To repeat another’s words
rather than my own
is the same
as wearing a borrowed hat,
or chasing someone else’s dream.
In order to change the world
for the better
I must be authentic
to do my part.
I am a unique creation of the Most High!
His plan .. . His gifts . . .are best.
By Martha L Shaw – © 2018
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IN THIS LIFE . . .
Are we on a quest to DO what is right,
or to always BE right?
These two are rarely synonymous
and one is HOPELESSLY inefficient!
By Martha L Shaw – © 2018
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Is it just the breeze
Or the brush of angel’s wings
Which refresh my soul
And bring me such peace?
By Martha L Shaw ©2015
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A snippet you say?
UTTER FOLLY say I!
“One of insignificance!”
NEVER was such created
in His kingdom
on either side of the veil!
By Martha L Shaw – © 2017
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We begin life finely knit together,
One to another,
No labels,
Many colors,
Plump or delicate,
Uniquely different yet all the same
In likeness to Him.
Sadly,
We mature and our eyes,
Those human orbs,
Deny the truth held in our hearts.
By Martha L Shaw – © 2017
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There are really none like my late friend Betty, pictured here on the right with her Mom on the left. Her heart? Prime example! THE MOUSE! If I met one in my house we are sure to find I freaked out and left town until it met its demise! Not Betty! She found one in the attic,thought it was SOOOOO cute,and fixed up a hamster cage for it. It became family!
With a loving heart like that, can you imagine what a blessing she was to humans?
18 “‘Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord.
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Tiny feet
Scampering about,
Carry a wee one
Full of promise!
From such as this
Once was born
A Savior!
By Martha L Shaw ©2016
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