The narrator has a visionary experience where a singing bird transforms into a light and shows the narrator the true nature of Earth. The narrator sees a perfect world inhabited by humans and animals living in harmony. The bird explains that humans have corrupted the planet by stealing seeds and resources from the Earth. The narrator is told they must return to prevent further destruction and heal the Earth.

3. For God so greatly Loved the
Earth
For God so grealty loved the Earth
He filled its space with endless mirth
He added lifeforms way up high
Among the Earth
Beneath the sky
God saw on Earth that all was good
Upon Earth’s flawless neighborhood
Then placed his image unto man
Throughout his master genius plan
And then when all his work was done
To Earth He sent his only son
~ Tina Marie

4. For God so greatly Loved the
Earth

5. Cover “Tina Marie’s Poetry”.................................. I
Poem “For God so Greatly loved the Earth”.... VI
AMERICA
America
BLESSINGS
A Gift of Heaven Sent
I Look unto the Sunshine
CONSCIENCE
Respect
The Rules for men inside their Hearts
DISORDER
Cancer

6. EARTH
Gift of God
The Guide and I
The Sun’s a Diamond in the Sky
There Once was a Garden
This World we live In
If Only I Were Queen
THE FACEBOOK WAY
The Facebook Way
FAMILY
Grandpa and I
HEALTH
The Cell
INSIGHT
Where on Earth are all the Seers
LIFE
Days like These
How sad to find your not at Home
Life under the Sky
Life’s Constant Lessons
The Staircase of our Lives

7. NATURE
I’ve Walked by the side of the Ocean’s Floor
Nothing makes more sense to Me
The Falling Leaves from Autumn’s Trees
The Sycamore
PEACE
If I were but an Eagle
Today I walked the Gardens
PRAYER
Heavenly Father full of Grace Please Protect this Precious Place
STRENGTH
Courage
WINTER
Angels in the Snow
WISDOM
Basil and the Seed
Time is of the Essence
What’s my husband suppose to be
Priceless Known Reflections
Words
Words

10. Our country cries with tears of pain
that fall upon its lands of grain
that once were rich and so alive
today can barely now survive
Our country grieves with great despair
the damage done
beyond repair
A nation once so big and strong
is wounded now by what went wrong
She held her own throughout the years
was home to those who fought her fears
who stood beside the land they knew
and watched how strong and proud she grew
Together many shared a dream
and built on visions they’d redeem
Success was theirs as freedom poured
through faith and hope they all had stored
America… Land of the Free?
known all too well by you and me
is stricken now by laws that stand
of which she cannot understand
that seize all justice, peace and hope
she knows not how to breathe nor cope
she struggles as she moves along
the weight upon her… much too strong

11. This land once made for me and you
endures the pain that she’s been through
her quest in search of what went wrong
remains unseen as she moves on
tis grim as man plays out his part
while constantly she’s torn apart
America oh can’t they see
that time has but forsaketh thee
It’s changed the land that once before
stood out within her every core
Where those who loved the land they knew
could witness dreams
today too few
Within a nation under God
thus formed for peace and hope to trod

16. When I was just a little girl
one ordinary day
My parents sent me to your home
and there is where I’d stay
Although I can’t remember
of the day or time I went
The decision made to send me
was a gift from heaven sent
Without no hesitation
you and Grandpa soon worked out
a plan that proved the wisest
without a shadow of a doubt
No one said it would be easy
for you to raise again once more
but that’s exactly what would happen
when you both were called on for
God has blessed me with good fortune
during each and every day
with special loved ones with such patience
that allowed for me to find my way
Your house was home to other children
of which were siblings of my own
I just was not the only child
with whom you kindly shared your home

17. You both were counselors even teachers
our eyes and ears when we were small
you picked us up when we had fallen
you both together did it all
I can’t recall a single moment
that I felt scared nor quite concerned
about my future accommodations
where I would live or where I’d learn
And as the years keep moving onward
as time maintains her steady stance
I’d like to thank you for your efforts
for having given me that chance
A chance for sharing all those lessons
that I was taught throughout the years
A chance for hope about my future
because you both were always near
A chance to live my life contently
while I was always in your care
today I wrote this note to tell you
this time it’s Me who will be there

19. Today I see the basis
Of things that are to come
I know I must not falter
I hear life’s clinching hum
I entertain the notion
That time is on my side
And use my seconds wisely
As God is but my Guide
I look unto the sunshine
Although the day looks sad
I focus on what’s happy
And things that make me glad
Just then can I accomplish
The tasks I have this day
And handle all the burdens
That choose to come my way

