Poetry Where You Live: 06/08/2014

Saturday, June 14, 2014

the weight of my log

I long for a day

when I can confess

that I stop short when

I am too sure of myself

my voice fettered

humbled in part

my tongue hesitant

to speak too far,

too much

remembering the log

heavy, uncomfortable

the log in my eye

the weight of the log

reminding me, (I hope)

that the log in my eye

is larger, larger by far

than the speck (I think I see)

in my neighbor’s eye

how can I even be sure

that the speck is there

my vision obstructed

by the log which I know is there

the log so familiar,

familiar pain, heavy,

the log ever present

how can I judge them

while the log is in there

June 14, 2014

the weight of the log

Facebook thread started

by We Hyun Chang

https://www.facebook.com/wehyun.chang/posts/778433118857767

June 14, 2014

edited May 30, 2014

Calling me sin – v4

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/05/calling-me-sin-v4.html

edited May 15, 2014

Calling me sin – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/05/calling-me-sin-v3.html

edited May 12, 2014

Calling me sin – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/05/calling-me-sin-v2.html

May 10, 2014

Calling me sin

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/05/calling-me-sin.html

Luke 7:39

Luke 7:41-47

John 4:3-10

John 4:1-42

Samaritan Woman at the Well

“Chapter 5. Sinners, Outcasts and the Poor”

The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus

http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=1104578

by Reverend Adam Hamilton

http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/bookstore.aspx?contributorid=3827

http://www.facebook.com/RevAdamHamilton

https://twitter.com/RevAdamHamilton

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stetson-Memorial-United-Methodist-Church/174161846023512

Patten, ME

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. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 30,430+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

stones of the builder – v2

more than just tools,

lovingly held pieces

each of us stones of the builder

each part of the body

shards of color of the glazier

bricks and mortar

of the mason, the artisan,

preparing to make, to create

to build up the church

by His loving hand

an image revealed

for God’s holy purpose

designed long before

written in heaven

each a part to play

part of the body

of the church, of Christ

gifted for the holy work

to lift up the kingdom

witnesses of love

in many shapes and sizes

in bright colors, textures

all held together, one message,

to share with the world

----

edited November 20, 2015

shards of the glazier – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/11/shards-of-glazier-v3.html

(editing version 2)

edited July 27, 2015

The florist in the garden – v6

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/07/the-florist-in-garden-v6.html

(editing version 3)

edited November 15, 2014

The Master at the plow – v4

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-master-at-plow-v4.html

(editing version 3)

edited November 11, 2014

The Master at the plow – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-master-at-plow-v3.html

(editing original again)

edited June 13, 2014

The Master at the plow – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-master-at-plow-v2.html

March 3, 2012

The master at the plow

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/master-at-plow.html

edited November 11, 2014

dust of the earth – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/dust-of-earth-v3.html

(edited original again)

edited November 11, 2014

the conductor at the podium – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-conductor-at-podium-v2.html

June 13, 2014

the conductor at the podium

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-conductor-at-podium.html

edited November 11, 2014

The dancer at the bar – v4

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-dancer-at-bar-v4.html

(editing original again)

edited November 11, 2014

The florist in the garden – v5

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-florist-in-garden-v5.html

(editing version 3)

edited June 20, 2014

The dancer at the bar – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-dancer-at-bar-v3.html

edited June 13, 2014

The dancer at the bar – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-dancer-at-bar-v2.html

June 13, 2014

The dancer at the bar

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-dancer-at-bar.html

----

edited June 15, 2014

a smooth stone of the wadi – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/a-smooth-stone-from-wadi-v3.html

edited June 13, 2014

a smooth stone from the wadi – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/a-smooth-stone-from-thewadi-v2-to-be.html

March 3, 2012

a smooth stone from the wadi

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/smooth-stone-from-wadi.html

edited June 14, 2014

stones of the builder – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/stones-of-builder-v2.html

edited June 13, 2014

dust of the earth – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/dust-of-earth-v2.html

edited June 13, 2014

A simple tool – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/a-simple-tool-v2.html

edited June 13, 2014

crafted by your hand – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/crafted-by-your-hand-v2.html

edited June 13, 2014

dust of the earth

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/dust-of-earth.html

edited June 13, 2014

Tools of the Mason

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/tools-of-mason.html

edited June 13, 2014

stones of the builder

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/stones-of-builder.html

edited June 13, 2014

shards of the glazier – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/shards-of-glazier-v2.html

edited June 13, 2014

The dancer at the bar – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-dancer-at-bar-v2.html

