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Moving On · 25 September 2000

As you grow up and move on, remember this rhyme.
God will surely be with you all of the time.
He is your Friend; he will always be true;
He is your Savior; you know He loves you.

But when you can’t see Him; when there’s much in the way,
Remember that I’m here and continue to stay.
And when you leave town or I have to go.
Our love will continue and God’s love we will show.

Your friendship means much to me that I can say.
We’ve laughed and we’ve cried and our love grows each day.
We’ve shared much together; our lives intertwine.
You know I’m your friend. I know you are mine.

So when life gets too tough and you just need a hug
When you’re down or you’re up or when you’ve got the flu bug
Remember God’s with you and I am here too.
Call on Him, call on me and we’ll be there for you.

Just one last thing and then I will go.
Keep God Number one and continue to grow.

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From Musings of a Mediocre Man published September 2000.

Men of Doom and Gloom · 24 September 2000

We all know men of doom and gloom.
We hate them to come into our room.
But we love it when they leave;
We all exhale sighs of relief.
When they’re near you, it’s such a pain.
All that they bring is stress and strain
To all of those who lend an ear,
To everyone who stops to hear.

But you don’t need to take it in.
Even if they’re friends or nearest kin.
‘Cause when you do, they get you down
All of their talk, gives you a frown.
So change the subject, talk bright and gay.
See good points in what they say.
It brings them joy to get you down;
They’ll walk away, when you don’t frown.

Remember this when doom and gloom
Disguised as friends, enter your room:
Problems are normal. This is true.
Bad things will happen to me and you.
It’s not the problems that are bad;
It’s what you do when times are sad.
Tribulations will come and go
For everybody this is so.

So when your friends of doom and gloom
Chance to enter into your room
Tell them, “It’s true that life’s not fair
But choose to live; or do you dare.
I’ve made my choice, you must make yours.
But if you choose to stay off life’s shores
I won’t let you get me down.
Life’s too sweet to wear a frown.”

Just choose to live no matter what
Even when it seems all doors are shut
No, life’s not fair for anyone
But choose to live until it’s done.
We all can live through tragedy.
Life’s what you choose to make it be.
So when you go into a room
Take in your light or take your gloom.

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From Musings of a Mediocre Man published September 2000.

Self-Esteem · 23 September 2000

I love myself but not too much
They call it self-esteem.
I’m not like some who like themselves
In the mirror to be seen.
No I’m not vain not hardly so
I know that faults have I
But they don’t stop me for very long
In the endeavors that I try.
I know my faults and try to fix them
Every single day.
I know my strengths and use them
To get me on my way.
But most of all I know myself
Imperfect that’s for certain
But wise enough to love myself
If I didn’t, I’d be hurtin’.

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From Musings of a Mediocre Man published September 2000.

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