Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ...February, 2008
2-1-2008 | JustAmy and MamaBear

Posted on 02/01/2008 6:50:12 AM PST by JustAmy




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 ~
the ever charming, lovable, huggable,

LouieWolf





Many thanks for stopping by. : )











TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Humor; Military/Veterans; Poetry
KEYWORDS: amysplace; jokes; music; poetry; potpourri
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 421-440441-460461-480 ... 941 next last
To: ST.LOUIE1; Mama_Bear; Billie; DollyCali; dutchess; Aquamarine; GodBlessUSA; Diver Dave; ...
February 20, 2008


Graphic by MamaBear

Stray Cat

Oh, what unhappy twist of fate
Has brought you homeless to my gate?
The gate where once another stood
To beg for shelter, warmth and food.
For from that day I ceased to be
The master of my destiny.
While he, with purr and velvet paw
Became within my house the law.
He scratched the furniture and shed
And claimed the middle of my bed.
He ruled in arrogance and pride
And broke my heart the day he died.
So if you really think, oh Cat,
I'd willingly relive all that
Because you come, forlorn and thin
Well... don't just stand there... come on in!

~ Francis Witham ~

441 posted on 02/20/2008 8:00:59 AM PST by JustAmy (I wear red every Friday, but I support our Military everyday!!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 440 | View Replies]

To: Mama_Bear


Good morning, MamaBear.
Thank you for the adorable graphic and the cat poem that accompanies it.

442 posted on 02/20/2008 8:04:45 AM PST by JustAmy (I wear red every Friday, but I support our Military everyday!!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 441 | View Replies]

To: JustAmy

February 20, 2008
Threats And Warnings
Keep His statutes and His commandments . . . that it may go well with you and with your children after you. —Deuteronomy 4:40

“God never threatens; the devil never warns,” declared Oswald Chambers. We sometimes use the words threat and warning interchangeably, but Chambers saw a principle that suggests a distinction. Threats are used to get people to do what is in our best interest. Warnings are issued to get people to do what is in their best interest. In other words, threats seek to preserve power, whereas warnings serve to protect people from danger.

Satan wants us to think of God’s loving warnings as mean-spirited threats, but he is wrong. According to Chambers, “A warning is a great arresting statement of God’s, inspired by His love and patience.” The evidence of this is found in the many commands that are coupled with phrases like “that it may go well with you” (Deut. 4:40; 12:28).

In loving relationships, people warn one another of the inevitable consequences of foolish behavior. In unhealthy relationships, people threaten one another with punishment if they fail to live up to unreasonable demands.

As we interact with others, it’s good to consider the nature of our counsel and commands. Do we use ultimatums to preserve our own well-being? Or do we lovingly warn others to keep them from harm?

FOR FURTHER STUDY
How can we take comfort from the love of God if we don’t feel loved? Read How Has God Loved Us? on the Web at www.discoveryseries.org/q0102

Warnings are an expression of love; threats are an expression of control.

Bible in One Year: Leviticus 16–18; Proverbs 18:1-12


443 posted on 02/20/2008 8:09:12 AM PST by The Mayor (The purpose of prayer is not to get what we want, but to become what God wants.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 442 | View Replies]

To: All


Good morning, everyone!!

Today is "Love Your Pet Day".
A day we can all enjoy!

In addition to "Love Your Pet Day", we are also celebrating "Cherry Pie Day."

Have a slice of cherry pie while you love your pet!

444 posted on 02/20/2008 8:11:40 AM PST by JustAmy (I wear red every Friday, but I support our Military everyday!!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 442 | View Replies]

To: JustAmy


This Old Cat


I’m getting on in years,
My coat is turning gray.
My eyes have lost their luster,
My hearing’s just okay.
I spend my day dreaming
Of conquests in my past,
Lying near a sunny window
Waiting for its warm repast.

I remember our first visit,
I was coming to you free,
Hoping you would take me in
And keep me company.
I wasn’t young or handsome,
Two years I’d roamed the street.
There were scars upon my face,
I hobbled on my feet.

I could sense your disappointment
As I left my prison cage.
Oh, I hoped you would accept me
And look beyond my age.
You took me out of pity,
I accepted without shame.
Then you grew to love me,
And I admit the same.

I have shared with you your laughter,
You have wet my fur with tears.
We’ve come to know each other
Throughout these many years.
Just one more hug this morning
Before you drive away,
And know I’ll think about you
Throughout your busy day.

The time we’ve left together
Is a treasured time at that.
My heart is yours forever.
I Promise - This old cat.


Author: K.C. Bigamon




. .


445 posted on 02/20/2008 8:15:19 AM PST by OESY
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 441 | View Replies]

To: FRiends

Cherry Pie

INGREDIENTS:

Pastry for 2-crust pie
1 egg
water
4 cups fresh pitted sour cherries
OR 2 -1 pound cans tart cherries, drained, with 1/3 cup juice reserved
2-3/4 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons butter, cut in little cubes

PREPARATION:

Combine egg and 1 tablespoon water to make egg glaze. In 9-inch glass pie pan, place 1 piece of pastry. Brush with egg glaze. Keep pie crust in refrigerator while making filling.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Combine fruit, tapioca, salt, sugar and extract. (If using canned cherries add reserved fruit juice. Stir and let mixture stand for 5 minutes.

