Snoring

My poor hubby snores: so loud it is scary
He sounds like a truck coming up the road
The worst part is that he doesn't believe me
When I tell him about it: he says I'm lying
He says he can't hear himself snoring
Therefore it doesn't really happen!
How do I explain to him: that he's asleep but
He doesn't know it: he can't hear himself!
One day I will get a recording of those snores
Play it back to him & ask him how he likes it?

The hard wind

There's a hard wind a blowing
It's getting tough to see as 
So much dust is a-swirling
Coming in through any gaps
Any windows not fully closed
Make a horrid whistling sound
It's eerie and getting darker
Great clouds are coming closer
The droplets are trying to fall but
The wind just blows the harder
Trees are blowing about all over
Bending nearly sideways in  
That hard old westerly wind!

The old water tower

The old water tower has seen better days
Ancient & out of date: crumbling walls
No longer being used to store our water but
I made use of it one night: many years ago
We'd had a blue: I was upset: took off alone
Didn't want to be found: needed my solitude
I opened up that old wooden door: latched by wire
Made a nice little place to rest my weary head
Used the pepper tree's branches to make my bower
My head was pounding: blood rushing through my veins
Pain was throbbing in my poor unsettled head
As I lay down upon that make-shift bed!
It was a beautiful quiet place to gain some peace
I was upset & huddled there with only myself for company
I prayed to my dearest Lord to help me cope and 
Even knowing he would be searching: I didn't care
I needed to be apart to calm myself: clear the air
Dizziness overcame me in my tired state
So I lay there quietly & dozed for a little while
Relishing the solitude: enjoying the peace!

The sleepover

I packed his bags with clothes & things
All sorts of the usual stuff: every necessity
Drove him over to his friend's house
Dropped him off & said I'd be back
Off I'd gone to spend the night 
At my daughter's house not that far away
It was strange to be without him
But I knew he'd have lots of fun
I went to pick him up the next afternoon
Hoping that he didn't think it was too soon
They'd had a good time together
Doing all the usual stuff that guys do
The only difference was that these two
Were grown men; friends from years ago
Instead of toys & sleeping bags
I had to pack his medications
You know the stuff we take as we get older
Sleeping tablets, one for cholesterol
Another one for blood pressure
It just made me smile to think of this:
A sleepover for two grown men!

Disgusting Things in our food & drinks

Just saw a terrible thing on Facebook
All about things they put in our food & drinks
They make chicken nuggets & burgers out of pink slime
(That's Mechanically Separated Chicken)
They use calf stomach to make cheese & call it "rennet"
Sawdust is used in shredded cheese
To keep it separated: it's called "cellulose"
Coal tar ( Allura red AC) is used in drinks & lollies
They use sand in our foods eg Wendy's chili and
Call it silicon dioxide to allay our fears
Borax is a household cleaner and is used to preserve caviar
Ever watched killers getting rid of body parts in movies
Phosphoric acid is used in soda & drinks to give it its acidity!
Duck feathers & human hair is used in big-labelled breads
As an amino acid; we eat these everyday!
Lanolin is in our chewing gum to make it easier to chew
Fish bladders are called isinglass and used in some beers
To make it look a nicer yellow colour! 
That's put me off of eating a few things I can tell you!

After the storm

After the storm when the wind has died down
When peace is restored; time to look around
You find those things you didn't know until
You get the chance to check it all out: it's still!
A tree blew down just the other night: poor tree!
I didn't hear a thing as I was inside right then
Praying that everything would be safe and sound
The winds blow forth upon this earth
With more power from our Lord above
Than we could ever give it credit for
God's angels control the four winds on this earth
They do God's will: they hold forth his might
Until he deems everything is right!

I love Evalila

Dear Zac is just two & a half
He's got a new baby sister
He didn't really understand
When she was in his mummy's tummy
But now he sees her everyday
As his mummy tends and feeds her
When we brought her home from hospital
He couldn't believe his eyes: was mesmerised
He wanted to have a look at his new baby
At bed time: he was supposed to be going to sleep
But he just wanted to have a little look
He just wanted to check her out: this new little sister
So he said: "can I have a yook?" 
He sounds so cute when he says those words
He came on over to feast his eyes
Touched her precious little face & kissed her
He now says: "I love Evalila!"
Even though her name is Evaleah!
Though he might get the pronunciation right
He shows his love for his new little sister!

