" Dougs Poetry "

A country once united On principles we believed. Today we stand divided Having somehow been deceived. A nation built on truth Judeo Christian beliefs, Somewhere we lost direction Propagating unbelief. How narcissistic are we Placing money at the helm? Comforts and pleasures reigning An egotistical... Sign in to see full entry.

Are we to intelligent To converse with no one there? Does my common sense appear To challenge me in prayer? In a world that's self absorbed Might prayer seem quite Absurd? Engaged in lengthy discourse With a God that goes unheard. Is prayer a daunting task A labor intensive feat, Are we so educated... Sign in to see full entry.

A poem based on Luke Chapter 15, ( The prodigal son ). The Father labored to build his estate, His youngest son anxious and could not wait. Taking his portion, all his rightful goods In a far away land this young man stood. Carousing with harlots, getting his fill Prodigal living, losing it's... Sign in to see full entry.

If only I could have The key to my worst dreams, To unlock terrors door And quiet all these screams. The cold silent yearning, For a much better life. Where my comforts not found, At the edge of a knife. Peace and forgiveness. For a dark hurting soul. A person that could bring, This life under... Sign in to see full entry.

" Lets all be open minded Let tolerance rule the day, For there's a liberal world Judging all the words you say." Everyone wants their rights, Overlooking all the wrongs. No accountability, To a selfish world belongs. "You can't have conflicting views, How dare you criticize me. Don't give me your... Sign in to see full entry.

I was taking a walk Down my neighborhood's street, Eyeing the rows of homes Posting signs of defeat. I considered the dreams Their original plans, A family's desires That a visions hope spans. So suddenly taken Virtually shattered, The many valuables In their life that mattered. With broken hearts... Sign in to see full entry.

Blowing a sweet kiss to my high school years Mission complete, with victorious cheers. Standing before my family and friends I wait to receive, hard work's dividends. A quick hand shake, my diploma received Commencements fine end, my freedom retrieved. The announcements made, my cap hits the air The... Sign in to see full entry.

Through desperate heartache and countless tears, A mother's kneeling, confronting her fears. Her tattered knees against the hard cold floor, In fervent prayer at her Father's door. Her wandering child from graces arms strayed, Even though in truth, a foundation was laid. Where did she fail in her... Sign in to see full entry.

" I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. John 15:1 As the bright morning sun crests On the vineyard's many rows, Crystal water droplets rest On leaves like glistening bows. As the bird's playful singing Brings joy to listening ears. Now the Vinedressers stringing A green branch to... Sign in to see full entry.

Saying I'm a believer I attend church on Sunday, Where I lift my hands in praise But what about come monday? I'm screaming at the children As they get ready for school. Dad will not be late for work Thats our households golden rule. Quickly dropping off the kids Flying down the interstate, Now I'm... Sign in to see full entry.