Saturday, September 11, 2010
Freedom to Love
One of our greatest treasures
to be remembered all year long
the freedom of religion
to worship as we choose
a freedom to love as Christ did
to go about in the world
Our freedoms a double-edged sword
where there is love there is hate
our task as followers of Christ
to continue to do his work
offering love and salvation
to the ends of the earth
September 11, 2010
anniversary of September 11, 2001
and what we are thankful for section
of the Great Thanksgiving
&
Exodus 4:1-17
Romans 12:1-8
John 13:12-17
Welcoming Service
for the Reverend Dr. David J. Abbott
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
as District Superintendent of the New England District
http://www.neumc.org/
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
&
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
with Bishop Peter Weaver
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Freedom to Destroy
Our free will
our freedoms
a freedom to destroy
to tear down not lift up
if we are reckless
fail to remember
the consequences of our actions
the chaos we leave behind
when we are on emotion
and fail to consider our neighbor
as we walk upon the earth
September 11, 2010
anniversary of September 11, 2001
and what we are thankful for section
of the Great Thanksgiving
&
Exodus 4:1-17
Romans 12:1-8
John 13:12-17
Welcoming Service
for the Reverend Dr. David J. Abbott
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
as District Superintendent of the New England District
http://www.neumc.org/
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
&
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
with Bishop Peter Weaver
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,200+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
our freedoms
a freedom to destroy
to tear down not lift up
if we are reckless
fail to remember
the consequences of our actions
the chaos we leave behind
when we are on emotion
and fail to consider our neighbor
as we walk upon the earth
September 11, 2010
anniversary of September 11, 2001
and what we are thankful for section
of the Great Thanksgiving
&
Exodus 4:1-17
Romans 12:1-8
John 13:12-17
Welcoming Service
for the Reverend Dr. David J. Abbott
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
as District Superintendent of the New England District
http://www.neumc.org/
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
&
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
with Bishop Peter Weaver
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,200+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Freedom to Hate
The dark side of our freedoms
of religion and speech
the power to lift up
and the power to hurt
Freedom to hate
to sow seeds of war
to curse our neighbor’s faith
that others may worship freely
on our native soil
September 11, 2010
anniversary of September 11, 2001
and what we are thankful for section
of the Great Thanksgiving
&
Exodus 4:1-17
Romans 12:1-8
John 13:12-17
Welcoming Service
for the Reverend Dr. David J. Abbott
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
as District Superintendent of the New England District
http://www.neumc.org/
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
&
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
with Bishop Peter Weaver
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
A Pen for God
In my hand a pen
to share a message
to offer my gifts to God
to answer his calling
What I have in my hand
to give unto the Lord
not just this but this a start
a pen for the Lord
September 11, 2010
Exodus 4:1-17
Romans 12:1-8
John 13:12-17
Welcoming Service
for the Reverend Dr. David J. Abbott
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as District Superintendent of the New England District
http://www.neumc.org/
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
&
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
with Bishop Peter Weaver
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Written on His Staff
Each church will be given a chance
to speak a commitment of love
to offer their best for the world
to be written on his staff
To share with one another
our hope for our work
to help spread God’s message of love
to the ends of the earth
September 11, 2010
Exodus 4:1-17
Romans 12:1-8
John 13:12-17
Welcoming Service
for the Reverend Dr. David J. Abbott
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
as District Superintendent of the New England District
http://www.neumc.org/
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
&
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
with Bishop Peter Weaver
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Shaped by Your Hands
Their hands are your hands
our neighbors the potters
when we are out in the world
to conform us to your love
Teaching us day to day
what to do and not to do
how to be followers of Christ
in all we say and do
September 11, 2010
Exodus 4:1-17
Romans 12:1-8
John 13:12-17
Welcoming Service
for the Reverend Dr. David J. Abbott
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
as District Superintendent of the New England District
http://www.neumc.org/
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
&
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
with Bishop Peter Weaver
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
our neighbors the potters
when we are out in the world
to conform us to your love
Teaching us day to day
what to do and not to do
how to be followers of Christ
