Saturday, November 10, 2012

we thank you for the saints


we raise their names aloud
we thank you Lord
for the saints you have given
for those who have touched our lives
we thank you Lord for them
for the saints of our walk
given by you to us
a witness to your love



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November 10, 2012
Worship Theme: The Joy’s of Heaven
Matthew 5:1-12 (The Message Bible)
The Beatitudes
Isaiah 26:1-4, 8-9, 12-13, 19-21 (GOD’S Word Translation Bible)
Revelation 21:9-11, 22-27 (GOD’S Word Translation Bible)
Call to Worship (Psalm 34:1-3 (Common English Bible))
Unison Prayer
Pastoral Prayer by Pastor Ruth Foss
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD 2012, Hebrews 9:11-14)
Children’s Message by Pastor Ruth Foss
Communion Liturgy for All Saints Sunday (GBOD 2012)
and sermon – “Singing In Heaven!”
by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 4, 2012
All Saints Sunday
Twenty-Three Sunday of Kingdomtide


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 20,820+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the dance of the colors – v2


the trinity in color
not separate personas
thinking of them in the spectrum
blending in pigments

blue of the Father,
the Creator, God,
from the waters, the deep
all came to be
by his word, his action

red of the Savior
taking on our flesh
bleeding and dying
rising to the heights
that we may live

yellow of the Spirit
God’s light shining through
guiding, leading
walking with us
on our journey to You

each dancing with the other
in shades and hues,
by the rhythm, the purpose,
the love that is You


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Edited November 10, 2012
November 10, 2012
Spirit Study,
The Shack, by William P. Young
http://www.theshackbook.com/
led by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 4, 2012


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 20,770+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the mission matters – v2


our focus on wealth
on the brick and mortar
on the trappings of faith
not its true substance
the mission matters
not the pews, the altar
we are like the scribes,
the Pharisees
holding onto false power

we risk everything
comfortable, complacent
all about the pretense
the mouthing of our faith
we stand with them
those who were criticized
focused on the trappings of faith
the world alone inside



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November 10, 2012
Mark 12:38-40
Psalm 127:1
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 10, 2012,
read November 10, 2012
&
Psalm 127:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 9, 2012,
read November 9, 2012
&
Ruth 4:13-17
Matthew 1:5-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 8, 2012,
read November 9, 2012
&
Ruth 3:1-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 7, 2012,
read November 7, 2012
&
Psalm 127:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 6, 2012,
read November 6, 2012
&
Hebrews 9:24-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 5, 2012,
read November 6, 2012
&
Hebrews 9
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read October 2011


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 21,680+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the building could crumble


while we are holding on the money
the trappings of piety
stewards only of wealth
not of the mission
the building could crumble
the rocks off their foundation;
only the work matters
sharing the love of our God


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November 10, 2012
Mark 12:38-40
Psalm 127:1
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 10, 2012,
read November 10, 2012
&
Psalm 127:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 9, 2012,
read November 9, 2012
&
Ruth 4:13-17
Matthew 1:5-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 8, 2012,
read November 9, 2012
&
Ruth 3:1-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 7, 2012,
read November 7, 2012
&
Psalm 127:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 6, 2012,
read November 6, 2012
&
Hebrews 9:24-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 5, 2012,
read November 6, 2012
&
Hebrews 9
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read October 2011


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 21,680+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the mission matters

our focus on wealth
on the brick and mortar
on the trappings of faith
not its true substance
the mission matters
not the pews, the altar
we are like the scribes,
the Pharisees
holding onto false power


=====
November 10, 2012
Mark 12:38-40
Psalm 127:1
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 10, 2012,
read November 10, 2012
&
Psalm 127:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 9, 2012,
read November 9, 2012
&
Ruth 4:13-17
Matthew 1:5-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 8, 2012,
read November 9, 2012
&
Ruth 3:1-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 7, 2012,
read November 7, 2012
&
Psalm 127:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 6, 2012,
read November 6, 2012
&
Hebrews 9:24-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 5, 2012,
read November 6, 2012
&
Hebrews 9
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read October 2011


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 21,680+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

losing everything


like the scribes, the Pharisees
those in power
risking so much
losing everything
in holding onto power
in denying their poverty
their distance from God
holding on so tightly
and losing their lives



