Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... June, 2010

June 1, 2010 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie

[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*.

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Never Forget!





Bad Penny



Amy's personal guardian ~
the ever charming, lovable, huggable,
LouieWolf




Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[MEG33]

Thank you, Conor.

[ConorMacNessa]

REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!

Spc. Blair Thompson, USA, KIA Afghanistan 25JUN2010

I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)

God Of Our Fathers



Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in peace!
We who remain hold you in high honor.
Rest, fallen brother, in this sacred precinct;
We who remain keep this place sacred.
Rest, fallen brother, among these, your comrades;
We who remain keep the watch.
Rest, fallen brother, among these who answered the Nation’s call;
We who remain press the fight forward in your name.
Rest, fallen brother, lay down thy burden;
We who remain have taken up the torch.
Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in eternal peace!



Taps

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[MEG33]

~Freedom Isn't Free~

Honoring Those Who
Gave All
To Protect Our Nation

Rest In Peace Brave Warriors

My deep gratitude for your service and sacrifice for our country.
May God comfort all who mourn.

[MEG33]

Goodnight Dear FRiends

Thank you for coming by today with your comments, lovely prayers,
scripture. tributes, music and graphics .
Wishing you a pleasant evening and sweet dreams..God Bless.

[Kitty Mittens]

Dear Meg, your Lord's Day Post and Response Graphics are Lovely.
Thank you for Making Sundays So Beautiful!

Many Hugs and Thank You's to All FRiends for the Pings, Links, and Posts!
(((((((Sweet Dreams, and God Bless)))))))

[The Mayor]

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list

Toxic Living

June 28, 2010

Picher, Oklahoma, is no more. In mid-2009, this once-bustling town of 20,000 went out of business. In the first quarter of the 1900s, Picher was a boomtown because of its abundant lead and zinc. Workers extracted the ore, which was used to help arm the US during both World Wars.

The town faded as the ore began to run out—but the biggest problem was that while the lead and zinc brought wealth, they also brought pollution. Because nothing was done to deal with the pollution, Picher became a toxic wasteland, and the government condemned the land.

What happened to Picher can happen to people. Prosperity can look so good that it’s hard to think about possible downsides. Actions that are detrimental to long-term spiritual health are accepted, and unless the problem is corrected, destruction follows. It happened to King Saul. He began as a good king, but in seeking success he failed to see the damage he was doing. Turning his back on God’s commands, he acted “foolishly” (1 Sam. 13:13) and lost his kingdom (v.14).

In our attempts to find success, we need to watch out for spiritual pollution that comes when we fail to follow God’s clear scriptural guidelines. Godly living always beats toxic living.

The Lord has given us commands
And told us to obey;
Our own designs are sure to fail
If we neglect His way! —Bosch

No one can be a real success without God.

Read: 1 Samuel 13:7-14

Samuel said to Saul, “You have done foolishly. You have not kept the commandment of the Lord.” —1 Samuel 13:13

Bible in a year:
Job 11-13; Acts 9:1-21

[JustAmy]

June 28, 2010



Graphic by Aquamarine

The Rosebud

Fairest flower, lovely rose
Queen of a Summer’s Day :
Velvet petals, crimson hued,
Such beauty takes my breath away.

I pluck the rosebud, grasp it tight,
Then cry aloud in pain.
The thorns are sharp, their bite is keen,
I fling it down again.

Then I muse, such too is life,
Where joy and pain combine:
Sun and shadow, side by side,
As light and dark entwine.

I cannot throw the bud away,
Although it caused me pain.
This time I’ll hold it tenderly
And take it up again.

I’ll cherish my sweet rosebud more
For showing me today:
Life can be harsh or can be sweet
So grasp it while you may.

~ Rose Moss ~

[ConorMacNessa]

GOOD MILITARY MONDAY TO AMY’S PLACE!

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The Soldier’s Code

1) I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.

2) I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender my men while they still have the means to resist.

3) If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.

4) If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me, and will back them up in every way.

