Poetry Of Richard T. Garner Accountability A Portrait Of Words Memoirs Of A Longing Soul Heart Strings Bring You And I Together Accountability How precious are those people within our life who Hold us accountable for our actions and reactions... A true friend does this without hesitation... We may find the moment of accountability harsh or Uncomfortable, but we always grow from the Experience and are grateful for lesson... Oh, to look beyond our own little world and reach Out to someone else... Thinking of their needs... Feeling their pains... Rejoicing in their triumphs... May each of us find true friends that will allow us To grow beyond that which we never thought possible... A Portrait Of Words Winds play about my hair and the gulls submit to the winds' desires for joy... I sit atop my "outlook point" - a large cliff - looking over the coastline. Here I find quiet and peace... The ocean below - a great individual - reclines, half-wake, and whispers stories and adventures...aged thousand s of years... On the horizon, a watercolor masterpiece as the ocean welcomes the sky - the wonders of God's Palette! A trio of gulls teases one another, trying to disprove the others' flying agility. I closed my eyes to absorb the moment...absorb the complexity... Gently, my nostrils were filled with the aroma of flowers and perfume - a sweet and captivating fragrance... The ocean seemed to grow silent, as if it were startled or in awe. Opening my eyes, I saw a small dove flying towards me - gliding on a shaft of sunlight... Was I dreaming? Maybe the tranquillity of the area had lulled me into slumber. The dove settled beside me in perfect peace with its surroundings. I cautiously reached for the Heavenly creature only to see it dart upward. "No! Please don't leave me!" said I, leaping to my feet and not realizing why. This precious, tiny creature quite suddenly seemed to be touched by the Light of God... Light encircled and rippled throughout the dove as it settled back to the ground. The small animal was growing before my eyes! A beautiful young woman was soon standing before me... She wore long flowing robes of ivory... Her hair had been granted by the sun... Her eyes had been granted by the ocean... Her smile - a glowing treasure - had been granted by an angel's song... She welcomed me closer... Was this an angel? She would be deserving of such a title, but this woman was a Friend of Truth... She is to be a True Friend of Purity... I know her and hope to know more of her... Lord, I am honored and humbled by your Almighty Love! Memoirs Of A Longing Soul What is love? A feeling...a thought...a dream? Poets, playwrights, and scholars alike have attempted to Paint a picture of love...but they only etch Upon the surface! "It is better to have loved and lost than to never have Loved at all." - William Shakespeare What would cause such words to be spoken? Love - a thing which makes wise men fools and Strong women weak. What a wonderful thing, this Love - a wonderful curious thing! This enchanting idea is more than a feeling... Love swirls through the soul with such fleeting Grace and charm...some say only a feeling... Now, that's an insult! Love is a promise and a dedication From the Lord God. He has promised to never Forsake us, or abandon us...how often we fail to Keep our promise to Him...God is the purest example of Love...our Perfect Example...unconditional, Never-ending, ever-forgiving, unyielding, Uncompromising, faithful, and just! My life has been one of many lessons and inspirations From the Father, for He has been growing me in His ways. One such lesson is that of love. Maybe a romantic needs extra attention for they are as Clay...God enjoys to mold clay! Matters of the heart have not been extensive for me... I would venture to say that few men place themselves so Deep into relations as I...since most men are without Honor on the subject of relationships. Why do I subject myself to potential pain? Believe me, I am no nobleman when I scribe these Words...I risk pain and heartache for the reward of Deep friendship, understanding and love. Foolish? Maybe, but God has released my eyes so my Sight could be as God's eyes...I am truly blessed! Kim, my love, be patient with this humble servant... Time and the Father's Love will heal my soul and my Heart, but I must have your patience. You have stood By me through thick and thin...ever supportive, ever loving, ever Godly.... You are my flower of joy, hope of peace, and dream of A lifetime! God didn't let you leave me and He didn't let time forget you! I never stopped thinking about you... I never stopped loving you! Friend, help-mate, fighter, lover, writer, mother... You are all a man could seek in a wife! Praise be to Him for bestowing this honor upon me! Heart Strings Oh, foolish heart! What have you to say for yourself? Has yet another chapter in life moved you in some fashion? Oh, do tell... "Direction through life's pages seem clearer these days... Generally the words of the page seemed as dark rain clouds... Threatening and undefined... Now, the crystal-blue sky offers hope and joy... Clouds of purity number only a few - they do provide the Wonderful distractions we need at times..." My precious heart, you are daydreaming, again! Share with me What you have to share! "My eyes have been opened and I wish to share my thoughts! For some time I have been a black and shiny concert piano! No one has inspired music from my strings... God, Creator of Strings, has awaited a performer. "Once she has began the concert, God can transform what was A black piano into a beautiful, majestic Ivory...brilliant as angels! "Owner, I am pleased to sing your songs, a piano is Such a splendid comparison! A piano can stir the emotions And warm the soul...just as I. A piano can capture a love story or lull one to sleep...just as I. A piano can enhance worship... only I can be a companion of the Lord." My heart, is He there with you? "Yes, Owner, He awaits the performer!" Is she near? "perhaps, I cannot reveal the answer..." What can you reveal, my Heart? "Only that crystal-blue skies offer hope and joy... and that I am becoming Ivory as we speak! Bring You And I Together And Discover True Love! I am so blessed...your smile, your eyes, the ways You laugh and cry, your kind voice, your compassionate Embrace, your small features, your cute nose, the light Cough...but I have tasted your heart...a heart whose Enchanting aroma played about my nostrils for years... What joyous bliss to finally taste such sweet delight! A true heart of God! My precious love, your devotion and support is more than I could have dreamed or hoped...the happiness you have Bestowed upon me is more than wonderful... God has richly blessed our lives together... I love you more and more each day as God shows me what True love truly can accomplish... Thank you for your patience and showing me the stars... Lest not we forget the depth of the Heavens and God Himself! Home Back © Information Many thanks to Web Elegance for the beautiful "grapes" graphics. 1341