  God speaks to me in the mountains Where the wild winds blow. He speaks to me in the valleys Where crystal waters flow. He inspires a song in my heart, As the mountain path I tread; His beauty is all around me, When I face the road ahead. I feel His strength and power As higher and higher I climb; The awareness of His presence Fills me with love sublime. As I reach the mountain's summit My spirit feels lighter and free, And I know wherever I wander God accompanies me. Copyright Marian Jones 5/04  I sit in quiet reflection, At the end of a perfect day, Counting the many blessings God lovingly sent my way. The birds; the trees and flowers; The beauty of a placid sea; A trickling mountain stream Bringing quiet serenity. As I ponder on God's creation, I feel my tensions ease; Surrounded by such bounty, My heart is filled with peace. When the twilight has fallen And stars are shining bright, I count my blessings yet again In the velvet dark of night. Copyright Marian Jones 5/04 On the wings of sorrow Hope comes from Heaven above, For your loved one is safely home, Wrapped in the arms of love. Your days may be long and lonely, But faith will see you through; Walk bravely on the path ahead, Our Father will care for you. Let tears of grief bring release, Easing your sorrow and pain; Hold memories close to your heart 'Til you meet your loved one again. Copyright Marian Jones 5/04 I think of you in Springtime When grey skies turn to blue, The season filled with promise, When I fell in love with you. I think of you in Summertime When I see the rose in bloom; I close my eyes recalling How we loved its sweet perfume. I think of you in Wintertime When trees are dark and bare; Remembering funfilled days When love was ours to share. You are always in my thoughts With the seasons passing by, For love transcends all things And love can never die. Copyright Marian Jones 4/04 When We Give A smile begins a friendship, Which may last throughout the years; A hand stretched out in comfort Can ease a person's fears. A heart that's filled with love Will find the time to spare; Speak uplifting words To someone in despair. We enrich our lives by giving In thought, and word or deed, Because we have touched others In their special hour of need. Copyright Marian Jones 4/04 When God Draws Close In the still hours of the night When all the world is sleeping, Many souls are in despair, In the darkness softly weeping. Some are gripped by loneliness, Missing loved ones gone. Life doesn't seem worth living, It's a struggle to carry on. Others are fighting harsh pain, Crying out for relief; They try to keep on praying But it's hard to hold on to belief. Yet it's in the darkest hours Until the morning light, God draws close to those who suffer In the stillness of the night. He longs to give them comfort, Take every pain away, Enfolds them in His loving arms Until the night turns into day. Copyright Marian Jones 2004 I remember a thousand things When I remember you. Walks we took at daybreak Through meadows wet with dew. The first rose of the summer; A trickling mountain stream; The wooden bench in the park, Where we used to sit and dream. A smile, a kiss, a song, A room with a lovely view; Flickering candle lights Reminding me of you. The cottage by the ocean Where we spent our honeymoon, Days of love and laughter Our parting came too soon. Living again these memories Is something I often do, I remember a thousand things When I remember you. Copyright Marian Jones 3/04 The Return of Spring Beneath a cloudless sky, The land is fresh and fair; Hope springs eternal in the heart Amid the beauty everywhere. . The perfume of the blossoms Is carried on a tender breeze, And timid little violets grow Beneath the old oak trees. Lambs bleat in the meadows; Fledglings chirp in their nest: At dusk the skies turn golden, As the sun sets in the west. The cold, dark winter's over; Spring weaves its magic spell: Our spirits are uplifted In the world where all is well. Copyright Marian Jones 2004 The sky was clear, the moon shone bright As we walked together that very first night. You took my hand, our fingers entwined Long forgotten thoughts entered my mind. It was as if all my life I had waited for this Destiny arranging sweet heavenly bliss. My soul was soaring to heights that were new, The world disappeared - there was just me and you. We lingered a while, two hearts beating as one, Your lips brushed mine and then you were gone. I awoke from the dream in the morning light Yet somewhere, some place, I was with you last night. Copyright Marian Jones 2004 To visit her wonderful site click below Margi Harrell               |