22. Respect
How often is it heard?
This considerate
Worthy
Proper word
Do we possess it
Do we know
Like trees
Respect has got to grow
Respect needs tending in our care
We can not leave it anywhere
We must not keep it locked away
We need to show it every day
Respect
Is built throughout the years
And falls well upon
Attentive ears
It stands the test that time will give
If kept alive as we all live
A life that welcomes what’s correct
While giving others our respect

23. A father has a crucial role
Just hidden there
inside his soul
A manuscript
towards earthly men
Well written with Gods holy pen
A script
that all Earth’s men must see
That shows him how
he ought to be
A simple plan that sets apart
The rules for men inside their hearts
To love to nurture
teach and show
Their little ones so they might grow
Amongst the Earth without delay
A life worth living every day
A father helps his child fulfill
The lessons learned
and spread good will
Towards Earth and others
everywhere
When loving fathers choose to....
Care

27. Uncontrolled it sets its course
In silence it begins
It’s made itself at home inside
The world it’s found within
Every hour
Every minute
Every second of the day
It will not rest while causing havoc
While moving slyly on its way
So many times it’s unattended
It is misjudged and well unknown
It drags its pace through unawareness
By those who carry what’s unshown
The clock is ticking ever slowly
While what is hiding takes command
It spreads its arms to build its army
And feeds its soldiers on demand
It sets its march on moving forward
Its danger looms across the board
The evil grows without containment
Intended well to harm and hoard
It has a bright advanced new network
That uses tactics to it known
That redirects it’s victim’s lifeline
Unto the army all its own
As Pain and anguish soon arises
It will decide to show its face
It will discern not one or other

28. No matter color, creed nor race
It does not care who is its victim
It will not bargain nor debate
Once it has planted its destruction
It will not stop nor will it wait
It does not plan for a surrender
It will not ever try to stall
As any other army functions
It won’t stop till it has it all
I’ve seen the fury of its anger
I’ve seen the mark it leaves behind
I’ve felt the pain of the afflicted
Inside the burrows of my mind
Tis much to painful to acknowledge
How sometimes nothing can be done
Its even more to know the battle
Is very far from being won
Unless a clever confrontation
Of wit and knowledge blocks its path
Preventing this unwelcome traitor
To carry on its evil wrath

31. BELOW THE SKY
AND ALL IT’S WORTH
LIES EVERY LIVING THING ON EARTH
MANY CREATURES
BIG AND SMALL
WANDER ROUND THIS GREAT BIG BALL
THE WORKS OF GOD
ARE THERE TO SEE
IN EVERY MAN
AND FRUITFUL TREE
A PLACE WHERE NATURE
TIS SO GRAND
A WORLD
OF MAJESTIC STUNNING LAND
THIS PARADISE
THAT’S OURS TO TROD
IS A PRICELESS GIFT
TO US FROM GOD

33. Tina Marie’s Poetry©

34. I stopped to hear this bird today
what was he trying so hard to say
his music struck my very soul
I understood that was his goal
I listened closely at what I heard
from this impressive stunning bird
the sounds he used were so intense
as he just stood there on the fence
I had to take a closer look
and as he sang I softly took
the time to place him on my arm
as we both stood there on the farm
We gazed into the fields you see
of this vast land’s infinity
and felt the winds of Nature’s churn
that pressed against our every turn
The singing stopped to my surprise
The farms floor dropped before my eyes
I found myself behind this wall
that turned itself into a ball
The bird flew quickly towards the space
where this big ball spun at its pace
and turned himself into a light
that stood above this ball so bright
The light allowed for me to see
the Earth right there in front of me
I felt some comfort fused with pride
as I could see what was inside

35. A world where Nature was intense
Where Earth’s perfection was immense
Inhabitants that walked these lands
abided by Earth’s great demands
The creatures there both big and small
were harmless in this great big ball
They stood beside the humans there
were free to roam round everywhere
They grazed and played among the Earth
so energized and full of mirth
I looked back up into the light
that let me see this world’s delight
and asked if I could walk around
this perfect place where I was bound
The light grew dim, as did the view
I started passing right on through
The force that kept me in my space
just vanished from this pleasant place
The singing bird that turned to light
was now within my piercing sight
he flew with me through new frontiers
that proved to be before my years
“What is this place my feathered friend?”
“Why am I here and on you depend?
What happened to the days I know
where they refuse to let us grow
where those who in the name of greed
have taken all our precious seed?”
He spread his wings so wide apart
and placed his right one on my heart
and said these words I understood
I knew from then on that I would

