Carmela Patterson Poems

Do we want it all and do we want it right now?
Do we become frustrated trying to figure out how?
Do we demand and require many needless things?
Heartache and tears are what selfishness brings.
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I heard my name called in the early morning rising,
a call to prayer or an action to take I am surmising.
There was no accompanying dream I can recall;
it was the voice of a man and no vision at all.
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The Season's fast arriving;
For what are we striving?
Gifts are sought
and bought.
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O Holy Spirit, you teach me many things
About what your Divine nature brings.
You are the Love between Father and Son
O Triune God, truly Three in One.
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As I ponder the beating heart of our Father,
The image pulsates within my mind's eye,
And I wonder why He ever thought of me;
With thankfulness I breathe a prayerful sigh.
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Why the torture, why the pain?
What on earth is there to gain?
By inflicting vicious evil thought
Even though it is all for naught
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I have need of you, Lord, this day;
Please hear my heart as I pray.
Listen to what my words cannot say;
I have need of you, Lord, this day.
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Your nail-scarred hand I see before me as you gently approach
And I take your hand and bring it softly to my cheek
Then lovingly and compassionately kiss the wound,
The wound you suffered for love of sinners such as me.
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O Father, Your Presence is what I desire;
Do Thou fill me with Holy Spirit Fire.

Without you I am lost and afraid;
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Let every God fearing nation's flag furl
Representing freedom, a valued pearl
Paid for at the expense of battles fought
Peace, under God, be what is wrought.
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