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 came the sound of mighty rushing wind; Tongues of fire fell down upon them As the Lord promised He would send. Pentecost is all about receiving Awesome passionate Power from above Power to live the overcoming life Full of 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

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

MOTHERS ARE 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 24 hours of every day A Mother knows and understands What her child does not even say. Her wise advice follows her children 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

FIRST CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN

FIRST CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN (Dedicated to the families who lost their children in the violent school tragedy this week. "The streets are full of boys and girls laying in Heaven." Zechariah 8:5 For all our children up in Heaven This Christmas Prayer we offer now; Although abruptly taken from us-- Safely before God they humbly bow. Like the Wise Men of Ancient Yore Our sincere reverence now we bring; Snuggle our children close to your heart ---O Christmas Savior, Lord and King. Christ---the famous friend of children On your warm lap they now come to call; Please cuddle them closely right next to thee This First Christmas in Heaven, one and all. 2012 by Douglas Raymond Rose Member Academy of American Poets

THANKSGIVING DAY IN THE MORNING

O What a thrill What great cheer-- It's Thanksgiving Day in the Morning 'Tis my most favorite time of the year ----Thanksgiving Day in the Morning! Sniff the sweet rolls Inhale the awesome air-- It's Thanksgiving Day in the Morning Enjoy second helpings now if you dare ---Thanksgiving Day in the Morning Relish the turkey Enjoy plump pumpkin pie-- It's Thanksgiving Day in the Morning But be thankful for your source-supply ---God who made Thanksgiving Morning!

2012 by Douglas Raymond Rose Member Academy of American Poets

TEXAS STARS SHINE BRIGHTEST

We're proud to be called Texans After all--its full of bright Stars; Not just the ones that shine at night But Stars who drive big LIMO cars! Baseball RANGER's owner Nolan Ryan Is from the small town of Alvin true; Mega movie Star Dennis Quaid-- Hails from Houston, Texas too. TV's DALLAS Star Larry Hagman The infamous JR of South Fork fame; Hails from huge Cowtown--FT. WORTH --(Yes, that's how this game is played) Even some of our greatest PRESIDENTS Lyndon Johnson one nataive by name; Hailed from Johnson City, Texas (A great Austin lawyer who's time came) Then George and Laura Bush from Dallas (His Dad from Houston oiltown too) Dont't forget comic Steve Martin from WACO Mike McConneghey and Sandra Bullock too. Funny Carol Burnett's from SAN ANTONIO (Actress Jayne Mansfield from there too; Wise old John Nance Garner our 32nd VPO Born in our great Hill ?Country view. Singer Dale Evans of Roy Rogers fame Came from Uvalde, Texas anew--- STAR TREK actor Gene Riddenberry And Judge Sandra Day O'Connor too. So you see our shining Texas Stars Shine brightly both day and night; So God please bountifully Bless America And keep Texas' Stars shining bright! 2012 by Douglas Raymond Rose Member Academy of American Poets

A PEACE PRAYER( Anglican Digest Reprint 2012 by Douglas Raymond Rose

Lord, give us Peace on Earth today May I goodwill in my neighbor see; Grant us the grit to all get along--- ---And let Peace begin with me. Grant us more Grace in brotherhood All brothers and sisters are we; Help us think with Calm and Courage ---And let it begin in me. Lord, give us Peace on Earth today Let there much more tolerance be; Unite our strengths to join our goals ---And let Peace begin with me. 2012 by Douglas Raymond Rose Member Academy of American Poets

RED HAT ANGELS

Helen is approaching age 80 and lives alone. Since she has no children, she is dependent upon the kindness of neighbors. My wife Dolly first met her at a ladies Bible study, but all of a sudden she was missing. Dolly (a member of the Red Hat Society) donned her hat and headed over to her house to check out the problem. When she got there, Helen was soaking in tears. "My money is all gone from my checking account" she cried--showing Dolly her newest zero bank statement. Dolly immediately saw "Red" the same color as her hat. She rallied her "Red Hat" ladies and they stormed into the Bank Manager's office. "What can you do about this poor senior citizen' theft? she asked. It looks like her deadbeat neighbor has been forging checks to herself and cleaned out Helen's account" "How long has this been going on?" asked the off-putting manager. "How old is Helen anyway.? he asked with obvious disdain. "Well, if its over 30 days, we can't help her---Goodbye now ladies!" All of a sudden the Red Hat ladies all saw red again--Red Flags for sure. They prayed to God for guidance. Dolly next led the excited delegation straight to the City Mayor's office--hats and all. She demanded attention to this unfair case. "This is age discrimination" Dolly declared. "Something must be done about it now!" The sympathetic Mayor listened and then promised an immediate investigation into the matter. He ordered that the local Police Department be sent out right away."This is no time to allow a 'naughty neighbor' or a 'brain-dead bank manager" to get away with this" the ladies all agreed---their purple feathers fuming in the wind. When all was said and done, Dolly and the ladies heroically earned their wings. Their heroic

angelic acts helped stop the theft and put the defendant back behind bars. Thank God for "Red Hat" ladies who still want to earn their Angel wings! 2012 by Douglas Raymond Rose Member Academy of American Poets