To the nonbeliever,the world may seem mundane,the days are blended,the colors faded, and the joy is muted—pining for meaning,the tree of life grows weary,its branches heavy with unfulfilled desires. Yet to the believer,the burden of life carries weight—“works without faith … Continue reading God hears the prayers of His faithful
The Christian man, with a faith so bright,Strives to be God’s man, from morning ‘til night.He walks in obedience, with a heart so true,Even if he back slides, he repents and returns anew. To his Creator, he cries out in … Continue reading The Purpose of Life, Two Perspectives: The Christian vs. the nonbeliever
Your plan is to overcome the world’s desire,But you feel your resolve is not enough. What matters most is not what you think,But how you imagined divinity would come. For every god’s life is a wondrous journey,But when you stray … Continue reading The Desire for Immortality
Love is a broad, broad word. I was caught up in the moment! I didn’t really mean to hurt anyone? And besides, now you know, That it wasn’t going to work out. This follows me around, And there’s nothing, I … Continue reading Free Range Love
But looking back, now I see the truth,That sometimes pain is the only proof,I needed a sign, for me to break free,From the chains that bound you and me. Too many years of pushing ourselves apart,Slowly and subtly, it was … Continue reading I Needed This, But I Didn’t Want it
In order to ‘take a leap forward’,I must acknowledge that I have a past;A history of stumbles and regrets. In order to ‘be born again’,I need to accept that I was ‘dead in sin’,A lost soul needing redemption. It takes … Continue reading 2024: New Year’s Resolution
Billions of people on Earth—They all have a story—Some of triumph,Others of struggle. They all seek validationThrough relationships—Some are trying to maintain one,Others are just trying to hold on. You’re one of them;I am the other. By: ElRoyPoet © 2023 … Continue reading What am I thankful for?
Every day, I drive down the street in my truck.I see the homeless people standing on the sidewalk;Beggars holding up a sign, asking for a buck. In the summertime:I enjoy the air-conditioning,As they sweat in the heat of the sun. … Continue reading Homelessness: Injustice in Plain Sight
I know how you feel.There are signsof global warmingand rumors of rockets,falling from the sky. Will I live free?Will my children overcomethe next catastrophe?Every day you wonderwho’ll be the next casualty. We dodged a bulletin the last emergency.Will the Earth … Continue reading Don’t give in, don’t give out!
I was born a charming man-child,mama adored me, I made her smile,she defended and sheltered me,I was innocent and living free,those were the days of our lives. Every day is a winding road,every day is a fading dream.I don’t know … Continue reading Every day is a winding road
This land is your land and this land is my landFrom California to the New York islandFrom the redwood forest to the Gulf Stream watersThis land was made for you and me As I went walking that ribbon of highwayI … Continue reading This Land Is Your Land
Let’s sit down, and have a quiet conversation,Talk about our future, and find a sound solution.We don’t need to be enemies, we can be friends,If we listen to each other, and make amends. Let’s stop this cycle, of contempt and … Continue reading Making It A Fair Fight
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