"How great is our God in all the earth" The words fall out in awesome praise His might and splendour I can see His presence felt in the early spring breeze. A verse from my poem "The Valley's Secret' Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry You can BUY my poems and verses at beverleyjoy.redbubble.com
Fear Helps Me See…
Fear likes to come and go in and out of my life But, I wonโt let fear overwhelm me anymore Now that I understand that when fear is with me Fear helps me see the power of my mind. From my poem 'Hello Fear' Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry You can BUY my poems... Continue Reading →
Natural Sleep
Sleep, natural sleep You've existed since the dawn of time Yet, my life is but a blink of your eye Teach me your secret, known by plants and creatures How to sync in unison with your natural way. A verse from my poem 'The Love of Sleep' Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry BUY my... Continue Reading →
Estranged Sleep
Sleep, estranged sleep Why don't you be my friend? What did I do to send you away? I'm sorry, turn back, face me again. A verse from my poem 'The Love of Sleep' Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry You can BUY my poems and verses at beverleyjoy.redbubble.com Image by OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay
Love Me, Sleep
Let us sit together and reconcile I'll change my life, follow your advice I need you or I will die Love me, sleep, for you I cry. A verse from my poem 'The Love of Sleep' Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry You can BUY my poems and verses at beverleyjoy.redbubble.com Image by Mystic Art... Continue Reading →
Precious Sleep
Sleep, precious sleep I need you, my body aches for you Why do you punish me so? Why cause me such pain? A verse from my poem 'The Love of Sleep' Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry You can BUY my poems and verses at beverleyjoy.redbubble.com Image by Enrique Meseguer from Pixabay
Gracious Sleep
Sleep, gracious sleep I'm sorry for abusing you By abusing my boy and time Lacking respect for what you need Drowning you with chemicals. A verse from my poem 'The Love of Sleep' Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry You can BUY my poems and verses at beverleyjoy.redbubble.com Image by Leandro De Carvalho from Pixabay
Elusive Sleep
Sleep, elusive sleep Where are you when I need you? You play a cruel game of 'hide and seek' I cannot find you in the dark. A verse from my poem 'The Love of Sleep'. Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry You can BUY my poems and verses at beverleyjoy.redbubble.com Image by Ajay Kumar Singh... Continue Reading →
Free from our Yoke of Regret
A yoke of obedience that Jesus Bore while He lived among us Heavy with pain even to death To free us from our yoke of regret. A verse from my poem 'Come To Me, My Burden is Light.' Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry Image by jplenio from Pixabay
We are Invited to Rest in Jesus
All who groan from the burden of sin The guilt and power it holds over them Bad memories that flash through our daydreams We are invited to rest in Him. A verse from my poem 'Come To Me, My Burden is Light.' Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay
Sync in with Time
Too often we live in the future; regretting the past Busy today on meaningless tasks Special moments with family and friends Blossom and fade as we rush away. Each moment in time offers an opportunity To choose how we react to what is happening As the hands of time control our daily lives, Sync in... Continue Reading →
Hold Gently The Rose of Time
When we hold loosely The Rose of Time It falls out of our control due to our lack of a plan Time ticks on through interruptions Energy wanes from frustration. Hold gently The Rose of Time Admir its commanding splendour And its relentless perfection Accept time's methodical tone. A verse from my poem The Rose... Continue Reading →
Regretful Mistakes We have Made.
Jesus says "Come to Me all who are weary and heavy-burdened" Weighed down by guilt and shame Regretful mistakes we've made. A verse from my poem 'Come to Me, My Burden is Light.' Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry
The Thorny Rose of Time
We hold The Rose of Time too tight, To our expectations and desires What we think must happen, when, where and how What 'should' and 'shouldn't' be done by the hour. Loosen our tight grip on the thorny Rose of Time Stop fighting against its predictable sound. A verse from my poem The Rose of... Continue Reading →
God’s Pardon and Peace
Those that suffer from the consequences Those ashamed of their wrongdoing Those that are sickened by the world's sin Come, receive God's pardon and peace. A verse from my poem 'Come To Me, My Burden is Light.' Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry
Jesus says “Come, Rest and Learn”
Jesus says "Come to Me, Rest with Me, Learn of Me. I died in your place, I paid the price To restore your rest, joy and peace." A verse from my poem 'Come to Me, My Burden is Light. Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry
Look in Wonder and Awe
Choose to smell the roses Choose to look in wonder and awe At the beauty and splendour of our world. A verse from my poem 'Love's Ripple Effect' Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry You can BUY my poems and verses at beverleyjoy.redbubble.com click on image
Acts of Love
Choosing an act of love and kindness Causes ripples of the same kind. Choosing an act of hatred and cruelty Causes ripples of the same kind. A verse from my poem 'Love's Ripple Effect' Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry You can BUY my poems and verses at beverleyjoy.redbubble.com click on image
Good Things that Come to Us
Choose to see and respect The good things that come to us Choose to admire the unique qualities In people in our lives and community. A verse from my poem 'Love's Ripple Effect'. Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry You can BUY my poems and verses at beverleyjoy.redbubble.com click on image
Acts of Love and Kindness
Choosing an act of love and kindness Causes ripples of the same kind A verse from my poem 'Love's Ripple Effect' Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry You can BUY my poems and verses at beverleyjoy.redbubble.com click on image