Grass seeds

Grass seeds are a menace to my little dog
They seem to love her soft skin: enter in
Then they will not exit: what a pain it is
To see my poor Amy scratching herself
Trying to remove that awful prickle
Those barbs may not look so strong
But once they're in they just won't come out
No matter how you scream & shout
It's difficult to remove them: not fair!
Amy's got a prickle now: causing inflammation!
She's licking at it constantly: trying to help herself
But without antibiotics it will just hurt
Keep on giving her that pain & annoying itch
Warm salty water helps her cope
I've tried to get it out: no luck with that!
So Lord I say a little prayer: for You are all powerful
Please help my little Amy: please ease her pain
Let her have some peace again: please dissolve it!

The mark of the beast

Just saw a post on Facebook
About a new little tattoo
It is supposed to be used 
By people who don't know
Or don't care about remembering
Their passwords & such
But looking beneath the advertising hype
It is really Big Brother keeping tabs on us
What a load of bullshit they advertise!
It is actually putting forward
That terrible future as described in the Bible
The Mark of the Beast: that terrible control!
We don't want their controlling ways
We need to realise that this is dangerous
It might start off innocent looking but
What else is there behind this "tattoo"?
It's flexible, waterproof, can't get it off
What can they do to you if this is attached?
In the Bible it says:you won't be able to buy or sell
You won't be able to do anything without their consent!
We have to stop this before it gets a hold!

My bucket list

There are so many things I'd like to do before I die
I've never been far from my home: not really a traveller
I love my family too much to roam the mountain peaks
I love living here in a little town; close to nature: that speaks
Of my simple joys in living close to the Australian bush
I hear the birds all singing: kangaroos come by to drink
Sleepy lizards & stumpy tails visit regularly, eating the cat food
I enjoy the sunshine & the beautiful clouds that sail on by
There is so much here to offer peace unto my soul
So here is my one true experience: my one true goal
I'd like to get to heaven in the end: no real deal for some
But for me this is the thing I'd really like to achieve
I don't want to die at all: I want to live in heaven with my Lord
I want to be happy within myself: at peace within my soul
I guess in all reality: in all practicality: that is my one true goal!

The scent of flowers

I bought some Stock flowers 
I love their beautiful scent
It makes the whole verandah smell
So beautiful: so fresh & divine!
My mum loves carnations
I even bought her some talcum powder
She liked to smell their lovely scent
Now it seems they no longer smell!
So beautiful: like they used to!
Same with roses: their colours 
So bright & glorious: but what happened?
Where is that precious scent?
Have we messed around so much
Changed their essence to suit
Our need for brighter colours
But along the way the scent has gone
I miss that glorious God-given scent!

I feel so lucky

Sometimes I feel so lucky
My parents worked so hard
To make a good life for us
I hear tales of so many others
Who had such terrible lives
Unloved & unappreciated 
Treated like scum for no reason
Hated & abused: mistreated
Oh Lord there are so many
Who will cringe before you
When their sins are read out
They will finally get their just desserts
When You come again to take us home
Then those evil doers will cringe
They will wish those mountains
Had fallen upon their sorry hides
But by then it will be too late
By then they will have to suffer 
For those terrible crimes
Which will pale into insignificance
When you come again breathing fire!

The big picture

We all need good advice sometimes
A different view from someone else
There are so many ways to look at something
Everyone can see the same thing
But from a different angle: what a difference!
Look at a photograph: of someone you love
You will see them through your love but
They will look and see a whole new thing
They will see their own faults magnified!
Like me: as a kid I thought I was ugly
I hated my nose: too big & long
I hated my ears: stuck out too far
I hated my teeth: awful gold filling
But now looking back at that same me
I see a different me: one before I could not see
Now I realise how wrong I was to hate myself
How silly in my fears: but they were so real to me!

