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2012-01-11T14:34:00.000-06:00

Any winter poems, New Year poems, or other poems to share? And Valentine's Day is coming up soon. Be thinking of some good poems to share or link to! We also now have a Christian Poet's Pen page on Facebook for those who would like to network and share some poems and links that way. Feel free to join us at: https://www.facebook.com/ChristianPoetsPen

Christmas in Iraq - Poem with Christmas Photos by Kathryn E. Darden

2011-12-12T22:07:00.000-06:00

Poem: The Bridegroom Cometh

2011-12-06T05:10:00.001-06:00

Preparations by the Groom have been completed;He joyfully awaits the daythat marks the remainder of eternitywhen the Church shall be swept away.He has created a wondrous placewhere rows of mansions are perfectly aligned.Angels will sing beautiful songsannouncing souls' arrival; including yours and mine.Despite imperfections of His bride,the Lord daily intercedes with heartfelt prayer.The

Poem: Human Behavior

2011-12-06T05:09:00.000-06:00

It's hard to extol the merits of mankindand to lavish excessive praise is insane;recognize the gamut of vain emotionand treatment of our brothers that's inhumane.The natural nature of man is hardly good -Proof is found in our vocabulary;despite incredible accomplishments of this world,poor relationships of man to extremes are still carried.Our literature and news is litteredwith ugly views of

Christmas in Iraq - a Christmas Poem for Our Soldiers - Yahoo! Voices

2011-12-04T12:23:00.002-06:00

Christmas in Iraq - a Christmas Poem for Our Soldier Christmas in Iraq is a poem written for a soldier and his troop I sponsored in Iraq in 2005. It is my hope that this poem and others like it will be forwarded to our military men and women during the Christmas season so they will know they are not forgotten during the holidays. Read the poem at Christmas in Iraq - a Christmas Poem for Our

..... Christian Poet's Pen: Thanksgiving Poems!

2011-11-22T11:51:00.000-06:00

..... Christian Poet's Pen: Thanksgiving Poems!Let Thanks Resound!Somehow in our busy days,“Thanks” are left behind.Lost amid the bright displays,Thankfulness has pined.Blessings more than we can countFlow from heaven’s throne.Daily gifts that ever mount,Yet thanks, are seldom sown.So this Thanksgiving, gathered thereAs every head is bowed,Let thanks and worship fill the airWith gratitude out

The Blessings That Remain

2011-11-21T10:23:00.001-06:00

There are loved ones who are missingFrom the fireside and the feast;There are faces that have vanished,There are voices that have ceased.But we know they passed foreverFrom our mortal grief and pain,And we thank Thee, O our Father,For the blessings that remain.Thanksgiving, oh, thanksgiving,That their love once blessed us here,That so long they walked beside usSharing every joy and tear;For the

Thanksgiving Poems!

2011-11-20T15:31:00.000-06:00

It is time to post some Thanksgiving poems on the Christian Poets Pen blog. If you have a Thanksgiving poem, post it here or share the links to your Thanksgiving poetry. Happy Thanksgiving to All our Christian Poets Pen Poets & Readers!

Yet A Little While

2011-11-10T16:04:00.002-06:00

We cannot see the life ahead,We only see what's lost,We do not see the gains to be,We simply feel the cost.Feeling secure in what has been,The changes cause us fear,Not knowing what the future brings,We cling to what's most dear.Looking beyond the days ahead,The temporary fades,Our focus on our home aboveLaid out in splendorous shades.A future with no grief or pain,Secure within God's realm,And

The Lord Is My...

2011-10-29T23:09:00.002-05:00

The Lord is my Shepherd and I shall not wantHis love can’t be weighed with a song or with fontWhen I’m stemming the tide but I’m still all at seaI can trust that my Savior is carrying meThe Lord is my Strength when my chips are cast downHe raises a smile through an unbroken frownWhen I’m under attack – feel like quitting the fieldI can trust that my God is my strength and my shieldThe Lord is my

The Name

2011-10-27T13:13:00.000-05:00

The magnificent life, is not found in the flesh,Nor of power or might or sway.The life that fulfills begins when we’re stillAnd builds upon Jesus’ name.The meaningful life, is not based on achievement,Nor of wealth or status or fame.The life of renown is seeking the crownsOnly found in Jesus’ name.The memorable life, is not known for the years,Nor of ribbons or trophies claimed.The life that

Poem: If I Were...

2011-10-10T05:55:00.002-05:00

If I were... truly illuminated, what would you see? Could the brightness of Christ fully shine and the persona of me disappear?If I were... gifted, in other unknown ways. Would I be able to discover them or would I choose to deny them anyway?If I were... blessed, beyond Earthly needs. How much of myself would I be willing to share, besides just money and possessions?If

Poem: Human Warranty

2011-10-10T05:53:00.002-05:00

Etched into the soul's fine printshould be the motto "Handle with Care";but Man's nature to ignore instructionis manifested in Life's disrepair.To have God's Word in written formcould be viewed as a "Human Warranty",where divine ground rules for allhas abundance in the best that Life can be. Author Note:Learn more about me and my poetry at:http://www.squidoo.com/book-isbn-1419650513/

What Brings You Joy?