5) When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am bound to give only name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies, or harmful to their cause.

6) I will never forget that I am an American fighting man, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.

President Dwight D. Eisenhower, August, 1955.

[jaycee]

Very lovely graphic and sweet poem, ladies!

Amy, on my way to dentist and doctor's appointment tomorrow...dear me! Always something, isn't it? It has just started thundering and rain is pouring down, which makes it worse. Just had a huge pause in power!

[JustAmy]

Happy Monday, Aqua.
Thank you for this wonderful Opening.
I hope that things have settled down in your life.
We look forward to seeing you here more often.

Have a lovely day and a beautiful week.

[JustAmy]

Happy Monday, Jaycee. Thank you.

"Always something, isn't it?"

Boy am I in agreement with that statement.
Marissa has swim lessons everyday this week.
They will be in the afternoon.
She is really looking forward to them.
She also asked if we could have Michael come spend a day.
Guess that will have to be next week.

Good luck at the dentist and also at the dr tomorrow.

Have a delightful day.

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Meg. Happy Monday.

I loved yesterday's Opening Graphic and Scripture.
Later I will find a graphic that Lori made several years ago and post it.
It may be the same church that you posted yesterday.

As usual, you were an outstanding hostess, with your lovely floral replies.
I always read the Sunday thread and enjoy it immensely.
Thank you for being here for us every Sunday.

Hugs!

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Mayor. Happy Monday.

Thank you for sharing today's ODB again this morning.
Have a fantastic week.

[geologist]

“Living Water - John 7:37-39

“The last day of the festival came. It was the most important day. On that day Jesus stood and said with a loud voice, “If a person is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. If a person believes in me, rivers of living water will flow out from his heart.
That is what the Scriptures say.” Jesus was talking about the {Holy} Spirit.

The Spirit had not yet been given to people, because Jesus had not yet {died and} been raised to glory. But later, those people that believed in Jesus would receive the Spirit”
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Drink deeply of the Word of God.

[JustAmy]

Happy Military Monday, Conor.

Thank you for remembering our military every day.
May God Bless and Protect those who serve to protect our FReedoms.

Wishing you a great Monday, Conor.

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Amy! Beautiful foxgloves!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[JustAmy]

I missed posting this yesterday.
It reminds me of the graphics that you both posted.

Thank you for the beautiful Sunday posts.

[ConorMacNessa]

REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!



Bombardier Stephen Raymond Gilbert, 4th Regiment Royal Artillery, DOW Afghanistan 26JUN2010



I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)

Flowers of the Forest



Black Watch Piper

The Soldier

If I should die, think only this of me:
That there's some corner of a foreign field
That is forever England. There shall be
In that rich earth a richer dust concealed;
A dust whom England bore, shaped, made aware,
Gave, once, her flowers to love, her ways to roam;
A body of England's, breathing English air,
Washed by the rivers, blest by suns of home.
And think, this heart, all evil shed away,
A pulse in the eternal mind, no less
Gives somewhere back the thoughts by England given;
Her sights and sounds; dreams happy as her day;
And laughter, learnt of friends; and gentleness,
In hearts at peace, under an English heaven.

Rupert Brooke



Last Post

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[ConorMacNessa]

REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!

Cpl. Daane Adam Deboer, USMC, KIA Afghanistan 25JUN2010

I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)

Eternal Father, Strong to Save



Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in peace!
We who remain hold you in high honor.
Rest, fallen brother, in this sacred precinct;
We who remain keep this place sacred.
Rest, fallen brother, among these, your comrades;
We who remain keep the watch.
Rest, fallen brother, amid these who heeded the Nation’s call;
We who remain press the fight forward in your name.
Rest, fallen brother, lay down thy burden;
We who remain have taken up the torch.
Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in eternal peace!



Taps

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[jaycee]

This is a beautiful graphic, Amy! Thank you so much! I came by the house after the dentist and then decided I needed some things from Wally’s World....LOL!