June 13, 2014

the conductor at the podium

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-conductor-at-podium.html

June 13, 2014

The dancer at the bar

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-dancer-at-bar.html

edited June 13, 2014

the draftsman at the table – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-draftsman-at-table-v2.html

edited June 13, 2014

a smooth stone from the wadi – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/a-smooth-stone-from-thewadi-v2-to-be.html

edited June 13, 2014

the Pen of the Composer – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-pen-of-composer-v2.html

edited June 13, 2014

The sculptor at the marble – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-sculptor-at-marble-v2.html

edited June 13, 2014

The master at the plow – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-master-at-plow-v2.html

edited June 13, 2014

a glassmith at the glassworks – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/a-glassmith-at-glassworks-v2.html

edited June 13, 2014

The florist in the garden – v4

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-florist-in-garden-v4.html

(editing original again)

edited June 13, 2014

The artist at the canvas - 2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-artist-at-canvas-v2.html

edited June 13, 2014

The pilot at the tiller – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-pilot-at-tiller-v2.html

edited June 13, 2014

The weaver at the loom – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-weaver-at-loom-v3.html

(editing original again)

edited June 13, 2014

The Fisher casting his nets – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-fisher-casting-his-nets-v2.html

edited June 13, 2014

the sower in the field – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-sower-in-field-v2.html

edited June 13, 2014

the gardener in the vineyard – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-gardener-in-vineyard-v2.html

edited June 13, 2014

the potter at the wheel – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-potter-at-wheel-v2.html

edited June 13, 2014

the smithy at the anvil – v4

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-smithy-at-anvil-v4.html

edited June 13, 2014

the smithy at the anvil – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-smithy-at-anvil-v3.html

edited June 12, 2014

the smithy at the anvil – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-smithy-at-anvil-v2.html

edited May 28, 2014

An image already woven

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/05/an-image-already-woven.html

edited May 28, 2014

The weaver at the loom – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/05/the-weaver-at-loom-v2.html

edited February 11, 2014

The florist in the garden – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-florist-in-garden-v3.html

(editing the original again)

edited January 13, 2014

The florist in the garden – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-florist-in-garden-v2.html

March 3, 2012

the draftsman at the table

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/draftsman-at-table.html

March 3, 2012

a smooth stone from the wadi

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/smooth-stone-from-wadi.html

March 3, 2012

the Pen of the Composer

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/pen-of-composer.html

March 3, 2012

The sculptor at the marble

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/sculptor-at-marble.html

March 3, 2012

The master at the plow

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/master-at-plow.html

March 3, 2012

a glassmith at the glassworks

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/glassmith-at-glassworks.html

March 3, 2012

The florist in the garden

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/florist-in-garden.html

March 3, 2012

The artist at the canvas

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/artist-at-canvas.html

March 3, 2012

The pilot at the tiller

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/pilot-at-tiller.html

March 3, 2012

shards of the glazier

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/shards-of-glazier.html

March 3, 2012

The weaver at the loom

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/weaver-at-loom.html

March 2, 2012

The Fisher casting his nets

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/fisher-casting-his-nets.html

March 2, 2012

the sower in the field

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/sower-in-field.html

March 2, 2012

the gardener in the vineyard

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/gardener-in-vineyard.html

March 2, 2012

the potter at the wheel

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/potter-at-wheel.html

March 2, 2012

the smithy at the anvil

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/smithy-at-anvil.html

March 2, 2012

crafted by your hand

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/crafted-by-your-hand.html

March 2, 2012

A simple tool

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/simple-tool.html

March 2, 2012

“Forged for a purpose”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/forged-for-purpose.html

reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,

Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,

pages 115-116

book, Shaped by God,

http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180

by Max Lucado

http://MaxLucado.com

https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado

All of my poems and photographs 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 (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 40,140+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Before the Guard – v2