36. remember them forever more
they told me what we had in store
“The human heart has lost its place
in humans who, refuse the space
of Nature’s right upon your land
to feed the world at God’s command
They took the seeds from Mother Earth
placed there by God upon its birth
which fed the hungry and the live
and kept them healthy and alive
And as it’s written it shall be
the just will earn eternity
the wicked ones and all their worth
will be cut off of Planet Earth
For those who sin below the sky
without remorse for those who cry
shall soon receive what they have earned
and the Earth they’ve harmed they soon will yearn”
I stopped a moment to take a look
as I approached this crystal brook
I crossed it’s bridge so I could see
it’s water that astonished me
I saw some signs of life below
of creatures moving to and fro
fishes of the strangest kind
the type you’d think you’d never find
They swam with grace as they moved on
to other parts and soon were gone
I moved on closer to the brook
where I bent over as I took
some crystal water in my hand
and drank it to my hearts demand

37. I felt it nourish every cell
It made me feel so very well
I turned to look unto the bird
that bathed himself without a word
beside a space where water ran
where this fresh water brook began
“Tell me bird, I need to know
how water here can nourish so
It leaves a sense of health inside
no other water can provide”
The bird looked up and said to me
“You’ve drank the water now you see…
where you are from they’ve found a way
to take the things God made to stay
The seeds, the water, sun and air
are vital things that God sent there
They take and take without remorse
they’ve driven Earth way off it’s course
They’ve found a way to steal the Sun
from Planet Earth and everyone
And when they make their final blow
Towards all the things that make Earth grow
A vicious process will ensue
for all those on the Earth with you”
I left the brook to walk through fields
that had such stunning fruitful yields
The soil where all these foods were grown
were rich in nutrients all its own
I thought how back there on my land
the growth of food is in the hand
of those who like to change the seeds

38. regardless of all life forms needs
They challenge science day by day
turned predators and Earth their prey
Too blind to see what they have done
to Planet Earth and everyone
How is it man’s allowed himself
to wreck the Earth in search of wealth
till all is ruined in the name
of their own selfish greedy game
It’s sad to see how man has changed
creating laws that are deranged
that lack the use of common sense
and harm the Earth at our expense
I took a moment to reflect
and pay this world its due respect
I now would speak to those I’d seen
among those wondrous plains of green
By then someone approached my side
The bird had now become my guide
We walked towards those who picked the trees
and ate the fruit then saved the seeds
They then would place them in the ground
where other seeds lay that were found
“I wish you all the finest day
and wish that all those seeds you lay
will keep producing when they should
the finest fruits that this Earth could”
The Guide was humble, nice and meek
His presence one that all should seek

39. good mannered, honest, patient, kind
these things back home you just can’t find
Qualities my guide did own
were not a gift to him alone
The ones I saw that lay their seed
had qualities as his indeed
The peace and comfort of this place
was written there upon their face
They had no faults that one could see
they thrived with generosity
“We receiveth all the good you bring
May Earth rejoice and pheasants sing
You brought with you the keeper who
will learn to heal the Earth with you
Upon his journey ahead in time
he must not leave you far behind
for you will be his main defense
from those who honor false pretense
who fail to recognize the needs
that Earth provides within its seeds”
The Guide just listened till the one
who instructed him was almost done
He knelt right there upon the floor
as the one who spoke would start
Once more…

40. “Earth’s water, soil, skies and lands
are in the keeper and in your hands
You must prevent what’s going on
before what’s left of Earth is gone
Right then and there I understood
I was to go back when I could
to change the future of the seeds
along with all the wicked deeds
“Behold,” I said to their surprise
“Who runs that whole huge enterprise?
I know not where I’ll be nor stand
nor what I’ll say nor do on land
The day that I from here depart
I will not know just how to start”
Before I finished what was said
all life forms there just raised their heads
They stared at what appeared to be
the sky transformed into a sea
The forms of life that filled the sky
were sealife now there way up high
I saw how whales could freely roam
in that huge priceless endless home
A sound was heard among the waves
It echoed as if from the seas deep caves
I could hear a voice down fell a scroll
the voice read what would be my role:
“Precious child of my creations
of which I’ve placed on firm foundations
to live in peace and share the worth
of all the goodness of the Earth

