Category: Life Lessons

Things you learn as you go along the road of life.

The Final Struggle

 

      The Final Struggle

In the last days of this old earth,

a time of trouble like has never

been will  spread it’s curse.

The people of God will weather

A hardship to keep God first.

The power of God will slowly

be withdrawn from the earth.

Those righteous left alive fully

realize what they are worth.

They are sealed in their foreheads.

Death before sin,— which is worse.

They stand firm, their course set.

Like Job, before denying God, he would die first.

Their food and water is sure.

But, like Jesus on the cross,

when he cried out “My God,

My God. Why have you forsaken me?”

When God withdraws they feel the loss.

But, they stand firm. They watch to see

Jesus coming in the sky with the host

of heaven surrounding Him. They

will sing a new song that will boast.

“Here is our God.” “ We are saved.”

“He is whom we have waited for.”

Those that are dead will raise first.

Then those alive will ascend for

translation not seeing death’s curse.

O praise the Lord. No greater day

can there be. Loved ones meet

hugging each other in joy and say

“Praise the Lord, our soul to keep.”————-R. W. Johnson—-2012)

 

 

Evolution

      Evolution

You’ve heard the theory of evolution.

Well, let me tell you of my conclusion.

I don’t believe man came from apes.

Or a group of molecules out in space.

That came together and spun around.

Eventually becoming  earthward bound.

To land in an ocean of primordial muck.

Then evolved with a lot of luck.

And, crawled slowly, upon the shore.

Then continued to evolve some more.

Eventually, after millions of years.

To become a man with all his fears.

But I do believe in “evolution”.

It’s got to be the only solution.

When man “evolves” he won’t eat meat.

He’ll have other good things to eat.

Like vegetables, legumes, nuts, and fruit.

Berries, melons, grapes, and roots.

When man “evolves” he won’t need clothes.

He’ll have a garment of light that glows.

When man “evolves” he won’t grow old.

Immortal life will be his to hold.

In fact, man has begun to “evolve” already.

It will start to happen when you are ready.

The changes will be slow at the start.

Most of the changes will be in the heart.

You ask me where I get my facts?

They’re in the Bible, near the back.

But, read this book from cover to cover.

Then, maybe soon, you’ll discover

the changes going on in you.

Then, maybe, you can “evolve” too.

You ask me how long will it take?

How much longer will I have to wait?

It will happen in the twinkling of an eye.

When we meet Jesus in the sky.———–R. W. Johnson——–(2011)

Spring Is A ‘Happening’

 

Spring Is A ‘Happening’

It’s time for spring

and all turns green.

Can you hear the birdies scream?

Winds will blow.

Pay the toll.

Now, it’s time for rock & roll.

Just a fleck.

What the heck?

Slippery, almost broke my neck.

Still some ice,

like frozen mice.

Watch your step or fall down twice.

See the moon

soak up gloom.

Watch out for the Moonie loon.

All will share.

It’s everywhere.

I feel it coming in the air.

Lying with your lass.

Splendor in the grass.

Love is something that can last.

There’s still crime.

Do the time.

Get out when it’s summertime.

Make a toast.

Too the host.

Wonder which she loves the most.

It’s crying time.

She’s not mine.

Wasted love is such a crime.

What to do

Without you.

I feel like Alley Oop from Moo.

Beat my chest.

Scream protests.

It’s male pride and nothing less.

I’m moving on.

She’s now gone.

Try to figure out what went wrong.———–R. W. Johnson—-(2011)

 

Mending A Broken Heart

      Mending A Broken Heart

Take me to the breaking of a beautiful dawn.

Take me to where my heart has gone.

Take me to the end to search for the start.

There is only one way to mend a broken heart.

Take me to where I don’t feel so small.

Take me to where I don’t need to stand tall.

Take me  there quickly before I fall apart.

There is only one way to mend a broken heart.

Teach me how to see when I close my eyes.

Teach me how to forgive and to apologize.

Show me quickly before I die in the dark.

There is only one way to mend a broken heart.

Take me to where love isn’t for sale.

To a place where hearts are not so frail.

Take me to where I don’t need to play a part.

There is only one way to mend a broken heart.

