About a month ago we posted some poetry written by Jon Honeycutt, one of our faithful members. Here are a few more examples of his work – part 2 – that we want to share with you.
The Good Book
The more that I read it
The more it makes sense
And the more understanding
The more recompence
For the more I am given
The more I can give
The more it’s reflected
In the love that I live
I’m a solit’ry star in an unending sky
Looking ’round without hope but an inquiring eye
Surely others are hidden, yet still to be found
Is my faith not enough, Is my prayer unsound?
There is always the chance of a meeting to be
While away from the fact of this reality
Possibilities countless, though not for us all
Have I come from such good graces but have nowhere to fall?
An Enemy
Let him harden his hate
In his heart, If he wishes
For the Lord knows our thoughts
Whether peaceful or viscious
He can blame me for anything
Real or not….
But he never will steal
The joy that I’ve got
Let me know that you love me
While I can still hear you
Let me share in your friendship
While I am still near you
And I’ll take that remembrance
To heaven with me
Let me know that you care for me
Before I am gone
We so often regret our lack of embrace
Give me something of love
That I might carry on
That reminds me of somebody’s
Volunt’ry grace
Let me know what I mean to you
While I am here
I would rather it more
Than memorial praise
Your thoughtful expression
Is welcome and dear
For the sun goeth down
Yet its influence stays
(July 2008 – but even more applicable today….)
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