41. I’ve sent for you so you could see
just how the Earth’s suppose to be
How Earth possessed and shared its wealth
abundance thrived and so did health
Life forms roamed and had it all
upon this gracious abundant ball
Today you’ve witnessed and must comply
go back to Earth and testify
of all that you have seen and done
the world must know what’s soon to come
May all that’s good by their own hand
redeem the Earth and all Earth’s land
For those resisting to abide
by placing all that’s good aside
shall crave the home they’ve known since birth
and lose their place on Planet Earth”
I’d seen the berries and the bees
The earthworms and the living trees
Marvelous birds and butterflies
brought graciousness throughout the skies
I saw the brooks, the hills and streams
A place you see throughout your dreams
I felt the peace and love inside
that this here place did well provide
There was no greed, no claims nor strife
to disturb that cycle we call life
This place belongs to beast and man
to work with Earth as best they can

42. This wondrous chance for me to see
the Earth right there in front of me
rejoicing in its very own
true luxuries that it has grown
have opened up a place inside
my inner being I now can’t hide
I’m grateful to have seen myself
the grace of God through Earth’s vast wealth
and share this vision close at hand
through our creators great command
He walked me through the fields of grain
to show me all we must regain
so Mother Nature may provide
the Earth with what she needs to thrive
The seas above turned back to sky
The time had come to say goodbye
And count my blessings one by one
for now my journey had begun
The Guide and I would soon appear
back on the Earth I loved so dear
We both would be back on the farm
that stunning bird upon my arm
The bird would follow me that day
and join me as I knelt to pray
We now would let the whole world know
the things they need to just let go
To find the path that leads to life
they need not live by sin nor strife
They need not struggle on their own
just share the things they all have grown

43. For that great deed of giving brings
more than the wealth of all Earth’s kings
And if they live by this command
and learn to grow their food on land
they need not worry who to please
nor need they worry bout disease
For if their will to learn is great
the things they’ve lacked God will create
Strength and knowledge will ensue
for all of those who follow through
and with the tools they will possess
they’ll fix the worlds uncalled for mess
I learned to preach what I was told
to all the Earth, the young and old
The rich the poor, the proud and meek
I preached and preached till I was weak
But all along I did provide
the singing bird who was my Guide
He sang his songs and sealed the fate
of all the ones that would relate
We worked together hand in hand
we spread the word throughout the land
As others gathered all around
they learned to till and sow the ground
They thanked our Father for the day
that he had sent us on our way
to bring back hope across the land
through Man’s own Godly given Hand

45. The sun’s a diamond in the sky
It sparkles while its way up high
Its values priceless to the Earth
There is no limit to what its worth
The sun’s a diamond in the sky
With qualities we can’t defy
Its wealth is shared among us all
Through rays of light that never stall
To planet Earth
It brings forth riches
Allowing us
To have our wishes
Of all of them the greatest one
Is to always have
Our only Sun
And even though
We cannot spend
This gem on which
We all depend
Of all the jewels Earth may possess
I crave no other I confess
Then the one that shines from way up high
That great big diamond in the sky

47. There once was a garden
so perfect and sublime
It was a part of our planet
at the beginning of time
It is written that this garden
held such fruits unto man
to fulfill what was needed
at the reach of his hand
Of every tree in the garden
man was given the choice
To eat to his satisfaction
fill his need and rejoice
But there existed as well
a yet more captivating tree
of which no one was to eat from
or they would die instantly
So without hesitation
man continued his day
While his wife was confronted
by a snake which would say:
“If you eat from the tree
you were told not to try
you will be as wise as the Father
and will surely not die”

48. And as the wife listened closely
she then looked at the tree
which was desirable to look upon
and so pleasing to see
She took joy in consuming
from the tree known to man
both herself and her husband
while it stood on the land
They gave in to the serpents
most clever of lies
while they ate from the tree
that would be our demise
They refused to give value
to the blessings they had
but instead made the serpent
quite lucky and glad
for the moment they decided
to eat from that tree
both the wife and her husband
would immediately see
how the result of their actions
would soon make them both wise
in a way not expected
of which they’d never devised
for the wisdom acquired
would prove painful and sad
now they lacked all the riches
from that paradise they had

49. Among the blessings and riches
that they both left behind
Was a life everlasting
of both body and mind
And so today we must carry
all the weight of that day
that was created in that garden
that the Lord took away

51. This world we live in spins around
As all inside it settles down
It spins and spins amongst itself
While bound in space on heavens shelf
It takes its time so patiently
As it goes round incessantly
Unnoticed it so ever stern
Secures our fate with every turn
This world we live in spins around
It never stops as it goes round
Allowing life that lies within
To thrive and grow with every spin
As other planets out in space
Our Planet Earth maintains its pace
It’s never quit the job it’s got
It never rests nor has it stopped
This precious world where we are found
Of which goes slowly round and round
Will keep us safely on the ground
Till…
This world we live in settles down

