RED OCTOBER

 

Beware! It is Red October,

Be vigilant, and be sober!

The tide is about to change,

The stars will be rearranged –

Things of yesterday are dead

This is going to spin your head!

No longer will we be in despair

At work, or play, or in prayer –

You will not need to guess

About the gnawing emptiness!

Beware! It’s an October tide,

Your hearts will burst with pride!

And to God we humbly pray…

“Red October” you saved the day.

 

Thomas Theophilus© October 1, 2018 

 

I’M NEVER ALONE

 

Lord, I’m not good on my own

So please never leave me alone –

Yes Lord in sins I did partake,

But it was me you didn’t forsake!

Yes I was cough up in the world,

And to the wind I was whorled –

Life had no direction it seemed,

It was like being in a bad dream!

But Lord I know You were there,

And I know You always cared –

You’re the Alpha and the Omega

The beginning and the end . . .

Lord, You are the wind in my sail,

And it’s to everyone I want to tell!

 

Epaphroditus© September 27, 2023

 

MY LOVE SONG

 

A dream that goes on and on,

   Like shadows dancing in trees,

Or maybe ducks on a pond –

  Feeling a warm summer breeze

Then I hear an old love song,

   And it reminds me of you,

When love knew no wrong,

   And I didn’t know what to do!

 

I was the needle and you the thread,

   And you were the apple of my eye –

Those moments still play in my head,

   Thoughts that still make me high!

A song that goes on and on,

   Like the lyrics of an old love song.

 

Epaphroditus© September 20, 2023

LIFE IS STILL SWEET

  

This morning I heard the roses crying

Because the world was so mean . . .

Then in the mist of morning I heard

It’s far worse than it seems . . .

The dew drops from their pedals

As time moves at its own pace.

 

As I walked in the mist of morning

In my heart I know . . .

This beauty that’s laid before me

Is more precious than silver or gold.

 

The dew drops from their pedals . . .

And the wind dances at their feet –

Yes the world has gone mad . . .

But here in my garden life is still sweet!

 

Epaphroditus© September 18, 2023

 

RAINDROPS OR TEARS

 

When this life is no more…

And the wind doesn’t knock at my door –

And when April fades away…

When there are no more words to say…

And when my eyes can no longer cry –

And then it will be time to die,

But there will be memories to recall…

And the raindrops will still fall…

But this is what you need to remember,

It’s only love that a heart can surrender –

Just look back at all of the good times,

Raise the glasses and make your cheers!

I’ll forgive you if you forget sometimes,

But darling please don’t shed any tears.

 

Epaphroditus© April 14, 2019

 

SHADOWS OF JADE

  

Why do you cry, O sad heart?

Tears so easily come . . .

Come out and play, O sad heart!

There is no place to run . . .

Listen to me, O sad heart –

Life will play us like a drum!

 

Why do you cry, O sad heart?

On your sleeve it’s all displayed –

I’m sure it’s love you will blame!

To the heart it will serenade,

But remember only love wins –

Eyes are like shadows of jade.

 

Why do you cry, O sad heart?

A need for love can tear you apart!

 

Epaphroditus© September 10, 2023

 

FACES OF EVIL

 

Monday’s face was the same as we started our pace,

Tuesday’s face is when terror rang with total disgrace,

Wednesday’s face humiliated us with sorrow and woe,

Thursday’s face gave us hope as we waited to know,

Friday’s face showed despair as we wept with fear,

Saturday’s face displayed our nation’s eagle with a tear,

And our faces were humbly bowed before God on Sunday

To give us understanding for the evil that came our way.

 

Epaphroditus© September 11, 2001

AMERICA’S PRAYER

 

O America! Kneel down and pray,

And to a forgiving God we need to say:

O Lord, bless this land, O mighty God!

Give back the things the enemy robbed.

Let us turn our eyes upon the cross,

Let us all pray for those that are lost –

Dear Lord let us return back to you

Respect for others and our President too!

Let us return to the values of yesterday…

Give us another chance O Lord, we pray!

Let the bells of freedom ring with peace,

Stop all of the hatred – let it all cease!

Guide President Trump whom we adore,

Help him with the burdens he must bore!

 

Epaphroditus© July 27, 2017

 

ACCOLADES

 

The best part of understanding self is:

I never argue with myself

I think I'm handsome

I think I'm brilliant

I know I am honest

I am a good listener

I never take myself too serious

I have common sense

I have wisdom because I ask God for it

I have a great sense of humor

I can laugh at the world

I can be over sensitive at times

I'm a little opinionated but that's okay

I can usually back up my BS with facts

I don't look at the world through rose colored glasses

I have discernment

I have learned to be content with what I have

I know that love is more important than money

I know there's a difference between

(Being arrogant and being confident!)

I'm a hopeless romantic,

And my greatest downfall is:

I'm too damn passionate!!!

 

Epaphroditus© September 1, 2023