" FIRST DAY of the FIRST MONTH of the NEW YEAR "




The first day of the first month of the new year
God's eternal Love has placed us here
When we are open to His Word He stays near
May all of us to the Lord's Law lend an ear.

The first day of the first month of the new year
Holds promise, hope, and an awesome fear
The Lord's Joy in our hearts evokes a tear
What a blessing we cannot into 2011 peer.

The first day of the first month of the new year
Welcomed at the stroke of midnight clear
Amidst festivities celebrated with cheer
Includes families and friends we hold dear.


© Mel Patterson - 1-1-11

SNOW ANGEL

Little girl pink and pretty playing in the snow
Frolicking, tumbling, running, and on the go
Bundled up warmly, head to toe
Now supine through a sled-like slide
Gleefully waving an arm by each side
And creating snow angel wings that glide.

There is such joy to watch this little girl
Crowned with brunnette helmet of curl
Dreaming of balleting in graceful twirl.

The Seasons come and go but..
Winter's her delight!
Watching her snow-happiness,
O such a sight!
To be her age again?
I would in a minute,
if I might...
if I might..
if I might.


© Mel Patterson, 12-330-10

Little Innocents

Holy Innocents who died as little Martyrs
Their blood poured, now God's Partners
Because of the reigning King Herod's fears
Those stripped parents shed copious tears.

Wailing in sorrow in every tomorrow
Not one hour could one parent borrow
Hearts rended in indescribeable pain
Never would mourning their babes wane.

Is it not the same today here and now
Babies are ripped apart somehow
Hearts rended in indescribeable pain
Never to know why the seed became.

O Lord, send your Holy Spirit
That a pregnancy they might not fear it.
Give insight to the new mother to be
To deliver her baby because of Thee.

© Mel Patterson, 12-28-10

"SLEEPLESS NIGHT "

Sleepless night
Is my plight
In the wee hours
O His Powers
Get me to my knees
Hear my pleas, please
As I pray
This early day
For lost souls
On all poles
To know You
Love you, too.
Lord, bring them in
To the glory of heaven
Send Your grace
To every race
To every tongue
That's ever sung
Send your Spirit
That all endear it
Let's hear Your Voice
Then we shall rejoice
You alone are our choice.

© Mel Patterson, 12-26-10

"NOT ONLY ME..."

The Holy Spirit came upon me today
Reality sweeping over my tear strewn face.
Knowing I'm perfectly loved by God I pray
With grateful heart, blessed by His grace.

Not only me has He loved to His Death
But everyone to whom He has given breath.

Without His having created me from a seed so long ago
Eternal Life would not be possible; this I know.

He placed me in the tender palm of His hand
Gazed upon me with a love so grand
Me, only a little speck of sand
Waiting the eternal Fatherland.

Not only me has He loved to His Death
But everyone to whom He has given breath.

May evangelizing be our ardent endeavor
Teaching that His Love will never sever
Spreading the gospel by thought, word and deed
Following the Lord's lead as prayerfully we intercede
For our brothers and sisters, all mankind
That they may see who may be blind.

Not only me has He loved to His Death
But everyone to whom He has given breath.

Let us to the best of our ability, help others to see
The saving power of His Majesty
That the Father sent His Son,
The Holy Mighty Three -in-One
Planned from the beginning of time
An Eternity so Divinely Sublime
~ It can be yours and mine ~
Oh God, Thou art wholly Holy and Divine!

Not only me has He loved to His Death
But everyone to whom He has given breath.

The day will come with Blood bought souls
Thus purified soar to heavenly goals
Pure hearts to Him we'll bring
All Praise to our Almighty King!
Thanksgivings and Praises ever ring,
With heavenly choruses we shall also sing!

Not only me has He loved to His Death
But everyone to whom He has given breath.

© Mel Patterson, 7-13-10

" A GRAIN OF SAND"

A little grain of sand upon the beach
Has a lesson in humility to teach
Considering the numbers vast and wide
So high so deep a grain hides inside
Unnoticed, unknown, there nonetheless
Warmed by the sun in a warm caress.

Little grain of sand hidden from view
Still with his own little job to do
Fitting as placed there by the Creator's Hand
Right there on the beach within the sand
Unnoticed, unknown, there nonetheless
Warmed by the sun in a warm caress.

So are we, each one, one of many, yet all one
Placed here by the Mighty Three-in-One
Embraced by the Father, Holy Spirit and Son
One grain, in all the sands of time, won
From the plight of everlasting duress
Unnoticed, unknown, there nonetheless
Warmed by the sun in a warm caress
Enveloped by The SON in His Loving Caress.


© Mel Patterson 7-1-10

TAKE IT TO THE LORD

When you are weary from the burdens you bear,
When you feel no one anywhere will ever care,
When you think you cannot go one step more,
When you are in pain through to your core,
Take it to the Lord. Take it to Jesus.

Life throws anything and everything our way
Often times it is satan who holds us sway
Storms and clouds, and tempests' shrouds
Coming upon us in leaps and bounds,
Take it to the Lord. Take it to Jesus.

As pilgrims we meander here and there
Like nomads only heaven knows where
We have only one life to live nary a spare
Sometimes provoked we sin on a dare,
Take it to the Lord. Take it to Jesus.

It takes great effort from sin to relent
Graces are ours if we choose to repent
All blessings given us are heaven-sent,
How have our lives been foolishly spent?
Take it to the Lord. Take it to Jesus.

Jesus Alone can fill the empty heart
Every grace and blessing He will impart
With open arms He proved His Love
The Only Son of the only God above,
Take it to Him.
Take it to the Lord. Take it to Jesus.

© Mel Patterson, 6-27-10