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Signs and Times

You say: Wrong place—wrong time,

Maybe: Wrong place—not right time,

Not right place—but wrong time?

I say: This's right place—right time,

In times and places,
What is the time?
Where is the place
For right not wrong?
Is this like signs
Tearing up the scenery;
What about my mind?
Don't what?
I can read the sign!
Oh—Signs of the time?

What’s wrong is not right, Lord, 

I will sing this song!
Fight for what’s right

Correct what's wrong!
In all times and places
Oh, salvation!
Please, be alright,
And make it—On time!

© Joseph, October 11, 2008
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Amazing Grace

The soul whom the Son sets free
is free indeed,
Unlocking the rusting shackles
of oppression,
Allowing life’s amazing grace to shine with His embrace,
Transformation of soul’s darkness to light’s brightness,

The uplifting revelation of God’s truth of freedom,
His extraordinary and infinite power
shining love every hour,
Preservation and hope for life
His love abound, no strife
How sweet the sound—Wrapped in His embrace

Singing Amazing Grace!

© Joseph S. Spence, Sr. 3/1/07
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Yummy Breakfast (Epulaeryu)

Bacon, eggs, toast on the side
This breakfast is nice
Not one drop going to waste
Black coffee to taste
Biscuits and gravy
Buttered grits?
Yum!

© Joseph S. Spence, Sr. 2/9/06
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Comments: This is dedicated to the yummy breakfast lovers. 
There are many who just love to have a great breakfast before work, and some will have a late one during work. Breakfast is such an important meal. I just love it! The taste is so tantalizing to many. Enjoy the treat!

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 Errata Poem
 
When I say ice cream read I scream
When I say consonant read son of ant
When I say insinuate read in sin you ate
When I say four candles read fork handles
 
When I say mint spy read mince pie
When I say greénhouse read green hoúse
When I say bláckboard read black boárd
When I say mesher read measure
 
When I say Alpine read alpine
When I say vowel read dish towel
When I say Homophone read home on phone
When I say Polish read polish
 
When I say phonology read phone allergy
When I say i.c.u. read I see you
When I say Lent read lent
When I say Turkey read turkey
 
When I say euthanasia read youth in Asia
When I say depreciate read deprecate
When I say farther read further
When I say collision read collusion
 
When I say endocentric read exocentric
When I say pharynx read larynx
When I say thought read though
When I say phonemic read phonetic
 
When I say weather read whether
When I say China read china
When I say call on phones read allophones
When I say stuffy nose read stuff he knows
 
"A person's tongue is a twisty thing, there are plenty of words there of every kind, and the range of words is wide, and their variation." -- HOMER, The Iliad
 
© Joseph, October 4, 2008
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Angel Beauty (Double Reversed Tetractys)


She is the angel who walks in the light
Her sight melts hearts
Her beauty
And smile
Charm
Brings
Such joy
With a touch
Smells like a rose
Enlightening hearts with precious joy and love!
 
© Spencej 9/7/06
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Infectious Flower


My once precious flower,
Your fragrance has plateau:
The beetles lurking in the dark,
and crawling with the thrust
of the wind when it’s lightare mischievous, and they have
no love within their hearts.
Enveloping the essence of
your core, and your once flourishing
inner beauty; they have uncovered
your shining passion of lost light,
which was once a light that shineth,
thus, thy once lovable soul—they now consume!

© Joseph, October 15, 2008
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Glory on High

Believe it and achieve it
Look at it and go for it
Heads up
Shoulders back
Eyes open
Reach for it
Motivation high
Aspiration toward the sky
Inspiration never dies
Barriers down
Ceilings crashed
Mountains moved
Ain’t going back

Heading for the top!
 
 © Joseph S. Spence, Sr., 10/3/06
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Author’s Comments: This is dedicated: To those with the burning spirit. Don’t be hoodwinked into mediocrity. Shake it off and move up; you can do it!

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Your Time Has Come (Prose Poetry)

Your time has come like the rising sun. Stand up for life created by God’s love as the dove descends from above. He has a plan for you to be one with Him as He is with you thus making you brand new. Your life should be more than just the ordinary existence, let Him strengthen you as your soul runs the distance. Be filled with His spirit and let your light shine. Manifest His joyful glory and overcome obstacles in His name while unto Him you render an acclaim. Move ahead and be the lighthouse of strength without relenting; thus ascending from the bottomless pit into His eternal light of creation. Experience the fullness of your destiny with God in the middle of your future. Build your foundation in His word and spirit. Empower your soul with His tenacity; He will determine your capacity. Be anointed by His grace and experience the reality of not just a dream. A light lit for living liturgy. He has you covered with His Holy Spirit. Now step out—your time has come! 

© Joseph S. Spence, Sr. 2/1/07
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