=====
November 10, 2012
Mark 12:38-40
Psalm 127:1
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 10, 2012,
read November 10, 2012
&
Psalm 127:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 9, 2012,
read November 9, 2012
&
Ruth 4:13-17
Matthew 1:5-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 8, 2012,
read November 9, 2012
&
Ruth 3:1-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 7, 2012,
read November 7, 2012
&
Psalm 127:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 6, 2012,
read November 6, 2012
&
Hebrews 9:24-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 5, 2012,
read November 6, 2012
&
Hebrews 9
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read October 2011

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 20,800+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

appearance alone


appearance all that matters
to be seen in the courts
in the gates of the marketplace
in the seats of power
to appear to be pious
when only thinking of power
all show, no substance
truly estranged from God



=====
November 10, 2012
Mark 12:38-40
Psalm 127:1
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 10, 2012,
read November 10, 2012
&
Psalm 127:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 9, 2012,
read November 9, 2012
&
Ruth 4:13-17
Matthew 1:5-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 8, 2012,
read November 9, 2012
&
Ruth 3:1-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 7, 2012,
read November 7, 2012
&
Psalm 127:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 6, 2012,
read November 6, 2012
&
Hebrews 9:24-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 5, 2012,
read November 6, 2012
&
Hebrews 9
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read October 2011

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 20,800+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

all show


Christ saw them
all full of bluster
making a grand show
to be seen in worship
all show, no substance
no true faith in God
just to be seen, to matter
in the ways of the world



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November 10, 2012
Mark 12:38-40
Psalm 127:1
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 10, 2012,
read November 10, 2012
&
Psalm 127:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 9, 2012,
read November 9, 2012
&
Ruth 4:13-17
Matthew 1:5-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 8, 2012,
read November 9, 2012
&
Ruth 3:1-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 7, 2012,
read November 7, 2012
&
Psalm 127:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 6, 2012,
read November 6, 2012
&
Hebrews 9:24-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 5, 2012,
read November 6, 2012
&
Hebrews 9
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read October 2011

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 20,800+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

play acting faith


we are cautioned
Christ gives a warning
of the false piety
going through the motions
play acting faith
the scribes in their robes
all puff, no substance
false before the Lord



====
November 10, 2012
Mark 12:38-40
Psalm 127:1
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 10, 2012,
read November 10, 2012
&
Psalm 127:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 9, 2012,
read November 9, 2012
&
Ruth 4:13-17
Matthew 1:5-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 8, 2012,
read November 9, 2012
&
Ruth 3:1-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 7, 2012,
read November 7, 2012
&
Psalm 127:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 6, 2012,
read November 6, 2012
&
Hebrews 9:24-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 5, 2012,
read November 6, 2012
&
Hebrews 9
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read October 2011

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 20,800+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

quivers full of children


blessings all our lives
comfort in our old age
hope for tomorrow
sure of our future
such is this blessing
quivers full of children
a gift from God
held in our arms



====
November 10, 2012
Psalm 127:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 9, 2012,
read November 9, 2012
&
Ruth 4:13-17
Matthew 1:5-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 8, 2012,
read November 9, 2012
&
Ruth 3:1-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 7, 2012,
read November 7, 2012
&
Psalm 127:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 6, 2012,
read November 6, 2012
&
Hebrews 9:24-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 5, 2012,
read November 6, 2012
&
Hebrews 9
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read October 2011

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 20,800+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

In courage risk


in courage, trust
in trust, faith
in faith stepping forward
into holy risk

believing enough
acting on that belief
trusting in God completely
washed in God’s grace



=====
November 10, 2012
Psalm 127:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 9, 2012,
read November 9, 2012
&
Ruth 4:13-17
Matthew 1:5-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 8, 2012,
read November 9, 2012
&
Ruth 3:1-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 7, 2012,
read November 7, 2012
&
Psalm 127:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 6, 2012,
read November 6, 2012
&
Hebrews 9:24-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 5, 2012,
read November 6, 2012
&
Hebrews 9
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read October 2011

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 20,800+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

God’s gift


God’s gift coming
courage to walk boldly
into an unknown future
standing together
in the arms of God

