POWER OF PENTECOST

POWER OF PENTECOST

Pentecost is the fiery breath of God

Breathing out to win the lost;

In the Book of Acts they received power

— The Eternal Power of Pentecost.

In the Upper Room they all waited

Soon the sound of mighty rushing wind;

Tongues of fire fell down upon them

—-As God promised He would send.

Pentecost is all about receiving

Awesome passionate power from above;

Power to live the overcoming life

—-Proclaiming Peace, Joy and Love.

We Salute the great Power of Pentecost

Let's help spread the Gospel Good News;

Come sweet Holy Spirit we need you

—-Empower us all ages—you and me too.

2013 by Douglas Raymond Rose

Member Academy of American Poets

MOTHERS ARE OUR NATIONAL TREASURES

I learned from my dear Mother that the Glass is always half-full at least.

Here's a poem in her memory this Mother's Day Week:

MOTHERS–OUR NATIONAL TREASURES

"I have eyes in the back of my head"

My dear Mother used to say;

A Mother knows and understands What a child does not even say.

A Mother's arms are made for tenderness

Loving ears for compassionate care;

Her dancing eyes are eager to observe

What truly is happening there.

Her grand heart is ever open

All 241 hours of every day;

A Mother knows and understands

What her child does not have to say;

Her wise advice follows her offspring

All along life's bustling way

Understanding Mothers are National treasures

May God Bless all our dear Mothers today.

2013 by Douglas Raymond Rose

Member Academy of American Poets

RING AROUND THE PRESIDENTS

I would love to be Mickey Mouse at the NEW BUSH PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY OPENING this week here in Dallas! Thus I wrote this POEM:

There once was a Texas mouse named Mickey

To the new Bush Library Opening he did go;

He took Minnie and all his hungry friends

——A juicy Library feast their big goal!

He followed around all the past presidents

He even gave Obama's Chicago coat a tag;

He loved running with all the world's big wigs

(After all, the cat's now out of the bag!)

They also chased Clinton and Carter

And don't forget dear ole Dad Bush too;

After all, big feasts like this don't come often

(Tons of paper products to get to chew through)

Mickey and Minnie and the Mice had a ball

——All in all a tastefully delightful day;

The Texas mice all plan a reunion in Hawaii

When Obama gets his big 'Retirement Day"!

2013 by Douglas Raymond Rose

Member Academy of American Poets

What’s your favorite thing to do?

My favorite activity is ABSOLUTE SACRED SILENCE. It helps keep me sane!

A SILENT RONDOLET

Sacrosanct Silence

Memories whose dues have been paid

Sacrosanct Silence

A worried mind seeking wise guidance

The final word at a loved one's grave

Honoring a soldier who fought so brave

Sacrosanct Silence.

2013 by Douglas Raymond Rose

NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD!

I have ONE Main impossible thingsthat I believe in!

It was impossible for mankind, but Possible for God—the RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST on Easter Morning.

EASTER VICTORY

We've just won the world's greatest lottery

We've just won the grandest contest yet;

Christ tore us from the Grip of the Grave

Death is defeated—Eternal life a sure bet!

We're the luckiest people on the planet

The best news any mortal can ever hear;

Christ delivered us from the Grip of the Grave

Hallelujah—I have not been forgiven!

Allelujah—my soul is victoriously transformed!

Christ rescued me from the Grip of the Grave

——Now I am happily Heaven bound!

2013 by Douglas Raymond Rose

Member Academy of American Poets

AN IRISH BLESSING

The Blessings from Heaven keep me happy daily. Here's one of them:

AN IRISH BLESSING

Bless the children this St.Patrick's Day

Bless them both young and old–

Children are the colorful Rainbow of Life

Grandchildren–our precious Pot of Gold.

Bless their Irish impish grins and smiles

Bless them all within God's great fold

Children are the colorful Rainbow of Life

Grandchildren–our precious Pot of Gold.

2013 by Douglas Raymond Rose

Member Academy of American Poets

When Irish Eyes Are Smiling.

I would love to visit greening Dublin, Ireland on St. Patty's Day this year.

IRISH GREEN

come take a stroll with me today

Through lush green Irish heather;

We'll follow fairies along the glen

——-Just you and I together.

Like little folk from storybook times

We'll climb the greening emerald hills;

Scouting for more four leaf clovers

—-Enjoying our Springtime fill——-

Finding more thrills than any poet's blarney

Letting our minds echo on each green scene;

Come wander along today with me

——Through fields of Irish Green!

2013 by Douglas Raymond Rose