in all we say and do
September 11, 2010
Exodus 4:1-17
Romans 12:1-8
John 13:12-17
Welcoming Service
for the Reverend Dr. David J. Abbott
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
as District Superintendent of the New England District
http://www.neumc.org/
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
&
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
with Bishop Peter Weaver
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Shaped by their hands
Their hands on our lives
shaped as by the potter
the saints in our lives
those who have touched us
who have guided us on our journey
our journey in the faith
molding us for your purpose
that we would do your work
September 11, 2010
Exodus 4:1-17
Romans 12:1-8
John 13:12-17
Welcoming Service
for the Reverend Dr. David J. Abbott
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
as District Superintendent of the New England District
http://www.neumc.org/
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
&
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
with Bishop Peter Weaver
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
What we have to give to God
“Children”, “Sunday School”
the responses of the girls
in answering the pastor
what we have to give to God
something our congregation could give
in the service of the Lord
in spreading his good news
to the ends of the earth
September 11, 2010
Exodus 4:1-17
Romans 12:1-8
John 13:12-17
Welcoming Service
for the Reverend Dr. David J. Abbott
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
as District Superintendent of the New England District
http://www.neumc.org/
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
&
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
with Bishop Peter Weaver
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,200+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
the responses of the girls
in answering the pastor
what we have to give to God
something our congregation could give
in the service of the Lord
in spreading his good news
to the ends of the earth
September 11, 2010
Exodus 4:1-17
Romans 12:1-8
John 13:12-17
Welcoming Service
for the Reverend Dr. David J. Abbott
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
as District Superintendent of the New England District
http://www.neumc.org/
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
&
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
with Bishop Peter Weaver
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,200+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Hope in My Hand
What do we hold in our hand
he asked each loving heart
all of us gathered in worship
the words of God,
the pen in my hand
but hope is what I hold
in the palm of my hand
always to share the good news
the love of the lamb
who came and died that I may live
good news to spread to the ends of the earth
just as Christ commands
September 11, 2010
Exodus 4:1-17
Romans 12:1-8
John 13:12-17
Welcoming Service
for the Reverend Dr. David J. Abbott
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
as District Superintendent of the New England District
http://www.neumc.org/
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
&
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
with Bishop Peter Weaver
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Gathered in the Upper Room - 2
Pausing in the congregation
remembering, ever,
He knew, he was fully aware
that which they/we could not comprehend
The sacrifice, his body
broken, fulfilling all scripture
the ancient words of the prophet
the lamb, his blood, given, poured out
on the lintels of our hearts
making them/us whole
September 11, 2010
As David was praying
“The Great Thanksgiving”,
not merely reading the words
written on the page
&
Exodus 4:1-17
Romans 12:1-8
John 13:12-17
Welcoming Service
for the Reverend Dr. David J. Abbott
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
as District Superintendent of the New England District
http://www.neumc.org/
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
&
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
with Bishop Peter Weaver
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Praying the Great Thanksgiving
Breathing the words of our faith
the liturgy of communion
not merely reading the words
but praying the Great Thanksgiving
The words coming alive
the win and the bread
the sacrifice of our Lord
urgent, real in our head
The suffering of the Lord
his choice to die for me
real in the pray this day
in the family of our faith
September 11, 2010
As David was praying
“The Great Thanksgiving”,
not merely reading the words
written on the page
&
Exodus 4:1-17
Romans 12:1-8
John 13:12-17
Welcoming Service
for the Reverend Dr. David J. Abbott
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
as District Superintendent of the New England District
http://www.neumc.org/
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
&
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
with Bishop Peter Weaver
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Shaped through their hands
The cloud of witnesses
those on our journey
whom God has used
potters to our clay
God’s will to affect
shaping each of us
shaped through their hands
molding our clay
for God’s holy purpose
to God’s holy will
September 11, 2010
Exodus 4:1-17
Romans 12:1-8
John 13:12-17
Welcoming Service
for the Reverend Dr. David J. Abbott
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
as District Superintendent of the New England District
