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Behind the Poem: Enoch

Now that people are becoming more aware of my poetic efforts, interests are being expressed regarding the background of my poetry - in addition, to my spiritual muse. In this installment, I speak to a poem that ends in a direction, not initially considered...

I've attended Church services for more than 3.5 decades; as a youth, I was raised in a Baptist Church (in southern Maine). For those unfamiliar with this division of Christianity, there's nothing more important than studying… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on October 10, 2009 at 11:09pm — No Comments

Behind the Poem: Evening Sky

Now that people are becoming more aware of my poetic efforts, interests are being expressed regarding the background of my poetry - in addition, to my spiritual muse. One never knows exactly when the Spirit of God will move on your soul; fortunately I was paying a little bit of attention, one cold winter night...

I've been a member of the IT (Information Technology) community since June of 1981, a profession that constantly tries to turn you into a slave from an employee. Rarely did… Continue

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Poem: Eternal Wellspring

Wellspring of spiritual water,

It's bubbling inside me.

Gently soothes my bruised soul -

Covering Life's pain of mystery.

Unseen surging river,

Courses through body mortal -

Renewing my energy,

Forced through this open portal.

Full to overflowing,

Come stand next to me,

Let the excess splash on you -

To prime your own jubilee.

This internal source,

Never shall run dry;

For Hope springs eternal,

Keeping… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on October 10, 2009 at 7:57am — No Comments

Poem: Experiencing God

Experiencing God directly, is the way to go –

Be submerged in His Spirit, under His heavenly flow.

The lighted path to absolute freedom and peace

is accomplished from following Jehovah’s method of release.

The keys to Life’s issues are written in The Word;

open up your soul so the message can be heard.

God’s plan for your life will be ultimately revealed,

provided to Him you submit and your life you yield.

Demonstrate unwavering faith and be His… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on October 9, 2009 at 5:54am — No Comments

Poem: No Elaborate Pretense

Please forgive the simplicity of rhyme,

for I wish to be clear and take my time.

It’s never been “pc” to be Christian in any century,

out of step with the World, in what ones does or sees.

Having ideals may make me seem pompous,

even though I have no desire to impress.

I’m attempting to follow a Heavenly Plan,

by being a godly steward and serving fellow Man.

What I write from the heart, for me is real;

although as a guy, I’m… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on October 9, 2009 at 5:53am — No Comments

Haikus: Exerpt #4 from: Hook, Line & Haiku

Breaching the surface

largemouth jumps up to see if…

It can hold its breath.

The pregnant fishes

lounge upon the riverbed

waiting to give birth.

Dancing smallmouth bass

pirouettes around boat

looking for handouts.

Learning never ends!

For even the fish will stay…

Forever in school.

Protective coating:

Slimy perspective to us;

Life saving to… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on October 8, 2009 at 5:46am — No Comments

Haikus: Exerpt #3 from: Hook, Line & Haiku

Hasta la pasta?

Annoying filament knots

of spaghetti spools.

The squeals of delight

flow from all fishing children

with uncontained joy.

Sounds of spinning spools

always brings me much comfort,

for I’m not at work.

Floating down the stream?

Not a dream, after dropping…

A bag of bobbers.

In early morning

anxious fish are awaiting

the autumn school… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on October 8, 2009 at 5:45am — No Comments

Haikus: Exerpt #2 from: Hook, Line & Haiku

Lures, flies and spinners

provide variety for

multiple techniques.

Casting carefree lines

the sportsmen and women look…

For fishy hook-ups.

Moonlight over pines –

Adds a touch of elegance

to nighttime fishing.

Daytime sea trollers

combine leisure travel

and hands-free fishing.

The ignorant fish –

Unaware of keepers of…

Life’s aquarium.

Learn more… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on October 7, 2009 at 6:07am — No Comments

Haikus: Exerpt #1 from: Hook, Line & Haiku

Cool flowing waters

cater me with plenty of…

Aquatic playmates.

Smallmouth and largemouth –

Either kind acceptable,

if they are landed.

Get them in the boat!

Fishing stories without proof

are just plain-faced lies.

Imitating bugs?

Fishing is an art form of…

Posing as insects.

The splashing fishes

are vying for attention

during school’s recess.

Learn more about me and my… Continue

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Poem: Enoch

Enoch was a dynamic soul

who truly sought God’s heart;

as a result of revelation knowledge

being imparted unto him,

God plucked him from the earth

so that he was “no more.”

