Denis Martindale Poems

As the Gospel Crusade was advertised far and wide,
A great number was expected to hear this fiery preacher,
The tent was erected and the lights were installed,
Then the seats were set up row upon row...
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The farmer was busy ploughing,
With three fields left to do,
When a figure overpowering
Came suddenly in view...
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They are the windows of the soul,
With roller blinds above,
Eyes opened up, grant new insights,
Still tantalised by love,
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There are times when my soul feels weak
As if a heartache permeates it,
Engulfs it and takes it over
And darkness that was not there,
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I have a fantastic photo
Of one once loved,
Cherished, revered, highly esteemed,
Thought of as wondrous,
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Once they were devoted
And then they were divorced,
Then came separation
That had to be enforced....
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The lioness was much more wise
Than two cubs in her charge,
For one of them had droopy eyes
As sleep was looming large...
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The painter was a genius,
His pupil knew this well,
For in the times that they discuss
They bond as in a spell...
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The blue teddy bear smiled at me
The first time that we met!
It's a fact, he's always happy,
Not one sign of regret!
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My death was sudden, dark then light,
A stairway led above...
God's precious Paradise in sight,
God's Heaven filled with love...
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