Standing watch, proudly,

A large flag, the stars and stripes

hanging heavy, sad, the sun

through the thin, worn fabric

Hanging at half-staff

before the Guard, on the strip

reminding us of the loss on this date

so recently still, a part of our collective memory

our shared consciousness

A day, a moment, like that day in Dallas

always to be hallowed, remembered

by our people, this nation

A weathered flag in the late afternoon

fitting sentry before the National Guard;

so many out there today, still,

defending us in those dark places

in part because of this date

seven years at war, invisible enemy

(five more years now)

But our flag flies still, proudly,

to remember, the resolve of a nation too;

that terror would be avenged

our way of life would prevail

that our dream together

will never die from the world

edited June 14, 2014

Before the Guard – v2

Flag Day

September 11, 2008

Before the Guard

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2008/09/before-guard.html

Army Guard, Loudon Road,

Concord, NH

One Flag, One God – v2

So often, in this world, cluttered, confused

allegiance to consumption, to things;

as if they are worthy;

not standing for anything.

Idols only, evil, keeping us from God;

but these words, “one nation under God”

different than the others, set apart;

a calling deep within our spirits

of the relationship with God

as a people, this prayer for our nation.

Not that we are special,

not that God carries our battles;

but that we, as a people,

would live by His commandments.

That our nation would live under His reign

that our dreams, our aspirations, our policies,

that our laws, our daily lives

would be pleasing to God

This is our prayer, this is our hope

especially on this day

remembering the words on the Declaration,

written on the page,

and the prayer within them

for this nation, one nation under God.

edited June 14, 2014

One Flag, One God – v2

edited June 14, 2014

That We Would Be – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/that-we-would-be-v2.html

Flag Day

June 27, 2010

That We Would Be

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/06/that-we-would-be.html

written for July 4^th celebration

Wesley United Methodist Church

www.concordwumc.org

Concord, NH

July 4, 2010

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One Flag, One God

So often, in this world, cluttered, confused

allegiance to consumption, to things;

as if they are worthy.

Idols only, evil, keeping us from God;

but these words, “one nation under God”

different than the others, set apart

a calling deep within our spirits

of the relationship with God

as a people, a prayer for our nation

Not that we are special,

not that God carries our battles;

but that we, as a people,

would live by His commands

That our nation would live under His reign

that our dreams, our aspirations, our policies,

that our laws, our daily lives

would be pleasing to God

This is our prayer, this is our hope

especially on this day

remembering the words on the Declaration

and the prayer within them

for this nation, one nation under God

June 30, 2009

One Flag, One God

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2009/06/one-flag-one-god.html

written for July 4^th celebration

Wesley United Methodist Church

Concord, NH

July 4, 2009

That We Would Be – v2

In the words we share

trying to be what we profess

wishing the nobler aspects

of our creed, our hope,

would guide our steps,

the actions of our leaders,

our nation in the world.

That we would be

“one nation under God”,

aware of our responsibilities

to those poorer, weaker,

under oppression and tyranny

that we would project love

more than power,

that we would be that light

shining in the world.

This love guiding our steps

These eyes watching what we do

acting as God’s children

serving our neighbor

sharing His grace in the world

walking humbly with our God

that we would cleave to Him

that we would be worthy of His name.

These words that we share

important, to us, to the nations

understanding that while we

are a secular country;

We stand on the rock

the one God eternal

maker of heaven and earth.

edited June 14, 2014

That We Would Be – v2

Flag Day

June 27, 2010

That We Would Be

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/06/that-we-would-be.html

written for July 4^th celebration

Wesley United Methodist Church

www.concordwumc.org

Concord, NH

July 4, 2010

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One Flag, One God

So often, in this world, cluttered, confused

allegiance to consumption, to things;

as if they are worthy.

