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Poetry by Michael Ingram I want to share this poem with you. "Write me a poem"...this one I published on HELIUM.COM in 2006... Write me a poem, a story of love, a tale of an angel sent from above. A ravishing beauty, with eyes burning bright filled with a love for me at first sight! Write me poem of boldness and wit, of dangerous places and men who won't quit... a tale of great deeds, and passion unbound - a story of heroes, and men of renown! Write me a poem straight from your heart, give it an ending, a middle, a start, Make the end happy as all ends should be - write down a poem and send it to me. LIFE'S RHYME... At night, I like a book, and bed; a place to rest my weary head... A cup of something warm to drink; then I relax, and start to think... I'm blessed, I think, with folks I love, with lots of friends sent from above; with patience, wisdom, compassion, too - (I hope the LORD, He blesses you); So evening is my special time - when I relax to life's sweet rhyme... (c)opyright by michael ingram,sr. LIFE CAN BE SAD... Life can be so very grand, but still so hard to understand; why DO folks do the things they do... and make it hard for others, too? A while ago, while walking round, I saw some garbage on the ground... I picked it up, went to the dump, found in the dumpster a little pup! Someone had thrown her in, you see, and broke her little leg... she only wanted to be loved (and she would even beg). I took her home, and fixed her up , she loved on me , that little pup; I found a friend that fateful day, and Hobo got a place to stay! So she stayed with me, and kept me safe, from burglar, friend, and foe; She never ever left my side - would go where'er I'd go! We'd walk together in the woods, and hunt, and talk and play; we used to have a lot of fun; my friend was here to stay! But one day she looked at me so sad (she knew she was to die) and walked into the woods once more, so not to make me cry. I miss her so, my dog Hobo, because she was my friend... we had a true and loving time I wish't would never end! If animals can be so kind, so faithful, and so true - Imagine would a child could be if they were loved by you! Thousands out there, homeless, no parents and no love - If only you would help them out, and please your Lord above... He sees all you do, you know, and knows the things you don't... it isn't that you cannot help, but only that you won't! by michael ingram PLAY Run along, have some fun, play with Jesus while you are young... Run and romp, laugh and play while you love Jesus another day... Every day enjoy His love and you'll have fun with GOD above... Never cry, be sad or pout, but trust in GOD to help you out... He'll never ever put you down, He'll turn your frown all around! by michael ingram WITH OR WITHOUT....? I used to go on walks alone, my mind and body both would roam thru countryside, o'er hill and dale, then I'd return to tell my tales... Tales of terror, tales of woe, of wondrous places I would go - beautiful women I had seen, men I'd met, both nice and mean... Then one day, while on a walk, I met a Man and we did talk - His Name was Jesus, He had died, and for my sins was crucified! And now alive again was He, and wanted most to set me free - free from bondage, free from sin, full of love, and peace within! I never knew I needed Him, or that my life was full of sin, until the day we met and talked, and Jesus came and joined my walk... I used to go on walks alone, my mind and body both would roam thru countryside, o'er hill and dale, then I'd return to tell my tales... Tales of terror, tales of woe, tales of places we would go... Now I tell of friends we've made, miracles done because we prayed. Now I NEVER walk alone..... (but my mind still LOVES to roam) I dream of a cabin, built by love by my Jesus, up above - And one day He and I will meet, I'll lay and worship at His feet - When I arise, I'll sing a song, because I'll be where I belong... with Jesus! by michael ingram Everyday Stuff: When e'er I walk and see the things I know my LORD has made, It always fills my heart with joy, and never with dismay....... The flowers, vines, and greenery do such a picture make - but underneath are bugs and things, did GOD make a mistake? The bugs annoy, and eat our food when they invade our homes, they seem to be just everywhere - Like little roving gnomes! But they're a part of everything that our Lord has created; they may be inconvenient... but nothing to be hated! So when I'm disturbed by something God has sent my way, I ask myself this question: "What does HE want to say?" I know HE has a reason for everything HE does... sometime its just the season, Sometimes it's just "because"... And when I cannot understand, and feel so beaten down, I go and have a talk with Him who takes away my frown. I love the Lord so much, you see, it helps me to accept, the things that living throws my way for I am in HIS debt! by michael ingram GOD'S THRONE When I feel I'm all alone, I go and walk beside God's throne; getting there is lots of fun - the road is open to anyone... The walk takes me through hill and dale where squirrels romp and birds prevail - their song is loudest, praising God I'm walking where my Savior trod! There are valleys, deep and wide (darkness; you can't SEE inside) I go with Jesus, He's my light I always keep my LORD in sight... We walk together, He and I; we watch as others pass us by... I walk real slow, enjoying Him, His presence heals, unburdens sin... In spite of