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.

CELEBRATE THE FOURTH

Come On!Let's Celebrate the Fourth
From sea to shining sea;
There's not a nation we love more
It's America for me!
Let's honor America's great heroes
Brave soldiers both living and dead;
And pray for troops still fighting on
That they shall be divinely led.
Let's sing again 'God Bless America"
From North--South--East--and West;
Of all the nations beneath the sun
It's America, we love best!
2010 by Douglas Raymond Rose
Grand Prairie, TX.
Member Academy of American Poets

CELEBRATE THE FOURTH

DUCT TAPE DAD

My Dad can fix almost anything
That's a fact---simple and pure;
Just give him a roll of Duct Tape
And he can repair it, that's for sure.

If maybe something's broken---
And you think there is no cure;
Just give him a roll of Duct Tape
And he'll fix it--that's for sure.

Daddy may not be a licensed plumber
Or an electrician that endures;
But with a roll of old Duct Tape--
He can fix anything--that's for sure!
2010 by Douglas Raymond Rose