AN IMMIGRANTS PRAYER

Although I was born on foreign shores
In a silent, seaside town---
My goal was soon to cross that sea
A better future to be found.
I crossed the ocean valiantly
Working my way from shore to shore;
I landed in New York Harbor
Greeted by Lady Liberty's open door.
Now I know no other homeland
The USA is the place for me---
I pray God's grandest blessings
Upon this nation founded to be free.
Bless O Lord, all creeds and colors
As they also to America roam;
God please keep on blessing America
-----My Home Sweet Home.
2010 by Douglas Raymond Rose
Grand Prairie, Texas
Member Academy of American Poets

A PRAYER FOR THE GULF SPILL

Dear God,
I pause to pray a prayer today
For my friends along the Gulf Sea;
I pray that you would protect them
Bringing an end to the assault of BP.

It says in the Book of Genesis
That you created all living things;
We pray now that you would heal them
From the evil this oil spill brings.

We know that you are all powerful
Ruling our land and sea and air;
So we thank you now Our Father God
For answering this Gulf crisis prayer.
2010 by Douglas Raymond Rose
Grand Prairie, Texas

The Best Advice I Ever Received

When I was 9, my Grandmother wrote in my autograph book her name and the verse from Proverbs that says: "A Merry Heart does good like a medicine, but a sad spirit destroys the bones."

She lived to be almost l00 years old and so far its working for me too!

It's sure worth a try!

BAREFOOT IN THE GRASS

Of all my childhood memories
That I categorize as First Class;
The Summertime's sweetest one---
Is running barefoot through the grass.
Sizzling days when I raced the wind
Catching the kiss of the August sun;
Running barefoot through the grass
---Kept me busy 'til day was done.
Now I know that Fishin' and Swimmin'
Are loved by many a June lad and lass;
But still Summertime fun for everyone---
Is running Barefoot through the grass.
2010 by DRR
Grand Prairie, TX.