"GC8WDDF, A Log"

With this series, familiar I was not;
Saw the title and here was my thought:
“This is a poetic rhyming scheme,”
So formed already was my logging dream

For sharing your story, I give my thanks!
Here’s mine: On arrival, to knees I sank
and a sort of fishing I did go,
reeling in the green tube from below

The sheet was wet and just a tad saggy,
so gave a new one, complete with baggie;
Ere my commute, sought and signed,
Here’s the log for this, my daily find

"Glory And Righteousness"

"Glory and righteousness,"
The heavens do declare;
He's a skillful artist:
Hunter, bull, sisters, bear

He called to the stars: "Be!"
Placed each with precision,
Set them all in motion:
A master's keen vision

The stars tell His story
From beginning to end:
From creation to Christ,
And that He'll come again

Lighting the night, the stars
Also light my life's path;
Jesus, Lord of my heart:
A clocksmith, plying His craft

"I Will Worship You"

Bow my head, raise my hands,
Stand in awe of Your great might;
I'll come boldly with no fright;
This time is just for You;
I will dance in Your sight

Showed the truth, shed Your blood;
Lord, Your love is what I need;
I submit to Your good lead;
I will do anything:
Lord, You need only ask

I will worship You
Like You want me to,
And You'll hold me tight,
Jesus, all through my life;
I will worship You
Like You want me to,
And I will not let go
'Til You bless my soul

God, You're good, this I know;
Where You plant, I will grow;
I'll just keep my eyes on You;
Lord, I am ready;
Yours is a glorious light

Born in likeness of men,
You came to bear all my sin;
Jesus, You are amazing!
Lord, whatever You ask me You know

I will worship You
Like You want me to,
And You'll hold me tight,
Jesus, all through my life;
I will worship You
Like You want me to,
And I will not let go
'Til You bless my soul

Jesus, Your life is my life,
So I can serve You right;
In You I live, move, and am;
Anything that You ask;
You're the King of kings and Lord of lords!

I will worship You
Like You want me to,
And You'll hold me tight,
Jesus, all through my life;
I will worship You
Like You want me to,
And I will not let go
'Til You bless my soul

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adapted from "I'll Make Love to You"
Boyz II Men (1994)

"Exchange"

I have been
Arrogant
Proud
Lustful
Selfish
Greedy
Sinful
Worthy of death

You were
Meek
Humble
Loving
Selfless
Giving
Holy
Worthy of life

But you took mine
And gave me yours

I have nothing to offer,
Not even excuses;
You have everything I need,
Yes, even forgiveness

"Martha"

I didn’t know Martha
—I can say with absolute certainty
that she never treated me like a stepgrandson—
But after coming here,
And being greeted with a swarm of smiles, hugs, and handshakes from people I’ve never met,
I can say of Martha,
That I know her