The Rosary

Morning walk around the lake 

Holding her Rosary in my hand

One she prayed with into glory 

Christmas morning...mourning

We were there at her bedside

Where we prayed and we cried

It was a grace to see her face

Eyes closed, and headed home

She was chosen by the Father

To mother sons and daughters

Sharing her love to everyone

Today, she prayed with her son

I felt her as many times before

The times she held my hand

It was such a beautiful thing

Feeling the warmth of her hand

Walking and praying together

Contemplating her memory

She kept pace step by step

Hand in hand and the Rosary

Trembles in Fear

Cleaver is the master of deceit

Placing hearts and souls at odds

Tearing apart the bonds of unity

Enticing the eyes and flesh to ruin

The darkness overshadowing light

Stench of moral and spiritual decay

Permeating in the depths of beings

Ruler of hell; the devourer of souls

Amidst hell on earth there is hope

On this, Silent Night!...Holy Night!

Heaven and Earth calm in starlight

The Babe nestled in Mary's bosom

The depths of hell utterly quaking

Gentle breaths shattering minions

Christ Child in swaddling clothes

This night a manger for his throne

Born this night is Christ the Lord

The Shepherds worship and adore

Kings pay homage presenting gifts

The master of deceit, "Trembles in Fear"

The Calmness of the Lake

The path I traveled many times before

Today I walked alone as rain drops fall
Guided by the Spirit taken to this place
Standing on a bridge rain upon my face

Feeling in the presence of the Lord

I understood the meaning of it all
My eyes opened for Heaven's sake
As the waters roared into the lake

The raging river streaming high to low 

Channeling downstream the waters flow
Avoiding all the barriers firmly in place
Final destination the calmness of the lake

This is life, the path leading us home 

The path traveled many times before
I understood the meaning of it all
Standing on a bridge with my Lord

My eyes opened to the meaning of life
Answers to questions of reasons why
This is the path leading us to the place
Destination..."The Calmness of the Lake"