August Up and Away

Up and away

August can’t stay

Time for September

I hope you remember

For what’s ahead 

Some cool weather relief

Pumpkin spice and all pumpkin nice

And ramping up my prayer

For all people, and everywhere.

                                                                                                               rg

Got Heart

please don’t fault me if i stutter, or don’t remember my lines,

i am at a time in life, when all is not so fine.

making fun of others does not cost a dime,

but it sets a trend for some humans to embrace,

to influence the minds of others,

instead, i ask for compassion and some grace.

so, if you will be patient and let God do his work,

and bid your time on earth, contributing thoughtful care,

as for me, i ask that you will say a simple prayer..

rg

ps

The above was written out of concern for the human race. We have lost sensitivity and lack of respect in so many ways. It should not matter that we don’t agree with others. It doesn’t mean we should name call or harm people. And my age is a contributing factor. I value life and think about how, our choices have consequences. Besides sowing kindness feels good.

To Ukraine with Love

Dear women and children of Ukraine, It’s important for me, to let you know, that I am thinking about you. I have shed tears for your situation and have at times felt helpless. As I have viewed the news, I secretly imagined myself being transported to help. I am a senior woman. I have thought that I could hold a hand, or comfort a baby or child. To hear about and read about your tenacity, is truly inspiring. I know that I could learn much from you, from your determination to follow through, with what is on your heart to do. As a bystander from the United States, I cheer you on. With prayer and love, may you be carried to safety. There is power in prayer and I will continue to pray. Thanking my Lord for all he is doing, and going to do. He knows you by name, sees your tears.. He is a God of love and compassion. Remember you are courageous and you are strong.. I close with, The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid.. Sincerely, In Him, Roberta

Free Write Friday

cold

hardened

unforgiving

self-focused

even exposure

from the sun

cannot make a difference

but there is a Son that can.

rg

The Letter

i got a letter the other day

i didn’t read it until today

sometimes i have to be

at the right place in my mind

to receive the words from

my friend so kind..

this one did it for me today

her words of kindness

had much to say..

from one whom

has had a hard life

but you wouldn’t know..

it brought tears to my eyes

because it was heaven sent.

positivity from my friend so kind

when i know in fact her world is not..

much to be glum about

but she is not.

reminding me to love

and be thankful for those that do..

to look for the good and for animals too

that are in our care on planet earth..

so a reminder to me

to not murmur nor complain..

be a light in this world

that seems as though

it is losing it’s glimmer

thank you friend for coming along

and sending me a lovely letter..

rg

Free Write Friday

I’m still in the race

but I am getting very behind

i’m missing some days and really

need to find them..

have you seen monday, tuesday and wednesday

and while you are at it, i need thursday too..

they seem to keep missing, as to disappear

outta the blue..

now I’m working on the pounds i gained, but it’s nothing new

i really do fear that they will want to stick around..

maybe i need to run faster and pick up my pace

and stop missing and losing

so i don’t get left behind standing on third base..

rg

Not So Strong on Shaky Ground

standing on shaky ground

even though there are answers to be found

somewhere in the written word

like tasty morsels and divine treats

but to uncover them, is quite a feat

understanding is required

and at this time, i lack that skill

for i am weary of the struggle

maybe i do not have what it takes

for discouragement wants it’s way..

r gould

Culprit

you make me stumble

you make me fall

i have finally realized

that i can’t eat you all..

i’m stopping what’s destructive

cause you give me no peace..

i’m loosening my grip

it’s time to release…

goodbye frito bandito

r gould

Free Write Friday

Return to Sender~

love bounces back

when it hits a wall

when not received

no not at all..

love has no barriers

but some hearts have walls

so love will bounce back

from the good intentions and all..

r gould

Alone

i see you

sitting alone

are you in sorrow?

i see you

sitting alone

 this late afternoon hour

i wish i could convey

to you

that

i feel your pain

and

i feel your sorrow..