Pastor Seth’s Poems and Musings
“Twitter”
“Be brave and speak your mind.” “Days of Silence behind!” “Blame must be assigned!” “New morality! Find!” But if you speak your mind, On Twitter you’re maligned. In crosshairs you’re aligned. The mob, you, they will find. And if your words stumble, The new mob will rumble. Your career will crumble. Reputations tumble.
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Elephant in the Room
There’s a peculiar fact of life Called the elephant in the room. In the middle of complex strife The elephant’s presence will loom. Will no other factors be seen? Are no other issues assumed? Blinded, no added wisdom gleaned? Just the elephant in the room?
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The Story of Hope
Hope deepened, when we’re young, Hopes shine bright! Idealism! Each day dawns raise the sun! O youthful optimism. Hopes are dashed, every one. Shattered. No! Realism. London fog hides the sun. Shadows dark. Pessimism. Dare to hope come next morn. Deeper hopes found in Him. Dawn’s light gleams. Hope reborn His story told.…
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Ugliness
The ugly side of man In all its many forms, Impossible to ban, Rejects the laws and norms. “I will not wear a mask!” “Don’t tell me what to do!” “I will take you to task!” “I’ll sue you through and through!” “Journalists” sit atop. Critics ride horses, “Experts” on laws and cops,…
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Virtual Vacation
“I need a vacation!” You hear it far and wide. “Too much stress! Too much work! Please give me a bromide!” While relaxing is good, and resting justified, What my heart needs more? Is beauty magnified. The beauty of wonder seen in a countryside. The beauty of calmness, sunning at Oceanside. The beauty of…
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Father
A joy-filled, but hard task, Be a dad? Sacrifice. Of you, much will be asked. Live for self? Won’t suffice! Loving and living, Serving and sharing, Guiding and giving, Teaching and trying. Give them a model, How you love your wife. No room to be idle. Face problems in your life. Wisdom…
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