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Thankful Thursday
Category: Current Events
Prayer For Love
This poem, I dedicate to every person who has ever died because of jealousy, hate, unreasoning rage, or war; from Abel to the latest homicide or terror victim to the defenders of our lives. This poem, I also dedicate to every person who attempts to love in spite of all the unfairness of our world; from the lover cuddling the beloved to the missionary ministering in a hostile land to the parent kissing a child.
Prayer For Love
Hearts open,
Minds aware,
Spirits real,
Souls afire,
We cry for love.
Love reaches
Out to us,
Whoever we are,
Love makes
No distinctions.
We are offspring
Of love’s existence,
From the dawn
Of humanity
Until this day.
Love is our
Birthright,
Our destiny,
In love we are
And shall remain.
We crave freedom,
Respect, trust,
Honesty, family,
Friends, each life matters,
All products of love.
Love is thankful,
Kind, understanding,
Generous, helpful,
Forgiving, treasures life,
Love is a gift.
We create futures
Built around the gift
Of love which makes
Every one of us special,
Lives devoted to love.
Above all is love
The only solution
To our souls’ desolation,
Dare I say it, yes,
I believe, God is LOVE!
Hearts open,
Minds aware,
Spirits real,
Souls afire,
We cry for love.
© Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Friday, July 8, 2016
Tears Flow By
Why? Why kill? Why?
People, all people,
Every individual,
Each person,
Here and everywhere,
Is precious, priceless.
Human beings are
Repositories of
Creativity, goodness,
Kindness, generosity,
Faith, and hope.
When one of us
Is destroyed,
Cut down,
A bit of light,
Of happiness,
Of glory departs
The world forever;
An emptiness
Overwhelms me.
My heart aches,
Salty tears flow from
My burning eyes,
Over pale cheeks!
Is there no love
Left among us?
Why? I cry! Why?
© Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
The Present Danger & The Victory
A terrorist is a person who has willingly been misled into a belief system that is inimical to life and liberty. He or she has embraced a diabolical ideology that foments terrible violence, destruction, and elimination of human life.
We, as a nation, Americans, as a people, have always held the beliefs that life and liberty are sacred. Our ideology is one of compassion, construction, and respect for all life.
Unfortunately, there is a war going on. It is a war for the hearts and minds of human beings. It is being waged worldwide, and all the actors are not flesh and blood. There are, of course, people involved, but there are also principalities and powers who are stronger than we. There are ideals not easily banished from susceptible humanity.
To win this war it will take the sacrifice of precious lives in combat, of lives that are taken without just cause, lives we can ill afford to lose. If we win, if we overcome this present evil, we will also have to submit ourselves to the love and power of Almighty God. Christ is the One, who will ultimately win this war. It has always been waged throughout all history. We will triumph in the Lord! Heed the call! Jesus is Coming! Everybody Get Ready, The King Is Coming!
PAD Challenge, Day 2, My Poem
Today’s prompt for the Poem-A-Day Challenge is to write a “news of the day” poem. I had not caught the news on television, so I went to Google News. I found little I wanted to read, but one article seemed timely…
They Did Not Tell US
Sometimes government
Gives citizens incomplete
Information or
Tells what appear outright lies;
Politician propaganda.
Everyone wanted
Improvement to the system,
But it was working
For many of the people;
Now it’s totally broken.
Some who were happy
With the coverage they had,
Now suddenly find
Their health plans being cancelled;
Replacements cost a fortune.
The outrageous fines,
The unneeded coverage,
Increased premiums,
Bank breaking deductibles;
Were never even mentioned.
Insurance reform
Was the promise as given,
But the cure seems worse
Than the symptoms of disease;
Affordable it is not.
© Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Saturday, November 2, 2013
I hope I am overreacting. I hope it is not the disaster it seems, but I am concerned that we may all be in for worse than we have ever dreamed.
Some Things I Created Today
A poem in comment on current affairs:
Expression Of Exasperation
They fight endlessly,
They refuse to compromise,
They hold our nation
In a state where progress is
Held in complete abeyance.
Politicians do
No work for electorate,
They simply will not;
Every day the country falls
Further into great distress.
Can we the people
Continue so quietly
While disaster falls
Upon those who sacrifice
Life and limb for our freedom?
Is freedom truly
Manifest in lofty halls
Where reasonable
Voices are not allowed to
Debate or even discuss.
I fear we have let
The very few work toward
Destruction of all
Created by patriots
Who wanted better for us.
When rulers cease to
Serve the interests of those
Who raised them up to
Prominence the time comes to
Cast them out of their places.
Come now citizens,
Rise, throw off the iron shackles
Of a government
Gone willfully against us,
Vote wisdom into power.
© Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Saturday, October 12, 2013
An older photograph and a poem created today:
A photograph taken at dusk today and a thought:
I hope you are well. I encourage you to engage your creativity and make something wonderful to share with the world. I am convinced you have greater ability than you may even realize and that you can reach further than you estimate.
As a prompt, take a picture of your own, past or present, add some relevant text. Share it with others, or post it where it will encourage you.
I am grateful:
1) No matter what happens, God will never desert me.
2) I am blessed beyond what I deserve.
3) My son, Alex, is on his way home.
4) We still have a home, food to eat, and drink to quench our thirst.
5) I am strong enough to accomplish my dreams with Christ’s help.
Be a blessing wherever you travel. Even if your belief system is different, you can brighten someone’s life with your kindness, compassion and smile.
