ADOPTED BY FATHER GOD

All of us are divinely adopted
Into the growing family of God;
Once we are there, we're all equal
---the great love of God to share.

Pharaoh's daughter adopted Moses
---Down by the river waterfall;
Jesus himself was adopted by Joseph
Christmas Angels witnessed it all.

None of us are naturally born His
We children heed His Kingdom Call;
Adoption is how we become His own
--Father God comes and claims us all.
2010 by Douglas Raymond Rose

What I'd Say to My 16-Year-Old Self

Life is full of choices

Remember that Life is full of choices. Some are made for you, the rest you make. You cannot choose to be born, but you can choose how to live. You are not free to select your own DNA, but you can choose to pursue an MBA. The choices you make shape the life you will live. Live it especially for God!

A DAZZLING ROSE

A daily choice I must make
(It keeps me on my toes)
I can either touch the prickly thorns
----Or delight at the Dazzling Rose.

I love daily walks in my garden
Enjoying fresh flowers row upon row;
But just for today I'll ignore the thorns
---And enjoy the Dazzling Rose.
2010 by Douglas Raymond Rose
Grand Prairie, TX.
Member Academy of American Poets

WORLD-CHANGERS

The power of positive thinking
Is of awesome importance today;
Change your thoughts---
And you'll change your world
---Do it today when you Pray.

The elevator to success is broken
You must use the steps today---
Change your thoughts---
And you'll change your world
---It happens as you Pray.
2010 by Douglas Raymond Rose
Member Academy of American Poets

The Funniest Thing I've Ever Heard a Child Say

"Out of the mouths of babes"---

It was when my wife and I were on our honeymoon and the person looks at us both up and down and says: "Yep, I think you both did as good as you could!

(Thank God for that!-ha)

My Neighbor

The Golden Rule: Do unto other as you would have them do unto you

I have this First Class neighbor

That's also my best friend;

Always there to help and share

----And loyal to the end.

God also reminds me daily

I'm to love my neighbor as myself.

I do my best to return the favors

No matter come what may;

----I also hope to meet them

Up in Heaven some sweet day.

2010 by Douglas Raymond Rose

Member Academy of American Poets