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Issuu.com has great new bookshelf feature

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Added by Valerie Poulin on November 21, 2009 at 6:16pm — No Comments

Poem: When Will You Come?

Oh my Lord – When will You come? Will I be found, before my earthly life is done? Will I experience Your Resurrection Power and observe how sin You have conquered & devoured? It’s a win-win scenario, for me, in any case – As I long to see Your radiance, revealed at Heaven’s pace. To enter Your gates with humble willingness is real, knowing that I’m clothed by Your Righteousness. When will You come? Will I be found, before Death has finally succumbed? Although Your timetable has not bee… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on November 18, 2009 at 12:08pm — No Comments

Autumn filled like a pancake...

Not with sugar... Better than this! Hairst, harvest, time of collecting ripest fruits. My daily commitment to education allows me to entangle our pupils to the magic of the creative world. On Scotland's National Poetry Day [17 October], the set theme was " heroes". If Carol Ann Duffy, our national Poet Laureate, was a little too abstract to them, we still gathered at the table in the classroom and each one of our pupils wrote a piece, which we shared with the rest of our school inside th… Continue

Added by Nat Hall on November 17, 2009 at 8:31pm — No Comments

Strangers And Heroes

Strangers and Heroes They don’t even know me, and yet They would die for me. I didn’t ask of them a solitary thing, and yet They would give me everything. My life goes on in comfort and safety. They’ve left behind all comfort, Sacrificing their own safety for me, a stranger, They’ve left behind family and friends, Travelled to a land where, Friend and enemy are often the same. They bravely face the unknown, Every one of them a hero! Where would I be without them? Would I be forced to live in fe… Continue

Added by Nancy Crossman on November 12, 2009 at 11:55am — No Comments

Now Points

Now Points by Valerie Poulin Time is not a line, but a series of now-points. — Taisen Deshimaru We draw imaginary lines from one burning stone to another, create a constellation, something we can almost touch something we can believe because if it can be held it can be held close Continue

Added by Valerie Poulin on November 9, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Theory of Illumination

Theory of Illumination by Valerie Poulin the crow that flew into the greenhouse to greet my father; it was time to go broken secrets chase one another an old wives’ tale: the one about a cat who climbed into the baby’s crib and stole his breath a barrier to movement three older sisters draw bow strings to shoot arrows through a young maiden’s heart are turned to stone like water that distorts, a mirror bends intent branches of naked trees plead to the wind the sky lowers to touch my fing… Continue

Added by Valerie Poulin on November 5, 2009 at 11:35pm — No Comments

Long-form poem published on Issuu.com

Celaire's Crush is a long-form poem recently published on Issuu.com. You can read it here: http://issuu.com/valeriebean/docs/celaires_crush. Continue

Added by Valerie Poulin on November 5, 2009 at 8:17pm — No Comments

Poem: Outside the Windy City

Outside the Windy City lives the Lady Finnegan - Carol dearly loves the Lord Jehovah and is a part of His earthly plan. Her heart has been pierced by God's Holy Spirit; for she placed her life before Him and has chosen to submit. Her adoration for the King has burst forth with heart's joy, from reading her great nephew's literature within the borders of Illinois. Now she's become God's messenger via her gifts of Joe's Christian poetry - For the fragrance of God's Love envelopes her with scrip… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on November 2, 2009 at 2:28am — No Comments

Behind the Poem: Game Theory

Now that people are becoming more aware of my poetic efforts, interests are being expressed regarding the background of my poetry - in addition, to my spiritual muse. Back in the Spring of 1980, I graduated from the University of Southern Maine with a B.A. in Mathematics. I chose this discipline because it was my favorite subject in school. This poem is the first and only piece (to date), where I apply this learned knowledge. Back in February of 2007, I found a poetry contest - its challenge wa… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on October 25, 2009 at 3:33pm — No Comments

Behind the Poem: Spiritual Irony

Now that people are becoming more aware of my poetic efforts, interests are being expressed regarding the background of my poetry - in addition, to my spiritual muse. In this installment, I briefly look at the crucifixion of Christ - an event central to the core beliefs of Christianity. This poem was composed in February 2007, in anticipation of that year's celebration of Resurrection Sunday (Easter). If I were relegated to a single television channel, it would be the "History Channel". It's am… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on October 21, 2009 at 4:55pm — No Comments

An interview with author J. J. Breunig 3rd

1. What caused you to write a book and have it published? Thankfully, I’ve enjoyed a career in IT (Information technology) for over 25+ years. However, I’ve been downsized out of a job four times – the last time in 2005, I was unemployed for nine months. During that time, I looked at over 19,000+ companies to find one job. With more jobs in my field being outsourced to lower wage earners overseas, I decided I needed an exit strategy from the corporate world to launch a more stable career and inc… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on October 21, 2009 at 4:54pm — No Comments