Spoon mixture in prepared crust. Dot with butter cubes. Use egg glaze to moisten rim of pie. Roll-out top crust to 1/8-inch thick. You may either cut crust into 1/2-inch strips or put pastry on as is. Just be sure to cut vents into the top. Make sure pastries are pinched together. Either brush top crust with egg glaze or milk. If using milk, sprinkle top with sugar.

Bake for 20 minutes and then use foil around the crust edges to protect from burning. Bake for 20 more minutes. Cool on wire rack.

Serve plain or with whipped cream.

Happy Cherry Pie Day!

446 posted on 02/20/2008 8:22:56 AM PST by JustAmy (I wear red every Friday, but I support our Military everyday!!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 444 | View Replies]

To: OESY


Ahhhhh .......
Good morning, OESY.

Thank you for the sweet "Old Cat" poem.
I love your graphic and the cartoon is cute.

Hope your Wednesday is Wonderful.

447 posted on 02/20/2008 8:30:34 AM PST by JustAmy (I wear red every Friday, but I support our Military everyday!!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 445 | View Replies]

To: The Mayor


Good morning, Mayor.

Thank you for bringing the Soul Food again this morning.

Have a Great Day.

448 posted on 02/20/2008 8:33:29 AM PST by JustAmy (I wear red every Friday, but I support our Military everyday!!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 443 | View Replies]

To: NicknamedBob

Boy .... I’ve missed a lot the last couple of years.

I always enjoy your poems.


449 posted on 02/20/2008 8:36:33 AM PST by JustAmy (I wear red every Friday, but I support our Military everyday!!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 431 | View Replies]

To: Mama_Bear

* smile *

Got it!!
Saved it!!
Posted it!!

Thanks, MamaBear!


450 posted on 02/20/2008 8:37:31 AM PST by JustAmy (I wear red every Friday, but I support our Military everyday!!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 432 | View Replies]

To: GodBlessUSA


Good Morning, GeeBee. :^)

Really cute BlueBird graphic. Thank you.

Hope you are having a delicious "Cherry Pie Day".

451 posted on 02/20/2008 8:41:02 AM PST by JustAmy (I wear red every Friday, but I support our Military everyday!!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 433 | View Replies]

To: La Enchiladita


Good morning, Dita.
I missed the landing this morning.
It is always a beautiful sight.

Hope you are having a great Love Your Pet Day.

452 posted on 02/20/2008 8:48:34 AM PST by JustAmy (I wear red every Friday, but I support our Military everyday!!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 439 | View Replies]

To: All

453 posted on 02/20/2008 8:52:34 AM PST by JustAmy (I wear red every Friday, but I support our Military everyday!!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 452 | View Replies]

To: y'all

454 posted on 02/20/2008 8:54:44 AM PST by JustAmy (I wear red every Friday, but I support our Military everyday!!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 453 | View Replies]

To: JustAmy

Hello everyone! I spend too little time doing the things on the computer I want. I love to read & see all of your posts. so wonderful.

I had fits posting the Finest this am. will write explanation there...

Snowing here.... VERY COLD here... yuk to winter!


455 posted on 02/20/2008 8:59:35 AM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 441 | View Replies]

To: DollyCali


456 posted on 02/20/2008 9:02:29 AM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 455 | View Replies]

To: All; DollyCali

I have dentist appt this morning, so I will check in here and at the Finest later today,

Have a Wonderful Wednesday, Everyone!


457 posted on 02/20/2008 9:31:44 AM PST by JustAmy (I wear red every Friday, but I support our Military everyday!!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 456 | View Replies]

To: JustAmy
Thank you, Amy. I view the poem as an allegory of my present state. LOL!

.

458 posted on 02/20/2008 10:35:11 AM PST by OESY
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 447 | View Replies]

To: JustAmy; GodBlessUSA; Mama_Bear; OESY; DollyCali; La Enchiladita; MEG33; jaycee; All; FRiends
Good Afternoon to Everyone, and Thank you all for the Neat Graphics and Poems that are a Delight! For "Love Your Pet Day" I don't Currently have a Pet, but the Many Squirrels where I Live are Like Pets to me, Lol.


~Squirrel on my Shepherd's Ranch~

Happy 'Love your Pet Day' to Amy's Place!

459 posted on 02/20/2008 12:04:34 PM PST by Kitty Mittens (To God Be All Excellent Praise!!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 456 | View Replies]

To: JustAmy; All

I like it, I like it, you are the very spirit of Springtime, Amy:) LOL.

It was such a beautiful Atlantis landing. The skill that goes into that is unimaginable to most of us. Hundreds of people work on those shuttle missions and yet it comes down to one man being able to safely guide and steer the ship to a smooth and safe touchdown.

Hats off to Commander Steve Frick who took over the controls from Pilot Alan Poindexter during the last 5 or 10 crucial minutes.


460 posted on 02/20/2008 1:51:52 PM PST by La Enchiladita
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 452 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 421-440441-460461-480 ... 941 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson