APOCRYPHA

 

Why now?

I thought I had erased your memory –

Years have gone by!

I had to move on with life . . .

Why now?

How did you know that I was hurting?

You know I can’t handle this!

You know the guilt I have suffered!

Your family tried to contact me,

But I refused to see you lying there

Helpless and knowing you were dying!

Why now?

I know I didn’t say goodbye!

I had to move on with life . . .

And now you show up in my dream –

“It’s alright

I needed to let you know that I’m okay,

And it was not your fault . . .

Heaven is so beautiful and I’m waiting –

Go back to sleep my precious love,

And know that I will always love you!"

 

Thomas Theophilus© October 27, 2024

ONE MORE DAY

 

A journey in life of Good and Evil,

But Lord, I will never walk alone!

You are there at every step

You catch me when I stumble

You send your angels to protect me,

And Lord I know You love me!

You shine Your light into my darkness,

And in You Lord my soul finds rest!

The Devil lures me into temptation,

But Lord You are there to save me –

Lord You said there will be storms,

But not to fear – You’re always near,

And You’d keep my enemies at bay –

So thank You Lord for one more day!

 

Thomas Theophilus© October 26, 2024

 

THERE ARE REASONS

 

A large man sat with a double chin,

And he wondered if he had a friend –

Then came a gust of wind in the trees,

As he thought, who could he please?

Yes he was once a very thin man . . .

But life had made too many demands!

We can all sit back and judge others –

A friend, a sister or even our brothers

Without knowing their circumstance –

A snarl, a smirk, and a disgusting glance!

You see God is the one that will judge,

And He will never hold a grudge . . .

Remember beyond appearance is a heart,

And there are reasons that life fell apart!

 

Thomas Theophilus© October 24, 2024

  

WISER NOW

I ponder,

Life

It’s stressful

At times,

Thinking

Far too much!

I’m alive

That matters

The alternative

Not a choice!

So I relax

Take life

As it comes

I’m alive

I’m happy

I can refocus

It’s a choice

I’m positive

I look around

Blessings

Too many

To count!

I ponder

Life

I’m accountable

Wrong choices

I participated

Now I regret

Stupid

Needs no introduction!

But I learned

God forgives

So I’m good,

And I am wiser now!

 

Thomas Theophilus© October 23, 2024

 

 

LORD BE MERCIFUL

 

We race through life

Just to get ahead –

And we give little thought

Of the misery we spread!

 

Just think of the things we need!

A new car! A new house!

(Got to keep up with the Jones)

We have to please the spouse!

 

Working ourselves to an early grave,

And we just can’t get by –

I guess we thought we’d live forever

There is always time to die!

 

Lord be merciful upon us, please –

Greed is an unforgivable disease!

 

Thomas Theophilus© October 22, 2024

HEAVEN WAITS

Be tough, O heart, be tender, and true!

This wicked world you have to view –

Pray! Pray!

Hope for a better day,

And don’t let sadness get in your way!

 

God is love! Put that thought in your head –

Tomorrow will come – no need to dread!

Today! Today!

Speak truth and say:

“Troubles will soon be on their way!”

 

And turn your eyes upon a clear sky,

And to live we all must die

Sing! Sing!

“To this life we cannot cling,”

Heaven waits – there is not a better thing!

 

Thomas Theophilus© October 19, 2024

TOO MANY REGRETS

 

I toss and I turn – I’m awake now!

   I have to admit I’ve been here before –

Life’s regrets that I have suppressed

   Come knocking at my mind’s door!

 

Now my head is spinning with thoughts,

   And there is no way I can sleep!

Too many memories – too many regrets –

   Too much sadness that runs deep!

 

Guilt shows up when you least expect it,

   And for some reason it all the same –

Locked on our grid of years gone by

   The heartaches, the hurts, and pain!

 

I toss and I turn – I’m awake now!

I’m sad, but I always endure somehow.

 

Thomas Theophilus© October 11, 2024

 

LURES OF THE NIGHT

 

With all the time spent

Not a moment I’ll ever resent!

Arms locked in a tender embrace

Chiffon panties with velvet lace –

Lips dripping with ruby wine

Bodies entangled so sublimed!

The sheets now lay in waiting

Where hearts are hesitating –

Passion abounds in your eyes,

But it’s too late to compromise!

There is no time for recognition

Timing, is it the perfect condition?

The need for love lures the night,

And regrets are nowhere in sight!

 

Thomas Theophilus© October 9, 2024

 

CONVICTIONS OF DEATH

 

Freedom is a God given thing –

And we have no right to complain!

Otherwise it’s a shame –

For us to find others we try to blame!

 

Freedom is a God given thing –

It’s on this fact we make our stand,

And we never forget those

That fought and died for this land!

 

Freedom is a God given thing –

So never fill your minds with doubt!

The lanterns in the Old North Church

Reflecting a light that never goes out!

 

Freedom is a God given thing –

So stop and look back,

The hard roads that our patriots took,

And the Liberty Bell that cracked!

 

Freedom is the only thing we have left –

The Eagle! Hear its mighty cry!

Freedom will sustain us until death,

And for her are we willing to die?

 

Thomas Theophilus© October 5, 2024

 

A WAKEUP CALL

 

From the gulf coast I’ll find my way,

“I’ll give you hell,” This I can say!

(I am Helene) the perfect storm –

“I’ll be hell on earth,” This I warn!

The rivers cannot hold my rain –

And people cannot endure my pain!

Your world I’ll turn up-side down,

Peace and contentment is not found!

You arrogant people on your high horse

Death and destruction will be my course –

Please don’t forget who has the power

As you sit pretty in your Ivory Tower –

So I guess you forgot about your God?

This is a wakeup call – A little nod!

 

Thomas Theophilus© October 3, 2024