God’s gift alive
in that bright future
a legacy, a line

a royal hope forever
from the shoot of that trust
through the seed of Jesse

God’s gift forever
in the seed of Jesus
life everlasting
our hope forever
in the love of God



====
November 10, 2012
Psalm 127:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 9, 2012,
read November 9, 2012
&
Ruth 4:13-17
Matthew 1:5-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 8, 2012,
read November 9, 2012
&
Ruth 3:1-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 7, 2012,
read November 7, 2012
&
Psalm 127:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 6, 2012,
read November 6, 2012
&
Hebrews 9:24-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 5, 2012,
read November 6, 2012
&
Hebrews 9
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read October 2011

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 20,800+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

God’s great gift


seeing our children
the arrows in the quiver
our hope forever
a legacy unfolding
God’s great gift
in the treasure we carry
the little ones, our children
a legacy of love



------
November 10, 2012
Psalm 127:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 9, 2012,
read November 9, 2012
&
Ruth 4:13-17
Matthew 1:5-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 8, 2012,
read November 9, 2012
&
Ruth 3:1-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 7, 2012,
read November 7, 2012
&
Psalm 127:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 6, 2012,
read November 6, 2012
&
Hebrews 9:24-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 5, 2012,
read November 6, 2012
&
Hebrews 9
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read October 2011

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 20,800+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

a royal line


from the widow, the stranger
from the kindness, a kinsman
a hope for a future
a son born to them
a royal line from this
the hope for the nation
a line, a king forever
in the seed of this faith


====
November 10, 2012
Ruth 4:13-17
Matthew 1:5-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 8, 2012,
read November 9, 2012
&
Ruth 3:1-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 7, 2012,
read November 7, 2012
&
Psalm 127:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 6, 2012,
read November 6, 2012
&
Hebrews 9:24-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 5, 2012,
read November 6, 2012
&
Hebrews 9
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read October 2011

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 20,800+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

in their hands


women and children
the fate of his people
a royal line
a hope for healing

in their hands committed
a trust, a promise
God’s plan unfolding
in their steps of faith



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November 10, 2012
Ruth 4:13-17
Matthew 1:5-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 8, 2012,
read November 9, 2012
&
Ruth 3:1-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 7, 2012,
read November 7, 2012
&
Psalm 127:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 6, 2012,
read November 6, 2012
&
Hebrews 9:24-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 5, 2012,
read November 6, 2012
&
Hebrews 9
90 day New Testament Bible Study
read October 2011

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 20,800+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

happy in our mess


our gardens needing tending
our souls a mess
but be happy in our journey
our struggles, our tests

like the wheat and tares
all planted together
growing, dying
some places bright
others dark, forbidding

a beautiful mess
our journey, our souls
a garden to tend
to water with the word
to feed for the harvest
a bounty for the Lord



-----
November 10, 2012
Spirit Study,
page 140, Chapter 9,
“A Long Time Ago, In A Garden Far, Far Away”
“This garden is your soul. This mess is you!”
The Shack, by William P. Young
http://www.theshackbook.com/
led by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 4, 2012


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 20,840+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

A beautiful mess


like the wheat and tares
all planted together
growing, dying
some places bright
others dark, forbidding
a beautiful mess
our journey, our souls
a garden to tend



-----
November 10, 2012
Spirit Study,
page 140, Chapter 9,
“A Long Time Ago, In A Garden Far, Far Away”
“This garden is your soul. This mess is you!”
The Shack, by William P. Young
http://www.theshackbook.com/
led by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 4, 2012


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 20,770+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

An arc of the circle


meant to be in communion
to blend with their colors
to dance with the creator
the essence of God
unbound by our flesh
the skin of the earth
to reel and twirl
to dance and cavort
an arc of the circle
entwined with our God



-----
November 10, 2012
Spirit Study,
page 126, Chapter 8,
“A Breakfast of Champions”
“We created you, the human, to be in face-to-face
relationship with us, to join our circle of love”.
The Shack, by William P. Young
http://www.theshackbook.com/
led by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 4, 2012


