Tag Archives: Florida Poet

Gorgeous Inside

3 Jul

From the Heart

Louise Gibson

Louise Gibson

It’s actually a rather nondescript house,
plain, and is easy to ignore.
It sits on a busy thoroughfare
that I pass when on my way to the store.

But as I drove past the other day
I noticed a “For Sale” sign in the yard.
Attached to the sign was a smaller notice
that happily announced: “I’m gorgeous inside”.

Now I have to confess that intrigued me.
What could make this otherwise forgettable
house gorgeous inside?
It also made me wonder,
could that sign be applied to us
as followers of Jesus? The One in whom
we safely abide?

What does the Bible say about inner beauty?
Romans 7:22 says, “In my inner being I delight
in God’s laws.
In Romans 8:6 Paul speaks of
a Spirit controlled
mind that is characterized by “life and peace”.

And in Galations, we see that letting the spirit
take charge of our inner being will build in us
the fruit of the spirit, a beautiful array of qualities
such as love, joy, peace, patience and kindness.
“Delighting in scripture and allowing the Spirit
to work in our heart will make us look good on the inside-
and will pay off in a life that honors God.”
Dave Brown

Righteousness in your heart produces beauty
in your character.

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What’s the difference?

26 Jun

From the Heart

Louise Gibson

Louise Gibson

There is little difference in people,
but that little difference makes a
big difference.
That little difference is attitude,
The big difference is whether it is
positive or negative.

Robert Collier

Change your perception of what
age looks like.
How you are going to age is up to you.
It is not based on a calendar page.
It all depends on your point of view.

Don’t let your age put you in a box.
There is a part of you that is eternal.
Give free reign to your imagination.
It may even help to keep a journal.

Humility is not thinking less of yourself.
It is simply thinking of yourself less.
It will contribute to your peace of mind,
which ultimately brings you happiness.

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The Key to Happiness Is Not in Someone Else’s Pocket

12 Jun

From the Heart

Louise Gibson

author of Window Wonders

We can’t control all the circumstances in life,
But we can control how we react.
An attitude of optimism lightens the load.
That truly is a fact.

Negativity is heavy,
like a backpack we should remove.
When we work on our attitude,
our whole demeanor will improve.

There is something more to life
than what we can see.
Who we really are
Is our true identity

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The Art of Stillness

29 May

From the Heart

Louise Gibson

Louise Gibson

Nature has a voice-
Just listen—truly listen!
But to truly listen,
You must be still.

Stillness is important to your life.
It will set you free from tension,
and will set you free from strife.

A farmer remarked he never looked up
until his barn burned down.
He was amazed by the beauty of nature
when he finally looked around.

Treasure your “alone time”
That is when you plan and reason.
Get in tune with God and nature,
regardless of the season.

solitude on the beach

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Through the Lens of Experience

15 May

From the Heart

Louise Gibson

Louise Gibson

Trials come to everyone.
That is God’s teaching tool.
And He has His own time table,
so relax and accept His rule.

When we are young and full of hope
our enthusiasm has no limit.
We set our sight on things up high
(but be sure your vision has Christ in it).

While writing this post on “Trials”.
God has put me to the test!
For some reason unknown to me,
He has put my television to rest!

No picture, no sound.
“Lord, you have my full attention.
What are You trying to teach me here?
I know it is worthy of mention.”

Speak to my heart, Lord
(and Please make it quick).

“A cheerful heart doeth good like medicine,
but a broken spirit makes one sick”.
Proverbs 17:22

Angel Violin Heart

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Sonya’s Ferret

20 Apr

My Take

DiVoran Lites

DiVoran White Ferret

Me:
What is this creature here?
An ermine–Could it be?
He’s Snowflake, a ferret.
He’s looking now at me.

 

Sonya:
Stoop down there and pet him.
I wash him in the sink.
He gets a lot of baths,
So he will never stink.

 

Me:
Oh, but will he hurt me?
My hand goes to the floor.
He rushes it to tease,
But, I start for the door.

 

Sonya:
He never wants to play
With people who come here.
Do not be alarmed now,
He thinks you are a dear.

 

Me:
Oh, I am so honored.
I’m starting to unbend.
I never really thought
I’d have a ferret friend.

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IT IS NOT ABOUT YOU!

17 Apr

From the Heart

Louise Gibson

Louise Gibson

I discovered something this week in dealing with my grief over losing my sweet little animal friends to such a painful death. I had accepted it with my head, but little things kept popping up all week that tore at my heartstrings.

Pepper, a sweet little black and while, always met me in the driveway when I came home from shopping. She knew that I had cat treats in my shopping bags that I would reward her with. There was such a void in my life this week it was painful. The irony of it is evidenced in my poem this week.

God loves you because of who God is,
Not because of anything you did, or didn’t do.
He has given me such a peace this week
that surpasses all I ever knew.

Life does present its challenges,
Of this we are all aware.
But the Lord is there throughout it all
to comfort through our despair.

Seeing past the pain of the present
is a recommended state of mind..
God lifts us up above our circumstances,
and gives us vision of a special kind.

Are you going through a rough place?
Don’t give up in despair.
Look to Him who created you.
His presence is always there.

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication,

with thanksgiving, let your request be known unto God,

and the peace that passes all understanding will keep your heart

and mind in Christ Jesus, our Lord.”  Philippians 4:6

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Animal Attraction

13 Apr

My Take

DiVoran Lites

Author, Poet and Artist

Animal Attraction

Sonya likes the furry pets,

But her brother is away,

So she cares for lizards,

Feeds and waters them each day.

Her brother has a snake, too.

She feeds him two live mice.

She thought she wouldn’t do it,

But she only thought it twice.

The furry ones are furry,

The cat and ferret too.

She has a tiny hamster

It’s called a berry blue.

She writes her brother often

And sends money for the phone.

She doesn’t want her bro to feel

As if he’s all alone.

 

Animal header

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She Didn’t Deserve to Die

10 Apr

From the Heart

Louise Gibson

Louise Gibson

Charlene had a sweet disposition.

She was the first to greet me when I opened the door.

One of five of my outdoor cats,

I have to confess, I adore.

 

They were born during ” Hurricane Charley”

“Charley’s Angels” to me.

Bonded in love from the start,

They were a very close family.

 

When I looked out of my kitchen window last Friday,

my heart was disturbed to no end.

Charlene was crying out in pain,

seeking help from a friend.

 

I went out to comfort her,

unaware of the nature of it all.

My son helped take her to the Animal Clinic

where I leraned, to my appall,

 

She had been poisoned,

By who, or what is a mystery-

but my heart has been saddened

by such a catastrophe..

 

She is buried in my back yard,

under the shade of a tree-

always to be remembered

for the joy she gave to me.

 

P.S.  It would be hard to forget that she died on Good Friday.

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Even Nature Worships

3 Apr

From the Heart

Louise Gibson

Louise Gibson

 

I look through my kitchen window each day,

seeking as I always do-

All the signs of God’s presence

in the soul-stirring scene that I view.

 

It never ceases to amaze me

that His presence is everywhere.

The Easter Llilies are radiant-

postural, as though in prayer.

 

They are programmed to bloom at Easter,

then close for another year.

Their role is to glorify the Savior-

then silently disappear.

 

Springtime is a season

of new life with a goal.

New leaves are forming,flowers are budding-

there is a stirring in my soul.

 

I read an interesting quote this week by Max Lucado

that I would like to share with you.

‘”The next time a sunrise steals your breath, or a meadow of

flowers leaves you speechless, remain that way

and say nothing, and listen as Heaven whispers, “Do you

like. it?  I did it just for You.”

Sunlight lillies

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