MESQUITE TREE

Mesquite TreesI (Dog park, Mesa, AZ/07)
a dog running by
Sonora doves flitter down

in mesquite trees

Haiku(Glaws/07Notice in haiku the first line is 5 syllaables, 2 line 7 syllables and the 3 line 5 syllables. Also the poem may be read in any order, such as line 1 and then line 3 and then line 2e-mil poet.common@yahoo.com

TOUCHING

TOUCHING

THE DAY I TOUCHED YOUT

The day I touched youand

you touched me;

Like a spring rain on the meadow,

Like a snowflake on your nose,

Like a hug from a child,L

ike a moonbeam dancing on the lake.

You cam to meI came to you;

Loving naturally,

Coming together

Touching is good.
Free Verse Glaws/07

A BALLAD

BALLAD
CAROLYN
She lived on Kelly Avenue
I would not be late,
I arrive at quarter of six
Nervous for our first date.
She stepped out on the porch
Shadowed by the moonlight
She could have been an angel
In her dress of pink and white.
Chorus
I fell in love at a picture show
At a drive-in all around,
Loving beneath a canopy of stars
Living in this Gulf coast town.
Two teenagers sitting side by side
With hearts all aglow
Our arms were embracing
While watching the picture show.

We came down the side walk
Glancing at each other
I opened the door as I should
Knowing there would never be another.
She sits beside the door of my car
As we drove to the picture show,
Our minds had visions of romance
Just waiting for the word go.

Chorus
I fell in love at a picture show
At a drive-in all around
Loving beneath a canopy of stars
Living in this Gulf coast town.
Two teenagers sitting side by side
With hearts all aglow
Our arms were embracing
While watching the picture show.

I found a spot in the parking lot
And then the show started.
My mind was not on the show
While we still sat apart
I slide my arm on the seat
She slide to my side
My heart began to pound
My love would not hide.

Chorus
I fell in love at a picture show
At a drive-in all around
Loving beneath a canopy of stars
Living in this Gulf coast town.
Two teenagers sitting side by side
With hearts all aglow
Our arms were embracing
While watching the picture show.

Our embraces were so sweet
Our kisses so divine
We were caught in loves grasp
Two hearts forever bind,
I fell in love at a picture show
At a place so long ago.
For after fifty years later
I still love her so.
Chorus

I fell in love at a picture show
At a drive-in all around
Loving beneath a canopy of stars
Living in this Gulf coast town.
Two teenagers sitting side by side
With hearts all aglow
Our arms were embracing
While watching the picture show
GLAWS/07
Who is this girl? my wife e-mail mailto:poet.common@yahoo.com

JARS OF CLAY

JARS OF CLAY

JARS OF CLAY(2/98)
Treasure in Jars of Clay
But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.2 CORNITH 4:7We have this Treasure in jars of clayLet the Light shine out of darkness...We are not crushednor perplexednor abandonnor destroyedSo we carry this Treasurein jars of clayFor what is seen is temporary..We will not lose heartnor momentary troublesnor distressnor painBut what is not seen is eternal..and eternal..Inwardly we are renewed each day shown the knowledge of theTreasure and in glory and strength_

_G.LAWS

God, be mercyful to me… God, be mercyful to me on Thy grace I rest my plea Plenteous in compassion Thou Blot out my transgressions now Wash me, make pure within Cleanse, oh, cleanse me from my sin My transgressions I confess Grief and guilt my soul opress I have sinned against Thy grace And provoke Thee to Thy face I confess thy judgement just Speechless, I, Thy mercy trust I am evil, born in sin Thou desirest truth within Thou alone my Saviour art Teach Thy wisdom to my heart. Make me pure, Thy grace bestow Wash me whiter than the snow Gracious God, my heart renew Make my spirit right and true Thy salvation's joy impart Steadfast make my willing heart Broken, humbled to the dust By Thy wrath and judgement justLet my contrite heart rejoice And in gladness hear Thy voice From my sins, oh, hide thy face Blot them out in boundless grace.lYRICS BY JARS OF CLAY BANDREDEMPTION ALUBM