53. Today I sit in silence
My grief towards Earth unseen
How things would be so differently
On Earth if I were Queen
The world would greet tomorrow
As eager as the day
In which their dreams had all come true
As blessings came their way
If I were Queen selected
My kingdom would be Earth
The praises I’d receive in life
Could only come from birth
The riches that would fill me
None other but to see
That I’ve fulfilled my place on Earth
With vast integrity
No king would overrule such
Decisions put in place
That favored good among the Earth
And all the Human Race
I’d make my presence sought for
All of Nature make my friend
And walk a line of servitude
Of which would never end

54. Today I sit in silence
I can only just pretend
That I can’t see Earth’s misery
That calls out for a friend
A friend who hears and listens
That takes time to make sense
That lets Earth talk as they go walk
Within Earth’s hidden fence
If I were Queen this lifetime
Of a reign yet to be seen
On Earth I’d render justice
If I were but the Queen

56. From North America
throughout Japan
The World’s become
a Facebook Fan
Many people spend their day
the whole new
Facebook Fashion Way
They tag
they search
they post it all
upon each others Facebook Wall
They add new friends
They learn new things
They’re prone to all
that Facebook brings
Facebook… Gee
where does it end?
I see it not
but just extend
To other regions not well known
that still remain
quite on their own
Till Facebook ends their solitude
and gets them in the Facebook mood
So they may join those to this day
that choose to live The Facebook Way

58. When I was a child
Way back in the day
My Grandpa and I
Took a trip for the day
It was a Saturday morning
And together once more
I was alongside my Grandpa
Just like many times before
The birds were out singing
On such a warm summers day
I listened ever so closely
Just to hear what they’d say
Was the music that drove me
Towards a love of the Earth
A connection in childhood
That’s developed at birth
I wore pastel colored clothing
My Grandpa wore his best hat
We both stepped in his carriage
And together there sat
We drove on towards the city
We admired the sights
Of a city in motion
That just shared its delights

59. The great friendly old sidewalks
Just welcomed them all
The young and the old
The big and the small
As they strolled through the city’s
Most riveting sites
With their faces a glow
As they smiled with delight
For without hesitation
This great city did share
Its treasures well… however
And with whomever were there
As we walked with excitement
Down those well preserved streets
We were struck by the smells
Of some wonderful treats
We enjoyed all the smiles
Of all those who went by
As they walked through the city
Taking time to say Hi
My Grandpa and I
Shared huge treasures that day
As we strolled through the city
In the same accustomed way
Contently we wandered
As time passed us by
For those were the days
Of my Grandpa and I

62. I start my life out as a cell
Inside your body is where I dwell
I do my part along the way
to keep you going day by day
I must work well while I survive
to keep you healthy and alive
Alot of things that I must do
depend on what I get from YOU
We’re partner....
we share each others fate
It’s crucial we communicate!
If you should fail and not provide
then I may not work well inside
My functions would become impaired
our tight bond broken
that once was shared
And if I could not figure out.....
the functions you can’t live without
I could not serve the way I would
if I were sane in the way I should
Big problems would occur within
A disruptive process
could begin
If this should happen you will know
how incorrect a cell can grow
A vicious cycle when once begun
is a battle that
is hardly won

63. Your cells may start to lose their way
causing them to go astray
When all is working normally
and taking place in harmony
The body knows how to possess
the health that’s needed for success
A fortress that....
will not fall fast
A structure that.....
is made to last
To keep yourself alive and well
you must not disregard the cell

66. Where on Earth are all the seers
That walked the Earth for many years
And told of many things to come
To kings and queens and everyone?
The insights of a different age
Were seen more clearly by a sage
They had the gift to so foresee
What others could not skillfully
Who remembers Earth’s great Seers
The wise men known throughout the years
That warned of things that were to come
From that strange world they all were from?
They shared their thoughts without dismay
Upon the worlds most darkest day
They brought forth their most stunning views
Well based upon the things they knew
This stunning, brilliant, lofty sphere
That we call home and love so dear
Has sheltered long and far apart
These men of old that came to part
Who walked the Earth
With lively grace
At their own clever crafty pace

67. They had the gift to understand
Earths futuristic coming plan
And showed their gifts to all who’d see
What time has planned so quietly

70. Days like these so full of fears,
can cause an awful lot of tears
They carry burdens from the past
along with sorrow spreading fast
These days of ours seem to create
an uneasy, puzzled, and lawless state
A world where we no longer have
the things we did when we were glad
Of all these days that well abound
I wish for hope where it’s not found
I wish for peace, respect, and love
may blessings fall from up above
And change these days of lesser worth
to days of value
on the
Earth

