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Gabriel’s “My World”

Today’s post (like there is one every day!) comes from my eldest, tallest, most blonde headed son, Gabriel. Today, Gabriel received the first place award in the 2005 Picturing Poetry Series. It is a part of the Writers In Action (WIA) program in the New Hanover County School System. The amazing part is that Gabriel is not a part of this program. At his school, they do not have this program for 3rd grade students. But, his teacher read this poem and said she wanted to show it to the the WIA teacher at his school. After showing it to her, they decided to enter it into the contest anyway.

The contest was judged by several very well published authors as well as the chairman of the Creative Writing Department at UNC-Wilmington. The librarian told us today that, of all the winners, Gabriel was the only one that won unanimously! We are very proud of this achievement. Well, I could write several more paragraphs about this accomplishment, but it would be more fitting to simply let you read the poem yourself. So, without further ado, I present “My World” by Gabriel McGee

“My World”

Some days I feel bad, low and afraid.
On those rare occasions,
I go to my perfect world.
The best place ever,
A wonderful escape from the cold black streets
And the fear of night lurking around the corner.
I go there for complete happiness and relaxation.
A place where animals and humans sing in perfect harmony.
My world is a place where clothes and jewelry
Don’t hide the person inside.
So one night,
Any night,
Look up at the stars and you might see me,
Returning from my world.

“My World” by Gabriel McGee 2005

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Breath of Yahweh

 

As I sit on my neighbor’s back deck in the cool of the afternoon, my thoughts are drawn to the unimaginable grace and blessing of Yahweh. He always knows what we need and gives us that and more.

The cooling breeze on my face reminds me of His gentle words ”I am more than enough for you. I am your peace. I am your provider.”

Even in the midst of tragedyand loss. He is more than enough. You see, my neighbor and I just returned from his wife’s memorial service. As I feel the cool breeze and hear the beautiful wind chimes, i also hear my neighbor re-recording his voicemail message so it will not contain his wife’s voice. But, God is still more than enough for him and his family. Today. We celebrated his wife’s life, legacy and relationship with God. She leaves behind two young daughters, a fine stepson and a husband that can continue to celebrate God’s gifts and blessings.

Thank You for Your words of comfort, my God. You are so close to us that we can feel the cool breeze of Your breath and it is soothing and reassuring.

You are more than enough.

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Find Me In The River

Find me in the river
Find me on my knees
I’ve walked against the water
Now I’m waiting if you please

Find me in the river
Find me there
Find me on my knees with my soul laid bare
Eventhough you’re gone and I’m cracked and dry
Find me in the river
I’m waiting here for You… – Martin Smith ”Find Me in The R:ver”

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