Poetry by Donna

Ideal Meal - a Fun Thanksgiving Poem

2011-11-21T13:27:00.000-08:00

A Thanksgiving poem - for fun! Ideal Meal The Thanksgiving turkey Tasted like jerky With lumpy potatoes And sour tomatoes The dressing too sodden and moist. The rolls didn’t rise And Mama’s sweet pies Were bitter to taste Gooey as paste But in spite of it all, we rejoiced. We thanked God above For His bountiful love For freedom to meet And for food to eat Taking time to tell God how we feel.

The Great Escape

2011-03-17T08:52:00.000-07:00

pain and weakness abide side by side within my feeble frame. my spirit cries out, chained to this earthen vessel. each day my soul yearns to escape from the confines of this prison we call flesh. every heartbeat brings me closer to my emancipation. bars of bone hold me captive until my time has come when my Lord calls me home. Then I’ll shed this mortal dwelling, and escape these earthly

2011-01-19T20:52:00.001-08:00

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For Mother's Day

2010-04-01T07:47:00.000-07:00

I have a poem published on Inspired Moms. I'll give you a hint. It's called Mom's Retreat and I'm certain I'm not the only mother who's ever escaped to this special place. Click here to read! This poem is also posted on CWAHM.com. Click HERE to read and leave a comment! *************

Rain On Me, Holy Spirit

2010-02-11T12:27:00.000-08:00

Oh, Lord, I long to drink of Your healing rain. My soul lies battered and parched from the dryness of an arid earth that drains life from me. I raise my face toward You – my mouth and spirit open ready to receive a cleansing, a restoration, only You can pour out. As a sparrow, helpless and hungry waits for sustenance from her mother, I wait in expectation for You to fill me to overflowing.

Best of Stories for Children Volume 1

2008-12-09T19:59:00.000-08:00

My poem, Topsy Turvy Tour, is included in the Best of Stories for Children, Vol. 1. along with several fun illustrations by Kevin Scott Collier. Click HERE to purchase. Available as a download or paperback.********

My Praise

2007-04-23T07:26:00.000-07:00

How marvelous you are, my Lord and Savior! My mouth speaks praises to You. I feel the warmth of Your love. My joy overflows. I am blessed. The cost of my salvation has been paid. Your Spirit sanctifies my spirit. My eternal home is prepared Because I’m Your child. I am waiting. May my life reflect Your perfect love. Open my eyes to Your purpose. Help me to see Your will And strive to fulfill it.

Cast Your Cares on Him

2006-11-30T11:19:00.000-08:00

(I Peter 5:7)I wallowed in the valley of despair.Thinking there was no one who ever cared,And I didn’t know what to do.And then I heard the voice of the LordSpeaking softly to my heart of hearts,He said, “Cast your cares on Me, I care for you.”Are you heavy laden down with care?Do your burdens seem too much to bear?And you don’t know what to do?Bring your every burden to the Lord.Raise your hands

A Poem for Writers

2006-02-16T08:00:00.000-08:00

A Writer’s Step of Faith(Matthew 14:28-33)I step outInto a sea of words.Oh, that anointed phrasesAnd heavenly proseWould jump onto my pageLike fish jumping into a boat!But they don’t.I take each step in faith,all the whileCatching fish as I walk.Waves of rejectionThreaten to overcome,And I’m afraid.I begin to sinkInto the murky deep.“Lord, save me.”Jesus stretches forth His hand.I keep my eyes on

To Feed the Kid Inside

2006-02-15T15:19:00.000-08:00

Topsy Turvy Land - Children's Poetry by Donna J. ShepherdChizzy's Topsy Tale by Donna J. Shepherd - a FREE e-book! FREE Printable Topsy Turvy Coloring Page! A FREE Printable Hidden Picture Puzzle by Liz Ball Wee Ones MagazineStories for Children MagazineHighlights Magazine *******

Itty Bits of Bliss

2006-02-13T12:17:00.000-08:00

I'm pleased to announce my inclusion in the book, Itty Bits of Bliss. Compiled by Christine Tricarico, the book contains 38 fully illustrated fun, whimsical poems to inspire children ages 4-ll. $2.00 per book is being donated to Love Our Children USA in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.Here a link to purchase information: Itty Bits of Bliss

Temporal Currents

2006-01-07T09:16:00.000-08:00

I'm pleased to announce my inclusion in a new book.Press Release:Temporal Currents is an inspirational poetry collection edited and compiled by Christine Tricarico, widely published poet and editor. This collection features 45 poems by Donna J. Shepherd, Hope Galvan, Victor Jasti, and other wonderful poets from around the globe. This collection is intended to reach out, inspire people of all ages

Cosmic Brownies

2006-01-07T09:10:00.000-08:00

Two poems by yours truly are included in Cosmic Brownies - poems about lesson learned in life (Sun Rising Poetry Press). Maya Angelou gave permission for the use of her poem When I Was in My Younger Days in this collection. The book may be ordered through Amazon.