morning without my FRiends.
Thank you , Mayor, for Our Daily Bread

[MEG33]

This is so darling! My raccoons have gotten so big! I have spoiled them..of course.
Hope all is well where you are and with your family.

[WayzataJOHNN]

Thanks for the kind words, I just write’m, the muse dictates.

Here’s one to ponder

Ruminations

The sun sets, in shades of flame orange and yellow
the clouds seared with its gleam, seem yet mellow
as dusk creeps across the land, on silent slippered feet
and dreams like stars, come out to pass so soft yet fleet

A mortal man, in mortal moral impasses of the soul
lives his life, and pays the piper’s oft heavy toll
and yet in such moments, do you go beyond it all
and rise above mundane toil, as fragments of stars do fall

The open land is honest in its harsh demands on you
yet too the rewards are yours alone with which to do
and so the value is within yourself, as it should be
none may take what you’ve done, and lived, yours you see

As the fire crackles on dry wood and dreams tonight
let not the span of space, or time, determine what is right
but that which you hold inside the final judge of you
as under those stars you remember all that fate has shared too

A cup of something hot to drink, blended with a bit
something from the flask, if I were to take the bet
the fire’s glow, and the whiskey’s too to warm
as under stars and memories, dreams do but swarm

Time to think, and time to recall things gone in time
and to consider how they all fit into a celestial rhyme
a lonely fire, and single soul in thought most profound
passing time in contemplation, till dawn comes round

[jaycee]

Since it was 14 this morning, I chose to dream of Spring!

~Good Morning FRiends at Amy's Place~

[jaycee]

Thank you for another Daily Bread message this morning, Mr. Mayor! Good advice for us today!

[yorkie]

Wonderful, Johnn!

[jaycee]

Another good one and true one, Johnn. I don’t think a day goes by for me and others where we do not recall something of days gone by. Most of the time its the sweet memories that I dwell on. Thanks for sharing with us.

[MEG33]

14 is too cold! This is beautiful..I love posting spring flowers when it’s cold..
Thank you for the compliments on yesterday’s posts!

[yorkie]

OK, ladies! I'll dream of Spring WITH you!
I can hear the birds, and smell the flowers!
Ah, the 'visions' of spring!

[MEG33]

How adorable!

[MEG33]

Lovely..Johnn..you draw a picture with your words..and I am by the fire sipping and contemplating under the stars.

[JustAmy]

November 19, 2008


Graphic by MamaBear

What a Puppy Understands
by Eric R. Ode

She's small and cute but underfoot.
She won't come when I call.
She gnaws and chews my finest shoes
and piddles in the hall.

She finds disguise in umber eyes
so innocently gazing,
then howls at night with all her might
until my voice is raising.

But truth be told, although I scold
with reprimands unbending,
she cocks her head at what I've said
as if uncomprehending.

Yet when I doubt what life's about
and question all I've known;
and when my heart has come apart,
and when I cry alone,

she licks my tear and snuggles near,
her head beneath my hands.
To my surprise, I realize
she truly understands.

[Mama_Bear]

You found the perfect poem to go with that graphic. I looked and looked and found nothing that would work.

Good job, Amy!

[jaycee]

Just a great big awwwwww for the graphic and the poem says it all when we love our little human critters.

[jaycee]

That is so precious, Yorkie! Nothing’s cute than a little chick!

[Aquamarine]

Ah, this is adorable.

They really do understand. :)

[JustAmy]

Good morning. Lori.
I spent some time yesterday AM looking at poems.

Now ... Time to THANK YOU for this adorable Welcome Graphic.
I think you made it especially for today.
Have a Happy Fall Warm Fuzzy Wednesday!

Thank you for all you do!

[gardengirl]

22 here. Love your bluebird and morning glories!

[Billie]

Ohhhhhh, that is so adorable. I am such a softie for baby animals - puppies especially just get hold of my heart and won’t let go. That is so sweet, Amy and Lori, and the poem is absolutely perfect. Good job, bof’ of you!