Poetry Where You Live

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

1,000 Days – v2

1,000 days, nights,
of evil, of terror,
of endless escalation
by the aggressor, of hate…

1,000 days, night,
our nightmare unending,
the fate of the free world,
surely hangs in the balance…

1,000 days, night,
holding our breath, praying,
for the world to rise, to stand,
with all those who fight for freedom…

1,000 days, nights,
under the threat of terror,
genocide, imperial dreams,
of the man living in the bunker…

1,000 days, nights,
missiles, glide bombs, drones,
no match for the resolve, the courage,
of the united Ukrainian people…

1,000 Days

1,000 days, nights,
of evil, of terror,
0f endless escalation
from the aggressor, of hate…

1,000 days, night,
our nightmare unending,
the fate of the free world,
hangs in the balance…

1,000 days, night,
holding our breath, praying,
for the world to rise, to stand,
with those who fight…

1,000 days, nights,
under the threat of terror,
genocide, imperial dreams,
of the man in the bunker…

1,000 days, nights,
missiles, glide bombs, drones,
no match for the resolve, the courage,
of the united Ukrainian people…

Friday, November 15, 2024

Seek Wisdom – v2

Go to God when you are hurting,
when you struggle, when you are certain,
when you have only questions,
when you are in despair,
go to God in prayer…

Seek wisdom, the fount of knowledge,
dive into the loving Word of God,
seek justice, as you are able,
don’t fall into Satan’s pit,
go to God in prayer…

Go to the Father, to the Spirit,
pray always in Jesus’ name,
when you only have questions,
when you do not know what to do,
go to God in prayer…

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edited November 15, 2024
Seek Wisdom – v2

Based on #James1:5
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God,
who gives generously to all without finding fault,
and it will be given to you.”
&
edited November 15, 2024
On our journey – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/11/on-our-journey-v2.html
Based on #Psalm121:3
“He will not let your foot slip— He who watches over you will not slumber.”
&
Edited November 14, 2024
Focus on the divine – 2 – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/11/focus-on-divine-2-v2.html
Based on #Philippians4:8

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

poetry, God, prayer, Christ, Spirit, faith, Psalm 121:3,

#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #prayer #faith

On our journey – v2

In our life, on our journey,
in each moment, each breath,
whether we are faithful,
or if we turn from God…

God is watching over us,
God, our loving Father,
walks beside us on our journey,
guarding our stumbling steps…

In our walk, on our journey,
God goes with us, beside us,
no matter the path,
the way we choose…

God is watching over us,
God, our loving Father,
walks beside us on our journey,
guarding our stumbling steps…
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edited November 15, 2024
On our journey – v2

Based on #Psalm121:3
“He will not let your foot slip— He who watches over you will not slumber.”
&
November 14, 2024
Seek Wisdom
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/11/seek-wisdom.html
Based on #James1:5
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God,
who gives generously to all without finding fault,
and it will be given to you.”
&
Edited November 14, 2024
Focus on the divine – 2 – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/11/focus-on-divine-2-v2.html
Based on #Philippians4:8
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

poetry, God, prayer, Christ, Spirit, faith, Psalm 121:3,

#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #prayer #faith

On our journey

On our journey,
in each moment,
whether we are faith,
or if we turn from God…

God is watching over us,
God, our loving Father,
walks besides us on our journey,
guarding our stumbling steps…

On our journey,
God goes with us,
no matter to path,
the way we choose…

God is watching over us,
God, our loving Father,
walks besides us on our journey,
guarding our stumbling steps…
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November 15, 2024

Based on #Psalm121:3
“He will not let your foot slip— He who watches over you will not slumber.”
&
November 14, 2024
Seek Wisdom
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/11/seek-wisdom.html
Based on #James1:5
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God,
who gives generously to all without finding fault,
and it will be given to you.”
&
Edited November 14, 2024
Focus on the divine – 2 – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/11/focus-on-divine-2-v2.html
Based on #Philippians4:8
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

poetry, God, prayer, Christ, Spirit, faith, Psalm 121:3,

#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #prayer #faith

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Seek Wisdom

Go to God when you are hurting,
when you struggle, when you are certain,
when you have only questions,
when you are in despair…

Seek wisdom, the fount of knowledge,
dive into the loving word of God,
seek justice, as you are able,
don’t fall into Satan’s pit…

