On the Wings of a Dove: Inspirational Poems Reflecting the Power of the Holy Spirit
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The dove is a symbol of the Holy Spirit and represents simplicity, gentleness, divine guidance, marital affection, and the deepest kind of peace. Its wings exemplify the Love of God and Gods forgiveness. The doves unadorned and striking white image provides us with an ever-present reminder that there is always hope when there is faith in our Heavenly Father.
The poetry within On the Wings of a Dove are intended to provide inspiration and support as an arsenal against troubling times and difficult situations, to produce a guiding light on darkened day, and to give one the solace and belief that our Heavenly Father loves each of us, watches over us, and is preparing our place within His Kingdom.
Terry Lawrence
Terry Lawrence began his journey of life in northeastern Ohio in a charming small town along the Ohio River. After his graduation from Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio and armed with several degrees in business, his 40-year career expedition transported him to Washington, D.C., Baltimore MD, St. Petersburg FL, Los Angeles CA, Las Vegas NV, and Athens, Greece. It wasn’t until 2008 Terry experienced an explosion of his creative prowess when he launched his own poetry website and published his first book, Journey of Life. This book, The Right Path Taken, is his second in a planned series that archives the various dimensions of love relative to his own personal relationship with God, friends, and especially his own life partner. Because of the love he discovered, with the intervention of God, coupled with his new surroundings living in Vancouver WA, nestled in the beautiful and awe-inspiring Northwest, Terry encountered a life-changing transformation where he was able to take the right path of life. A lighted path that radiated an appreciation for God, life, character, righteousness, and, more than anything else, love.
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On the Wings of a Dove - Terry Lawrence
Contents
On the Wings of a Dove
A Palm Upon the Willow
One But Helped
A Whisper in the Night
Guided by His Love
His Last Attempt
Crestfallen Twilight
He Walks in Heaven Now
A Healing Heart
Shadow in the Dark
The Light Within
Calling God
The Lamb Approach
Until He Calls Me Home
The Light Becomes Life
For When It’s Time
The Visit
Bless This Home
I Felt the Hug
What Would Jesus Do?
No More The Valley Low
This Special Night
For Your Light
Thankful This Night
Trust in the Father
I Looked
For Today
You Need Only Ask
Actions Behind Prayers
Healing of the Heart
Sustaining Hope
He is on Your Side
I Seen God Today
Into the Father’s Kingdom
Fear No Evil
Atop a Mountain High
Father’s Smile
He Cares For You
Thank You for Another Year
Footprint on Your Heart
I Asked God
There’s Gonna Be
Defeated Evil
All for Us
Favor
The Right Path Taken
A Walk Along the Beach
Puddles Along the Path
Silent Judgment
Grain of Sand
Give Unto Us
Measured Life
Our Forever Thanks
Weathered Storm
He’s Always There
We Ask of Thee
The Joy Within
Ne’er Alone
I Spoke with God
Blessed Are They
God is My Captain
The Road to Happiness
Dreams
Good vs. Evil
Positives Answers
The Meaning of Life
The Ten Commandments
Turning to Him
Change Your Life
Within His Shadow
For When I Leave
The Gloom Outside
Highway to Heaven
Awake
Solutions for Troubling Times
Winds Pass By
There Once was a Man
Home Sweet Home
Depression
At the Gate
Sword of the Spirit
God’s Will
Your Path
A Presence Near
Counting Blessings
Impact on the Soul
God So Loves
We’ve Agreed to Wait
Are You Ready to Meet God?
Seeds of Life
An End to Just Begin
Each Step I Trod
Answers Unto You
We Live by Faith
Forever Joy
We Live It Not
It Is Your Faith
Seeds of Love
What Have I Done in Life?
Together Forever
I Look Within
To Face the Pain No More
In Him
Believe
Upon the Valley Floor
I Looked Beyond the Rainbow
Moonlit Faith
If Faithful
in Your Prayer
If You Allow It to Be
Judged
As If Were Blind
The Thrill from Above
His Hand Was On My Back
Endless Arrogance
Of When I Could Not See
Knock Upon My Door
The Answers Lay Within
To There Get To It
Eye on the Goal
God Protects
A Finale to Twilight
We Tend To
Presence Felt
Prepare Us
We Will See Him
Upon Your Loving Wings
Forgiveness
Happiness Can Never Be
Eternal Life
Fear Not of That to Fear
For What He Did
Peace of the Spirit
A Matter
of the Heart
He Shall Come
Of That
We Do Not See
When God Laughs
I Know
The Dove
On the Wings of a Dove
I came upon a dove of white
along a broken trail
I felt the wind from its flight
and sensed my soul prevail.
