Your Hand

These are song lyrics. I wrote these back in 2006 for my son, Michael. He wanted an original song to sing for the church. I wrote this in about 10 minutes. I don’t have a recording of the music, so here is what I have: As I walk through this world that...

The Great Physician

A poem written in 2000. This is among my favorites. You are the Great Physician, Healer of my body, soul and mind. To You, I bow in humble submission. My prayer right now is that in me you’ll find, A man that lives a life that to you is pleasing. I thank you for...

…Til Death Do Us Part

This is a poem written in 2012 for a very good friend of mine who lost her husband. Carl was one of the most amazing people I have ever know. The Christ he carried with him was evidenced by the ever-present smile on his face. He was a man who understood that the love...

Love Unrequited

This poem is one that turned into something quite different from what I set out to write.  It was written June 11, 2015.  It is a story about a journey through life of a little girl who seeks what we all seek:  Love returned to us.  I like it and I pray that someone...

September 11, 2001

This poem was written by Toni Kirkman (my ex-wife) on September 11, 2001.  This is a date that is burned into our collective memories.   September 11, 2001 by Toni Kirkman How many saints did God welcome with open arms today? “Precious in the sight of the Lord...

Destruction and Restoration

I wrote this poem on August 17, 2014.  I was in a lot of pain at the time.  This was a very dark period in my life and I really struggled to find God.  God isn’t in the business of destroying our lives, rather he desires to ease the burdens of life.  I was...
Happy 50th Anniversary, Mom and Dad!

Happy 50th Anniversary, Mom and Dad!

On April 5, 2015, my Mom and Dad celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.  Some of you know that I love to write poetry (if you read much of this blog, you KNOW that I do).  I wrote this poem in honor of Mom and Dad for this awesome accomplishment.   I am very proud...

My Mother…

This is a poem written back in the late 90s for my Mom as a gift on Mother’s Day.  I can think of no greater calling that that of being a Mother.  Mom, I love you more than I can ever express and I know that you love me, too.  In spite of my warts, you are my...

My Father’s Hand

Most of our dreams, we cannot remember beyond just that few moments between being fully asleep and fully awake. Nighmares, however, can leave a lasting impression and can remain in our memories for a very long time. This nightmare I spoke about in this poem is just...

His Greatest Loss

I am posting another poem I wrote back in 1999. While on the cross, Jesus uttered the words, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Just a short while before, He said, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but...