all my fear and doubt, (and He knows me, within, without) He loves it when I call His name, He died for me, and took my shame... He only wants to nurture me, His presence makes my spirit free - I fly with Him to points unknown, I go with Him before God's throne! We kneel together, He and I, We worship, praise, and signify our love to Father, who is All, We heed His Words, obey His call.... And He's called you - obey his will; go where He sends - obey Him still! He wants to give you all His love - send you His blessings from above.... The only thing keeps you apart is in your mirror- and your heart... So stir yourself, and wake you up call on Jesus, with Him sup... eat at his table, feed on His love, and He will bless you from above! (c)opyright 2005 by michael t. ingram,sr. My BESTEST Friend You are a joy to be around like pudding, cake, and cream; And just like treats, You are so sweet; to me, You are a dream! I visualize a cozy place where we two go to stay - A fireplace, warmed by Your Grace Where we can talk, and play. When I'm with You, I'm never blue, And time seems to fly by - We talk together, make our plans and never do we cry... I'm glad Because of You, my Lord, Jesus the Son of God, I hope one day that I will walk On paths where You have trod! (c)opyright 2005 by michael ingram,sr. I'M SORRY, LORD JESUS There are some days I walk about and want to fight, or scream, or shout - I want to beat my fists and cry I want to quit, I want to die. I seem to be so out of sorts - nothing's fun, not games or sports! There's nothing that I wanna do, except for maybe be with You! All the things I've done for You I actually did for ME, some too, I'm so selfish, I'm ashamed because I know that I'M to blame... For all the things between us now were choices I HAD MADE somehow - All the times I sat alone, ignored my Lord, upon His throne! I wisht I'd lived my whole life through and spent it all alone with You - Never leaving to watch t.v. or bowl or sleep (or even pee)... And then Your Grace envelops me, and sets my soul and spirit free... You love me in SPITE of me, and all the times we disagree... You're patient, loving, kind, it's true and I can never stop loving You - I have forever to walk and serve and be the servant You deserve! Help me, Lord Jesus! (c)opyright 2005 by michael ingram,sr. I WISH for YOU I wish you a day of peace and love sent from our Father, sent from above... I wish you a day of wisdom and peace sent from our Father, to give you release... I wish you a day filled with desire sent from our Father to set you afire - afire with peace, and wisdom and love, sent from our Father, sent from above! (c)opyright 2005 by michael ingram,sr. Struggles And on those days when life's a haze and all seems upside down... I go to Jesus (in a daze) He takes my pain and frown... And when He's done God's only Son, Stands back and smiles at me... And I smile back, my life on track, and once more I am free... (c)opyright 2005 by michael ingram My wife has been struggling for a long time with pain in her body...and I wanted to write about it, not because I want to talk about it, but because maybe someone out there can be helped by what I share... WORK When I'm at work, I laugh and play and then look forward to another day... A day with friends and folks I love, I've been SO blessed by GOD above! But when at home my closest friend Is whipped by pain, it never ends! It hurts my heart to see her so defeated by my greatest foe! Yet I stand, and wait, and pray and then endure another day... I know that Jesus loves we two, But STILL I don't know what to do! I'm filled with anger, pain and strife, because of what's been done my wife! And through it all we snuggle close, and love, and pray the Holy Ghost would just draw near to take us home, to Heaven where we'd never roam... (c)opyright by michael ingram,sr. Friends: A friend from God is a friend for good - They'll stand with you as a good friend should; They'll not be false, but only true - you can count on them whene'er you're blue; So hold on tight to all your friends. until all life on this earth ends! (c)opyright by michael ingram Love is... Love is perfect. Love is kind. It has the power to heal mens' minds. It never shows itself or brags. Love is humble - never nags. Love is beautiful, full of peace. It never hinders, but gives release. It never hurts, or causes shame. It has ALL power in Jesus' Name! So walk in love and never hate LOVE can lead to Heaven's Gate. Copyright 2004 Michael T. Ingram REMEMBER: Eye has not seen And ear hasn't heard the things God's prepared for those who love his Word. He has a place in Heaven prepared for you and me; a place so very wonderful, where our soul can be free. So work in faith remembering how Jesus lived and died... it was because of love for you that He was crucified! Remember in the life to come, all things will be made new... and Jesus is to be our Groom, and we His Bride. It's true! So live your lives with this in mind; and spend time at the Cross Where Jesus died, was crucified, and count all gains as loss.... For we came into this world with nothing but our love. And we will take nothing out so set your minds above! Copyright 2004 Michael T. Ingram, Sr. MY SON MICHAEL, JR. I love my son he's lots of fun I brag on him to EVERYONE! He helps me out when I'm at home And helps MOM too (she's never alone) He's got a heart as fine as gold he helps a LOT (as I get old) And on some days he feels real bad when he's not happy I FEEL SAD... So please perk up and remember son