Always,
Jo Ann
Creativity Project Year Two-Day 89
Journal entry:
This poem combines the prompts from NaPoWriMo and Poetic Asides. You might visit those sites for inspiration, though I do not recommend you combine them as I have…
The Show Of Shows
The grandest stage of them all, where champs are made and losers fall.
A night of nights for fans who cheer and stars who shine.
We witness greatness and sore defeat, where some play fair, others cheat.
80,676 there live to cheer their favorites on to victory.
Countless fans tuning in around the world, like Mom and I here at home.
The show was great, some matches almost too close to call.
Did you by chance tune in to see WrestleMania Twenty-Nine’s pageantry?
Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Sunday, April 7, 2013
I am grateful:
1. Mom was okay with staying home this morning.
2. I tried to sleep away the pain, and caught up a little sleep.
3. I ordered WrestleMania 29 on Friday, so I did not run into the problems some fans did tonight.
4. I talked to Alex overnight.
5. WrestleMania was impressive and Mom and I were able to watch it together.
I did not quite accomplish all I wished this Sunday, because I was too uncomfortable to go to church. I hope your day was a complete success. I encourage you to take time to unleash your imagination and engage your creativity. You bring so much to the world if you only make an effort.
As a prompt, write about an event you enjoy watching or participating in. This could be anything about which you are passionate. Write a poem, story, or journal entry and leave a link to your work in the comments below.
Thank you for visiting my blog. Please excuse the lateness of this post. The telecast kept me occupied this evening. I am so glad I wrote the journal entry early. Time got away from me though. I hope that you enjoyed your visit here and that you will subscribe to Chronicles for future updates. I usually don’t dwell on wrestling like this, but I suppose I have become a fan. If you have thoughts, suggestions, or criticism to share, please leave a comment.
Always,
Jo Ann
365 Creativity Project-Day 349
Journal entry:
Midnight Oil
Up all
Night once again
Working on the projects
I just never seem able to
Complete beneath the bright light of daytime.
Taking extra hours I have gained
From the deepest darkness
Of night, which holds
Me tight
Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Photographs:
My sweet puppy dog, Hope… She is the sweetest baby girl…
Polished rocks…
The page I worked on through the night and into the afternoon…
I am grateful:
1. I am able to stay up all night on occasion.
2. I completed the page without too much trouble.
3. Mom was excited when I suggested we go see the Christmas lights at Life University.
4. The GPS helped me get us there easily.
5. We ate supper at Popeye’s.
I hope your Sunday has been as rewarding as mine. I thoroughly enjoyed my extended day. Now I ask that you make the effort to do something creative. Surely if I can accomplish all I have, you can write a few imaginative lines.
As a prompt write about something special you have done with your loved ones in preparation for Christmas or whatever holiday you may celebrate during this season. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.
I am very grateful that you chose to visit my blog. Your thoughts, suggestions, or criticism are always welcome, so please leave a comment. If you enjoyed your visit here with me, perhaps you would consider subscribing to Chronicles.
Always,
Jo Ann
365 Creativity Project-Day 347
Journal entry:
Discrimination
They want
To track us in
A database, each one
Who is mentally ill, as if
We were criminals who should have no rights.
Is it not enough suffering
Isolation and the
Punishment of
Illness?
Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Friday, December 21, 2012
Photographs:
I am grateful:
1. Jeremy and Jayden came by for a few minutes this afternoon.
2. I found my way to town down unfamiliar roads.
3. The Rolling Stones 50 was still on the table at Sam’s Club, so I was able to get my copy.
4. Mom’s medicine was available today.
5. I remembered one of my dreams when I woke up.
I hope you have had a wonderful Friday. I am somewhat disappointed, but there were some very good moments today. Working creatively makes me feel my effort is worthwhile and I believe you will find it so if you engage your imagination. Do something you can share with the world.
As a prompt, write about a type of discrimination you have witnessed or experienced. This should give you plenty of material for a poem, story, or journal entry. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your work in the comments below.
Thank you so much for taking time to read my blog. I am very interested in your thoughts, suggestions, or criticism, so please leave a comment. If you enjoyed your visit here, perhaps you would like to subscribe to Chronicles.
Always,
Jo Ann
365 Creativity Project-Day 340
Journal entry:
Catastrophe
Heartbreak
Overwhelmed by
Sadness for loss of life
Tears fall without any effect
Devastation brings us all to our knees
Innocent children senselessly
Murdered without remorse
Precious little
Ones lost
Jo Ann J. A. Jordan
Friday, December 14, 2012
Photographs:
I am grateful:
1. Alex is an adult.
2. I was able to make requested changes to the CHN&V page for January without too much trouble.
3. I shared my caramel pie with my sister-in-law, Linda.
4. We had shrimp for supper.
5. My nephew, Jeremy, said the truck is fine to drive.
This has been a distressing Friday. I hope your weekend is relaxing and enjoyable. Make time to use your creative impulse. You have the power to create something worthwhile in the world.
As a prompt, write about your reaction to today’s tragedy. Maybe you will create a poem, a story, or a journal entry. Whatever you do, please leave a link to your work in the comments below, should you use this prompt.
Thanks for visiting my blog. I appreciate your thoughts, suggestions, or criticism, so please leave a comment. If you enjoyed your visit here today, perhaps you would like to follow Chronicles.
Always,
Jo Ann
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