Since Jehovah is no respecter of persons

and there is “nothing new under the sun”,

then why do we know only of a single individual

who was transported to heaven in the same manner

without experiencing an earthly demise?

How many “other” Enochs were there

whose names… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on October 6, 2009 at 5:53am — No Comments

Matthew 19:26 (A Senryu)

Impossible tasks -
Can not be achieved by Man,
but by God Himself!

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Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on October 6, 2009 at 5:53am — No Comments

Poem: White Flag

Years ago, while still a teenager,

a white flag in my heart I waved;

for I tendered a total surrender

to the Lord on the day I was saved.

From Salvation’s message properly explained,

my spirit easily recognized absolute Truth;

so my desire towards Christ was ignited

with acceptance of Him in my childhood’s youth.

Learning from others’ mistakes

and reading the Word with diligence,

in supplication’s prayers I requested

Solomon’s… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on October 5, 2009 at 8:58am — No Comments

Poem: Heavenly Invitation

Written down is God's Word;

we are encouraged to be heavenly, joint heirs.

So examine His Word for Truth's proof,

for His wish is that 'we join Him there'.

Jehovah first gave of Himself,

breathing Life into Man's creation.

Now He is waiting patiently...

And anticipating a grand celebration.

Final merging of the family tree

are earthly souls and angelic beings;

hear the chorus of praise resound

from all of us eternally… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on October 5, 2009 at 8:57am — No Comments

Poem: Sunday Soldier

At the end of yet another week,

weary soldiers are huddled behind church doors,

reminiscing about the recent past with outlook bleak -

Not knowing that Life can offer so much more.

Military plans for Earth's invasion

are held by the Kingdom priests,

trying to comprehend the message of scriptural persuasion

for bringing captive lives to Godly release.

Between berating and war counsel cries,

there are mixed signals being… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on October 4, 2009 at 6:38am — No Comments

Poem: Lasting Hope (sequel to New Age Spirituality)

Satan is a defeated foe

although he continues to fight -

For we are more than conquerors,

as soldiers in God's army of Light.

His earthly authority has been weakened

since Christ now possesses the keys of Death and Hell;

so we're to prayerfully "stand in the gap"

as we in His Presence strive to dwell.

Our lasting Hope is embodied by Christ alone;

He died to prove His Love as a friend.

Willingly and sacrificially He laid down His… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on October 4, 2009 at 6:37am — No Comments

Poem: Morning Star

Lord, You are the only Morning Star.
Nothing else compares to your brilliance,
a penetrating light that pierces...

...the darkness of our hearts
...the blackness of our sins
...the abyss of our human emotion

Being the source of Dunamis power,
You shine an eternal beam of radiance.
For unlike other stars, You'll never burn out.

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Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on October 3, 2009 at 2:37pm — No Comments

Poem: Higher Ground

On God's holy mountain

I traverse a spiral path

of an upward climb

towards His higher ground.

My progress varies between

arduously slow and immoderately fast,

while trying to avoid same mistakes

that keep me in a circle going round.

Rockslides are temporary obstacles

that can only impede, but...

Never prevent me from reaching the peak

where one day, I'll be found.

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Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on October 3, 2009 at 2:36pm — No Comments

Poem: No Earthly Good

Being so heavenly minded

and of no earthly good

is a dichotomy of attitude to avoid,

as one must and should.

Solutions to Life's problems

become evident with clear thinking,

when grounded on divine principles

for the purpose of practical living.

The Standard has been defined

for all Kingdom residents -

Walk in abundance, be a blessing to others

as shown by Christ's precedent.

By making a positive impact

and… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on October 2, 2009 at 8:12am — No Comments

Poem: Petitions to God

God does answer prayer

as many people have heard,

but His only obligation is

to honor His own Word.

He is always around

for requests of Salvation's Call;

His desire is to assist all lives

that have spiritually stalled.

He willingly meets our needs

and not necessarily our wants;

for asking in ignorance

doesn't sanction unmerited warrants.

Read and devour His Word;

hide His Principles in your heart,

so that… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on October 2, 2009 at 8:12am — No Comments

Poem: Computer Geek

After twenty years, as cursed as I may be

for having learned computerese,

I continue to examine bits, bytes and words

and insure that I'm one of those computer nerds.

Program design, source code and compile

followed by walk-throughs that place me on trial.

There's lots of testing - a means to an end

in hopes of avoiding future production abends.

There are micros, minis and mainframe hardware

which are made to work with in-house and vendor… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on October 1, 2009 at 6:14am — No Comments