ANNE'S POETRY

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Tuesday, October 7, 2008

FEEL LIKE GIVING UP? DON'T!

FAITH Anne Manning Faith looks foolish But Faith is sure. It’s only by Faith That we endure. When the path we walk Is rough and steep, It’s Faith in GOD Our step will keep. Walking on the water Like Peter did. With our eyes on Jesus We cannot skid. When the waves are high And feelings are low, Faith... Sign in to see full entry.

WHAT DOES YOUR CHILD SEE IN YOU?

PARENTS Anne Manning Parents are God’s special treasures, Given to children, in love. Children need parents, foremost of humans, To help them seek God above. Dad reflects God as father- His provision, discipline and training. Mom reflects God as mother- His nurturing, caring, explaining. Dad builds... Sign in to see full entry.

STRESSED WITH EARNING A LIVING?

TWO LITTLE SPARROWS Anne Manning Two little sparrows sitting in a tree, Said one to the other, “Do you see what I see? These humans running to and fro, Anxious and worried as to work they go, Pushing and shoving to meet every need, Forgetting the difference between necessity and greed.” The other... Sign in to see full entry.

GOD IS YOUR FATHER AND HE LOVES YOU!

MY DADDY AND I My heart leaps out My soul rejoices My Daddy delights in me! I wake with singing My ears are ringing With words He says to me! ‘I love you, my girl I always will You bring joy to me My child! I’ve watched you grow I want you to know I’ve always been by your side! You’ve fallen down... Sign in to see full entry.

YOU GET WHAT YOU GIVE

YOU GET WHAT YOU GIVE Anne Manning Respect your child’s privacy, And he’ll choose you as his soul mate. Respect his independence, And he’ll depend on you. Respect his ideas, And he’ll turn to you for wisdom. Respect his decisions, And he’ll ask you for advice. Respect his opinions, And he’ll value... Sign in to see full entry.

HELLO 21

Hello 21… Wow, you’re a man! That’s what the law of the land would say. But what does it mean – I mean, really mean In this world of the ‘ macho man’ today? It means being strong, by not flaunting your strength, It means being faithful and true. It means holding up when ev’rything’s down… It means... Sign in to see full entry.

OUR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

OUR ANNIVERSARY Anne Manning The past is gone forever- Behind us… We cannot bring it back… Change it…reverse it…relive it. But we can…decide for the future… Based on the past… Memories, failures, tears, mistakes. Decide for the future… To love, to forgive, to talk, to build, To care, to support, to... Sign in to see full entry.

CANINE STRAYS

CANINE STRAYS Anne Manning Canine strays, bark, bark, bark. Chase each other in the dark. People tired, slog all day Some at work, some at play. Sleep elusive, through the night Hark! The dogs, they chase and fight. In the morning, back to school, Back to work, the human rule. Dogs are sleeping,... Sign in to see full entry.

YOU ARE THERE

YOU ARE THERE Anne Manning Too great for words Is the grief that I bear. Yet, in my pain, Lord I know You are there. To comfort and strengthen, To soothe and to hold. All I ask- Through the darkness- May Your face I behold! Sign in to see full entry.

WINNING WHILE LOSING

WINNING WHILE LOSING Anne Manning Did you lose the battle today? Did your enemy hold sway? Stand firm brave soldier The war has been won — And the Victor named — JESUS, the SON. Sign in to see full entry.

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