Go to the Father, to the Spirit,
pray always in Jesus’ name,
when you have questions,
when you do not know what to do…

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November 14, 2024
Seek Wisdom

Based on #James1:5
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God,
who gives generously to all without finding fault,
and it will be given to you.”
&
Edited November 14, 2024
Focus on the divine – 2 – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/11/focus-on-divine-2-v2.html
Based on #Philippians4:8

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

poetry, God, prayer, Christ, Spirit, faith, salvation, healing, Philippians 4:8, holy, bible, wisdom, righteous, James 1:5

#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #prayer #faith #salvation #healing #holy #bible #wisdom #righteous

Focus on the divine – 2 – v2

Focus on the divine, the worthy,
on the holy, the righteous,
do what is pleasing in God’s sight,
in every word, in your every action…

Think about what is right to God,
ponder His holy scripture,
seek to be a servant of God,
in every word, in your every action…

Focus on the divine, the worthy,
not things of the earth, this flesh,
strive to live a life righteous, holy,
in every word, in your every action…

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Edited November 14, 2024
Focus on the divine – 2 – v2

Based on #Philippians4:8

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

poetry, God, prayer, Christ, Spirit, faith, salvation, healing, Philippians 4:8, holy, bible, wisdom, righteous,

#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #prayer #faith #salvation #healing #holy #bible #wisdom #righteous

the front will be everywhere – v2

фронт буде всюди

If we are not awake, to their terror,
glide bombs, missiles, cluster munitions,
drones, with no fear of reprisals, attacks,
no consequences of their actions,
their crimes against humanity,
their acts of genocide...

We pray, hoping for change, wisdom, resolve,
for eyes to be open, hearts to be ready,
for bravery to match theirs, this people,
courage to serve Ukraine's needs, fully,
to keep the bear from escalation,
from their attacks, scorched earth...

The front line must be all, our stand,
we must give them what they need,
or the front will be everywhere,
every home, every life, everyone,
a target, a victim, a martyr,
a testament to hate, to chaos...

So much carnage, destruction,
lives, history, culture lost,
their bombs destroying life,
while the West dithers, delays,
while they debate, and wait,
asleep in their beds...

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

In honesty is freedom – v2

through transparency we are gifted,
in honesty is true freedom,
being open, vulnerable, loving,
toward God and our fellow man…

unburden your life, your spirit,
forswear lies, all deception,
lean forward into the light, the truth,
be showered with God’s rich blessing…

guard your heart with a prayer
of God’s protection, in God’s mercy,
be brutally honest, open
to all God has in store…

walk forward boldly, in the light,
strive into God’s truth, only,
sharing your life fully,
not stumbling on any word…

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Edited November 13, 2024
In honesty is freedom – v2

Based on #Proverbs12:19
"Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue is but for a moment".
&
Edited November 13, 2024
every lie is a stone – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/11/every-lie-is-stone-v2.html
Based on #Proverbs12:19
&
Edited and posted October 18, 2024
be brutally honest – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/be-brutally-honest-v2_27.html
&
Written and posted October 14, 2024
a wounded heart
Typed October 18, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/a-wounded-heart_25.html

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

poetry, God, prayer, Christ, Spirit, faith, confession, freedom, salvation, healing, restoration, fear, shame, pain, wounds, Proverbs 12:19, lies, truth,

#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #prayer #faith #confession #freedom #salvation #healing #restoration #fear #shame #pain #wounds #healing #lies #truth

every lie is a stone – v2

every lie is a stone, a cross,
a weight we choose to carry,
each one separates us from God,
from other people, our neighbors,
a trap that leads to sin, a wedge,
estranging us from one another…

Truth alone will save us, reborn,
leading us to heaven, to God,
redeeming us in our spirit,
a part of the fabric, the body,
calm within us, rising,
we can live in peace…

every lie is a stone, a cross,
a burden on every heart,
born for the fire, for the dust,
leading to destruction, separation,
estrangement in the spirit,
the path of our loving God…

Truth alone will save us, reborn,
lifting our every struggle from us,
removing every stumbling block,
every stone that we carry,
adding enduring worthy,
restoring us to God…

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Edited November 13, 2024
every lie is a stone – v2

Based on #Proverbs12:19
"Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue is but for a moment".
&
November 13, 2024
In honesty is freedom
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/11/in-honest-is-freedom.html

