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Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... January - December, 2024
JustAmy[creator], The Mayor, luvie, left that other site

Posted on 01/01/2024 3:15:48 PM PST by luvie



Welcome To....


'Amy's Place' welcomes all poets
and those who enjoy poetry.
'Amy's Place' is more than just about poetry.
Come in, relax, and share with fellow FReepers
your thoughts about any of the things on the *Menu*.

Enjoy! :)






Never Forget!




Bad Penny


Amy's personal guardian ~
was the ever charming, lovable, huggable,
LouieWolf - R.I.P.




Many thanks for stopping by. : )




TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Miscellaneous; Poetry; The Poetry Branch
KEYWORDS: amysplace; friendship; january2024; poetry
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To: Jim Robinson; JustAmy; luvie; MEG33; jaycee; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; DollyCali; Gabz; ...

May 23

Look to the Skies

Bible in a Year :

The heavens declare the glory of God.

Psalm 19:1

Alex Smalley wants everyone to wake up earlier—or perhaps pause more at day’s end. Why? To gaze at sunrises and sunsets. Those fleeting moments are the most beautiful, awe-inspiring times of the day, according to Smalley, the lead researcher of a British study on awe-inducing weather effects. Even more than blue skies or glittering nightscapes, a stunning sunrise or sunset can improve mood, increase positive emotions, and decrease stress. Smalley says, “When you see something vast and overwhelming or something that produces this feeling of awe, your own problems can feel diminished and so you don’t worry so much about them.”

His findings on wonder echo those of the prophet Jeremiah: “Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you” (Jeremiah 32:17).

King David also beheld God’s creation, declaring, “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge” (Psalm 19:1-2). As for the sun, “It rises at one end of the heavens and makes its circuit to the other; nothing is deprived of its warmth” (v. 6). God’s glorious creation reflects the all-powerful Creator. Why not take time today to look to the skies and marvel in Him!

Reflect & Pray

Where is your favorite place to view a sunrise or sunset? When you behold the heavens, what do you discover about God?

In Your glorious heavens, Father, You show me the wonder of Your power.


901 posted on 05/23/2024 7:15:08 AM PDT by The Mayor (Dear Jesus, please help me to follow Your example and extend kindness when I’ve been wronged)
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To: The Mayor

WooooHooooo!!!!


902 posted on 05/23/2024 10:44:04 AM PDT by luvie (🇺🇸The bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.🇺🇸)
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Thankful for spring gardens.
Happy Thankful Thursday!

903 posted on 05/23/2024 11:02:01 AM PDT by luvie (🇺🇸The bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.🇺🇸)
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Happy Thankful Thursday.





Thankful For The Rain...Really.

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

904 posted on 05/23/2024 12:12:13 PM PDT by left that other site (For what is hidden is meant to be disclosed, and whatever is concealed ...to be brought out. Mk 4:22)
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To: left that other site

I would be, too. Enjoy!


905 posted on 05/23/2024 12:29:23 PM PDT by luvie (🇺🇸The bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.🇺🇸)
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To: luvie; left that other site; Kitty Mittens

Happy Thamkful Thursday!
Just got back from dog training class.
Henry is very interested in the other doggos and loves his teacher.
Was hot here today, middle 80s.
Got a whole flower garden planted this morning.
Woo hoo!

😅


906 posted on 05/23/2024 5:33:51 PM PDT by TheConservativeParty (TRUMP 2024 Drain That Swamp)
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May 24

Correction with a Kiss

Bible in a Year :

God disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share in his holiness.

Hebrews 12:10 In his parable The Wise Woman, George MacDonald tells the story of two girls, whose selfishness brings misery to all, including themselves, until a wise woman puts them through a series of tests to help them become “lovely” again.

After the girls fail each test and suffer shame and isolation, one of them, Rosamond, finally realizes she can’t change herself. “Couldn’t you help me?” she asks the wise woman. “Perhaps I could,” the woman replied, “now that you ask me.” And with the divine help symbolized by the wise woman, Rosamond begins to change. She then asks if the woman would forgive all the trouble she’s caused. “If I had not forgiven you,” the woman says, “I would never have taken the trouble to punish you.”

There are times when God disciplines us. It’s important to understand why. His correction isn’t driven by retribution but by a fatherly concern for our welfare (Hebrews 12:6). He also desires that we may “share in his holiness,” enjoying a harvest of “righteousness and peace” (vv. 10-11). Selfishness brings misery, but holiness makes us whole, joyful, and “lovely” like Him.

Rosamond asks the wise woman how she can love a selfish girl like her. Stooping to kiss her, the woman replies, “I saw what you were going to be.” God’s correction too comes with love and a desire to make us who we’re meant to be.

Reflect & Pray

How have you understood God’s discipline in the past? How might He have disciplined you recently in order to make you more lovely?

Father God, thank You for Your correction, as painful as it can be. You bring it for my good.


