Bad News/Good News
We just finished dinner, getting ready for dessert
When we hear "Attention, attention!! This is a Fox News Alert"
More bad news? Into our already troubled day they want to insert
Chaos, terrorism, suicide bombings, a world in disarray
All the politicians are in disagreement,turmoil and dismay
They haven't any answers, blame on someone elsethey are ready to lay
Like why did we go to Iraq without an exit plan?
What price will we pay for gas? What's going to happen in Iran?
How dare SD violate "Women's Rights" with that outrageous abortion ban
Violence, abuse, murder are all going to increase or so they forecast
With stocks in decline, how long can this economy last?
Taxes are going up while big corporate CEO's, great fortunes are amassed
Guns, knives in school,no longer a safe place to play
The death of a controversial, rich women makes headlines day by day
But persecutions of Christians worldwide isn't newsworthy they say
Yellowstone's getting restless; how long before she'll blow?
Just a matter of time 'til some rouge nation puts on a nuclear show
Some places are in severe drought, others just got alot of snow
To enhance performance, drugs are used by the sports heroes we so adore
Weather patterns are changing, not predictable any more
How many hurricanes, tornados, floods does tomorrow have in store?
Fast food is making us all unhealthy, better stop before it's too late
"Traditional" family is in jeopardy with the world so full of hate
And just who will win the electionin '08
We hear of nationsscheming to wipe Israel off the map
Perhaps America, too, will fall into this trap
The ones who could accomplish this, what a feather in their cap
There is war protesting in DC; World Peace, their eventual hope
But how can good and evil, truth and lies ever walk the same tight rope?
Isn't it inner-peace we need to meet life's stress, learn to cope?
Wounded soldiers are mistreated when they deserve our very best of care
The list goes on and on, filling us with despair
We keep wondering how can life be so unfair
But we have forgotten, the future happens at WHO'S command
For God isn't telling the angels "Boy!! Things are really getting out of hand"
NO!! It's all going the way He has planned
The One Who created the universe isn't worried about "Global Warming" like Al Gore
And the Jews future is secured by the covenant He swore
I'm sure He laughed at the claims Jesus's bones were behind a concrete door
So listen to the news, all the bad news that they shout
Remember!! The "Good" news they never talk about
The Good News that can drive away all fear and doubt
The Good News that God said "Be courageous!" "Be strong!" "Be Brave!"
Believe in My Son and your soul you'll save
The Good News that for Christians, life doesn't end at the grave
We just finished dinner, getting ready for dessert
When we hear "Attention, attention!! This is a Fox News Alert"
More bad news? Into our already troubled day they want to insert
Chaos, terrorism, suicide bombings, a world in disarray
All the politicians are in disagreement,turmoil and dismay
They haven't any answers, blame on someone elsethey are ready to lay
Like why did we go to Iraq without an exit plan?
What price will we pay for gas? What's going to happen in Iran?
How dare SD violate "Women's Rights" with that outrageous abortion ban
Violence, abuse, murder are all going to increase or so they forecast
With stocks in decline, how long can this economy last?
Taxes are going up while big corporate CEO's, great fortunes are amassed
Guns, knives in school,no longer a safe place to play
The death of a controversial, rich women makes headlines day by day
But persecutions of Christians worldwide isn't newsworthy they say
Yellowstone's getting restless; how long before she'll blow?
Just a matter of time 'til some rouge nation puts on a nuclear show
Some places are in severe drought, others just got alot of snow
To enhance performance, drugs are used by the sports heroes we so adore
Weather patterns are changing, not predictable any more
How many hurricanes, tornados, floods does tomorrow have in store?
Fast food is making us all unhealthy, better stop before it's too late
"Traditional" family is in jeopardy with the world so full of hate
And just who will win the electionin '08
We hear of nationsscheming to wipe Israel off the map
Perhaps America, too, will fall into this trap
The ones who could accomplish this, what a feather in their cap
There is war protesting in DC; World Peace, their eventual hope
But how can good and evil, truth and lies ever walk the same tight rope?
Isn't it inner-peace we need to meet life's stress, learn to cope?
Wounded soldiers are mistreated when they deserve our very best of care
The list goes on and on, filling us with despair
We keep wondering how can life be so unfair
But we have forgotten, the future happens at WHO'S command
For God isn't telling the angels "Boy!! Things are really getting out of hand"
NO!! It's all going the way He has planned
The One Who created the universe isn't worried about "Global Warming" like Al Gore
And the Jews future is secured by the covenant He swore
I'm sure He laughed at the claims Jesus's bones were behind a concrete door
So listen to the news, all the bad news that they shout
Remember!! The "Good" news they never talk about
The Good News that can drive away all fear and doubt
The Good News that God said "Be courageous!" "Be strong!" "Be Brave!"
Believe in My Son and your soul you'll save
The Good News that for Christians, life doesn't end at the grave
Comments
That poem is absolutely beautiful. Your Mom is very talented. Can't wait to see more.
Would it be ok if I mentioned your blogspot to Press_ie, he is also a poet and I know he would love it?
Let me know, ok.
I'll check back later.
Keep on keeping on.
My Mom is so GOOD at her poetry and has written such beautiful poems "love letter" for me and my entire family. It means sooo much to me and will to her too that you thought it was beautiful. I knew it was but nice to know someone unfamiliar to it does too.
I would be thrilled if you mentioned my blogsite to Press-ie and anyone else whom you think might appreciate or get something from it. I was writing to you on Joel's blog as you were writing to me so posts crossed...you are very special to me Child and thanks for the encouragements!! Love Judy
Thanks for the permission. I know he will be thrilled to read it.
Please do post more of her poetry.
Do you live close to your Mom so you can see her often? I hope so.
My Mother just went to Glory the end of 2004. I took her out of the nursing home, and moved with her into her house. She had severe dementia, but she always knew me and her close friends. I could not take care of her by myself, so I hired nurses, aides, and therapists to assist me. But, we had luncheons quite often for her friends and she loved it. It took me over a year to sort through all their things and give away things to family and friends, and then I moved back to my own home. Time flies, it only seems a few months since she went home.
I think I am probably old enough to be your grandma, but you can just think of me as your sister, because that is truly what we are.
I don't think of myself as a teacher, although I have done a lot of it. But, I don't think it is a spiritual gift, but I wasn't bad as an unanointed teacher. I mainly kept the lesson flowing. I love God's Word, so I guess I could be called a teacher in the same sense that every other believer is also a teacher. But, I do love to share.
Well, I hope we see more poetry soon. Tell your Mom thanks for sharing with us.
Keep on keeping on and listen for the shout.
Thanks again for the permission to share your Mom's poetry with the others.