Take me to a place where I feel no shame.

Take me to a place where I feel no pain.

Learning a new game is the hardest part.

There is only one way to mend a broken heart.

——————————————————-R. W. Johnson—-(2012)

 

 

I’ll Be There

      I’ll Be There

Never fear that you will be alone.

You know how much our love has grown.

As you walk through this savage land,

I’ll be there to hold your hand.

I’ll be there. I’ll be there.

 

You may awaken and think I’m gone.

You will worry about what went wrong.

No amount of stress can make me leave.

I’ll always be there. You must believe.

I’ll be there. I’ll be there.

 

In the darkest night I’m by your side.

Your love gives me such loving pride.

Through the roughest times of life.

I am there through all the strife

I’ll be there. I’ll be there.

 

When you think you can’t go on.

When it seems all hope is gone.

When there is nothing left to say.

I’ll be there to save the day.

I’ll be there. I’ll be there.

 

When you feel your drowning in sin.

When you feel there is no way to win.

Turn to me and I’ll guide you through.

I’ll be there and all will be cool.

I’ll be there. I’ll be there.

 

I’ll never turn away from you.

I’ll wrap my loving arms around you.

I’ll shelter you from all harm.

Nothing can take you from my arms.

I’ll be there. I’ll be there.

 

I’ve loved you from before you were born.

I’ll love you till the day they blow that horn.

My love will go on for eternity.

Please, won’t you give yourself to me?

I’ll be there. I’ll be there.————————R. W. Johnson—-(2012)

 

 

 

 

 

What Goes Around Comes Around

 

What Goes Around Comes Around

I don’t know if I can keep on keeping on.

This depression has gotten me down.

I can’t just put a happy face on.

Like some happy go lucky clown.

It’s been this way since you waved goodbye.

You left without a word or sound.

Left me all alone to cry and cry.

I  have no idea where you were bound.

You took off like a bat out of hell.

Disappeared in a cloud of dust.

Left me coughing as my heart fell.

It stopped and started turning to rust.

I keep searching for a sign of you.

Checked the mail for a letter or note.

Nothing but bills and things to do.

Junk mail really gets my goat.

Every night I leave the light on.

So, if you come by you’ll know I’m home.

But, for two long years I’ve left the light on.

You don’t come by. You do not phone.

A darker life I can’t imagine.

I no longer have an appetite.

I am wondering now how it can end.

I do not have the strength to fight.

 

Then, I get an E-mail from a high school friend.

I haven’t seen her in years.

She asks how things have been.

I don’t mention all my fears.

We talk back and forth for awhile.

Then we started talking on the phone.

Many weeks of long conversational trials

led to a date. I pick her up at home.

After weeks of dating and having a blast

I get a letter from you to my surprise.

You state your very sorry for the past.

I am still the love light in your eyes.

I pick up a pen and begin to write.

I never thought it would happen.

Without hesitation I write.

Another has taken your place. It’s a fact then.

—————————————————-R. W. Johnson—-(2012)

 

 

 

It’s Forever

      It’s Forever

I think back to the day,

we were married in the month of May.

You were so beautiful,

and I cried. I loved you so.

All my dreams of happiness

were coming true that day of bliss.

“It’s forever”, you heard me say

when you said “I do”,  that day.

 

Without you —-

I know I can’t go on.

Without you —-

There is no morning dawn.

Without you —-

The stars no longer shine.

Without you —-

I know I’ll lose my mind.

Without you —- Without you.

 

I think back to the time

we spent together when you were mine.

You were so wonderful.

I never wanted to let you go.

I lived every day for you.

Your love for me was always true.

“It’s forever”, I told our friends.

I hoped that it would  never end.

 

Without you —-

I know I can’t go on.

Without you —-

There is no morning dawn.

Without you —-

The stars no longer shine.

Without you —-

I know I’ll lose my mind.

Without you —- Without you —-.

 

It ended on that day,

the angles came to carry you away.

“Please God! —- Tell me why?”

“Was there a reason for her to die?”

She was so beautiful,

and, you know I loved her so.

“It’s forever”, —- was a lie!!

