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Name: Jensen and Noah - Random


Interests: Expressing the world In words yet unheard Sharing my views Enjoying them too!
Expertise: I'm not good at much, just a simple poet, but i like what i do, and i'll make sure you know it!
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Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Treadmill with a View

Mile 1:
The beginning of the rest of my life
Turning back on the life that I've led.
Opening the door, letting in the light
Felt new freedom as the darkness fled
Mile 2:
The same old stumbling, the same old crawling
Haven't I seen this all before?
Didn't I promise to give up these idols?
To go and sin no more?
Mile 3:
Despair has turned to determination
I know I must persevere.
I trudge onward, seeking guidance.
Straining desperately to hear.
Mile 4:
Some days work out so well
I think I've got this life thing down
Then Peter-like I lose my grip
And so quickly begin to drown
Mile 5:
Now let us run the race with great
Endurance, 'mongst these friends
And cast off all these hindrances,
Persevere until the end
Mile 6:
The Years are wearing on
but His grace carries me
Exhaust the strength inside of me
For the one who set me free.
Mile 7:
I'm still running in this life-long race
though I'll never cross that line
Til the master completes his whole good work
Till the master says "It's Time."

Inspired by Philippians 1:6
For I am confident of this very thing,
that He who began a good work in you
will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.
and Hebrews 12:1-2
Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us,
let us also lay aside every encumbrance
and the sin which so easily entangles us,
and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,


Friday, October 27, 2006

 

Who is this "Me"?

By Jensen D. Near

Who is this “me” I hear about?

This fellow plays my part

He’s goofed around when he should not

Turned Faux Pas to an art

I’ve heard of him so many times

He seems to play the fool

His eyes show sparks of playful war

But mostly keep the rules

But is this all that lurks inside?

No greater merit hid?

Behind the humor, his pensive sides’

Well hidden when he kids

So which is he? ‘Tis fair to ask

The wise one or the fool

If wisdom is his secret love

Yet sarcasm his tool

Then is he wise? or bumbling fool?

And is this a choice or him to make?

Or has a past judge ruled?

For God’s been good, no doubting that

And given many things

But as we know from scriptures words

Man’s crowing hollow rings

Who is this me? Who have I been?

And who will I become?

I hope to walk this line ‘twixt fun

And Godly men’s wisdom

So join “me” as I struggle on

To gain humility

To take what’s mine, give God his due

And be all I can be.


Wednesday, September 13, 2006

Why Does the Wind Blow?

By JDN TRP

Why does the wind blow?

Is it an old friend, now returned from a journey?

Where does the wind go?

Off seeking adventure?

 

Why does the wind blow?

Does its path tell a story?

Where does the wind go?

Does it remember where its been?

 

Why does the wind blow?

It brings me a message

Where does the wind go?

To make room for new life

 

Why does the wind blow?

Why can’t I remember

Where does the wind go?

Will it bring back Yesterday?

 

Why does the wind blow?

Is it running away from here?

Where does the wind go?

It reminds me to look ahead

 

Why does the wind blow?

Chills the tears on my cheeks

Where does the wind go?

I won’t know till I follow.

 

Why does the wind blow?

No man can see it

Where does the wind go?

No man directs it

 

Author's note: this is the first poem I've ever tried without mad rhymnation!

crazy!


Saturday, May 27, 2006

He is Moving

The dark times of the past:

a blot on history's page

The enemy with power

Has seemed to rule an age

But throughout all this darkness

A few have seen the light

They whisper to their brothers

A hope midst this dark night

"He is Moving"

 

Around the world His children meet

Lift up one voice to praise

The savior and their only hope

Our Lord, the Light of Days

The language, words and melody

Of wildly different hue

But the message never changes,

what we all know is true:

He is Moving

 

A figure dying on a cross

As pain shoots through his whole

Cries to his father: "Why'd you leave"

And dies to save men's souls

As weeping loved ones bury him

The light and glory fades

Misunderstood, the living temple

in three days yet to raise.

He is moving.

 

And in the corners, widows weep

and orphans raise their wails

as satan tries to win the day

They don't know He will fail

But on that glory day he'll know,

and rue his future doom

The King of hosts returns to us

The church's own bridegroom.

He is Moving

 

As hope grows dim, and years grow long

You might lose sight of him

But keep the faith, your trust's not vain,

nor dream, nor petty whim

And though your eyes might flood with tears

You heart turn stone from sorrow

If you stand strong, hold to what's right,

This truth will shine tomorrow:

He is Moving


Sunday, April 23, 2006

Sanctuary of the Heart

Walking in the church doors

Greeted with a smile

Fam'ly joined in worship

To praise our Lord a while

Lifting up our voices

Praising Jesus' name

Setting time apart for Him

We'll never be the same

Brothers greeting brothers

Sisters hand in hand

Joined in adoration

Of the blameles, risen Lamb

Together, we the chorus,

the teacher, God's own Son

Will share the joy with all we meet

Glad news for everyone

So let us never falter

Our Lord has beat'n the grave

And by his perfect sacrifice

These brethren have been saved



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