72. How sad to find you’re not at home
Your loved ones left now you’re alone
They brought you to this brand new place
Where all you see’s an unknown face
They left you there with others who
Just don’t seem to quite comfort you
They tell you they will walk you round
This great long hallway up and down
Oh how you long to be back home
And end this unforgiving poem
Of how your life has just begun
A chapter that is far from done
The peace the love the life you had
Home… the place that made you glad
You wish you somehow could go back
To get the joy that here you lack
You think of all the things you did
Way back when you were just a kid
The way you raised your family
How great they all turned out to be
You think about life’s drastic turns
Of those who’ve taught and now can’t learn
Who find themselves yet all alone
How sad to find you’re not at home

73. It really doesn’t matter
What we have
while passing through
It doesn’t matter
what we’re given
be them things both old or new
It doesn’t matter where
we’re livin
nor if we’ve riches
health nor shame
It only matters
what we’ve given
While on this Passing
Earthly Plain
And if this life
has ever praised you
Time doesn’t care just who you are
As time goes on
our lives will carry
Sure as the sunshine from afar
The only thing that truly matters
And brings us peace when we shall die
Are our good deeds to Earth and others
While living Life under the Sky

76. Today we share the blessings
of a world that's so sublime
Where nothing seems out of the question
this is Earth's greatest, most wondrous time
I'm truly thankful for my children
for my husband and my life
The greatest wealth throughout my lifetime...
comes as a mother, and a wife
I've felt the steady pain of living
while standing lonely in the rain
I've witnessed life when unforgiving
but have also felt life's joys and gains
I'm grateful for life's constant lessons
that I've received while on my way
They've helped me grow and help me reason
on my most challenging and gloomy day
I wish for peace and understanding
for all who live upon the land
I've learned that life when too demanding
can be so difficult to withstand.
But as we pass through life's safari
through life's most heavy-hearted day
I'll always know that my tomorrow
will be as I have lived today

77. We start our lives together
As husbands and as wives
We search for that lost treasure
That will eventually fill our lives
Step by step we climb the staircase
Knowing soon we’ll reach the top
Relying greatly on each other
So neither one of us must stop
As we go on we count our blessings
That inexplicably come our way
We trust in God to give us guidance
So we may never go astray
While we ascend this life long staircase
We keep a log within our mind
Of every step we’ve ever taken
And all the ones we’ve left behind
When we can document our records
We wonder if we did our best
While keeping up with Life’s conditions
Throughout Life’s unforgiving test
As we approach that final footstep
We wonder how we’ve paved the way
For all the ones that come behind us
Towards their own staircase stepping days

81. I’ve walked by the side of the Ocean’s Floor
Where seashells wash up on the shore
The pressing wind breathes in my hair
And tells me secrets it wants to share
Majestic waves all listen in
As Nature takes me for a spin
Through Worldly Wonders I can see
And feel and touch beside the Sea
I walk by the side of the Ocean’s Floor
Beside the Sea along the Shore
I feel the sand beneath my feet
The waters come and then retreat
Nature takes me by the hand
As I go walking through the sand
The Breath of Life is in the Air
While I’m a Guest in Natures care
I walk beside the Ocean’s Floor
The peace that I’ve been looking for
Encircles me as it provides
Such wonders here it cannot hide
Seagulls fly above my head
Contently as they all are fed
They superbly fly across the sky
So graciously and pass me by

82. I contemplate again once more
My walks beside the Ocean Floor
I walk and walk as I foresee
An Endless Friendship with the Sea

84. Nothing makes more sense to me
than breathing deeply by a tree
To see the air after a storm
how crisp and clear the day will form
Nothing makes more sense to me
than taking walks beside the sea
Or resting there upon the sand
beside the oceans open land
Nothing seems to make more sense
than pumpkin blossoms on a fence
That brighten up a summers day
and welcomes rain to come its way
Each and every thing I see
that just makes sense is dear to me
Of all the gracious things I find
the senseless things I leave behind
For life has but allowed for me
a certain place and time you see
To mind the things that Earth has shown
to let me know I’m not alone
And although things at times are tense
I’ve seen and felt what things make sense
so I can live more fruitfully
the life that God has given me

85. The falling leaves from autumn’s trees
have served their true intent
They’ve sheltered all
before their fall
to Nature’s own extent
Their colors boast of orange and red
they soon get crimpled and dry
They’ve held the sun
since they begun
their purpose in the sky
The falling leaves from autumns trees
have dealt their final hand
They’ve produced their shade
and now they’ll fade
to become a part of land
Patiently a precious tree,
awaits for birds to sing
A vacant view
for me and you
till winter turns to spring
When spring arrives as it must do
great joy soon fills the air
The time has come
and growth begun
new leaves form everywhere