It ended the day she had to  die.—————R. W. Johnson—-(1994)

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Bloodline

 

      The Bloodline

She was a girl living in the city.

She was clinging to her religion.

She was not wise, such a pity.

The man cared nothing for religion.

 

He cared nothing for the bloodline.

She got lost in the bloodline.

Heavy cost of the bloodline.

But, she goes on.

She cries at night & keeps alive the bloodline.

So much riding on the bloodline.

Why’s he hiding from the bloodline?

It isn’t right.

She cries at night & keeps alive the bloodline.

 

She heard that heaven is invite-only.

Reserved for the Christian soldiers.

Not unwed girls living in the city & lonely.

Asking for change from old sirs.

But, The Bible says Jesus loves her.

Even though she never married,

God loves her more than the Christians do.

 

She is part of His Holy bloodline.

She got saved in the bloodline.

The price He paid for the bloodline

changed her life.

She cries at night & keeps alive His bloodline.

She believes in the bloodline.

Lives and breathes by the bloodline

with all her might.

She cries at night & keeps alive His bloodline.

 

I shouldn’t have let her shoulder all the burden.

She probably won’t forgive me. God may not either.

I made a cross and laid it on her shoulders, hurting.

But, I never broke her spirit.

 

She owes that to her bloodline.

She stayed strong for the bloodline.

I did wrong by the bloodline.

She went on.

She cried at night & kept alive the bloodline.

Sacrificed for the bloodline..

Paid the price for the bloodline

for all her life.

She cries at night & keeps alive the bloodline.

——————————————————-R. W. Johnson—-(2012)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coming On Strong

      Coming On Strong

Another day, as she drug out of bed.

She just sat there holding her head.

She had drank but, not that much.

She wasn’t using it as a crutch.

Mostly she was just depressed.

Just dried tears is all that’s left.

Names were called. Words were said.

Now she wished that she were dead.

She really didn’t want him gone.

But, she didn’t want to be treated wrong.

Everything was falling apart.

The pain of having a broken heart.

Depression was coming on strong.

Lord, tell me where I went wrong.

Will I ever see a better day?

She could hope, but couldn’t say.

She was sliding down into the gloom.

She felt the end was coming soon.

She had no desire to do a thing.

Just sit & hope the phone will ring.

Then she thought of her childhood.

Of family, friends , & motherhood.

She was so very happy then.

What had happened to those friends?

Then she remembered they were still there.

Her family & friends wanting to share.

She went home & found a love.

A love sent from God above.

Her family & friends were all there.

Giving support & giving care.

All she needed was here all along.

She was suddenly feeling strong.

No more crying & feeling depressed.

Family & friends took care of the rest.

Faith in God was coming on strong.

How did she ever go wrong?

This is where she needed to be.

Here she will stay for eternity.—————–R.W. Johnson—–(2011)

 

 

 

The Story Of Sin

      The Story Of Sin

Imagine, in 6 short days creation completed.

Everything was done that was needed.

Then why was there a tree of temptation?

Freedom of choice was God’s creation.

When man was created he had this choice.

God knew they would have a voice.

Satan accused God of forcing reverence.

Man’s free will could bring severance.

But, God told Satan they will choose Him.

Despite disobedience, bringing on original sin.

Man had free will so he could choose.

If he chose God he made the right moves.

Satan would do all to make man choose wrong.

If Satan won he would have a new song.

He would say God is a tyrant.

None would dare to deny it.

But, God knew man would not fail Him.

He would provide a way for them to win.

He would die to remove their sin.

A gift to man for those who choose Him.

The final scenes of this war is future in it’s curse.

God’s people will be watched by the universe.

A time of trouble like there never was.

God’s power withdrawn from the cause.

Satan attacking with a vengeance.

God’s people standing, relentless.

Standing firm in their faith & love for God.

Choosing on their own to love only God.

Proving to the universe once & for all.

They will love God by their choice rather than fall.

They can do nothing on their own but, choose.

But, their choice will make heavenly news.

God is no tyrant, but, a God of love.

There is no greater God above.

The entire universe will be in harmony.

The love of God has set them free.

Sin will never raise its ugly head again.

Let this future world begin!!——————–R. W. Johnson—-(2012)