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 20,770+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

the dance of the colors


the blue of the Father,
the Creator, God,
from the waters, the deep
all came to be

red of the Savior
taking on our flesh
bleeding and dying
rising to the heights

yellow of the Spirit
God’s light shining through
guiding, leading
on our journey to You

each dancing with the other
in shades and hues,
by the rhythm, the purpose,
the love that is you



-----
November 10, 2012
Spirit Study,
The Shack, by William P. Young
http://www.theshackbook.com/
led by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 4, 2012


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 20,770+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

primary colors


what is opening our vision
our understanding of God
like primary colors
not three people in one
part of one unity
all colors that they there are

each dancing with the other
in shades and hues,
by the rhythm, the purpose,
the love that is you

the blue of the father,
the creator, God,
from the waters, the deep
all came to be

red of the Savior
taking on our flesh
bleeding and dying
rising to the heights

yellow of the Spirit
God’s light shining through
guiding, leading
on our journey to You



-----
November 10, 2012
Spirit Study,
The Shack, by William P. Young
http://www.theshackbook.com/
led by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 4, 2012


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 20,770+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

our sin upon the cross


nailed with his flesh
our sin upon the cross
dying with him
our Savior, the Christ

we are with him
our bodies entwined
life in our Savior,
his heart to thine



=====
November 10, 2012
Spirit Study,
led by Pastor Ruth Foss
https://twitter.com/PastorRuthFoss
http://www.facebook.com/pastorruthfoss
http://www.ahandmaidenofthelord.blogspot.com
http://pastorruth.posterous.com/
A Handmaiden of the Lord
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
http://www.suncookumc.org
http://facebook.com/groups/136632035559/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Suncook-United-Methodist-Church/102221356487965
Suncook, NH
November 4, 2012
&
Mark 12:28-34
1 John 4:16
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 29, 2012 to November 4, 2012
“Extraordinary Love”
by Mark Galli
for November 4, 2012,
read November 4, 2012
&
Mark 12:31
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 29, 2012 to November 4, 2012
“Extraordinary Love”
by Mark Galli
for November 3, 2012,
read November 3, 2012
&
Mark 12:28-30
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 29, 2012 to November 4, 2012
“Extraordinary Love”
by Mark Galli
for November 2, 2012,
read November 2, 2012
&
Isaiah 25:6-9
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 29, 2012 to November 4, 2012
“Extraordinary Love”
by Mark Galli
for November 1, 2012,
read November 1, 2012
&
Psalm 146
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 29, 2012 to November 4, 2012
“Extraordinary Love”
by Mark Galli
for October 31, 2012,
read October 31, 2012
&
Ruth 1:1-18
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 29, 2012 to November 4, 2012
“Extraordinary Love”
by Mark Galli
for October 30, 2012,
read October 30, 2012
&
Hebrews 9:11-14
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
October 29, 2012 to November 4, 2012
“Extraordinary Love”
by Mark Galli
for October 29, 2012,
read October 29, 2012



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 21,980+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Thursday, November 08, 2012

Do our feelings cast ripples – v2


Do our feelings cast ripples
out into the world
our thoughts create cyclones
to the ends of the earth

the change that we are seeing
are we the cause of the panic
the combined emotion
are we the chaos

does our anger, our fear, manifest
is there a physical reaction
does the planet response
are we the chaos

Do our feelings cast ripples
the world responding
our thoughts the storm clouds
to the ends of the earth