2011-09-03T14:29:00.000-05:00

What Brings You Joy? - A Poem At a recent meeting, the speaker asked each of us to each answer the provocative and unexpected question: "What brings you joy?" Knowing the group was a fairly liberal mix, I found myself tongue-tied, afraid my heart-felt reply about God and faith might be perceived as just another "right-wing conservative Christian tea-bagger extremist." That IS the kind

Patricia Alice Albrecht - Poet

2011-09-01T13:46:00.000-05:00

I went to a poetry reading by Patricia Alice Albrecht last week at Nashville's Scarritt-Bennett University. Her poetry is very much influenced by her Catholic upbringing. It is quite spiritual although what I heard at her reading was not 100% overtly Christian. One of my favorites was "Do You Feel Me, God?" If anyone remembers the old "Jem & The Holograms" TV cartoon, Patricia Alice Albrecht

Jesus! Wonderful Name!

2011-06-15T12:23:00.001-05:00

Oh, wonderful name, how my heart thrills to hear it—The name of my risen Redeemer and King!It falls like the music of Heav’n on my spirit,And fills me with rapture divine while I sing.Refrain:Jesus! wonderful name!Sweeter than all the world to me;Jesus! ever the same—Now and thro’ all eternity.When lost in my sin, ’twas the name of my SaviorThat banished my fear and brought peace to my soul;I’ll

The Overcomer

2011-06-01T18:07:00.001-05:00

Thy belt of truth my Lord, is firm around my waist.Your breastplate Lord, of righteousness is also in its place.My feet are readied Lord with the Gospel of Thy peace.The shield of faith I take up too, all doubt I here release.Thy helmet of salvation, I place upon my head.The sword of the Spirit too: His Word almighty said. While suited up for battle, I shall not forward trodUntil I first am

Mother's Day

2011-05-08T16:40:00.002-05:00

I hardly know what to feel or how to act this Mother’s Day,Because for the first time on this special day, I am motherless.I can’t give Mama a gift or send a card, as I used to do.Neither can I talk with her or give her a tender caress.Our earthly time together ended on January 9, 2011,The day she was called to her Heavenly Home.Although I’m thankful she’s been set free from her sufferings,I can’

Mother's Day

2011-05-04T20:41:00.000-05:00

It is almost Mother's Day! It would be great to see some poetry honoring mothers! A mother, mom, mum, momma or mama, is a woman who has conceived, given birth to, or raised a child in the role of a parent. (Wikipedia)

Easter Acrostic

2011-04-23T17:22:00.001-05:00

"Easter Acrostic" This is an Easter poem written in the acrostic form which I signed away the rights to (so I can't repost it here, but I can share the link!)

Palm Sunday

2011-04-18T02:40:00.000-05:00

Palm Sunday (Elation) Behind, in the hot distance, in dust and haze, a mystery-cloaked cloud approaches, a playful meander breaking the monotony of day. The anticipation of something special catches the pulse and breath of pilgrim souls on the road to celebration. Whispers grow to discussion, opinion to argument, theories fleet between mouths and ears. A dignitary on his way to the

Sestina: The Son, the Cross and Glory

2011-04-15T17:16:00.002-05:00

God the Father sent His Son, through whom we are forgiven.Yet man, preferring darkness choseTo shun the light and hence from heaven driven.Oh the crimson price from Him that flowedTo purchase man’s redemption and be risenThat we with Him, victorious arose.The life of Christ is vain, had He not arose.The Father’s chief ambition: that we be forgiven!The glory of the Cross is: He has risen!Sin’s

Poem: Evening Sky

2011-04-14T12:06:00.001-05:00

Gazing into a starry night,I see a deep indigo skywith perfect placement of twinkling light.Stars reveal the expanse of timefrom before the birth of humanity;their existence came from dynamic energywhich was created by spoken wordthat no man has ever heard.Solitary spirit of awesome mightpainted this heavenly canvaswith a flick of His hand and uttered thought.Divine creation shared with you and

Poem: Avoiding Hell?

2011-04-14T12:04:00.000-05:00

Have you sealed your fatewith the rejection of Him?Accept Christ nowbefore your life wears thin.For in permanent separationthere's no God or peace -Only continual torment and anguishwithout any comfort or release.Alone in the darkas fallen angels without light,you too will become a demon creaturelacking hope of spiritual sight.Forget about Purgatory,but make a decision today -avoiding Hell can be

Forgiveness is the Key

2011-04-13T06:14:00.000-05:00

To be forgiven, you must forgive. Christ shows us, this is how we must live. There will be bumps on the road of life, when relationships are filled with strife. Maybe someone has offended you. They may not even have a clue. Do you become bitter and hold a grudge or the intentions of their heart judge? Forgiveness in relationships the key to restore peace which sets you free. Free from a bitter