907 posted on 05/24/2024 7:32:27 AM PDT by The Mayor (Dear Jesus, please help me to follow Your example and extend kindness when I’ve been wronged)
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To: TheConservativeParty

Lookit you...getting stuff done. I’m glad that Henry is loving his training class. I hope he’ll continue to enjoy it. And you, too!


908 posted on 05/24/2024 10:45:09 AM PDT by luvie (🇺🇸The bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.🇺🇸)
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U S Military Academy~Mansions Of The Lord

Mansions Of The Lord
Ronan Tynan

To fallen soldiers let us sing
Where no rockets fly nor bullets wing
Our broken brothers let us bring
To the Mansions of the Lord

No more bleeding, no more fight
No prayers pleading through the night
Just divine embrace, eternal light
To the Mansions of the Lord.

Where no mothers cry and no children weep
We will stand and guard though the angels sleep
Through the ages safely keep
The Mansions of the Lord.

NEVER FORGET THEM!
ON THEIR BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAY!
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!


909 posted on 05/24/2024 11:12:05 AM PDT by luvie (🇺🇸The bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.🇺🇸)
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MEMORIAL DAY MEMORIES
Kate Smith~God Bless America

Remember The Fallen
They Died For Our Freedom!



910 posted on 05/25/2024 11:43:21 AM PDT by luvie (🇺🇸The bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.🇺🇸)
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U S Military Academy~Mansions Of The Lord

Mansions Of The Lord
Ronan Tynan

To fallen soldiers let us sing
Where no rockets fly nor bullets wing
Our broken brothers let us bring
To the Mansions of the Lord

No more bleeding, no more fight
No prayers pleading through the night
Just divine embrace, eternal light
In the Mansions of the Lord.

Where no mothers cry and no children weep
We shall stand and guard though the angels sleep
All through the ages safely keep
The Mansions of the Lord.


Ray Charles~America The Beautiful
FourHymn~In Flanders Fields
Jo Stafford~I'll Be Seeing You
Lee Greenwood~My Country Tis Of Thee
Waylon Jennings~America
Taps

NEVER FORGET THEM!


911 posted on 05/26/2024 5:43:52 AM PDT by luvie (🇺🇸The bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.🇺🇸)
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Memorial Day





Gratitude and Honor To Those Who Gave All For Our Freedom.

ML/LTOS

912 posted on 05/26/2024 6:32:18 AM PDT by left that other site (For what is hidden is meant to be disclosed, and whatever is concealed ...to be brought out. Mk 4:22)
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We take this time
on Memorial Day
to salute
our Fallen Heroes
who through the history
of our country
have fought and died
for all of us.
THANK YOU!!




Aaron Tippen~The Stars And Stripes And
The Eagle Flies


John Williams~Hymn To The Fallen

Remember our Fallen this
Memorial Day Weekend!

913 posted on 05/27/2024 10:47:12 AM PDT by luvie (🇺🇸The bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.🇺🇸)
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Grateful for naps with buddies.
Happy GratiTuesday!

914 posted on 05/28/2024 8:10:28 AM PDT by luvie (🇺🇸The bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.🇺🇸)
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To: AZamericonnie; Brad's Gramma; JustAmy; oldteen; Kathy in Alaska; TASMANIANRED; ...

Happy Gratituesday!





Everybody Into The Pool!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

915 posted on 05/28/2024 11:16:30 AM PDT by left that other site (For what is hidden is meant to be disclosed, and whatever is concealed ...to be brought out. Mk 4:22)
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To: luvie

It’s a great nap day here...thunderstorms rolling through. Been raining every couple of days here.

☔️


916 posted on 05/28/2024 2:26:48 PM PDT by TheConservativeParty (TRUMP 2024 MAKE AMERICA AMERICA AGAIN)
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To: TheConservativeParty

The rain sounds really nice. It’s like a lullaby.


917 posted on 05/28/2024 5:04:28 PM PDT by luvie (🇺🇸The bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.🇺🇸)
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To: JustAmy; The Mayor; left that other site; TheConservativeParty; Kitty Mittens; fish hawk; ...

Happy Warm and Fuzzy
...and Bloom-y...
Wednesday!

918 posted on 05/29/2024 11:57:08 AM PDT by luvie (🇺🇸The bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.🇺🇸)
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To: AZamericonnie; Brad's Gramma; JustAmy; oldteen; Kathy in Alaska; TASMANIANRED; ...

Summertime...





And The Livin' Is Easy On My Deck!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

919 posted on 05/29/2024 3:27:29 PM PDT by left that other site (For what is hidden is meant to be disclosed, and whatever is concealed ...to be brought out. Mk 4:22)
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To: luvie

I have been pretty damn sick for days,
stayed on the couch sleeping foe the entire holiday weekend.
I was able to talk to my specialty doctor Tuesday morning
he sent me two scripts and my wife picked them up.
Strong medicine but we both knew exactly what I needed.

After two days of doses I’m back my computer


920 posted on 05/29/2024 7:11:41 PM PDT by The Mayor (Dear Jesus, please help me to follow Your example and extend kindness when I’ve been wronged)
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