Amy's Place .. Poetry and Potpourri .. Feb. 25-26-27, 2005

2-25-05 | JustAmy, St.Louie1, MamaBear, Billie

[JustAmy]

Poetry and Potpourri made its debut on September 22, 2003

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2-25-05
Graphic by MamaBear

Harvesting Joy

Can one grow tired of too much happiness, too much joy, too much bliss?
Would you wish for a more quiet moment, if the world would give you this?
All our happiness comes in bunches, like the harvest for the feast,
And we all give grateful “thank-you”s from the greatest to the least.

The rising swell of Nature’s bounty will be followed by a trough,
And the day of laughing hearty is soon followed by a cough.
All these things are in a balance, day is followed by the night.
But that portends just as truly, that great darkness yields to bright.

If you find yourself in doldrums, there’s a zephyr coming soon,
And the path in utter darkness will be glistened by the moon.
Baking days of Summer sunshine will be chilled by Winter snow,
And the tiny leaves of Springtime, slowly turn to gold, you know.

Life is filled with passing patterns, first the bitter, then the sweet,
And the sadness of a parting is forgotten when we meet.
Save the moments of your treasures, hold them in your bosom tight,
That in darkness of their leaving, you’ll be glowing by their light.

Take the time from Summer’s harvest, to distill a warming brew,
Of the sweetness you remember, when the Winter threatens you.
In the darkness of December, light a candle for the time,
That the Springtime of your journey was so brilliant and sublime.


NicknamedBob . . . . . . . . . . . . July 12, 2004
© 2004

[The Mayor]

February 25, 2005

Anger Management

Read:
James 4:1-6

Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure? -James 4:1

Bible In One Year: Numbers 28-30

In James 4, the writer swung his axe at the root of one of our deepest problems: a smothering absorption with our own desires-getting our own way and having our own needs met. When that passion is frustrated, it can quickly become blind rage that demeans others and debases us. Though we may get what we want, we're left feeling unsatisfied.

It's better to ask God to meet our needs with His hands, in His time, in His way; to yield our will to His control, and pray as Jesus did, "Not My will, but Yours, be done" (Luke 22:42).

It does no good to brood over injustices, to try to set things right on our own, or to let our lustful desires determine our decisions. Submitting to our own desire for pleasure will lead to "wars and fights" inside us and with those around us (James 4:1).

Before our anger peaks, we can call for a "time out" and take a walk with the One who understands us better than we understand ourselves-who cares for us more than we can ever know. We can tell Him about our anger and mull things over with Him.

We can ask God to meet our needs His way, for as James said, He gives "more grace" (v.6)-a gift far greater than anything we can manage on our own. -David Roper

When anger lingers in our hearts,
It poisons all we think and do;
But faith seeks ways to show God's love
And keeps our spirit strong and true. -D. De Haan

For every minute you are angry, you lose 60 seconds of happiness.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
When Anger Burns
Moses: His Anger And What It Cost Him

[international american]

One of your best !

[JustAmy]

Thank you for today's Welcome Graphic.
It and the poem were worth re-running.

Thank you for your beautiful contributions to Amy's Place.

[JustAmy]

Good morning, NnB.
Thank you for today's wonderful poem.

Thank you for contributing so many great poems to Amy's Place.

[JustAmy]

"For every minute you are angry, you lose 60 seconds of happiness."

Thank you, Rus! Today's lesson is one we should all remember.

Have a lovely weekend.

[JustAmy]

Hello, IA.

I agree; this is one of NnB's best.
It was definitely worth a repeat.

Hope you are having a great day.

[JustAmy]

Happy Cuddle Day!!

[Darksheare]

Unfortunately for me, the only thing being remotely cuddly today is a psychotic furball who thinks my ankle is an appetizer.
But she's trying oh so hard to look cute!

[tuliptree76]

Happy Cuddle Day to you too, Amy!

Here is what we will be celebrating the rest of the weekend:

Feb. 26: No holidays. Guess we could have another Nothing Day. ;-)

Feb. 27: Polar Bear Day

[JustAmy]

Hi Tulip.

February 26th ..... nothing to celebrate? Hmmmm.

Why don't we have a celebrate anything day. We can each decide what to celebrate tomorrow.

Hope you had a great day.

[MeekOneGOP]

Hey, everybody ! Happy Friday! TGIF!!

I'm late. Better late than never, I guess.
I'm Daddy-sitting yesterday, today and tomorrow. haha!

[JustAmy]

LOL



Give that psychotic furball a cuddle. (or a salmon steak!)
;~)

[JustAmy]

Good afternoon, Meekie. Hope you've been enjoying Daddysitting.

Our weather is absolutely beautiful. My daffodils are starting to bloom. They should be lovely next week.

I need to get out and take some pictures of the fruit trees and the flowers.

[Darksheare]

LOL!

[international american]

I spent all day moving from one office to another.
One thing nice about it. The new office is on the top floor, and has a good view, plus a large patio, so I can put outdoor furniture, and a bbq ouside.

[JustAmy]

"I can put outdoor furniture, and a bbq ouside."

That sounds like it will be a very pleasant, relaxing place to get away from work for awhile.

I've been busy trying to get ready for spring. It is almost here; flowers and trees are blooming. They loved all the rain followed by the warm weather.

[tuliptree76]

That sounds like a good idea, Amy. I'm not sure what we should celebrate though. LOL!

[tuliptree76]

Oooooh. That office sounds nice! Can I have your old office. I'd like one with a door, please. ;-)