A Song in Melancholy

I have no soul to share my joys and woe;
I have no one to tell my grief, sorrow;
I ask myself, “Have I asked things far more? ”
But this is how my life will have to go!

I have no one to share my ken and so,
I have to talk to myself or forgo;
What can I do if opens not new door?
I have to put my ambitions in store!

Copyright by Dr John Celes 7-20-2006

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Health and Wealth

When I had health, I strived to earn more wealth;
I toiled so hard that I soon lost my health!
When I got wealth, more vice crept in by stealth;
My wealth was gone, so also my good health!

So, keep your health and earn some wealth;
Don't earn more wealth and lose all health;
Just use your wealth to keep your health;
In life on earth, Health is your wealth!

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Jesus Lord, I Thank You

Lost, I was
and you found me;
Died, I almost had
and you saved me.

Lost, my way I had,
and you brought me
to the road
I ought to take;
Jesus Lord, I thank you
from my heart.

Sad, I was
and you consoled me;
Cried, I had
and you wiped my tears.

Sinned, I had
and you forgave me;
Jesus Lord, I thank you

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Why To Commit Suicide?

Why are you in a hurry to…
Catch a bus?
Board a train?
Fly in a plane?
Climb the skies!

Why are you in haste to…
Take great risks?
Walk perilous ways?
Follow unsure examples?
Risk your only precious life!

For life is…
Your greatest gift from God;
Your most invaluable wealth on earth;
The proof of God's immense love for you;
Why then commit suicide?

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A Poem of Rhymes

I must take care about the food I take;
I must avoid the smoke whenev’r I bake;
I must avoid dust rising when I rake!
I must be cautious of the wealth I make;

I better count the calories in cake;
I better note the genuine from the fake;
A river-water tastes better than lake;
Make sacrifices I must, for God’s sake
And pray to keep my soul with grace, awake!

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Christmas is Nigh?

I’ve heard of Santa,
But does he come
On reindeer sleighs
On snow-clad roads?

I’ve heard of Christmas,
When born was Christ,
To give joy, peace
To men on earth!

I’ve heard of Jesus,
The Son of God,
Who died on cross
For mankind’s sins!

But do we know
What Christmas means?
We must share our love
With all around.

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X 'MAS, God's Gift of Love to man

This isn't a story but a fact;
This isn't a mere belief but truth,
That Emmanuel was Christ, God's one Son own,
Who brought for man, love, peace and hope,

The perfect gift from God above;
The greatest gift of love ev’r known;
The gift of man’s eternity,
That was foretold, told and retold!

‘Happy Christmas,2009! ’

Copyright by Dr John Celes 12-23-2009

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A Song to God

I ask for mercy God,
Lend me your ear;
I need your guidance Lord,
I want you near.

I ask for will-pow’r God,
Give me your grace;
I need your blessings Lord,
I want your pace.

I ask for soul pure God,
Shed me your light;
I need your friendship Lord,
I want your sight.

I ask for wisdom God,
Show me your way;
I need your closeness Lord,
For these, I pray.

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Belov'd Dad

He lived an honest life always
And passed in poverty, his days;
He spoke for justice with brave face;
To God, he fixed his heart's, mind's gaze!

He lived a simple life on earth
And stood for all that was good, worth;
He knew the reasons for his birth
And did his duty with great mirth!

He left a void that couldn't be filled
And walked the path that was God-willed!

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Birthday Greetings

‘Happy Birthday’, Cathy!
May you be much happy;
May your future be bright;
May you live in the Light!

May Lord Jesus keep you;
May God always guide you;
May your aims, dreams come true;
May Almighty bless you!

Fondly dedicated by daddy,
To his loving daughter,
Catherine Mary Einsteina,
On the occasion of her birthday.

Copyright by Dr John Celes 29-08-2010

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