https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/anne_26/There is no kind of writing that gives me more enjoyment than writing Poetry. My poems help me express my deepest feelings, release pent up emotions, destress and just enjoy the art of expression with words. I am an inspiritional poet. When there is something burning in my heart, I just have to write. It feels like a fire in my bones, and sometimes I can physically feel it in my chest. It is a strange feeling that will only go away after I have penned my thoughts in rhyme. When the poem comes it gushes out. Most times I don't edit or change the words or verses. It is a gift from God I believe and I want to share it with the world. My reason for putting this on the web is so that many more people will be helped and blessed by my poetic musings. So enjoy!hourly12000-01-01T12:00+00:00https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/anne_26/573184FAITH 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,...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/anne_26/573183PARENTS 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...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/anne_26/573182TWO 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...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/anne_26/573180MY 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...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/anne_26/573179YOU 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...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/anne_26/573178Hello 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...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/anne_26/573177OUR 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,...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/anne_26/573175CANINE 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,...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/anne_26/573173YOU 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!https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/anne_26/573172WINNING 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.