Dancing Naked With Trees

Solitude envelops the little cottage, Far away from the milieu of the city, Night has claimed the evening sky. Birch trees sway in the brisk autumn breeze, White bark on their naked silhouettes Like naughty wood nymphs dancing nude, In the dark forest where bright stars, In the black velvet sky above Illuminate the dance floor. Dry leaves rustle in the night, Applauding the graceful frolic Of the shimmering birch trees; A sudden gust, and poplar trees join in the dance, Moving back and forth, ke… Continue

Added by Nancy Crossman on October 20, 2009 at 8:49pm — No Comments

In Remembrance of Grandma - Poem & Background

Now that people are becoming more aware of my poetic efforts, interests are being expressed regarding the background of my poetry - in addition, to my spiritual muse. In this installment, I share the background and poem "In Remembrance of Grandma". I recognize that most of you reading this article will not know much about my maternal Grandmother, other than what you're able to glean from this page. However, there are universal lessons that need to be shared. This poem was originally written for… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on October 12, 2009 at 6:22pm — No Comments

Poem: Dust (Humor)

Those disembodied remnants, Earthly remains of unknown souls, are now assembled at my doorstep. Having piqued my attention, who are these unwelcome houseguests? Loved ones or Nordic heroes who were consumed in funeral pyres? How old are these molecules that have been forever scattered during these past centuries? Unwanted leftovers of human containers, eaten by microscopic mites, nibble at my presence and wait for my spirit to dry up. The dust calls for my fated demise; However, my particles won… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on October 12, 2009 at 6:21pm — No Comments

Behind the Poem: Enjoy This Season

Now that people are becoming more aware of my poetic efforts, interests are being expressed regarding the background of my poetry - in addition, to my spiritual muse. In this installment, I share a blurb regarding my poem "Enjoy This Season". Lots of people like to surmise about the idea of living in a different period of recorded humanity, such as: Italy's Renaissance (circa 1400-1600 ad), the building of the Greek or Roman Empires, the time of Christ and so forth. However, not me. Being an I.… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on October 11, 2009 at 10:16am — No Comments

Poem: Human Matrix

Forcing an alignment of corporate resources for some theory of best fit correlation doesn't work on Kingdom People when using an unspoken method of tabulation. If Life is about true spiritual growth, then why do ministries attempt to pigeon-hole not making any allowances for us to develop, expand and break our current mold? Despite multitudes of outcome possibilities the Church seems to suffer bouts of paralysis from the continued mashing of talents and gifts resulting from unexplained Presbyt… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on October 11, 2009 at 10:15am — No Comments

Behind the Poem: Enoch

Now that people are becoming more aware of my poetic efforts, interests are being expressed regarding the background of my poetry - in addition, to my spiritual muse. In this installment, I speak to a poem that ends in a direction, not initially considered... I've attended Church services for more than 3.5 decades; as a youth, I was raised in a Baptist Church (in southern Maine). For those unfamiliar with this division of Christianity, there's nothing more important than studying "The Word of G… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on October 10, 2009 at 11:31am — No Comments

Behind the Poem: Evening Sky

Now that people are becoming more aware of my poetic efforts, interests are being expressed regarding the background of my poetry - in addition, to my spiritual muse. One never knows exactly when the Spirit of God will move on your soul; fortunately I was paying a little bit of attention, one cold winter night... I've been a member of the IT (Information Technology) community since June of 1981, a profession that constantly tries to turn you into a slave from an employee. Rarely did I ever brin… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on October 10, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

Poem: Eternal Wellspring

Wellspring of spiritual water, It's bubbling inside me. Gently soothes my bruised soul - Covering Life's pain of mystery. Unseen surging river, Courses through body mortal - Renewing my energy, Forced through this open portal. Full to overflowing, Come stand next to me, Let the excess splash on you - To prime your own jubilee. This internal source, Never shall run dry; For Hope springs eternal, Keeping this flood in full supply. From the book: Reaching Towards His Unbounded Glory The ISBN… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on October 9, 2009 at 9:29am — No Comments

Poem: Experiencing God

Experiencing God directly, is the way to go – Be submerged in His Spirit, under His heavenly flow. The lighted path to absolute freedom and peace is accomplished from following Jehovah’s method of release. The keys to Life’s issues are written in The Word; open up your soul so the message can be heard. God’s plan for your life will be ultimately revealed, provided to Him you submit and your life you yield. Demonstrate unwavering faith and be His witness and others through you shall see His great… Continue

Added by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd on October 9, 2009 at 9:28am — No Comments