Affirmation

"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."

Phillipians 4:13

Poem of Affirmation

There is hope and there is love;

There is a Savior up above,

And if you look, you will see

His arms of hope stretch out to thee.

Do not doubt, and do not fear

Christ, our Lord, is ever near,

And in his arms you will find

Peace for your worried, troubled mind.

So lift your head and look above,

And let him fill you with his love.

                        Jack Shirley

The Leaves of Spring

I love this time of year: rebirth and new growth. I wrote this poem a couple years ago while watching the tree outside my window put out new leaves. 

My Bedroom Window

The leaves are green,               serene,

           merely little buds of spring.

The birds’ content,              heaven sent,

           just letting their voices ring

                  through little buds of spring.

                                     Jack Shirley