Poetry-Italy Archive
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SIN WILL DESTROY
Posted on March 13, 2012 | No CommentsThe world denies sin Too often we live with our sin Hiding it away Fooling everyone but God God calls sin evil He loves us but hates sin Sin will […] -
HEAR ME
Posted on January 14, 2005 | No CommentsHEAR ME Hear me Lord As I call to you There is work to do I need you When danger comes Shield my life Time is quick I need you […] -
SPANISH STEPS
Posted on January 14, 2005 | No CommentsSPANISH STEPS People need people See them standing on the steps A place to hand and chatter Where romantics often dream Three hundred years ago The piazza got its name […] -
PILGRIMAGE
Posted on January 1, 2005 | No CommentsPILGRIMAGE Traveling to Rome Where Paul and Peter lived Standing up to wealth And the evil the world gives Never disenfranchised By lack of funds or friends Spent their time […] -
ROMA
Posted on March 24, 2004 | No CommentsROMA Streets with holes Busses and cars Motorbikes buzzing When crossing streets Hard to know when to cross Just close your eyes And walk I’ve seen so much And enjoyed […] -
CARLA “CONTESSA de GUIDE”
Posted on March 23, 2004 | No CommentsCarla “Contessa de Guide” Carla, you have blessed us As you have shown us Rome We owe you admiration and respect Thank you for helping us see Rome We’ve grown […] -
Ostia Antica
Posted on March 23, 2004 | No CommentsOSTIA ANTICA Ostia Antica brown and frayed Occupied by leaders Who ruled their day Bread and goods for the Empire Sold and stored Building great wealth Now it’s gone No […] -
FRIENDS
Posted on March 22, 2004 | No CommentsJIMMY DUKES A New Testament scholar Able to share God’s word In an humble, understandable way Nothing ordinary about him Creativity is his strength Using it for service In his […] -
A WEEK IN ROME
Posted on March 22, 2004 | No CommentsA WEEK IN ROME A week in Rome A long way from home Reached across the years To bring me closer to Christ It helped me see Sacrificial lives Living […] -
THINKING OF JESUS
Posted on March 22, 2004 | No CommentsTHINKING OF JESUS I spent today Thinking of Christ Grateful for His presence Thank you for you grace This trip to Rome Has helped me see The lost you love […]