Carmela Patterson Poems

Because you prayed:

Someone's spirit is being lifted.
Someone's burden is being lightened.
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Jesus Christ crucified
have mercy on us.

It seems our world is steeped in sin;
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Sitting at the top of the stairs
Trying to see presents under our tree
I can see that my Mommy glares
'You're up too early! ' says she.
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Lord, God, your children are calling;
Our brothers and sisters are falling.
The weight of the world crushes;
Tide water rushes and gushes.
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In the Upper Room there gathered
were those who greatly mattered
being followers of Jesus who died
waiting humbly, devoid of pride.
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Hasten, time's a wastin'!
No time for procrastinatin'!
Get it done now, get it done quick ~
See the clock tock 'n tick!
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In the Autumn of my life it's a hill that I see;
To others a huge mountain it seems to be.

We are in shadow, black figures in the dark,
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These are the thoughts as my eyes see
Pink and gold ribbons calling me.

In the early morning rising I run to my window
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Alone on an island of my own making
Away from friends whom I am forsaking
For the solace of my broken heart
I'm shallowly wallowing a world apart.
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How have I prepared for the Season of Lent?
How shall I feel when my forty days are spent?
Will I be satisfied that I have done my best
Had I kept a clean house for our Saving Guest?
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