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Edited February 9, 2015
Are our feelings like ripples – v2
edited February 9, 2015
Projecting Peace – v2
edited February 9, 2015
the coming storm – v2
edited February 9, 2015
the building storm – v2
edited February 9, 2015
can we quench the storm – v2
edited February 9, 2015
Did we cause the storm – v2
edited February 9, 2015
can we calm the storms – v2
Edited February 9, 2015
Are we the cause of all of this – v2
edited February 9, 2015
Can we change the climate – v2
edited February 9, 2015
The accumulated energy – v2
edited February 9, 2015
Do our emotions have power – v3
edited February 9, 2015
Do our feelings cast ripples – v3
edited February 9, 2015
If we can create chaos – v3
edited February 9, 2015
If we can project peace – v3
edited February 9, 2015
The waves of our feelings – v9
February 9, 2015
Are we the storm – v2
edited February 9, 2015
Do we hasten the storm – v2
edited October 10, 2014
The waves of our feelings – v8
(editing original again)
edited October 10, 2014
The waves of our feelings – v7
(editing version 4)
Edited October 23, 2013
The waves of our feelings – v6
(editing version 2)
Edited October 23, 2013
The waves of our feelings – v5
(editing version 2)
Edited September 28, 2013
The ways of our feelings – v4
(editing version 2)
Edited September 28, 2013
The waves of our feelings – v3
(editing original again)
Edited September 27, 2013
The waves of our feelings – v2
November 2, 2012
The waves of our feelings
November 8, 2012
Do our emotions have power – v2
November 2, 2012
Do our emotions have power
November 2, 2012
The accumulated energy
November 1, 2012
Do we hasten the storm
November 8, 2012
Do our feelings cast ripples – v2
November 1, 2012
Do our feelings cast ripples
Edited November 8, 2012
If we can create chaos – v2
November 1, 2012
If we can create chaos
November 1, 2012
Can we change the climate
November 1, 2012
Are our feelings like ripples
November 1, 2012
Are we the cause of all of this
Edited November 22, 2013
If we can project peace – v2
October 31, 2012
If we can project peace
October 31, 2012
Projecting Peace
October 31, 2012
can we quench the storm
October 31, 2012
can we calm the storms
October 31, 2012
Did we cause the storm
October 31, 2012
Are we the storm
October 31, 2012
the building storm
October 31, 2012
the coming storm
confluence of the following twitter status updates:
Twitter post 10/31/2012 by Mayor Corey Booker
Battered but not beaten.
Without power but not powerless.
We stand strong. We stand together.
We will persevere.
&
Twitter post 10/31/2012 by Bill McKibben
&
Twitter post 10/31/2012 by Yoko Ono
If one billion people in the world would Think PEACE - we're gonna get it.
&
Twitter post 10/30/2012 by Deepak Chopra
Are the tempests within us the storms outside us?


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 35,840+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Do our emotions have power – v2


what are the effects
the ripples emitted
our aura, our feelings
the life in our living

Do our emotions have power
emitted, flowing
does the world react
is this part of the warming

what are the effects
the ripples expanding
our spirits extending
into the world

Do our emotions have power
erupting, growing
does the earth respond
is this part of the warming



----
Edited February 9, 2015
Are our feelings like ripples – v2
edited February 9, 2015
Projecting Peace – v2
edited February 9, 2015
the coming storm – v2
edited February 9, 2015
the building storm – v2
edited February 9, 2015
can we quench the storm – v2
edited February 9, 2015
Did we cause the storm – v2
edited February 9, 2015
can we calm the storms – v2
Edited February 9, 2015
Are we the cause of all of this – v2
edited February 9, 2015
Can we change the climate – v2
edited February 9, 2015
The accumulated energy – v2
edited February 9, 2015
Do our emotions have power – v3
edited February 9, 2015
Do our feelings cast ripples – v3
edited February 9, 2015
If we can create chaos – v3
edited February 9, 2015
If we can project peace – v3
edited February 9, 2015
The waves of our feelings – v9
February 9, 2015
Are we the storm – v2
edited February 9, 2015
Do we hasten the storm – v2
edited October 10, 2014
The waves of our feelings – v8
(editing original again)
edited October 10, 2014
The waves of our feelings – v7
(editing version 4)
Edited October 23, 2013
The waves of our feelings – v6
(editing version 2)
Edited October 23, 2013
The waves of our feelings – v5
(editing version 2)
Edited September 28, 2013
The ways of our feelings – v4
(editing version 2)
Edited September 28, 2013
The waves of our feelings – v3
(editing original again)
Edited September 27, 2013
The waves of our feelings – v2
November 2, 2012
The waves of our feelings
November 8, 2012
Do our emotions have power – v2
November 2, 2012
Do our emotions have power
November 2, 2012
The accumulated energy
November 1, 2012
Do we hasten the storm
November 8, 2012
Do our feelings cast ripples – v2
November 1, 2012
Do our feelings cast ripples
Edited November 8, 2012
If we can create chaos – v2
November 1, 2012
If we can create chaos
November 1, 2012
Can we change the climate
November 1, 2012
Are our feelings like ripples
November 1, 2012
Are we the cause of all of this
Edited November 22, 2013
If we can project peace – v2
October 31, 2012
If we can project peace
October 31, 2012
Projecting Peace
October 31, 2012
can we quench the storm
October 31, 2012
can we calm the storms
October 31, 2012
Did we cause the storm
October 31, 2012
Are we the storm
October 31, 2012
the building storm
October 31, 2012
the coming storm
confluence of the following twitter status updates:
Twitter post 10/31/2012 by Mayor Corey Booker
Battered but not beaten.
Without power but not powerless.
We stand strong. We stand together.
We will persevere.
&
Twitter post 10/31/2012 by Bill McKibben
&
Twitter post 10/31/2012 by Yoko Ono
If one billion people in the world would Think PEACE - we're gonna get it.
&
Twitter post 10/30/2012 by Deepak Chopra
Are the tempests within us the storms outside us?


