Cool Guitar

                        

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Begin forwarded message:
From: Loda Schreckhise <l
Subject: The Cool Guitar
I stood on a corner that was dark and damp
Casting my shadow neath the dim street lamp 
Hiding my face from the headlight beams
Thinking my thoughts and dreaming my dream Hours on end it was as quite as a tomb
Making my way to the door of my room
I heard whispers n the alley twas the strangest sight
The shadow started moving in the dead of the night Then the beat of a drum midst the horn of a car
And a man on the curb with a cool guitar
He touched the strings and the sound I heard
Was an angel in flight the song of a bird The notes put rhythm in my heart and feet
I danced in freedom on the lamp lit street
I laughed and cried and played in fun
Then was stopped in my tracks by the rising sun I went to my room a very tired man
Waiting for the notes to call me again
Everything I do every tiny little deed
Is waiting for the night and the music I need The beat of the drum and the horn of the car
Calls me to the street and the cool guitar
He touched the string and the sound he made
Was like the dew of the morning and the evening shade I stood on the corner that was dark and damp
Casting my shadow neath the dim street lamp
It’s all kinda strange but they came from afar
To see the man on the curb and his cool guitar The morning came again the man wasn’t there
I sat for hours with a dull cold stare
Wrapped in my thoughts kinda lost it seems
For the man on the curb was a man in my dreams A dream is just a dream til you make it real
Gotta give what ya know gotta give what you feel
Leave the dark street ya gotta reach for a star
Be the man on the stage with the cool guitar Soar to the stars in the musics strain
Fill the air with the notes let them fall like rain
Let the power of the talent travel near and far
Be the man on the stage with the cool guitar2011.  Loda Schreckhise

He came from the earth infused from above. He swayed the crowd with laugher and love. His game grew big swift with a fame. They loved his craft and loved his name. He enjoyed his life it pleased his heart. The days rambled on so far from his start. Life comes so quickly now days are a blur. He ponders on things his mind is a slur. Like a puppet he moves feels like a toy. He awaits for a day to become a real boy.

Close to Me

Close to Me

You stand amongst the tallest trees

You are taller still

 You stroll throughout the mountain range

Shaping them to your will

You stopped the rivers in their path

You bade them change their course

You touched the sea and

It became a mighty swirling force

I a leaf caught by the wind

Adrift in a new land

You reached for me you held me close

In the shelter of your hand

I in Christ He in me

I shall not suffer harm

As I walk and angels guard

I’ll lean upon your arm

LSchreckhise Aug. 2017

Weaving The Stars

Let me rest amongst the stars
Thread a needle by their light
Weave a garment of such wonder
with the beauties of the night

Let the pattern show each treasure
I have held within my hand
Let each stitch knit me a platform
Upon which my hopes will stand

Let the weaving show who I am
Is who I’m meant to be
Let it show my creator
Gave me life to set me free

Let my dreams be like a garment
Wrapped around this mortal frame
Let my heart enjoy redemption
For to not would be a shame

Let me rest amongst the stars
Thread a needle with God’s Grace
Weave a netting strong to catch us
Making whole this human race

If this be my wish most truly
For a doubting world to see
God exists and lives in mankind
It will be seen in you and me

Stitch by stitch joined together
Each one perfect each one neat
We shall gaze hearts interwoven
When the Tapestry is complete

L. Schreckhise
January 2016

The Voice

We heard God’s voice and we well knew it.

He has a plan and we will do it

Though those who look upon us think us wrong

We walk together you and I 

From valley to mountain from sea to sky

Love is that which gives our heart it’s song

We bid you now though friend or foe

A touch of Grace where ‘ere’ you go

That which binds you now God will release

On each day we meet again

We’ll greet each other hand to hand

Anointed by our Lord the God of peace
LSchreckhise

Jan.2016

My Moment

My Moment

How glorious was that moment I happened upon
How wonderful that breathe I breathed
How sweet is life the gift it is
How happy I am to believe
How noticeable the beauties all around
How glorious the beat of my heart
How tender the love between God and man
Of which you and I take part
How great is a friendship forged in trust
How hopeful the day with its charms
How precious the love of a woman and man
When a baby lies safe in their arms
How grateful I am to the giver of life
By whose providence I am secure
I pledged to Him then I pledge to Him now
My efforts to live transparent and pure
How glorious this moment I’m living now
How wonderful this breathe I breath
How sweet is my life the gift that it is
How happy am I to believe!

Lschreckhise 2/9/14

Living

Living

What is life but a flicker
A breath a span a vapor across the sky.
Unstoppable inescapable
Unchallengeable ordained
Licensed for adventure designed for experiences
Reaching hoping conquering
Inquiring ever inquiring
Receiving giving living
A moment a flicker a breath a span
A vapor across the sky!

Lschreckhise 2/9/14

Fly Free

Fly Free
She hopped to the lowest limb, clinging tightly trembling with fear.
Watching closely that dreaded one who’s always lingering near.
He stared at her with cold green eyes, and mocked her pitiful cry.
In his awful stalking way, he dared the bird to fly.
If she tried if she failed, she knew all would be lost.
The very thought drove her mad, she could not bear the cost.
The day wore on, night drew near, she knew she didn’t want to die.
She couldn’t hang on here forever, she was gonna have to try.
With pounding heart and fluttering wing, she cast her lot to the air.
Much to his and her surprise, she soared without a care.
She knows now and he knows now, her safety is the sky.
Don’t sit and wait in pain and fear, all you have to do is fly.
Feb.3,2014 LSchreckhise

Shadows of Blessings

Shadows of blessings

In the early hours before dawn,
A shadow on the moonlit lawn.
I stood watching from my place,
A specter move with poise and grace.
I knew Him and He knew me
Familiar as two friends could be,
A thought of blessing,void of curse
My God, my World, my Universe.
I see Him in the stars at night
And in the beauty of morning light
I see him in the flowers that bloom,
I sense Him in a crowded room.
I feel Him in the hours of dawn
A breeze across the moonlit lawn.
~~~~~
Ever near to me, Jesus my God
Lschreckhise~3-23-2012

Happy New Year

Happy New Year

Exactly at midnight,
she appeared right on cue.
Fresh in her newness,
her moments all brand new.
Guarding her integrity,
will make a better world.
For every living man and woman,
every boy and girl.
Count her birth another chance,
and hold it ever near,
2012 , a gift of God…
To all, Happy New Year.

Lschreckhise 01/01/2012

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