tickle tock

tickle tock

hickery dickery dock

the cough arrested the clock

the detonating tickle

hurls one into humble pickle

tickle tock

is back to mock

time to take stock

unhealthy vibes to block

tickle tock

heal me my Rock

...the LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer;

2 samuel 22:2

fruity series - temperance

when i gaze at Nature to understand its laws 

homeostatis is basis to correct excesses and flaws   

every organism so intricately designed

energy forms of multi-dimensions interact unconfined

to everything, there is a tipping point

mere mortals get easily out-of-kilter, out-of-joint

self-mastery to bridle desires requires energy and attention

it's wise to temper and heed proverbs 25:16 contention

if you find honey, eat just enough 

too much of it, and you will vomit stuff

fruity series - meekness

a spirit of taking advantage of weak 

extrapolates a future bleak

for it takes divine strength to be meek

arrogance ironically is weaker slick

niv psalm 10:4 scores

for in his pride the wicked does not seek Him;

in all his thoughts there is no room for God

niv proverbs 11:2 roars

when pride comes, then comes disgrace

but with humility comes wisdom.

niv matthew 5:5 pours

blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

choose meek

for meek is sleek 

yielding calm mirth

what thrives in your garden dearth?

fruity series - faith

life is a journey playing out one's faith and beliefs

faith in nothing, something, self and others' myths 

that faith spurs purpose and direction

steers all kinds of apathy, empathy and action

  

take a look at your yard, front-back-inside-out 

what you've been planting and allow to grow will soon sprout

we become what we think, eat and feel
what kind of faith we nurture, fuels the deal

faith manifests like an unwound coil

like the gardener choosing to toil for its spoil

the garden simply accepts and gives back what's given

what is driving life, how is mustard-faith being driven?

for as the body with the spirit is dead,

so faith without works is dead also...kjv james 2:26

fruity series - goodness

many paths unfold each day

help me discern, avoid the ones that lead me astray

many choices confront, how shall i decide

help me listen to Your good voice inside

we choose what and how to fill our life

paths are full of uncontrolled curves and strife

You never promised a rose garden, You gave us a choice

You are abundant goodness if only we harken Your voice 

for You give only the best

if only we stay close to our Shepherd's breast

if only evil to turn away and detest 

if only we arrest ourselves in Your pastures for rest

surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:

and i will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. - kjv psalm 23:6

fruity series - gentleness

help me be gentle

instead of being caught in a scuffle 

help me pause for good cause

instead of need to be boss and anger toss  

teach me to flow
and absorb your glow

respond soft to hard

find beauty in weeds, it's not dud 

for Nature's rain nurtures

the roots of all living creatures

for He hath shewed thee, o man, what is good;

and what doth the Lord require of thee,

but to do justly,

and to love mercy,

and to walk humbly

with thy God? - kjv micah 6:8

fruity series - longsuffering

what is my pain 

i count it as gain

to be ridiculed and rejected

nothing compares to the suffering You were subjected

      
       to die so we could again live

heaven on earth to freely give

taking our burdens, sinful nature to relieve

to see us through trials and wade through grief

where is up without its down

where is joy without its frown

where is darkness if not to contrast light

where is day without its night

where is perfection without its flaws

where is healing without life's claws 

1 corinthians 10:13 to cradle  

God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; 

but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, 

that ye may be able to bear it...and be clothed in blessing cape

fruity series - peace

come all ye heavily laden, 

come to My garden

give Me your cares to fertilize blooms

My eye is on the sparrow, give Me your glooms

let not your heart be troubled, peace instead to garner

trust like the plants trust Nature and the Gardener 

still your heart to listen to its deepest needs

yield and trust in Me to gain back harmonic beats 

come to My garden, drink My dew

rest and replenish, vibrant hues to renew    

peace I leave with you,

my peace I give unto you:

not as the world giveth, give I unto you.

let not your heart be troubled,

neither let it be afraid. - kjv john 14:27 

fruity series - joy

when all around me crumbles 
joy in a rose and its Creator break the tumbles

respire and rejoice in its petal perfume

His gentle breeze blows away negative fume 

happiness is dependent upon circumstances

upon people, things, happenings and instances

joy blossoms with coy on the other hand

stems from within, no matter what land 

joy is contentment at heart

God's safe cove to impart

that blooms peace amidst piercing dart

that blooms hope when life falls apart

the apostle paul understood

writing about joy while chained in prison, he brewed this brood

flip to philippians 3:1 to relish, ponder and enjoy

whatever happens, dear brothers & sisters, may the Lord give you joy

fruity series - love

when the world misunderstood 

leaning on Your buttress was only way i could and stood

when mortal love disappoints

Your love fills the voids and reconciling balm anoits

when deception is only reception

Your love is the only redemption

when unforgiveness overtakes and overwhelms

we have Your grace to unconditionally bask in divine realms

when all around us seems bust

we love Him because He first loved us - kjv 1 john 4:19