http://www.neumc.org/
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
&
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
with Bishop Peter Weaver
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
those on our journey
whom God has used
potters to our clay
God’s will to affect
shaping each of us
shaped through their hands
molding our clay
for God’s holy purpose
to God’s holy will
September 11, 2010
Exodus 4:1-17
Romans 12:1-8
John 13:12-17
Welcoming Service
for the Reverend Dr. David J. Abbott
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
as District Superintendent of the New England District
http://www.neumc.org/
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
&
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
with Bishop Peter Weaver
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
A Servant, Like Our Master
On our knees
before our brothers
a servant to our neighbors
like our master
washing the disciples feet
touching one another
with the loving hands of God
September 11, 2010
John 13:12-17
Exodus 4:1-17
Romans 12:1-8
Welcoming Service
for the Reverend Dr. David J. Abbott
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
as District Superintendent of the New England District
http://www.neumc.org/
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
&
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
with Bishop Peter Weaver
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
before our brothers
a servant to our neighbors
like our master
washing the disciples feet
touching one another
with the loving hands of God
September 11, 2010
John 13:12-17
Exodus 4:1-17
Romans 12:1-8
Welcoming Service
for the Reverend Dr. David J. Abbott
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
as District Superintendent of the New England District
http://www.neumc.org/
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
&
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
with Bishop Peter Weaver
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
The Staff of God
Whatever our gifts
our sense of limitations
our doubts, our past
the staff of God
in our hands
his words on our lips
equipping us
for our calling
out into the world
to serve in his holy name
to offer hope,
the grace, the love of God
redeeming the whole human race
September 11, 2010
Exodus 4:1-17
Romans 12:1-8
John 13:12-17
Welcoming Service
for the Reverend Dr. David J. Abbott
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
as District Superintendent of the New England District
http://www.neumc.org/
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
&
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
with Bishop Peter Weaver
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Through Me
A door,
let me be
Through me
let them know you
oh God, I pray
that the world would see
the image of my savior
in all I do, all I say in my life
that through me, in spite of me
others would know you
the steadfast love
the boundless mercy
the eternal grace
pouring out on us
all those on earth
that we would be redeemed
brought into your arms
humbly into your fold
under your strong arm
into the fortress
of our God and king
September 11, 2010
Exodus 4:1-17
Romans 12:1-8
John 13:12-17
Welcoming Service
for the Reverend Dr. David J. Abbott
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
as District Superintendent of the New England District
http://www.neumc.org/
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
&
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
with Bishop Peter Weaver
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Living the Gospel
Imbued by your word
faithful to your message
all into one family
a community
living the gospel
God’s holy word
love for one another
sharing a life together
all to be healed
into the embrace of God
September 11, 2010
Bishop Weaver on the faithfulness
of the first disciples, a message for all of us
- part of Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
with Bishop Peter Weaver
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
http://www.neumc.org/
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
faithful to your message
all into one family
a community
living the gospel
God’s holy word
love for one another
sharing a life together
all to be healed
into the embrace of God
September 11, 2010
Bishop Weaver on the faithfulness
of the first disciples, a message for all of us
- part of Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
with Bishop Peter Weaver
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
http://www.neumc.org/
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Every Flag
Every flag
all around our state
in the driving we did
on this special day
Every flag flying
none of the poles empty
yet every flag flying
at only half staff
None of us had to ask
why they flew this way
none of us will ever forget
what happened on this day
September 11, 2010
September 11, 2001
all around our state
in the driving we did
on this special day
Every flag flying
none of the poles empty
yet every flag flying
at only half staff
None of us had to ask
why they flew this way
none of us will ever forget
what happened on this day
September 11, 2010
September 11, 2001
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Into Their Places
Into the shadows
where we do not frequent
places where people are
those we do not know
Hope in your message
to be shared, joyful
eagerly into the world
the good news on our lips
a message to be told
September 11, 2010
