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Poems

TRUSTING IN LOVE

Barbara L. Kelly

Joblessalmost moneylesscut off from friendsI fearfully pondereda dark and unknown futureuntil the glimpse of a babyserene in her father's armsgoing she knew not wherereminded me that I toowas safe in my Father's love.

EFFECTIVE PRAYER

Esther M. Scheck Peterson

To really prayscientificallyis to be able to saywith sincerityand motive pure:

Take Off the Mask!

Marilyn Utter Gardner

When witches and goblins make their rounds,And the air is full of eerie sounds,     The neighborhood seems a different place—     It's hard to find a familiar face!

FORWARD MOTION

Jane D. Morse

The maple tree has dropped its leavesAnd barren branches hold a nestUnseen in summer's canopy.

A DAILY REMINDER

Sarah V. Cornelius

I have,as reflection,the Mindthat is Love,that seeswhat it knows,and loveswhat it sees.

TOURING VIA THE GLOSSARY

Thelma C. Tibbetts

At first I really didn't comprehend,Because I hadn't taken ship or plane,I had truly been to holy lands.

CHOSEN

Patricia Plumb Wilson

Are we not like the twelvewhom Jesus chose—students who, like us,had much to learn?

FOREVER ACTIVE

Peter J. Henniker-Heaton

Man lives forever active at high noon.

SECURITY

Barbara Dix Henderson

What did you say?

Who Told You?

Mildred D. Johnson

Who told youYou were black (or white)—What is Spirit's hue?

UNIVERSAL PRAYER

Sandra Luerssen Hoerner

Youare not alone.

RESURRECTION RAIMENT

Richard Henry Lee

Graveclothesbound Lazarus;not so, Jesus.