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    Joy Upon The Weeping Of The Willow
    Joy Upon The Weeping Of The Willow
    Joy Upon The Weeping Of The Willow
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    Joy Upon The Weeping Of The Willow

    By Catherine Alston

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    Anthologies that consist of love (spiritual, family, Christianity, friends, and companionships), fact, fiction, and humor. Poetry to touch the lives of others, to inspire someone, to help someone, and to bring peace and joy in someone’s life.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMillion Words Publishing, LLC
    Release dateAug 28, 1998
    ISBN9781519906144
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      Book preview

      Joy Upon The Weeping Of The Willow - Catherine Alston

      WEEPING WILLOW

      Weeping Willow whom do you weep for?

      Do you weep for the rain

      That fall on the branches and leaves?

      Do you weep for the birds who nest in the trees?

      Do you weep for the other trees

      That also sway in the wind?

      Do you weep because it returns again and again?

      Do you weep for mankind and his sin?

      Do you weep for joy of Jesus coming again?

      Do you weep because to your trunk

      Each decade add a ring?

      Do you weep because you know

      what the next millennium will bring?

      Do you weep for your branches that hang down?

      Do you weep for the grass on the ground?

      Do you weep for the sun that shines

      Upon your face?

      Or

      Do you weep with joy

      Because you stand with such beauty and grace?

      A TEAR MUST FALL

      When at sunrise the day of my birth,

      Tears of joy fell from my parents’ eyes,

      As my life began on earth.

      All through life at times tears fell,

      Sometimes tears of pain,

      Sometimes tears of happiness.

      Now at sunset, there are tears of sorrow,

      But I will weep with joy tomorrow,

      And be glad that I have found peace in Jesus

      Because I’m now at rest.

      A SMILE

      A smile can improve your face value.

      It can elevate you to another level.

      A smile is good for your health.

      A smile could lead to fortune and wealth.

      A smile for your bad disposition can be a cure,

      And can make a friend for sure.

      A smile shows a positive attitude

      That can change them who are very rude.

      A smile can make you feel worthwhile.

      A smile is always in style.

      A smile can lift someone else’s spirit.

      It can show your charming wit.

      A smile builds your self-esteem.

      And can make sad eyes glitter and gleam.

      A smile can hide the sadness you sometimes feel.

      It can help the heart heal.

      A smile can project your inner self.

      A smile may be all that you have left.

      Sometimes on that cloudy day,

      A smile can make the clouds roll away.

      No pain, no gain.

      Nothing remains the same.

      But, with a smile, something beautiful remains.

      SO SMILE!

      A THOUGHT

      I had a thought,

      But it escaped me some way.

      I had a thought,

      But maybe it will come again another day.

      I thought, that I thought,

      I could have thought what I thought.

      When I thought—I thought

      Black Is The Night Before Morning Comes

      Pitch black can’t see a thing ahead of me.

      I feel tension and smell fear.

      But where—where is it?

      I haven’t a clue.

      Black Is The Night Before Morning Comes

      Evil is lurking all around.

      The demons are out in man,

      Doing Satan’s evil deeds at night

      Spreading havoc throughout the land.

      Black Is The Night Before Morning Comes

      Slipping and sliding around like a snake.

      Evil is as evil does.

      Evil doers I do hate.

      Black Is The Night Before Morning Comes

      Out of their minds

      High off junk.

      Need a fix,

      Need a rock,

      Need a drink,

      Need a snort,

      Need a dime.

      Black Is The Night Before Morning Comes

      Black Is The Night Before Morning Comes

      As I wait for daylight to peak

      through The dark clouds,

      I hear my heart beating—beating out loud.

      Black Is The Night Before Morning Comes

      All through the night,

      I hold my breath

      Hoping not to meet Mr. Death.

      Black Is The Night Before Morning Comes

      So cruel the people of this world today.

      Before night comes I kneel and pray

      For . . .

      Black Is The Night Before Morning Comes

      And if before morning Mr. Death takes my hand,

      I pray to wake in glory land

      Yet . . .

      Black Is The Night Before Morning Comes

      COLORS

      I dream of colors

      Roaring shades of you,

      And I’m never blue.

      .

      You’re red—Radiant and Bold!

      You’re white—Lovable and Pure!

      You’re yellow —So soft and tender to the touch!

      You’re green—Joyous and Gay!

      You’re gold—Glistening and rich!

      You’re brown—Peaceful and at ease!

      You’re black—Steadfast and powerful!

      You’re pink—Innocent and meek!

      DON’T YOU HEAR THEM?

      Why must our children suffer?

      Why do you deny them

      the love and care they need?

      They didn’t ask to be born.

      We brought them here.

      They cry at birth

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