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
with Bishop Peter Weaver
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
http://www.neumc.org/
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
where we do not frequent
places where people are
those we do not know
Hope in your message
to be shared, joyful
eagerly into the world
the good news on our lips
a message to be told
September 11, 2010
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
with Bishop Peter Weaver
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
http://www.neumc.org/
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Go There
Reach out to them
to the others, strangers,
those we do not know
sheep in the world
maybe away from the flock
perhaps they are eager
seeking You as we are
wanting to know God
to be part of the good news
the change that can be
out into the world
if we would but go to them
where they are
messengers of God’s love
his servants in the world
September 11, 2010
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
with Bishop Peter Weaver
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
http://www.neumc.org/
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Connected Together
Each one may pay a part
all of us are called
connected together
as a family
that all may be restored
brought into a community
wrapped in our savior’s arms
September 11, 2010
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
with Bishop Peter Weaver
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
http://www.neumc.org/
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Where we are not yet connected
So many places, so near to us
where we are not yet connected
where our voices have not been heard
bringing the message of Christ
the hope in the good news
the promise, the grace of God
Needing to be more courageous
to use what we have been given
to take up what is in our hands
and go out into the world
to reach our neighbors where they are
not only sitting in church
September 11, 2010
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
with Bishop Peter Weaver
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
http://www.neumc.org/
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
Outside
Beyond our walls
shouting out their names
places we have not gone
those we have not touched
where we have not shared
the healing message of Christ
Too timid to go
outside, into our world
so close to us, our neighbors
yet outside, beyond out doors
waiting for us still
to come and enter in
September 11, 2010
Bishop’s Day in New Hampshire
http://www.neumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=3
with Bishop Peter Weaver
of the New England Conference
of the United Methodist Church
http://www.neumc.org/
First United Methodist Church of Laconia/Gilford
September 11, 2010
All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
September 11
So mindful
present in my thoughts this morning
that transfixing moment
the towers falling
our gasps, holding our breath
not believing our eyes
how fast, shattering
the billows of the smoke
the roar of hell
consuming so much
in those moments of insanity
utter destruction
changing our nation
the world on that morning
carved into our memories
never to be forgotten
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edited September 10, 2016
September 11 – v3
(editing original)
15th
anniversary of September 11, 2001
Edited
September 11, 2012
“September
11 – v2”
September 11, 2010
September 11
September 11, 2001
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September 10, 2016
entombed within the rubble
edited September 10, 2016
As I woke this morning – v4
15th anniversary of attacks of September 11,
2001
+++++++++++++
September 10, 2016
his body slumped
15th anniversary of attacks of September 11,
2001
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edited November 23, 2015
As I woke this morning – v3
(editing version 2)
&
September 22, 2011
Fruits of Rage
melding the consequence of possibly executing an innocent
man
and the decade since September 11, 2001
September 21, 2011
Fruits of a Decade
September 21, 2011
Seeds of Hate
September 11, 2011
Reclaiming September 12
September 11, 2011
Reliving these moments
September 10, 2011
Terror Real
10th anniversary of September 11, 2001
and the plot to attack DC and NY
reported September 9, 2011
&
edited September 10, 2011
As I woke this morning – v2
all of my September 11, 2001 poems
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September 11, 2008
As I woke this morning
On the anniversary of September 11, 2001
watching it my first year of law school
Franklin Pierce Law Center, Concord, NH
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Friday, September 10, 2010
911 – haiku – 7
Love our enemies
Jesus taught us all to love
even those we would hate
September 10, 2010
September 11, 2001
Jesus taught us all to love
even those we would hate
September 10, 2010
September 11, 2001
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911 - haiku – 6
Can we let go, hate
forgive the enemy, all
truly love, neighbors
September 10, 2010
September 11, 2001
forgive the enemy, all
truly love, neighbors
September 10, 2010
September 11, 2001
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted
by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009,
2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016. All rights reserved. Contact me at
Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)
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