Overview

When I look around at this whole world
I realise it's not so bad here where I live
I'd rather be here in Australia because
It's better than so many other places: so I've heard
In the USA guns are everywhere; people killing
So much despair: when things go wrong
Out come those awful guns: their right to own
But those killing sprees no-one can condone
If you're so unhappy with yourself?
Why kill others first then kill yourself!
Why couldn't you get some help?
Surely there are many who would listen?
Prayers are there for those who understand
That sometimes things don't go as planned
Help is only a word away: all you need do is say
"Help me Lord to cope today! 
Show me where I've gone astray!"

Years gone by

I saw a dear old couple walking by
Arm in arm: shoulders bent
Legs walking slowly down the street
Long years together: heaven sent
He carried a folding stool upon his arm
She carried her small seat as well
Grey hair hidden underneath his hat
Hers hidden beneath her knitted cap
I grew to wondering about their long lives
Spent together: for only God knows how long?
Still you could see: their love grown strong
Every movement in unison: together in their love!

Tears of happiness

After waiting for so long
You've finally come along
Dear little Evaleah Arielle
We're so happy to see you
We cried tears of happiness
Our family feels so truly blessed
Thank you dearest Lord above
For filling our hearts with love!

A single hair

A single hair; 
Curled up like a nine
Sitting in my palm
Like a baby in the womb
All snuggled up inside

The waiting game

I'm waiting at the hospital: a new life is coming
I watched as all the preparations were done
Blood tests, measurements, lots of stuff
Now they're gone off & I am all alone
I'm sitting here in the cafeteria
Plenty of people about but I am alone
I'm just waiting: waiting for that familiar voice
To find out how my beloved girls are doing
Yes I'm waiting to hear his voice telling me
Saying "She's here mum, come & meet her!
She's so beautiful! She's so precious !"

Santiago & little brother Zac are with their Nana & Tata
They went off happily last night to spend the night
In preparation for this moment: waving from their seats!

Now I am outside in the sunshine: what little there is!
Waiting for that call: telling me everything is all right!

Finally it comes and I can breathe again!

Houdini: escape artist

Zac is two & a half: so cute & full of fun
That little brain of his: is never still
He's like a little jumping bean!
Yesterday he tricked his Nana
Oh yes he did: that rascally kid!
Had me sitting down on the front steps
Moved a little further down: his plan
Get Nana settled on that step
"Sit here Nana, next to me!"
He said as he patted the step
Then as I sat down next to him
Starting to relax & enjoy the scenery
He was up & running down that city street
Little legs pumping: making no noise
As fast as those sock-clad feet could go
I had to run to catch that little rascal
Picked him up & took him inside
Part & parcel: he was not so happy then
Nana had foiled his plans: escape artist captured!

Alien theories

Have we been invaded?
Have aliens come to earth?
Why would they want to come?
What have we got that they would want?
We are so far behind the eight ball
We are such puny little things
We've only gotten as far as the moon
We still use coal as our main source of fuel
We pollute our precious earth
I repeat: why would they want to meet us?

Good neighbours

A new life deserves a new start
A wonderful blessing for sure
Good neighbours make a difference
Happiness spreads next door
Just brought baby home: exhausted
Good neighbour made lasagne
A wonderful gesture to be sure
Thank you Lord for good neighbours
Thank you Lord for the safe arrival
Of our new baby girl!
A precious gift from above!

Driving home after Evaleah's birth

Driving home after being away
So much excitement after a long stay
I love my country home; though it's far away
It's so lovely to return again: I'm happy to say!
My little grand-daughter is here at last
It was such a wonderful time to meet her at last
To see her tiny little fingers moving here & there
Her cute little doll-like face: those gorgeous eyes
That dark silky hair: dainty pink little toes
Everything: exactly where it should go!
Mummy & daddy so happy to have their girl
After two gorgeous boys: a little princess
I watched their tears flowing: along with mine
As we watched her entry into this world
She cried so loudly to let us know
"Hey: it's so bright here: it's cold & strange!"
Where are you mummy? Help me I'm scared!"
She's settled in nicely: been welcomed by her brothers
She doesn't seem to mind all their noise
I guess she's heard it all in-utero: now closer at hand
She's become another member of this family band!

