The Way of the Warrior
He stands, in bold confidence.
He is ready to lay down his life.
He stands, no giant dare face him.
He is ready to fight.
The warrior loves passionately.
Passionately, love fuels his fire.
One woman, one wife, is all he desires.
The day has come, prepared is he.
No place to run, it's time to be -
A man, he is a man.
He stands, in bold confidence.
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9/30/2025
Truth
A rare jewel, not found by many.
A gift given, by no more than One too many.
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A burden, heavy to carry.
A lonely road, with steps, and plenty.
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Is it vanity? I sometimes wonder.
The Lord conceals, and guides our wonder.
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I know no other.
Lord, please share a brother.
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10/02/2025
What Moves the Soul
What moves the soul, can one see?
If not to die, how can it be?
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We know when it's moved, how rare it be?
I long to find it, a lonely journey, it seems.
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10/03/2025
Cabin Thoughts
Rain. It crashes down.
Brain. It runs around.
Candle. It burns slowly.
Chester. That cute lil' corgi.
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10/03/2025
Thoughts Race
In fast cars, thoughts race.
A must win, high speed chase.
A Tokyo Drift,
A 5-speed shift.
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Caught - Paul Walker,
Thoughts - smooth talker.
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Try getting a racer to stop,
Brian Spilner's an undercover cop.
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Seize them, take them captive.
Escape is their plan.
Break free! Thoughts race again.
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10/08/2025
I'll Wait For You
In rain & drought,
In pain & doubt,
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I'll wait for you.
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With joy & song,
On a road so long,
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I'll wait for you.
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The ring you'll get,
May you never forget,
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For you, I'll wait.
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10/14/2025
Suffering
Days, long they run.
Nights, longer still.
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The beating heart thumps.
The body struggles, ill.
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The strong spirit shall not yield.
Oh death, you will not take.
Oh death, fear will not shake -
The spirit, it walks in meadow fields.
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The body crumbles, ill.
The spirit stands tall.
The spirit, you cannot kill.
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In Christ, the soul awakes.
Resurrection, in You I wait.
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10/16/2025
The Man
An adversary attacks,
The children, the wife, get them back!
He steps in front,
The Man will shield,
The Man will confront.
The lions eyes are set.
The lion, one you do not pet.
Here he stands,
Between, hell, and man.
"I’ve come to fight,
I’ve come to defend."
The Man, shall he die on this hill,
The Man will sacrifice,
The Man, will kill.
Get behind us,
Oh sheep!
Find pasture,
Find peace.
Step forward,
Oh shepherd,
Find courage,
Find strength!
11/18/2025
Loyal unto Death
Fear not, men of God!
Death finds us all,
Stand firm, stand strong!
Root yourselves in truth,
Find understanding, find proof.
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To The King, we all will answer.
Tested by all means,
Fire, sword, & cancer.
In trust, take heart!
Faithful by all means,
We must never depart.
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A promised resurrection.
Jesus, The Lion, The Lamb,
He'll bring back a wife,
a new kingdom, a new life.
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Death wages,
War rages,
The dragon -
He shall not prevail.
The serpents plot -
God has unveiled.
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His Saints unite.
Loyal unto death,
The Church, will fight.
12/23/2025
Rise Again, Sir Soldier
Fight, soldier, fight!
Crawl, scrap, & bleed.
Bite down, grit your teeth.
Arms weak.
Blood leaks.
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Rise again, soldier.
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Step forward, onward, men.
Stand, again, and then again.
Strike, attack.
Aggression! Fight back!
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Rise again, soldier.
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To the death,
His heart -
Heart of grit,
Heart of kings.
Heart won't quit,
Endure the sting.
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Rise again, soldier.
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Spine splintered,
Skull shattered,
Limbs worn,
Heels torn,
Breath faded,
Body burned,
Skin grated.
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Rise again, soldier.
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In arms, brothers bond.
Side by side,
Death shall not divide.
300 against 3,000,000?
It matters not.
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Rise again, soldier.
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Pick up your shield.
Draw your sword.
Plant your foot.
