Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... September, 2011

9-1-2011 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33

[JustAmy]

Welcome To....


'Amy's Place' welcomes all poets
and those who enjoy poetry.
'Amy's Place' is more than just about poetry.
Come in, relax, and share with fellow FReepers
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Never Forget!





Bad Penny



Amy's personal guardian ~
the ever charming, lovable, huggable,
LouieWolf




Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[Dubya]

glad to do it. You are welcome.

[Diver Dave]

Funny stuff, Dubya.
Keep up the good work. :^)

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you All, Dear FRiends, for the Pings, Pics, and Posts!

(((((((Goodnight, and God Bless)))))))

CUTE GOODNIGHT PIC

[Kitty Mittens]

(((((It's Always a Blessing to See you, Potlatch)))))! I Love your Graphic.

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you for the Beautiful Graphic, Sweet Yorkie, and for your Prayers.

[Dubya]

The Bridge to Your Breakthrough

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice in the Lord! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation!”
(Habakkuk 3:17–18, NLT)

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria

Habakkuk knew what to do when things seemed completely hopeless. His world was literally falling apart around Him. There was destruction everywhere he looked. But Habakkuk knew that God was bigger than his circumstances! So what did he do? He invited God into his circumstances by rejoicing and praising the Lord. He made the choice to be joyful knowing that it would connect him to the One who would deliver him!

Are you facing a situation that seems dark or hopeless? No matter how difficult things may seem, God has a plan to bring you out into a place of victory. Your praise is the bridge that will carry you into your land of promise. The Bible tells us that God inhabits the praises of His people, and when the presence of God manifests, the enemy has to flee! The Bible also tells us that there is fullness of joy in His presence. His joy empowers us to walk through any difficulty we may be facing. No matter how things may seem in the natural, you can rejoice today because God is working behind the scenes on your behalf. As you praise Him, He will fill you with His joy and pour out His abundant blessing in every area of your life.

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father in heaven, I come to You trusting that You are my deliverer. No matter what is going on around me, today I choose to bless and praise Your name. I choose to connect to You, knowing that You are the source of my strength, hope and peace. In Jesus’ name, amen.

[Dubya]

Thanks Dave.

[ConorMacNessa]

Mary Lou, that was a wonderful piece on your father! He was quite a man and you must be very proud of him! I hope with time your grief is lessened as you remember all the good things about him and the times you had together.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[left that other site]

Thank you, Dear FRiend.

[left that other site]

Thank You, Tiapam.
(((HUGS)))

[The Mayor]

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list

Grandfather’s Clock
September 8, 2011

In 1876, Henry Clay Work wrote the song “My Grandfather’s Clock.” The song describes a grandfather’s clock that faithfully ticks its way through its owner’s life. Childhood, adulthood, and old age are all viewed in relationship to his beloved timepiece. The refrain says:

Ninety years without slumbering,

Tick, tock, tick, tock,

His life’s seconds numbering,

Tick, tock, tick, tock,

But it stopped, short,

Never to go again,

When the old man died.

The relentless ticking of the clock reminds us that our time on earth is limited. Despite the joys and pains of life, time always marches on. For the believer, our time on earth is an opportunity for gaining wisdom. The psalmist writes, “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom” (Ps. 90:12).

One way of numbering our days is to ask ourselves these kinds of questions: How can I become more like Christ? Am I reading the Word regularly? Am I devoting time to prayer? Am I meeting together with other believers? The way we answer these questions is an indicator of the progress we’re making in gaining wisdom and becoming more like Christ.

No matter the phase of life—childhood, youth, middle age, or our senior years—life always affords us opportunities to grow in faith and wisdom. Numbering our days is the wise response to life’s inevitable progress.

How are you progressing on your journey?

Don’t spend your time—invest it.

Read: Psalm 90:1-12

Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. —Psalm 90:12

Bible in a year:
Proverbs 3-5; 2 Corinthians 1

[GailA]

It is what we were taught to do as Christians, and so many have returned the favor my way. One day we will meet our Loved Ones at the Eastern Gate.

Skeeter Davis I’ll Meet you in the Morning
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rL7rDaP8M3g

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Potlatch. It was great to see you yesterday. I know what you mean about being involved with other things. It seems that I need to get better organized with what must be done and what I want to do. :)

Hope you stop by again soon. Have a Terrific Thursday.

[JustAmy]

Seems we are never online at the same time, Kitty. Thank you for that adorable graphic.

Praying for rain and cooler weather in Texas.

Have a wonderful Thursday.

[JustAmy]

Thank you for today’s scripture and prayer, Dubya.

Praying for a pain-free Thursday for you.

[JustAmy]

Thank you for being here for us, Rus. We appreciate you.

Have a great Thursday and a blessed weekend.

[JustAmy]

September 8, 2011



Graphic by MamaBear

The Cotton Wagon

Oh, it is cool in the cotten shed,
When the sweat dries off, as you wipe your head.
Yes, this is where I would make my bed.
It's cool in the cotton shed.

Yes, and it's soft in the cotton piles,
Where we rest a bit, and restore our smiles.
I'd like to ride for miles and miles,
It's soft in the cotton piles.

My, it's good to relax when your work is done,
And to take relief from the heat of the sun,
Just resting is all that I need for fun.
It's good when your work is done.

But you can't stay long resting in the shade,
These wagons will head for a big parade,
For some pennies a pound that the farmers made.
No you can't rest long in the shade.

NicknamedBob . . . . . . . . . . . . May 7, 2005
© 2005 - 2011

[ConorMacNessa]

HAPPY THURSDAY TO AMY’S PLACE!

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Glencar Waterfall, Co. Sligo, Ireland

From “The Stolen Child”

Where the wandering water gushes
From the hills above Glen-Car,
In pools among the rushes
That scarce could bathe a star,
We seek for slumbering trout
And whispering in their ears
Give them unquiet dreams;
Leaning softly out
From ferns that drop their tears
Over the young streams.
Come away, O human child!
To the waters and the wild
With a faery, hand in hand,
For the world's more full of weeping than you can understand.

William Butler Yeats

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[yorkie]

Fun opening, y’all!

It immediately brought to mind this good ol’ song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4zPEmRufMU

[tiapam]

Nice to hear from you and love your graphic! Thank you!! Hope all’s been well!