Eerie walk round every bend
desolate and bare
choosing then my life to end
no answer to my prayer.
Windswept clouds, darkened sky
and thunder clamored strong
elements the dove defied
convinced my heart was wrong.
Descending on a ray of sun
beaming through each cloud
turbulent the skies were none
and silenced thunder loud.
Upon a fence the dove alight
and stared into my face
deep inside my soul invite
each worry did erase.
I knew it then this bird of love
sitting on its post
was sent by God from Above
depicting Holy Ghost.
All my worries left that day
inconsequential things
burdened life had went away
upon the dove its wings.
Interior_WillowTree_20090720095941.jpgA Palm Upon the Willow
I sat beneath the willow tree and gazed upon its leaf
pondered what would set me free and bring to me relief.
I felt the pain within my heart with sorrow oozing out
thought my life to then depart this world to be without.
Sinister the tree appeared as if a darkened stare
a misty fog that I feared enhancing my despair.
I felt its roots within the ground as seeking to control
grasping me from all around and searching for my soul.
Silently, I said a prayer, as the wind did calm
a gentle breeze unaware presented leaf of palm.
Upon my chest the leaf did land that brought to me release
of the thoughts that I had planned and filled my heart with peace.
Victory
, a voice had said, from within the wind
"sufferings you shall shed, forgiving times you’ve sinned."
Take this palm
, the voice explained, "and feel within its gift
for all your troubles shall now be waned and your life will shift".
"Triumph shall be yours this day, a life to ne’er compare
I shall not to you betray, for what you ask in prayer,"
humbled by of each the word, as spoken by this voice
and how the words my spirit stirred, and to my heart rejoice.
The willow tree did not appear powerful as before
nor did I feel of any fear, not then or anymore
I clutched the palm within my hand and looked into the sky
I came to then to understand and never question why.
Never to feel again, a weeping grief or strange
but to know of always when, of things I cannot change
and to know and to feel, my life is full with love
because a voice that was so real that came from Him Above.
Interior_OneButHelped_20090720095704.jpgOne But Helped
There was a man on the street begging a lending hand
asking for some food to eat while all just left him strand.
I saw a man dressed so well who looked and even stared
held his nose from reeking smell and knew he didn’t care.
I watched a lady looking down while brushing away some dust
from her coat from her gown and stared in such disgust.
I peered a man from out his car with wealth as more than gold
but as he lit his long cigar he looked and merely strolled.
I even saw a cop pass by and poke the man his side
ridiculed and asked him why he had to there reside.
I viewed so many people who would stop and simply say
Did they let you out the zoo?
, then grin and walk away.
It was cold upon this night with rain down from the sky
I watched so much that wasn’t right, the man began to cry
The more the tears that he had shed the more of those who would
say to him he should be dead because of nothing good.
I saw the man his head had bowed as if he was in prayer
Soiled soaking wet his shroud that added his despair
grungy beard, hair so long, so filthy was his skin
I knew again that this was wrong, assuredly a sin.
Passed by many on this night who had the means afford
disgusted by of him their sight and chose the man ignored
extended hands I saw him do while often on his knees
but they all just looked him through, laughing at his pleas.
My mind was raged, my heart the same of what I saw so much
I walked across the street in shame, my hand his head to touch
his rose his head, his eyes to mine, I felt his pain inside
I only had of dollars ninem and gave to him, he cried.
I wish I had more to give
, I said with swollen eyes
and wished him well his life to live, as he began to rise
Not for me but for you, my son
, he spoke revered
I closed my eyes for seconds few, the man had disappeared.
Interior_Jesus5_20090720095226.jpgA Whisper in the Night
It was a whisper in the night
that I could not acquaint
there was no one in my sight
and so the words were feint.
I felt as if someone near
as I looked about
fended off shades of fear
though elevated doubt.
Your worries child belong to me,
the murmur spoke and said,
and though in me you cannot see
trust in me instead".
"I will provide your joy within
and comfort all your strife,
I will keep you free from sin
with everlasting life."
"All I ask is faith be yours
for Him and Me Above
as I will open doors
and fill your life with love."
My heart was pounding but not in fear
my spirit pulled toward
as I wiped a moistened tear
the whisper was my Lord.
I felt His presence all around
with whispers to console
I looked within and there I found
my Jesus in my soul.
Those whispers in the dark that night
amidst a light so dim
lifted burden no more a plight
my worries gave to Him.
Guided by His Love
As we walk the road of life
and oft times tread off track
we can always be reassured
His Hand is on our back.
Sometimes we’ll