Evaleah is here

Evaleah is finally here!

Her mummy & daddy

Are so very, very happy

Santiago is in love already

Zac said "where's my baby?"...
Everyone is thrilled at her arrival
She is so perfect: a little marvel
She blinked at me as I was talking
Remembering all our kisses; given in-utero
All our heartfelt wishes for our little girl
As she is welcomed into this world!

The precipice

How long have I stood upon the precipice?
Thinking about all my stupid sins?
I sometimes feel so alone: so lost
Wondering at those sins: to my life's cost
How was I to ever get around those things?
That to another would be as nothing?
For my little human mind: it was too much
To ever think I could regain my shattered soul
But that is how my dear Lord works
He understands how evil lurks 
Behind so many smiling slimy grins
Those petty little things we miss
As we ignore the better angel's hints
With tunnel vision we arrive in hell
Not understanding the toll of that harsh bell
Too late we look around to see our fate
Find it hidden underneath a darkened veil
Yes: sin enters like a pin prick
Spreads like roots of oak: we are lost
Then upon that hideous ride: downward
Compelled to follow after Satan's spiral!
Yet redeemed we are at God's own cost
Jesus has already paid our price
His precious blood has washed us clean
Our sins He carried to that cross
Our sins forgiven at His cost
Oh Lord my dearest most precious one
That You would come from up above
Showering all us sinners with your love
How wonderful to know that as You come again
In fiery chariot with angels bright: surrounded
It is for us beloved children that You come
To take us home with You again
Just as You promised all those years ago
That where You went we too would go!

Slippery when wet

My tyres were wearing thin: getting bald
Those vibrations were getting worse & worse
I was happy that the roads were dry
Because it's dangerous when it's wet
Finally new tyres were bought! Hooray!
The ride was so smooth & excellent
Now it's raining down upon us all
I'm so glad my tyres are full of tread
No more sliding around in the rain
That used to be such a terrible strain!

Magnified

Driving along in the country side
Bright sun shining down with pride
That magnificent light was magnified
Burning down upon my driver's side
Our ozone has layer gone for sure
Causing burning skin: so sore
Sunscreen needed where ever you go
To stop that itching skin: It's touch & go!

Mutton dressed as lamb

Down in Hindley Street many years ago
Walked behind a beauty: I'll let you know
She was tall & slender as a reed
Long blonde hair loose in the breeze
Boy was I surprised: taken aback
When I espied that face: alas, alack
She was no blushing maid at all
Her face was lined beyond her time
She was no young girl that's for sure
Most definitely very much more mature
More like mutton dressed as lamb!

Prank call 11/9/13

My mobile was ringing out its tone
Summoning me to pick up the phone
I thought to myself: "Who's calling at this time?"
Don't they know it's way too late?
Must be some emergency
For them to be bothering me!
I said "Hello" as I held it to my ear
Wondering if it was someone dear?
A young male voice on the other end
Mumbled back & said "It's me!"
Not recognizing that voice instantly
I said "Who is this? Answer me!"
Back came his mumbled voice
Tumbling slurred words at me
I asked again several times
Then said "Say it slowly!" at last!
"One of your nephews!" he replied
Shouldn't be too hard I thought: "I've only got the two"
I said "How are you mate? It's been a while!"
Still wondering all the while
I thought it was Hughie but the voice wasn't right
Then he just sniggered and giggled childishly
And that's when he hung up on me!
Only then did I finally understand as
A sudden picture flashed in my mind
That book I'd sent to his mum & dad
Included in it was my phone number!

So then I knew: it was Mark Andrew!

