Global Heartbeats
“Stand back, stand back, let the lady through,”
A shuffling of feet and hush so true.
Powerful men making way.
AB is here, no words to say.
Treading on snakes, exposing pride,
The power of forgiveness on your side.
Be confident, be bold, stretch your tent,
All your dreams are heaven sent.
It's time to live again
Very moving John. Powerful. Words. This. Will help me on my journey. With Jesus and life. It means a lot. Thank you. I love it.
I continue to be amazed how much you can give, with 5 crusty loaves and 2 small fish.
I continue to be amazed at the room in your home, for the street kids and outcasts, orphaned alone…
The fighter within standing tall, honouring the poor is your call.
From on high your cry is heard
In reply, a Heavenly word
Well done my good and faithful servant
Wow, this is great.
Can you see that lady, lighting up the crowd, a presence and elegance, regal and proud.
Pointing the way, with clarity and poise
Seeing the path through the pain and noise
A crowd of people pressing in,
wanting to catch the joy you bring.
Splash it around, walking tall,
Everywhere your shadow falls
There is nothing you need, just be you,
A much-loved lady, through and through
Wow, this is great.
Through the darkness and the pain
The call of life, a tender gain
Time will reveal…new treasures found,
Faith and hope, a growing sound.
A family man, a passionate beat,
A bleeding heart guides your feet.
A rhythmical pulse, a cry to belong,
A voice to the lonely is your song.
It’s time to live again.
Bless you brother, thank you
Welcome
On a rock, standing strong,
Strength in weakness is your song.
The waves may crash around about,
“Believe and hope”, I hear your shout.
In you they find a constant beat,
A point where all the colours meet.
Pivotal axis, every shade,
The gift of welcome is your trade.
Thank you john for this beautiful Poem. its soo nice of you, thank you sooo sooo much.
I was asked to write this for someone's memorial service who I didn't know
Just for a moment the prodigal returned,
The fun filled xxxx for whom we had yearned.
Special moments, joined as one,
A different life had just begun.
Shining light in darkened places,
Hope afresh to lonely faces.
But suddenly you left…..a hole in our heart.
A terrible yearning keeps us apart.
A family man, a life of giving,
A friend of many, extravagant living.
A Father, a son, a brother, a friend,
A life lived for others until the end.
Can you hear him in the breeze….in your heart with every beat,
We shout it aloud until we meet.
Xxxx we are proud of you.
John, absolutely beautiful.
I read it and cried and then had to leave work and travel home.
It’s absolutely amazing and I love it.
Thank you so much.
What can I say, so much to unravel,
The journey of life, as you travel.
A point in time, so great the cost
But nothing was wasted, nothing lost.
A treasure chest in your heart
Every gift for you to start,
to embrace the day and the coming year
Life and healing, nothing to fear.
Listen intently, follow the call,
Be bold, be strong, stand up tall.
It’s time to live again.
I ride the wave, reaching a crescendo before breaking,
Every wave is consistent yet different, always making
me feel like I want to run away; but stay I must.
For the pain is a friend to embrace and trust.
Learn to ride and go with the flow,
Enjoy the pain and take the tow.
I have learnt to ride because the wave will fold,
And the pain will leave and deposit some gold.
When the next wave crashes by,
I have gained some strength with which to try
to ride again another day.
For each wave that’s ridden makes a way,
Leaves treasure and resolve within my heart.
Pains healing touch helps me to start.
To live life again.
My restless heart, emotionally numb,
What distant figure had I become?
Mixing colours, never matching,
Always itching, never scratching.
The race of life, remote, survival,
Airport transfers, no arrival.
I’ve found a space, my heart is calm,
Inner peace, oil and balm.
The garment fits, silk and lace,
Adorning jewels, my dwelling place.
Offering, receiving, a friendship hand,
Finally settled, my own land.
It’s time to live again
The daydreaming child, time well spent,
Pursuing rainbows, heaven sent.
Dancing with fairies! Let them be,
Lost in the clouds, deliberately.
Let them wander, they’re not lost,
Befriending giants, snow and frost.
Exploring beyond, let them go,
Mysterious lands you’ll never know.
Candy mountains and chocolate streams,
Riding rapids, playful dreams.
Flying high, a growing world,
The path of life, revealed, unfurled.
It’s time to live again.