Dad and his children,taken at Christmas, 2008.
I have in my possession a collection of poems, written from a place I cannot name nor whose location I can divulge. I do have express, written permission to share them. I hope you respond to them. Let them reach down into your heart and soul. They are written by what used to be a tortured soul, but now one who has found peace.
A Mother's Heart
From a mother's heart
There is none
Like the love she
Shows her son
It's not taken
It's not earned
It's not worn
but
from
a
Mother's Heart
Love is Born
If I've Ever Had A Friend
If I"ve ever had a friend
I've had a friend in you,
Though in my life I can truly say,
"I've only had a few."
People have always let me down
(because that's what people do)
When times have shown blue
But a true Friend's love shines through.
It gently lifts you up
When things go bad,
Or
Perhaps when you're just feeling
Sad.
It makes you laugh
When times are great;
This love forgives
When most would hate.
Without you in my life
I don't know
What I would do.
So,
Thank you, Mom,
Your love shines true!
Posted 25th January by RandRBC
NOTE: I was going to wait awhile before posting any more of D. Bailey's poems. I thought to write something original until, while transcribing this latest work, I realized that what he had written was far superior to anything I could say. I am honored to share this with you today. It is my prayer that someone will be blessed by reading this.
A Life Worth Living
I was in this world all alone! I, in my
need, searching for love and care, walking
a road not paved with gold! Instead,
Death and Hate and Despair!
Unconditionally, I would to man
give my all, never to receive in return...
Not understanding what was inside
of me, that yearned and yearned
As my spirit was left contrite
and broken, knowing I would follow
the path paved for Hell.
Not understanding that every time
death came for me; how it was that every
time I prevailed!
I had given up on Life in
time of need; but - it was in this very hour
that I always saw God's over-coming power.
You see, I'm the sheep who ran away,
I'm the one who left God's flock.
But, my God, who knows my name,
set my feet upon a rock; and I said to this rock,
"You are the Son of the Living God, who is a
consuming flame; if there is a life worth living –
Please,
show me how to change!"
"I realize that I'm a mess, although I have
a willing heart." He said, "My son, all I want
is for you to simply start. No matter how low the
valley; and the hills, they do get steep.
But those whom I have called –
I'll assure you – those I'll also keep!
"All I need is a willing vessel; I'll water;
you just plant the seed.
According to My riches in Glory,
I'll supply your every need.
Just put one foot in front of
the other; in all your ways
acknowledge me; I'll see you through.
But - you must give up your old life - for
Behold! Everything is new!
Now I don't claim to have reached the goal
My savior has in mind. But, before
I found Him, I couldn't see!
Now, I'm no longer blind.
Led by the Holy Spirit, of His
compassion I'm actually a part.
so no matter what this world has
to offer I will serve Him
with all my heart.
Now I know things get overwhelming
a hurt that seems so deep and rare;
cut to the heart, we lay broken in this
aching misery and despair.
But God wants us to know that the
final word is etched in stone.
as He said, with all reverence and fear,
"There is a day approaching soon
when I will wipe away all tears!"
With that said, I'll pick up my cross
and walk in His infinite Grace – for
Philippians 4:13 says, "I can do all
things through Christ who strengthens me."
He gives us strength to finish this race.
_ by Doulas W. Bailey
Copyright © 2011-2012
Reprinted by permission
Doug has given me reprint rights, in writing, to all his poems but they must be transcribed first. If anyone else wants to copy, print, or otherwise use his work on other websites, blogs, church bulletins, or just for private viewing, you have his permission and mine as long as you cite the author, copyright information, and this website in its entirety. Please do not share his poems for profit in any way. Thank you.
MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2012
My Hope in Christ - by D. Bailey\
My Hope in Christ
By D. Bailey
There was a time when I felt alone
Forsaken at its best
And in this time all hope was gone
My soul could get no rest
Heavy laden, in my journey
I would pretend I did not have a care
But that would not last; the day would come
When this weight I could not bear.
It was these moment in life – the regrets;
The pain; the guilt. All the loved ones I left behind
The barrier my heart has built
But it was all in vain. Because these walls they
Could not stand.
Who knew that God could reach
so low? Who knew He had a plan? So, from the valley He
lifts me up and plants my feet back on the ground
and says, "My son, the time has come – let's turn your life
around."
Just be patient; day by day pray for strength;
I'll lead your way. Sometimes you'll run; sometimes
you'll walk, other times you'll say, "I can't."
But, it's in these times you'll rise with wings; you'll not
grow weary; and you shall not faint!
So with strength
renewed; day by day and
Jesus Christ to guide my way
Who still is the hope I thought was gone.
That assures my soul
I'm not alone.
He holds the key to life, death, and to much more!
and carries the power to restore.
So I'll put my trust in Him alone,
who holds the key to Life, Death , and so much more!
and carries the
Power to Restore.
So I'll put my trust in Him alone until the day he
calls me home.
Then all my pain, my regrets,
and my guilt He'll clear.
When he wipes away my every tear
and he'll gently hold me in such
a warm embrace that truly defines
His Love, His Mercy, His Grace; and
He'll whisper, "For your heart,
a faith profound, my gift to you-Salvation's
Crown!"
Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the Lord
Shall renew their strength; they shall mount up
with wings like eagles; the shall run and not be weary
and they shall walk and not faint.
__Doug Bailey
Copyright 2011 All rights reserved
All Rights Reserved ® January 2012
Ruth Clark
Emotions
_by D. Bailey
_by D. Bailey
It seems all my life
Stake or take
Push or pull
Make or brake
Full of Emotions
Chance or Fate;
Give or receive
Love or hate
No matter where we're at
Now or before;
We're growing or going
We can't ignore.
It's the things in Life
That defines who we are
That draws His Spirit
Near or far.
Each to his own
or as a whole;
to be more like Jesus
Should be our goal, and
Though we're not perfect
We should never give in
'cause
For us to fall down
is to get up and begin,
'cause
To Rise in His Love
and spend all of
Eternity
with
our
Father
(Written for and dedicated to my wonderful niece, Hannah, who is expecting a tiny miracle)
--Doug Bailey
Copywrite 2011, Douglas Bailey
All rights reserved
The grave alone - it could not hold
the one who knew no sin;
alive today! forever more- our
Savior and our Friend!
'Twas Grace that kept him on his cross
for all the world to see; 'tis Mercy
when blood was spilt, that covers
you and me!
---D. Bailey
{"Grace is when we receive that which we do not deserve."}
{"Mercy is when we do NOT receive that which we deserve most."}
---D. Bailey
Doug sent me another poem, well two, really. One poem is for Easter and the other for Mother's Day. I hope you are blessed by this young man's wonderful talent.
The Resurrection
by D. Bailey
Jesus Christ -- they called him son of Man
because in this world He did stand.
They denied His power; they denied His Love;
they denied that His authority was from above.
They laughed and scorned Him; they brought Him shame.
They falsely accused Him and called Him names.
They bruised him and beat him 'til He couldn't see;
Then they hung my Lord upon a tree.
Before the final breath He drew
He said, "Father, forgive them, for
they know not what they do."
Now, as he lay behind a stone
it seemed as though all hope was gone.
But, on the third day¸ the stone rolled away.
Then came these words from within the grave,
Here lay a man who knew no sin whom you
came to mourn
but, as you can see, He is Risen;
Eternal Life is born.
He's reconciled us to his Father
who sits on the throne above,
He gave His only begotten Son;
and there is no greater Love.
--D. Bailey
April 08, 2012
Copywrite 2012, Douglas Bailey
All rights reserved
(used by permission)
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