Faithfully (lyrics)

Faithfully I come to Thee
Yes faithfully You comfort me
Oh faithfully I come to Thee
Yes faithfully You rescue me
Faithfully I come to Thee
Yes faithfully You carry me
Oh faithfully I come to Thee
Yes faithfully You set me free
Faithfully I come to Thee
Yes faithfully Your love for me
Oh faithfully I finally see
Yes faithfully, faithfully, faithfully
Faithfully, faithfully, faithfully...

Ellen's 2nd dream: the green cord

Alone in her room in dark of night

Utterly dejected: head in her hands

Wishing to meet up with the Christ

Thoughts of throwing herself at His feet

Telling Him of her problems; her fears

Knew He wouldn’t spurn her tears

Showing pity: comfort for her upon her knees

“If He comes?” she promised herself

“I will serve Him faithfully for the rest of my life!”

The door opened: a man stood there

“Do you want to see Jesus?” he said to her

“He is here: you can see Him if you desire

Take up all your things & follow me”

Ellen followed that angel bright

To a steep stairway he led

“Do not look down or you will fall”

Thus he led the way up those frail stairs

Many walked along with her but

Some glanced down & fell far below

At the door he said: “leave all your things outside”

Without hesitation she complied

The angel beckoned her inside

Jesus stood before her: kindness & majesty

His searing eyes penetrated to her very soul

She knew He understood everything

At first she tried to hide away from His gaze but

His dazzling smile encouraged her forward

Laying His hand upon her head: “Fear not” He said

His voice filled her with happiness so great

Overcome with emotion: she fell at His feet

There she was in heaven with Him!

Finally as her strength returned

Christ smiled at her: in her heart great love was born

The angel guide returned: opened up that door

She turned reluctantly: picked up her things

As she was bid: bundled up within her arms

A coiled green cord was handed to her

Told to “place it next to your heart”

This she did: the simple part!

“Whenever you wish to see your Lord again

Take the cord & stretch it out but remember

Do not leave it coiled too long: knots & tangles

Will be difficult to bring undone!”

Descending the stairs her joy increased

Everyone she met along the way

She told of Jesus’ love that day

Fresh air lover

Everyone should get outside a bit
Walk a glorious mile & then sit
Check out that fresh air & greenery
Enjoy some sunshine: love that scenery
Feel the sunshine & air upon your face
Enjoy the preciousness of God's grace
Sunsets are so beautiful: that's right!
Seeing those beautiful colours bringing night
Brings peace & happiness to the soul
The life in all of us needs that pull!
Feel that invigorating laughter bubble over
Be a spring & fresh air lover!

Ellen's Dream

 A temple stood before her: many people went inside: she knew

Those inside would escape destruction when Jesus came again

Those outside would die: face eternal loss!

Most people didn’t care one way or another

Making fun of those inside that structure

They claimed the temple was a trick: there was no danger

Tried to stop people from entering those hallowed halls

Ellen waited: wanted to slip inconspicuously inside

More & more people surrounded that beautiful temple

She started pushing to get inside: feared it would be too late

She was pushed & shoved about: concentrated

On reaching forward: soon forgot those around her

Inside: the building was supported by a single massive pillar

To which a bruised & torn lamb stood tied

Everyone inside: knew their deeds has caused its pain

They stood before the lamb & confessed their sins

Many rows of elevated seats clustered in front of the lamb

Where happy people sat: light shining upon their faces

Singing praises unto God: had confessed their sins: were forgiven

They awaited some miracle to come: fear filled her heart

Confess in front of these? She felt ashamed to humble herself

A strange force compelled her forward towards the lamb

A trumpet blared: people shouted: the building shook

Bright light flashed through the temple!

Suddenly upon Ellen a cloak of darkness dropped

She was alone: terribly alone!

Ellen G. White

Santiago is home

Picking up Santiago from school
Just the other day: with little brother Zac
He waited patiently in the car playing quietly
Until he saw his mummy coming with his big brother too
Then as they came closer to our car Zac cried out
"Tiago! Tiago, Tiago! Yay he's here!"
The joy in that beautiful little voice
Such a pleasure to hear it: excitement!
Zac's big brother was in the car
Laughing with excitement too
Another day over: time to play together!