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

poetry, God, prayer, Christ, Spirit, faith, salvation, healing, Proverbs 12:19, lies, truth,

#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #prayer #faith #salvation #healing #les #truth

In honesty is freedom

through transparency we are gifted,
in honesty is true freedom,
being open, vulnerable, loving,
God and our fellow man…

unburden your life, your spirit,
forswear lies, all deception,
lean forward into the light,
showered with God’s rich blessing…

guard your heart with a prayer
of God’s protection, in God’s mercy,
be brutally honest, open
to all God has in store…

walk forward boldly,
strive into God’s truth, only,
sharing your life fully,
not stumbling on any word…

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November 13, 2024
In honesty is freedom

Based on #Proverbs12:19
"Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue is but for a moment".
November 13, 2024
every lies is a stone
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/11/every-lie-is-stone.html

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

poetry, God, prayer, Christ, Spirit, faith, salvation, healing, Proverbs 12:19, lies, truth,

#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #prayer #faith #salvation #healing #les #truth

every lie is a stone

every lie is a stone,
a weight we choose to carry,
each one separates us from God,
other people, our neighbors,
a trap that leads to sin, a wedge,
estranging us from one another…

Truth alone will save us,
leading us to heaven, to God,
redeeming us in our spirit,
a part of the fabric, the body,
calm within us, rising,
we can live in peace…

every lie is a stone,
a burden on every heart,
born for the fire, for the dust,
leading to destruction, separation,
estrangement in the spirit,
the path of our loving God…

Truth alone will save us,
lifting our every struggle,
removing every stumbling block,
every stone that we carry,
adding enduring worthy,
restoring us to God…

-------------
November 13, 2024
every lies is a stone

Based on #Proverbs12:19
"Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue is but for a moment".

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

poetry, God, prayer, Christ, Spirit, faith, salvation, healing, Proverbs 12:19, lies, truth,

#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #prayer #faith #salvation #healing #les #truth

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

the front will be everywhere

фронт буде всюди

If we are not awake, to the terror,

glide bombs, missiles, cluster munitions,

drones, no fear of reprisals, attacks,

consequences of their actions,

their terror, their acts of genocide...

Hoping for change, wisdom, resolve,

for eyes to be open, hearts to be ready,

courage to serve Ukraine's needs, fully,

to keep the bear from escalation,

from their attacks, scorched earth...

The front line must be all, our stand,

or the front will be everywhere,

every home, every life, everyone,

a target, a victim, a martyr,

a testament to hate, to chaos...

So much carnage, destruction,

the bombs destroying life,

while the West dithered, delayed,

while they debated, and waited,

asleep in their beds...

Life begins - v3

Life begins In a miracle, in a moment,

like the Big Bang, as if by magic,

in a twinkling, the world becomes larger,

two becoming one, joined together,

a new life, a new creation, a child,

a spirit pulled from the guf

the treasury of souls singing,

a beautiful new thing begun…

Molded in our mother’s womb,

a new life, sacred treasure,

a new creation, at conception,

a mother and a father, two bodies,

creating a new person, life,

a soul pulled from the guf,

life begins in a miracle, a twinkling,

a quickening of new flesh…

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Edited November 12, 2024

Life begins - v3

Edited November 11, 2024

Life begins – v2

https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/11/life-begins-v2.html

#poetry #God #prayer #Christ #Spirit #abortion #prochoice #prolife #America #Christian #law #government #body #autonomy #agency #life #conception #creation

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. All of my poems are at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

I bear no ill will - v2

I bear no ill will,
I hold onto no grudges,
I forgive all, everyone,
who may have hurt me…

I do not want to carry,
any pain any longer,
I want to live free from
the burdens I carried…

I bear no ill will, no anger,
no baggage will I hold onto,
I release my hands, clutched,
around their necks...

I have forgiven them all,
for God has forgiven me,
I forgive all, everyone,
who may have hurt me...

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Edited November 12, 2024
I bear no ill will - v2

November 12, 2024
I bear no ill will
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/11/i-bear-no-ill-will.html
Based on #Colossians3:13
“Bear with each other and forgive one another.
If any of you have a grievance against someone.
Forgive them as the Lord forgave you.”