Idols only, evil, keeping us from God;

but these words, “one nation under God”

different than the others, set apart

a calling deep within our spirits

of the relationship with God

as a people, a prayer for our nation

Not that we are special,

not that God carries our battles;

but that we, as a people,

would live by His commands

That our nation would live under His reign

that our dreams, our aspirations, our policies,

that our laws, our daily lives

would be pleasing to God

This is our prayer, this is our hope

especially on this day

remembering the words on the Declaration

and the prayer within them

for this nation, one nation under God

June 30, 2009

written for July 4^th celebration

Wesley United Methodist Church

Concord, NH

July 4, 2009

Fallen – v2

Standing in the cold

with those who knew you, truly,

those I know who wear the badge

who fight the fight you fought

Being there for all of us

in the streets, out in the darker places

the trying places in our land

our city, our neighborhoods

Knowing where you fell,

how close to our home

how near we all are to chaos

how separate we let ourselves be

when we are still so connected

Seeing you, your flag

the fallen one

echoes of your life

Watching your comrades,

your brethren, my own brother

the thin blue line, stretching down the street

past the station in front of me,

row on row of men and women

on and on they came

to pay respect, tribute, honor

to your memory

A tribute, to stand with each one of them

Those who risk all for us

each day, each shift,

each step on the beat,

into the breach

Dark places where

we would

not go

edited June 14, 2014

Fallen – v2

Flag Day

October 21, 2006 16:11

Fallen

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2006/10/fallen.html

funeral for Officer Michael Briggs

Manchester, NH

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_Manchester,_New_Hampshire,_police_shooting

Edited October 22, 2013

A memory of another day – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/10/a-memory-of-another-day-v2.html

April 19, 2013

A memory of another day

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2013/04/a-memory-of-another-day.html

search for second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing

in Watertown, MA April 19, 2013

and search for the killer of Officer Michael Briggs,

in Manchester, NH 2006

Every Flag – v2

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.

edited June 14, 2014

Every Flag – v2

Flag Day

September 11, 2010

Every Flag

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/09/every-flag.html

September 11^th remembered

September 11, 2001

Raising the Colors – v3

Running to court, a quick filing

before racing to the office,

a swallow of coffee, gathering papers

another case, urgent, important

another hearing, another court

the whirlwind, so familiar

Between these, the motion of the day,

Stopping, pausing, watching

Standing still, reverent

waiting in these moments

the raising of the colors

before the courthouse

A moment of reflection

of America, of sacrifice

what the flag really means

caught in the bright morning sun

Time standing still;

Grateful for where I stand

====

edited June 14, 2014

Raising the Colors – v3

Flag Day

edited May 26, 2014

Raising the Colors – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/05/raising-colors-v2.html

Memorial Day

August 14, 2009

Raising the Colors

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2009/08/raising-colors.html

8:03 AM; watching the raising of the US and POW/MIA flags

Hooksett Family Division Court

Hooksett, NH

In the park across from the court is a sign with the name

Rene Gagnon, the Hooksett resident

who helped raise the flag at Iwo Jima

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rene_Gagnon

The Banner of Freedom – v3

Talks of more war

Of another mission

In some foreign land

Our military stretched thinner

The colors of our country

How proudly they wave

So much sacrifice

The price to this day

Our nation’s ideals

For this it stands tall

That we would remember

The cost of freedom’s call

====

edited June 14, 2014

The Banner of Freedom – v3

Flag Day

edited May 26, 2014

The Banner of Freedom – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/05/the-banner-of-freedom-v2.html

Memorial Day

June 14, 2010

The Banner of Freedom

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2010/06/banner-of-freedom.html

Flag Day

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Raising the Colors

Running to court, a quick filing

before racing to the office,

a swallow of coffee, gathering papers

another hearing, another court

Between these, the motion of the day

Stopping, pausing, watching

standing still, reverent

the raising of the colors

a moment of reflection

caught in the bright morning sun

time standing still

grateful for where I stand

August 14, 2009

Raising the Colors

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2009/08/raising-colors.html

8:03 AM; watching the raising of the US and POW/MIA flags

Hooksett Family Division Court

Hooksett, NH

In the park across from the court is a sign with the name

Rene Gagnon, the Hooksett resident

who helped raise the flag at Iwo Jima

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rene_Gagnon

sharing my burden – v2

God with me

sharing my burden

the other truth of the yoke

lighter together

when we share this with Christ

giving a portion

of the load we carry

lighter together

when we share the journey

when we feel the Spirit

the way brighter

walking with Christ

===

edited June 14, 2014

sharing my burden – v2

June 7, 2014

sharing my burden

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/sharing-my-burden.html

1 Peter 5:6-11

Upper Room Disciplines for 2014

http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-22987.htm

for May 31, 2014

read June 5, 2014

May 26, 2014 to June 1, 2014

“With One Heart”

by Anne Marie Poulin-Campbell

overview page

Acts 1:6-14 (NCV)

Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35 (NCV)

1 Peter 4:12-14 (NCV)

1 Peter 5:6-11 (NCV)

Luke 24:44-53 (NCV)

touched by the flames – v2

touched by the flames

the living fire

the dove of the Spirit

indwelling within

a fire burning

buoyed within me

the Spirit within me

steeled for the challenge

a gift of grace

imparted on me

touched by the Spirit

each day, forever

in little moments

times of great joy

and when I needed God’ strength

kissed by the Spirit

the whisper of eternity

touched by the flames

held up by the fire

burning within

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edited June 14, 2014

touched by the flames – v2

edited June 7, 2014

touched by the flames

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/touched-by-flames.html

June 4, 2014

touched by the Spirit

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/touched-by-spirit.html

Upper Room Daily Devotional

“Prayer Workshop - “Noticing””

http://devotional.upperroom.org/devotionals/2014-06-01

by Trevor Hudson

for June 2014

read June 4, 2014

Upper Room Daily Devotional

for March and April 2014

http://devotional.upperroom.org/issues/may-jun%202014

Friday, June 13, 2014

dust of the earth – v2

even dirt important

in the hand of God

dust of the earth

dry inert soil

given life

for God’s purpose

water of the Savior

the hands of the Creator

the breath of the Spirit

giving life

tools of the Maker

in the hands of the Potter

the dust of the earth

understanding creation

how God created

we are the hands and feet

the servants now

our minds the tools

making a better world

continuing creation

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edited November 20, 2015

shards of the glazier – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/11/shards-of-glazier-v3.html

(editing version 2)

edited July 27, 2015

The florist in the garden – v6

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2015/07/the-florist-in-garden-v6.html

(editing version 3)

edited November 15, 2014

The Master at the plow – v4

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-master-at-plow-v4.html

(editing version 3)

edited November 11, 2014

The Master at the plow – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-master-at-plow-v3.html

(editing original again)

edited June 13, 2014

The Master at the plow – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-master-at-plow-v2.html

March 3, 2012

The master at the plow

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/master-at-plow.html

edited November 11, 2014

dust of the earth – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/dust-of-earth-v3.html

(edited original again)

edited November 11, 2014

the conductor at the podium – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-conductor-at-podium-v2.html

June 13, 2014

the conductor at the podium

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-conductor-at-podium.html

edited November 11, 2014

The dancer at the bar – v4

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-dancer-at-bar-v4.html

(editing original again)

edited November 11, 2014

The florist in the garden – v5

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-florist-in-garden-v5.html

(editing version 3)

edited June 20, 2014

The dancer at the bar – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-dancer-at-bar-v3.html

edited June 13, 2014

The dancer at the bar – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-dancer-at-bar-v2.html

June 13, 2014

The dancer at the bar

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-dancer-at-bar.html

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edited June 15, 2014

a smooth stone of the wadi – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/a-smooth-stone-from-wadi-v3.html

edited June 13, 2014

a smooth stone from the wadi – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/a-smooth-stone-from-thewadi-v2-to-be.html

March 3, 2012

a smooth stone from the wadi

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/smooth-stone-from-wadi.html

edited June 14, 2014

stones of the builder – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/stones-of-builder-v2.html

edited June 13, 2014

dust of the earth – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/dust-of-earth-v2.html

edited June 13, 2014

A simple tool – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/a-simple-tool-v2.html

edited June 13, 2014

crafted by your hand – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/crafted-by-your-hand-v2.html

edited June 13, 2014

dust of the earth

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/dust-of-earth.html

edited June 13, 2014

Tools of the Mason

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/tools-of-mason.html

edited June 13, 2014

stones of the builder

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/stones-of-builder.html

edited June 13, 2014

shards of the glazier – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/shards-of-glazier-v2.html

edited June 13, 2014

The dancer at the bar – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-dancer-at-bar-v2.html