Touched by an angel

I feel your touch: goosebumps upon my arm
I feel your breath: moving the hair upon my head
I love you so much: It never ends: you keep me safe
I know you are always with me: blessing my family
Dear Lord of Hosts: your loving arms encompass me
With you my dearest Lord I feel so free: within your love
I can understand how much you love all of your children
How Moses lived in that wilderness; trusting everything to you
For 40 years they wandered thus: kept safe within your arms
Manna from heaven was given: what a blessing to keep them living
Dear Lord I see how lucky for me: you carried my sins to Calvary
I feel sometimes: your touch: sublime: it tells me true: how I love you
So sad I am that very few want to know you now: in these end times
But this I know: many are just that hairs breadth away from you
They await your miracles: they long for what they do not know
They are hungry for something to fill that void: this whole wide world
Thirsts for knowledge: thirsts for truth: thirsts for love from up above
Little do they know how close you are: all they need do is ask!

Driving master Zecarias

The joy of being a grandma

To this amazing little boy

He is so smart & rascally

He's got it down to an art

He's so happy when he's playing

He's so joyful most of the time

Now he's 2 ½ he's aware

Of where we go when we depart

Now as we return home he cries out

"We're back! Nana, we're back!"

He's singing as he's playing

He's singing as he sits

He's so gorgeous I want

To kiss every little bit

Whenever I visit he just wants to sit

In my car & drive everywhere!

Jonah & The life of Pi

Watched The Life of Pi today
Wow! What can I say?
How would anybody cope with such strife?
A huge tiger at the end of your boat?
One lifeboat is surely not enough
To travel through such stormy seas
Among his desperate pleas: Pi
Asking God to save him in those seas
Huge waves crashing upon his head
Oh I would surely be dead
Sea sickness, lack of food
No water to drink unless you caught it
What tribulation to get in!
Oh Lord: without you anyone would die
After suffering such a terrible fate!
I guess when Jonah was swallowed whole
Inside the stomach of that whale
He had a few lessons he had to learn
God had sent him to Nineveh but
After he ran away to hide from God
He was given a second chance to return to grace
I see how this movie could be linked
To Jonah's life upon that ship
He was sure he had escaped 
Until that storm took that ship & tossed it about
Those sailors threw everything into the seas
Until Jonah shouted: "God's after me!"
Into that boiling sea was he tossed
To understand how God will not be crossed
Finally as he was put to shore
Survival was the only score!
He did as God had commanded
Preached in Nineveh of survival
Those people turned back to their God
So many lives were saved that day!
Pi learned to trust upon the Lord
He learned to have the faith of Jesus Christ
And life was returned to him at terrible cost!

Sleepy little children

Poor little Zac fell asleep today
Right in the middle of his play
He was so tired on his little feet
He just simply fell asleep
Reminded me of his uncle Michael
When he was just a little boy
He fell asleep upon the kitchen floor
So tired: no time to take him to his bed
I was cooking dinner as he cried
No patience left for anything
That time of day is always a trial
Just before dinner time
Yes memories come flooding back
Of days when my kids were young
Lost Shelley one lovely day
It was too quiet so I went to look
She'd gone to bed to lay her head
Couldn't see her beneath her blanket
It was blue just like the sheets
I ran around the house in complete stress
Finally I found her fast asleep in bed
Oh the times I had to shake my head
Yes little children get so tired 
After running about all day: so wired
They suddenly just run out of puff
Lay on down in a huff: off in fairy land!

The devil you know

It's Federal Election Day today
Everyone gets to have their say
On the radio yesterday I heard
So many people having their say
Some didn't like the one
Some didn't like the other
The words I heard were so absurd
Many angry at so little a voice
So many upset at either choice
It's damned if you do & also
Damned if you don't!
So everyone will cast their vote
The choices that we have to make
For every Australian person's sake
Do you go with the one already in
The devil you know or some other one
Do you take a punt & make them spin
It's like a game of Russian Roulette
Eventually you get the bullet
It's only a matter of time
But someone's got to do it!
I see them bickering in Parliament
Like naughty children they vent
Abuse at each other: no manners there
Poor man who holds the chair
Shouting "order, order" at those big kids
These are the ones we have to choose from!
Dear Lord what a mess we're in
When neither choice is free of sin!

