Monday, April 22, 2024

4 More Poems contributed to Mount Carmel Magazine (June-Sept)

 KNEELING BEFORE YOUR PRESENCE       


Dear Lord! I humbly kneel before Your presence.
My soul inflamed with the fire of love.
I feel immersed like a drop of water in the ocean.
I desire to blossom like a flower in Your garden.
                                        
Dear Lord! I humbly kneel before Your presence.
I offer You my fresh and beautiful dreams.
Filling my restless heart with hope and aspirations.
My lips sing endless songs of praise to glorify Your name.

Dear Lord! I humbly kneel before Your presence.
With confidence, I pray to You.
With Your grace to face challenges.
Journeying through a demand of life,
 I trust in Your mercy for guidance.

Dear Lord! I humbly kneel before Your presence
Everyday I offer my daily worship, and adore You
You're the source of all blessings,
I am forever grateful for Your unconditional love.

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RAINDROPS OF GRACE

Raindrops of grace, 
Some drops are dispersed, 
Some are gentle, 
Some are abundant, 
They brighten the heart.

Raindrops of grace, 
Some drops on the green meadow, 
Some drops on the lake, 
Some drops to every home, 
They harmonize vitality.

Raindrops of grace, 
God waters every day, 
From morning rise,
Until nightfall.
God fills our tiny hands, 
Fulfilling all graces, 
Give God our praise, 
Give God our gratitude,
Give God our love, 
For He is our good shepherd.

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AUTUMN ON THE MOUNTAINTOP 



Autumn eventide on a peaceful peak.
Clusters of clouds are floating,
The moon tilted in thin shadows.
The rustling sound of the leaves
and the flock of bluebirds
are a source of entertainment.
A family deer is enjoying eating acorn nuts,
Under an oak tree.
The South wind is rattling.
Howling on the mountaintop,
Sitting alone, I contemplate God's grandeur.
Feeling God's love manifest,
While having a good conversation with Him.  
Gradually, He set my mind at peace.
Casting away all my illegitimate fear,
And the anxiety slowly disappears.
In God, I trust.
Jesus Christ my good shepherd.
 
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THE WATERFALL

The climate is unbearably hot and humid
Imagine sitting under an unending waterfall
Feeling surrounded by God's presence and providence.
Our souls are dry, and parched,
Our hearts are heavy, lukewarm, and distracted.
We are being deceived, and seduced by sin,
Our emotions are filled with shame, revenge
anger, fear, envy, pride, reluctance, indifferent, etc....
We are hooked on many idols and addictions
We need Your guidance to overcome these obstacles.
Please, cleanse our bodies, spirits, and souls
Under the clear and cool waterfall.
Renewing our lives
Show us how to sustain and remain in You.
Oh Jesus, our savior.            
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Agatha Yen Pham

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