that I LOVE YOU you're lots of fun! Let's Pretend! On days like this when I feel bad it's really hard to feel real glad... So what I do is play "pretend." It's my fave, so let's begin! Pretend I'm rich. I'll stay in bed. Don't have to work... I'll be a sleepyhead. When I get up, I'll call, "Oh,James, bring me some food - Let's play a game. Let's relax and talk, just rest awhile, and just do stuff that makes us smile." The Lord Jesus is the very best. There is no other who is so blest. There is no one who can satisfy my thirsty soul, so often dry! But in this life I hurry through I oft forget what He is due; I owe Him love, and faith, and trust to always do what's right and just. So help me, Jesus, to always do the things that're important to You; and lay aside all other things that weigh me down, so I may sing; A song of love, a song of praise to worship You all of my days. A song of peace, and service too; I always want to be with You. A psalm for Jesus by Michael T. Ingram, Sr. My Wife by Michael T. Ingram, Sr. Jesus, thank You for my wife. She's been around most of my life. She's sewn and knit and always worked to make me glad and heal my hurts! She's cooked and made my favorite meals. She always knew what would appeal! She's laid her life down for our kids, Her husband, too-see all she did? Whene'er I read Proverbs thirty-one I think of Patsy and all she's done! So hear my prayer O Lord Most High and heal my wife - don't let her die! My life would be so sad and blue if it was lived away from you. I love you, Patsy! FYI: I haven't written any poetry in years, but I am rediscovering a love for it! If you need a poem for a special occasion, or just need a little perking up, let me know! I'll write one for you... ADVICE by Michael T. Ingram, Sr I have a friend (she's only ten) but lots of fun and loves God's Son! Sometimes she feels so blue and sad but a note from me can make her glad! E'en tho I live so far away a note from me makes her feel gay! So if you have a friend like mine don't e'er forget to drop a line. Just send a page, a little note; you'll be amazed what you'll promote. You'll stir up love and heal those hurts that life can deal in vicious spurts! So take your time (and use it wise) and you'll be great in others' eyes! WHENEVER by Michael T. Ingram, Sr. Whenever I write ....I feel so light .......So happy and free. ..........I LIKE poetry! ............I think it is fun ...............to be with God's Son! .................It was for ME He died .....................was once crucified... ..........................So it only seems right ..........................that I shun the night; ..........................and walk in the day, ..........................and walk in His Way. .....................His Way is so good ..................and fun to obey. ...............I've not gotten hurt .............Since I learned His Way ........So walk with the Lord. ......Always believe... ...that Jesus is with you and He'll never leave! BEING WITH JESUS: When I'm with You my head feels light; my eyes feel bright - When I'm with You... When I'm with You My cares are gone, and nothing's wrong, when I'm with You... When I'm with You There IS no bad - and I'm not sad, when I'm with You... When I'm alone, My thoughts they roam, when I'm alone... When I'm alone, fear does appear, 'cause You're not here, and I'm alone... But then, one day and soon, I pray I'll be with You! And someday soon my heart will swoon I'll be with You! I'll be with You! I'll be with You! (c)opyright by michael ingram,sr. I write, and try to pass to others some of what the Lord has shared with me. I work, and try to show the love the Lord has showered upon me, and mine. I walk, and attempt to step in the paths where Jesus walked long ago. When Jesus was beaten, spit on, and backstabbed, He said "Forgive them." When I go through trials, and it Seems I am forsaken, I remember Jesus. Jesus is my reason for living, my joy, and my salvation; he is my life. So I rejoice in my life, and all because He is part of it - He is the center of it, He is all. (c)opyright 2004 by michael ingram,sr. Recently a friend of mine sent me a letter telling me she missed me...this poem is for her! Sometimes: ********** Sometimes as I walk this life (just me and the kids, also the wife) we roll downhill, and shout and yell, it's lots of fun - but climbing's hell! Sometimes we walk on trails and stuff, breathless at all God's made. At other times the going's rough - we crawl, we climb, we wade... We don't always travel the same fast pace, because everywhere is new; but I always take the wife and kids, and friends, of course - like you. The sun shone brightly up above, a symbol of God's warming love. .....The sky was blue, with pink mixed in, .....reminding us of peace within. .........The grass was green, amix with flowers, .........reminding of God's gentle power. .....All was peaceful, calm, serene; .....nowhere hurt, or any mean; But sometimes quickly comes the storm, (making us wish we'd not been born) ....We hide, we shiver, we cry aloud, .....no longer calm, no longer proud... .......No longer happy, or serene - ........and now creation seems so mean... ..Yet God is here, and still in charge... our problems small, for He's so LARGE! ..He lifts us from the roiling storm, He cups His hands to make us warm... ....Awhile ago, our hearts did weep, ..but in His hands .............we ...............fall ....................asleep....... by michael ingram 
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