#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #prayer #faith #salvation #healing #forgiveness

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. All of my poems are at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

I bear no ill will

I bear no ill will,
I hold onto no grudges,
I forgive all, everyone,
who may have hurt me…

I do not want to carry,
any pain any longer,
I want to live free from
the burdens I carried…

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November 12, 2024
I bear no ill will

Based on #Colossians3:13
“Bear with each other and forgive one another.
If any of you have a grievance against someone.
Forgive them as the Lord forgave you.”
&
Edited November 11, 2024
In your life, on your journey
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/11/in-your-life-on-your-journey.html
Based on #Philippians4:8
November 11, 2024
Focus on the divine - 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/11/focus-on-divine-2.html

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

poetry, God, prayer, Christ, Spirit, faith, salvation, healing, Philippians 4:8, Colossians 3, forgiveness,

#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #prayer #faith #salvation #healing #forgiveness

Monday, November 11, 2024

Attrition – v3

Death, destruction, terror
In so many villages, towns, and cities.
the reverse of the Dresden bombings,
but the same level of destruction, death,
innocent cities and towns, history, culture,
all are being turned to dust…

Attrition they say, war,
will lead us out of madness,
a tipping point will come,
to defeat the evil tyrant
that internal forces will stop him,
that he will relent…

But what about the martyrs,
those killed in their beds,
the soldiers, the medics,
their best sons and daughters,
what about every defender,
killed in a cruel double-tap…

How long can we expect them,
to defend our freedom alone,
to stand in the gap for us,
for freedom for all, peace,
when we sit in our own comfort,
fear at arm’s reach, hidden…

Attrition but a word, truly,
on the news, in a policy paper,
except for the people living,
dying, injured, shattered,
in the cross-hairs of evil,
feeling this war is all too much…

We must do more, better,
all of us, their partners,
to stand beside them, helping,
giving them what they need,
so that attrition’s awful cost,
will finally bring victory…

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Edited November 11, 2024
Attrition – v3

November 1, 2024
Skin in the game
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/11/skin-in-game.html
Edited and posted October 17, 2024
In this moment of madness – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/in-this-moment-of-madness-v2_27.html
Edited and posted October 17, 2024
A death sentence – 2 – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/a-death-sentence-2-v2_26.html
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/a-death-sentence-2-v2_25.html
Edited and posted October 17, 2024
The anguished words of the defenders
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/the-anguished-words-of-defenders-v2_26.html
Edited and posted October 17, 2024
Ten years under the gun – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/ten-years-under-gun-v2_26.html
Written and posted October 15, 2024
in this moment of madness
Typed October 18, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/in-this-moment-of-madness_25.html
&
Written and posted October 12, 2024
In the crucible of war – 2 – v1
Typed October 17, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/in-crucible-of-war-2-v1_25.html
&
Edited and posted October 17, 2024
A death sentence – 2 – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/a-death-sentence-2-v2_25.html
written and posted October 11, 2024
The anguished words of the defenders
typed October 17, 2024
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/10/the-anguished-words-of-defenders.html

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

poetry, Ukraine, God, prayer, war, terror, genocide, Russia, peace, victory, Taras Shevchenko, Ukrainian, freedom, independence, history, glory, Mental Health Day, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris,

#poetry #Ukraine #God #prayer #war #terror #genocide #Russia #peace #victory #TarasShevchenko #Ukrainian #glory #freedom #independence #history #MentalHealthDay @JoeBiden @KamalaHarris

Life begins – v2

Life begins In a miracle, in a moment,
in a twinkling, the world becomes larger,
two becoming one, together,
a new life, a new creation,
a spirit pulled from the guf
the treasury of souls singing,
a beautiful new thing begun…

Molded in our mother’s womb,
a new life, a new creation,
a mother and a father, two bodies,
creating a new person,
a soul pulled from the guf,
life begins in a miracle, a twinkling,
a quickening of new flesh…

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Edited November 11, 2024
Life begins – v2

November 11, 2024
Life begins
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/11/in-miracle-in-moment-world-becomes.html
Edited November 4, 2024
The Sanctity of Life – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/11/the-sanctity-of-life-v2.html

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

poetry, God, prayer, Christ, Spirit, abortion, pro-choice, pro-life, America, Christian, law, government, body, autonomy, agency, life, conception, creation,

#poetry #God #prayer #Christ #Spirit #abortion #prochoice #prolife #America #Christian #law #government #body #autonomy #agency #life #conception #creation