June 13, 2014

the conductor at the podium

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-conductor-at-podium.html

June 13, 2014

The dancer at the bar

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-dancer-at-bar.html

edited June 13, 2014

the draftsman at the table – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-draftsman-at-table-v2.html

edited June 13, 2014

a smooth stone from the wadi – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/a-smooth-stone-from-thewadi-v2-to-be.html

edited June 13, 2014

the Pen of the Composer – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-pen-of-composer-v2.html

edited June 13, 2014

The sculptor at the marble – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-sculptor-at-marble-v2.html

edited June 13, 2014

The master at the plow – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-master-at-plow-v2.html

edited June 13, 2014

a glassmith at the glassworks – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/a-glassmith-at-glassworks-v2.html

edited June 13, 2014

The florist in the garden – v4

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-florist-in-garden-v4.html

(editing original again)

edited June 13, 2014

The artist at the canvas - 2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-artist-at-canvas-v2.html

edited June 13, 2014

The pilot at the tiller – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-pilot-at-tiller-v2.html

edited June 13, 2014

The weaver at the loom – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-weaver-at-loom-v3.html

(editing original again)

edited June 13, 2014

The Fisher casting his nets – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-fisher-casting-his-nets-v2.html

edited June 13, 2014

the sower in the field – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-sower-in-field-v2.html

edited June 13, 2014

the gardener in the vineyard – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-gardener-in-vineyard-v2.html

edited June 13, 2014

the potter at the wheel – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-potter-at-wheel-v2.html

edited June 13, 2014

the smithy at the anvil – v4

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-smithy-at-anvil-v4.html

edited June 13, 2014

the smithy at the anvil – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-smithy-at-anvil-v3.html

edited June 12, 2014

the smithy at the anvil – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-smithy-at-anvil-v2.html

edited May 28, 2014

An image already woven

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/05/an-image-already-woven.html

edited May 28, 2014

The weaver at the loom – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/05/the-weaver-at-loom-v2.html

edited February 11, 2014

The florist in the garden – v3

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-florist-in-garden-v3.html

(editing the original again)

edited January 13, 2014

The florist in the garden – v2

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-florist-in-garden-v2.html

March 3, 2012

the draftsman at the table

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/draftsman-at-table.html

March 3, 2012

a smooth stone from the wadi

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/smooth-stone-from-wadi.html

March 3, 2012

the Pen of the Composer

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/pen-of-composer.html

March 3, 2012

The sculptor at the marble

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/sculptor-at-marble.html

March 3, 2012

The master at the plow

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/master-at-plow.html

March 3, 2012

a glassmith at the glassworks

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/glassmith-at-glassworks.html

March 3, 2012

The florist in the garden

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/florist-in-garden.html

March 3, 2012

The artist at the canvas

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/artist-at-canvas.html

March 3, 2012

The pilot at the tiller

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/pilot-at-tiller.html

March 3, 2012

shards of the glazier

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/shards-of-glazier.html

March 3, 2012

The weaver at the loom

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/weaver-at-loom.html

March 2, 2012

The Fisher casting his nets

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/fisher-casting-his-nets.html

March 2, 2012

the sower in the field

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/sower-in-field.html

March 2, 2012

the gardener in the vineyard

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/gardener-in-vineyard.html

March 2, 2012

the potter at the wheel

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/potter-at-wheel.html

March 2, 2012

the smithy at the anvil

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/smithy-at-anvil.html

March 2, 2012

crafted by your hand

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/crafted-by-your-hand.html

March 2, 2012

A simple tool

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/simple-tool.html

March 2, 2012

“Forged for a purpose”

http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2012/03/forged-for-purpose.html

reading “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,

Part III, “An Instrument for Noble Purposes”,

pages 115-116

book, Shaped by God,

http://www.christianbook.com/shaped-by-god-max-lucado/9780842355186/pd/55180

by Max Lucado

http://MaxLucado.com

https://twitter.com/#!/MaxLucado

Poetry Where You Live

Saturday, June 14, 2014

the weight of my log

stones of the builder – v2

Before the Guard – v2

One Flag, One God – v2

That We Would Be – v2

Fallen – v2

Every Flag – v2

Raising the Colors – v3

The Banner of Freedom – v3

sharing my burden – v2

touched by the flames – v2

Friday, June 13, 2014

dust of the earth – v2

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