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 35,840+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

If we can create chaos – v2

If we can create chaos
by our feelings, our actions
our thoughts given voice;
we stir the world
loose the dogs of war
to the ends of the earth

If we can create chaos
by our thoughts, our actions
a maelstrom in life;
we can make peace
to stanch the bleeding
to bring calm to the earth



----
Edited February 9, 2015
Are our feelings like ripples – v2
edited February 9, 2015
Projecting Peace – v2
edited February 9, 2015
the coming storm – v2
edited February 9, 2015
the building storm – v2
edited February 9, 2015
can we quench the storm – v2
edited February 9, 2015
Did we cause the storm – v2
edited February 9, 2015
can we calm the storms – v2
Edited February 9, 2015
Are we the cause of all of this – v2
edited February 9, 2015
Can we change the climate – v2
edited February 9, 2015
The accumulated energy – v2
edited February 9, 2015
Do our emotions have power – v3
edited February 9, 2015
Do our feelings cast ripples – v3
edited February 9, 2015
If we can create chaos – v3
edited February 9, 2015
If we can project peace – v3
edited February 9, 2015
The waves of our feelings – v9
February 9, 2015
Are we the storm – v2
edited February 9, 2015
Do we hasten the storm – v2
edited October 10, 2014
The waves of our feelings – v8
(editing original again)
edited October 10, 2014
The waves of our feelings – v7
(editing version 4)
Edited October 23, 2013
The waves of our feelings – v6
(editing version 2)
Edited October 23, 2013
The waves of our feelings – v5
(editing version 2)
Edited September 28, 2013
The ways of our feelings – v4
(editing version 2)
Edited September 28, 2013
The waves of our feelings – v3
(editing original again)
Edited September 27, 2013
The waves of our feelings – v2
November 2, 2012
The waves of our feelings
November 8, 2012
Do our emotions have power – v2
November 2, 2012
Do our emotions have power
November 2, 2012
The accumulated energy
November 1, 2012
Do we hasten the storm
November 8, 2012
Do our feelings cast ripples – v2
November 1, 2012
Do our feelings cast ripples
Edited November 8, 2012
If we can create chaos – v2
November 1, 2012
If we can create chaos
November 1, 2012
Can we change the climate
November 1, 2012
Are our feelings like ripples
November 1, 2012
Are we the cause of all of this
Edited November 22, 2013
If we can project peace – v2
October 31, 2012
If we can project peace
October 31, 2012
Projecting Peace
October 31, 2012
can we quench the storm
October 31, 2012
can we calm the storms
October 31, 2012
Did we cause the storm
October 31, 2012
Are we the storm
October 31, 2012
the building storm
October 31, 2012
the coming storm
confluence of the following twitter status updates:
Twitter post 10/31/2012 by Mayor Corey Booker
Battered but not beaten.
Without power but not powerless.
We stand strong. We stand together.
We will persevere.
&
Twitter post 10/31/2012 by Bill McKibben
&
Twitter post 10/31/2012 by Yoko Ono
If one billion people in the world would Think PEACE - we're gonna get it.
&
Twitter post 10/30/2012 by Deepak Chopra
Are the tempests within us the storms outside us?


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 35,840+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.