Embrace the wolf.
The lion, he’ll not be shook.
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Rise again, soldier.
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Brutal blows - take it.
Courage - it shows,
Tattered and naked.
A wise amen, stir bolder.
Heart of grit.
Rise again, sir soldier.
1/13/2026
Boyhood Hero
In boyhood-
The child plays.
Toy guns & bullets,
Dragons, he slays.
Two years ‘til ten,
In battles, he prays.
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He knows not age,
Yet spirit calls him,
Of warriors & lions,
Of heroic fights,
Great wars & trials.
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Time turns twenty,
He works a job,
Pays bills & taxes.
Desk full of paper,
No soldiers, no axes.
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He now knows age,
Yet spirit still calls him,
The boyhood hero,
Now buried deep inside him.
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“Awake, awake!
You sleeping giant!
Your soul, your hero -
That same spirit, you know!”
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Thirty years, now thirty,
The boy became man,
The man became warrior,
The warrior came alive,
The man, behold, has been revived.
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He’s the boyhood hero.
2/9/2026
Kingdom of Heaven
Morning Stars,
How ancient, they are!
Residing in the heavens,
The cosmos of all things,
Universe, stars, & space.
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Upon foundations of earth,
The grounds, God laid.
With songs of joy,
& sounds of praise,
All the sons of God,
They shouted & sang.
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Magnificent, cherubim!
The elder race, our brothers,
Angels of heaven, bene ha’elohim!
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Alas! Rebellion has come.
Condemned, apostate,
Lovers of gold!
Leader of mal’akhim,
That serpent of old.
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Some lusted too,
& Watchers descended,
Sinners, Semjaza,
God hath judged,
& nephilim, the great flood.
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Alas! Adam & Eve,
Great knowledge you sought,
The dragon, hath deceived.
They come, as angels of light.
The kingdom suffers violence,
They come, determined to fight.
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Behold,
For our sins, Christ died,
Rose, & ascended.
Upon the clouds, he’ll ride,
To return & descend.
The day of the Lord,
War has come,
In the Kingdom of Heaven,
Justice, it shall be done.
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A cosmic battle,
Of wrath & ruin,
Judgement & pain.
The King of heaven,
& Son of God,
Ruler of all nations,
On his throne, shall reign.
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Then comes the end,
To resurrect & mend.
Humanity brought back,
Into the family of God,
As humans & sons of God.
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Thus will be,
The Kingdom of Heaven.
Forever with glee,
Eternal life is given.
2/18/2026
Buried Treasure
Truth is like buried treasure,
Alluding both knowledge & pride.
Hidden deep within the jungle,
Uncharted to the stubborn mind.
Paths are narrow, dangerous, & dense.
To the hunter, great cost he shall find.
Truth is like buried treasure,
Located far out at sea.
Beyond the fog,
Few captain can see.
Fleets search, both far & wide,
Through storm water & rapid tide.
Sailor!
Are we not broken and weak?
The LORD our God,
He favors the humble & meek.
To mold -
Take up the cross, ask & seek.
Behold -
The map to truth, freely given.
Relent & repent,
Yes! We have been forgiven!
“You will know the truth,
and the truth will set you free.”
3/11/2026
Even If, If, Then
Even if -
We lose it all,
We fail & miss,
We are wholly dismissed.
Even if -
Our words fall short,
Our efforts go unseen,
Pointless, our actions seem.
Even if -
We prove right,
Yet die in vain.
We’re lost & lame,
Just lying in rain.
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Behold,
The Father sees all.
The King of Heaven,
& ruler of all-
He sits on the throne,
His judgement will come.
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If-
We give our best,
Serve Him above all.
Speak truth in courage,
The Lord will call.
If-
We endure persecution,
Hold fast & true.
Fight like warriors,
Unto death, stand tall.
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Then -
On that day,
We’ll face Him in awe.
In confidence we’ll know,
Lord, we gave it our all!
Then -
There’s grace & mercy.
Perfection is futile,
God charges no fee.
Thank you God,
You’re our hope & dream.
3/23/2026