#Life begins

In a miracle, in a moment,
the world becomes larger,
two becoming one, together,
a new life, a new creation,
a spirit pulled from the guf
the treasury of souls singing,
a new thing begun…

Molded in our mother’s womb,
a new life, a new creation,
a mother and a father, two bodies,
creating a new person,
a soul pulled from the guf,
life begins in a miracle, a twinkling,
a quickening of new flesh…

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November 11, 2024
Life begins
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/11/in-miracle-in-moment-world-becomes.html
Edited November 4, 2024
The Sanctity of Life – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/11/the-sanctity-of-life-v2.html

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

poetry, God, prayer, Christ, Spirit, abortion, pro-choice, pro-life, America, Christian, law, government, body, autonomy, agency, life, conception, creation,

#poetry #God #prayer #Christ #Spirit #abortion #prochoice #prolife #America #Christian #law #government #body #autonomy #agency #life #conception #creation

In your life, on your journey

Focus on the divine, on God’s message,
on the holy, the righteous, the best,
do what is pleasing in God’s sight,
in every word, in every action…

Think about what is right in God’s sight,
ponder on holy scripture, holy wisdom,
seek to ever be a servant of God,
in every word, in every action…

Long for God to come up beside you,
in your life, on your journey daily,
listen to God’s wisdom, his calling,
in every word, in each breath…

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Edited November 11, 2024
In your life, on your journey

Based on #Philippians4:8
November 11, 2024
Focus on the divine - 2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/11/focus-on-divine-2.html

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

poetry, God, prayer, Christ, Spirit, faith, salvation, healing, Philippians 4:8, holy, bible, wisdom, righteous,

#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #prayer #faith #salvation #healing #holy #bible #wisdom #righteous

Focus on the divine - 2

Focus on the divine,
on the holy, the righteous,
do what is pleasing in God’s sight,
in every word, every action…

Think about what is right,
ponder on holy scripture,
seek to be a servant of God,
in every word, every action…

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November 11, 2024
Focus on the divine - 2

Based on #Philippians4:8

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

poetry, God, prayer, Christ, Spirit, faith, salvation, healing, Philippians 4:8, holy, bible, wisdom, righteous,

#poetry #God #Christ #Spirit #prayer #faith #salvation #healing #holy #bible #wisdom #righteous

I will stand beside you forever – v2

I come to you, before you, my wife,
making this pledge, speaking these vows,
to share my heart with you, my beloved,
to speak truth, light, into your life,
into the cosmos, the air, the spirit,
across time and space, now,
to tell you I will always love you,
for as long as I have breath…

I will stand beside you forever,
my love, my beloved wife,
in good times, in bad times,
trusting that God will provide,
to walk with us, besides us,
in our journey together, that God
will be with us in struggle, in happiness,
with us whatever comes our way…

I will love you in sickness, in health,
in all the days of my life, our days together,
I will stand beside you forever, my love,
when we are apart, separated by distance,
when you are as close at breath, our bodies
touching, bound together, one flesh, my wife,
whispering I love you, knowing your response,
how deep is your love…

I will cherish you always, my wife,
for you are my one desire, my light,
the one I cleave to, who I long for,
the one God has prepared for me, a gift,
a chance for happiness, for fulfillment,
as close to the divine as breath, as hope,
for joy, for a promise, a prayer between us,
to love you, as long as I have breath…

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Edited November 11, 2024
I will stand beside you forever – v2

&
Edited November 10, 2024
You are my waking dream – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/11/you-are-my-waking-dream-v2.html

All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 202 2022, 2023, and 2024. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com) for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Poetry, God, face, images, beauty, love, model, wife, husband, love making, romance, wedding vows,

#Poetry #God #face #images #model #romance #wife #husband #lovemaking #wedding #vows #weddingvows

Poetry Where You Live

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

1,000 Days – v2

1,000 Days

Friday, November 15, 2024

Seek Wisdom – v2

On our journey – v2

On our journey

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Seek Wisdom

Focus on the divine – 2 – v2

the front will be everywhere – v2

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

In honesty is freedom – v2

every lie is a stone – v2

In honesty is freedom

every lie is a stone

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

the front will be everywhere

Life begins - v3

I bear no ill will - v2

I bear no ill will

Monday, November 11, 2024

Attrition – v3

Life begins – v2

#Life begins

In your life, on your journey

Focus on the divine - 2

I will stand beside you forever – v2

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