87. The Sycamore
If there’s one tree I just adore…
I’d have to say the Sycamore
It’s presence boasts vitality
To all of those who choose to see
It reaches high above the ground
Into the air where it is bound
And spreads its arms to fill the sky
With leaves of which we all rely
If there’s one tree I’d jump up for…
I’d have to say the Sycamore
The Earth is blessed to have it here
Upon the soil throughout the year
To keep us safe when there’s a storm
And racing winds so strongly form
I love to have this tree near by
And watch the squirrels play way up high
Where birds can sweetly shed their voice
So we can hear if that’s our choice
Of all the trees I’ve seen before
The Sycamore stands out once more
Swaying softly to and fro
Its beauty calms the harshest soul
Majestic, graceful full of pride
Are qualities it just can’t hide
Of all the trees Earth has in store
This is the one I most adore

89. If I were but an Eagle
If I were but an eagle
I’d watch from way up high
The beauty of the mountains
While flying through the sky
If I were but an eagle
I’d fly above the sea
I’d spread my wings wide open
And glide as I were free
There’d be no stress nor worries
No anger nor despair
I’d fly and fly
Throughout the sky
Without a single care
Alone I’d greet the landscapes
The valleys and the streams
I’d meet the morning sunshine
As she unveils her beams
I’d reach unto the heavens
I’d take the time to try
To find my earthly calling
That’s hidden in the sky

90. If I were but an eagle
That had the strength to fly
I’d live life to the fullest
While flying through the sky
Alongside Mother Nature
I’d only be content
If I were but an eagle
My days would be well spent
If I were but an Eagle

92. Today I walked the Gardens
Today I walked the gardens
That others will not find
They thrive like none here living
Their grown inside my mind
I take the time to feed them
Through wisdom of my own
While walking through these gardens
These mindful gardens grown
My flowers reach the heavens
I’ve youth creating herbs
My vegetables, their clever
They entertain the birds
I have no weeds to tend to
No trouble causing bugs
No viruses that linger
Just garden craving hugs
Today I walked the gardens
The gardens I have grown
I had no one beside me
I walk them on my own
If you could all but see them
You’d know you’ll never find
Such gardens such as Eden
As those inside my mind

94. Heavenly Father full of Grace
please protect this
Precious Place
Heavenly Father full of Grace
Please protect this precious place
Look out for our mountains
our skies and our air
Protect our world Father
that cries out in despair
Please provide us the knowledge
to attend to the cries
of our Earth’s desperation
coming deep from inside
Bless all that have suffered
by Earth’s constant distress
Shelter
Comfort
and love them
and may their children thee bless
And forgive us dear Father
if we have sinned in your eyes
By not attending Earth’s needs
Earth’s changes
Earth’s cries
Please give us the guidance
so that we may provide

95. The Earth with the tools
Earth needs
to survive
I thank thee dear Father for sharing the Earth
It’s wonders
its beauty
and all of its worth
The planets
the stars
the skies
and the sea
The mountains
the rivers
the flowers and the trees
May all of thy good will towards us be done
and may your spirit protect us always
In the Name of Your Son

98. Courage is a force
that comes from inside
It will climb any mountain
It knows not how to hide
It will run any race
Disregarding the track
It will stand solid ground
And never ever look back
And no matter what challenge
Or barrier appears...
Courage stands its position
As it heads through the years

100. It’s winter time again once more
There’s snow all over like before
The weather is fresh it’s cool and clean
The whitened grass has lost its green
I throw my coat on out I go
It’s time for angels in the snow
I own this great big playful smile
Oh how I’ve longed this quite a while
The snow’s amazing on the floor
Its striking volume even more
I take a breath then dive right in
Inside the Snow Flake Winters Inn
I lose myself while I’m inside
Amongst the snow I lay and hide
I flip around upon my back
And raise my arms above the cracks
My legs let loose between the snow
My winter angels start to show
My focus lingers towards the sky
The hours pass and there I lie
A pass time for the life of me
That lifts my soul and sets me free
Winter time for all I know
Is made for Angels in the Snow

103. There once was a girl that had something in her eye,
it bothered so much that she started to cry.
She called on her grandma to tell her about,
this unwelcome invader who wanted not to come out.
So with all of her wisdom from all of her years,
her grandmother told her to wait,
And Patience was called to hold back all her tears,
as she refused to remain in this state.
Sooner than later her grandma showed up
with a tiny black seed in her hand,
And told this poor girl
the solution she found
was a part
of a plant
on her land.
"You see this here seed,”
Grandma started to say
"It's a remedy I learned long ago,
and as soon as you drop it inside of your eye,
only then will you certainly know.”
“Oh nooo said the girl,
I could never do that,
if I did
it would scratch up my eye,”
"Don't be silly"
Grandma said,
"how do you expect to get well,

