Denis Martindale Poems

Coffee in moderation, friends! Except, of course, for me!
Or else, I'll sleep and my day ends and that's a certainty!
And as for tea, no fear of this! How boring that must be!
I've found each coffee perfect bliss! One sugar, that's the key...
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When God created all there was, with light first on His list,
He also knew about Christ's cross, the nails within each wrist,
Six hours spent on Calvary, six hours full of pain,
The Saviour who would die for me, my sad lost soul to gain…
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My best poem, of course, must be the one that God loves best,
For He can see eternity, to find the one most blessed...
Perhaps He gave a helping hand! Perhaps He led the way!
Perhaps He helped me understand the choicest words to say!
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Pray tell... What is the Christian voice?
A whisper or a shout?
A volume set for changing choice?
A chance to sort things out?
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For just a time, a precious time,
She meant the world to me,
In every way, as if sublime,
Deserving poetry...
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'Dear Father, send us help! ' they prayed,
Sweet children needing love,
Compassion that would lead to aid,
Ordained by God above...
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A sponsor seeks to help one child,
Yet helps a family,
So that their bills are reconciled,
So that they stand debt free,
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From power and provision shared,
The Lord can save the lost,
Yet only if the blessed ones cared
And sought to count the cost...
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Two lions let the day pass by,
Contentment there to share,
As if no reason they should cry,
Or kneel as if in prayer...
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Quote Jesus through revelation,
Use Scriptures old and new,
On each journey through the nation,
The way disciples do...
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