Blossoms in the wind

Spring has arrived at long last
It's good to feel the warmer breezes
It's such a blast to see the budding flowers
Growing to fruition so fast: almonds & other trees
Riotous colours everywhere: birds singing
"Spring is here!" Mating rituals taking place!
Today I watched as blossoms snowed
Tiny flowers everywhere like a winter storm
But it was warm & blossoms blew here & there
Ah Spring! I'm so glad you have arrived!

Rocking my baby

I spent 9 months being rocked in your womb
I was kept so tightly wrapped; as in a cocoon
I felt your heart beating close to me: constantly
I heard your blood pulsating through my veins
I was caressed by your nearness everyday
I was so at home within you: in every way!
I was fearless within my warm cosy womb
Now I've been through such a scary ride
It was so traumatic being torn from your inside
This entry is not all it's cracked up to be!
The air touched my face as I cried & cried
Light shone so brightly into my eyes
I tried to breathe but it's hard to do it alone
No longer residing within your flesh & bone
I feel so alone: so afraid of everything
Loud noises make me jump: my poor heart thumps
I can't change my temperature at will
You need to keep me warm or cool
I need so much help from you until
I get used to living in this outer space
Here among my family: the human race!

Dying for a smoke

Dying for a smoke: never a truer quote
You're addicted to that cigarette
Never think you can escape it
It sinks its fangs into your soul
Takes sure & total control 
Can't give it up even if you want
You feel you need to puff & pant
Those toxins fill you lungs up till
You lose your mind & your will
That smoke just makes you suffer
Hurts your lungs: you'll need a puffer
Be thankful if you survive this 
For many die from related ills
Please give up before too late
Don't be the last: don't miss the gate
Lung cancer is a terrible fate!

Hole in the heart

I often sit & wonder how others make ends meet
I only want to surrender & sit at Jesus' feet
What is it that you search for to fill that greatest void?
When your heart feels so empty, lost & incomplete!
I see so many wanderers sighing in their sleep
Searching for that something that will make them feel complete!
What do you grab a hold of when trying to hide from your shame?
Do you succumb to evil's thoughts: take up that awful cigarette?
Or do you seek for other things to fill that emptiness?
So many turn to alcohol to ease their troubled thoughts
Without a care for their eternal soul: grabbing at anything!
Drugs & other nasty things are tossed into their mouths
Oh Lord I feel so sad that so much evil is so easily had!

That sinking feeling

We are but sponges soaking up our daily lives
We get saturated; wrung out anon: filled up again
But sometimes we sink under all the weight
Too much happening upon our poor little plate
Imagine how a sponge must feel under its daily chores
No respite from that sinking feeling: too much to contemplate!
When you feel that you are sinking under the whole world's weight
That's when it's truly time to open up & cry for help
Our dear Lord's angels are near at hand: waiting patiently
To hear your precious words: calling out to them in your fear
"Please help me Lord I am sinking: help me stem that tide
Oh Lord too much is happening in this world so wide
Help lift me out of this morass: only you can help me
You are the strongest one: only you understand my plight!"

The Lighthouse

The lighthouse shines out its welcome light
Showing ships sailing alone in the darkest night
Land is near at hand if you want to land but 
Treacherous rocks and stormy seas await
The lighthouse decries its lonely existence
It's solitary beam declares its power in the night
Just like Jesus demonstrates to us: poor sinners
He stands alone: our guardian in His might
His words are that powerful beam: guiding us near
If only we would deign to hear: His words of love
We are those storm tossed ships: we are so lost
His brightness draws us closer: we only need to ask
Dear Jesus: Light of the world: bear me ever closer to your coast
I long for your safety as I wander long: so lost
I feel so isolated: unappreciated: abandoned and yes
Sometimes lost at sea: along these foaming shores
You alone are my guidance and my hope!