104. if you choose to not give it a try."
The girl said no thanks
as she nodded her head,
turning down her wise grannies demands,
while she looked at that tiny black seed granny had,
and held impatiently there in her hand.
Four days came and went
and believe it or not
Desperation was feeling at home
and the girl took some time
to recite not a rhyme
but a verse that was more like a poem...
"I've tossed and I've turned
and I think I have learned
that it's time I should give in and try...
this miracle seed
that my grandma " believes"
will take care of this thing in my eye!"
So the girl walked the land
that her grandmother owned
in search of the seed she was shown,
and right on the farm,
was this wonderful herb,
just the one her own grandma had grown.
Well you see now the girl
started picking some seeds
then again she decided to pick more,
she thought she would use
what she needed and then,
whatever was left she would store.

105. Now Courage took over
and helped her to place
just one of those seeds in her eye...
and believe it or not
it got lost in the lid
and was not seen as the hours went by.
No type of discomfort
was felt by the girl despite of this curious deed,
she slept all night long
and then when she awoke
on the corner of her eye found the seed.
"It's amazing"
she said,
as she looked at the seed
“This here seed that is only a grain.
Has the skill to ensure
That my eye as before
Is now free from discomfort
and pain.”
Now Basil is proud
and is thankful as well
of the advice that her grandmother gave
she is happy indeed
and impressed by this seed
and hopes others
will learn to plant
and to save

108. Time is of the Essence
In everything we do
Don’t waste a single moment
Our days on Earth are few
And if you spare a moment
Take some time to smile
At others who surround you
You'll make your life worthwhile

110. What’s my husband supposed to be
Besides someone who cares for me
Besides a friend to call my own
Who comforts me when I’m alone
What will be his role on Earth
Besides a father when I give birth
Besides a man who lends a hand
And picks me up when I can’t stand
What’s my husband supposed to do
When I cannot see things quite through
Will he be there to impede my fall
Will he be there should I just call
To comfort, to be there, to stand by my side
Will the man that I marry be there to provide
Assistance, assurance friendship and love
Will the man that I marry follow rules from above
For any and every and all sorts of great things
May the man that I marry savor whatever he brings
For whatever my husband will supposedly be
I will definitely look out for
when the times right for me

111. In the presence of Creation
Deep inside
the realm of thought
I wander deep
unto reflection
From all that life
has ever taught
The vast instructions
I’ve been given
From all in life…
The things I’ve seen
Ex per I ence
that lies within me
The things I’ve built
inside a dream
In every sound
I’ve heard this lifetime…
To what
my senses
feel and touch…
I hold
my priceless
known reflections
As good as gold
and kept as such

114. Words are like numbers they never run out
they are used while we’re writing
and are stressed when we shout
While speaking or teaching
while describing a bird
we all share them in common….
the constant use of the word
You may take them for granted
or not question their use
Which is why much to often
they are reason for abuse
Your words can cause triumphs
worries or pain
Words are expressions we receive from the brain
Only fools use them ineptly
While the clever in them confide
They acknowledge the power
words used shrewdly provide
Don’t ever think you are wise enough
to interpret what you’ve heard
If there’s one thing
you should think twice about
it’s the use of The Word

116. To all of those
who share their worth
Responsibly
throughout the Earth
I greet and give
my thanks to you
As part of Earth’s
distinctive crew
May Earth replenish
in your care
And flourish freely
everywhere
To fill the eyes of all to see
How great
our Planet Earth
can be

118. I ask you Lord
to bless this day
And thank you for
the Earth today
That we may live here
safe and strong
Throughout the Earth
where we belong
Bless all our children
help them know
That Earth depends
on them to grow
Provide them knowledge
as they see
Our Planet Earth
responsibly
So as they live
their lives on Earth
The Earth with them
may share its worth

121. "Ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds of the air, and
they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish
of the sea inform you. Which of these does not know that the hand of the
Lord has done this? In his hand is the life of every creature and the
breath of all mankind."
(Job 12:7-10)

123. To all of those who share their worth
Responsibly throughout the Earth
I greet and give my thanks to you
As part of Earth’s distinctive crew
May Earth replenish
In your care
And flourish freely
Everywhere
To fill the eyes of all to see
How great our Planet Earth can be