Poems for the JourneY
Poems by Elisa Sangiorgio, Inspirations by God
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Contents:
2. Poem - A Few Simple Thoughts
3. Check it out - Dawn's Graphics
4. On the lighter side - Disorder in
the Court
Try and try as I might, I sometimes find it hard to express
the depth of God's love for us, and what He went through because He loves us so
much. I'd like you to read my father's thoughts
in the attached file. I know it too will bless you as it did me, and it
expresses how I feel as well in better detail. Today is my Father's 25th
birthday...he has been saved 25 years, and I'm thankful for that because I grew
up with his Godly influence. My father is just a man, and like me, for one of
the most undescribable acts of love ever recorded in history, he only adds...
I stare at my blank piece of paper,
Nothing is filling the lines below.
My thoughts I can't put into words,
I try, but they just won't flow.
I think so long trying hard to understand,
Just why He would give up His crown?
To come as a man, and face what I do,
And then His own life to lay down?
I've read in His word, oh, so many times,
How He suffered and then slowly died,
The pain that He bore upon the old cross,
To save such a sinner as I.
The way He was beaten, so mercilessly,
With no thought for the good He had done.
All He had claimed, and they thought He had lied,
Was that He was God's only Son.
So perfect and pure, a man without sin,
How I'd love to be such as He.
But He died just for that, gave up His life,
So that my own soul could be free.
The cross that He carried on His raw, beaten back,
people mocked as he struggled down the street.
I think of the nails as they pierced his hands,
And those that, too, pierced his feet.
I picture the anguish as He cried for a drink,
And tears that had rolled down his cheek.
How His heart must have broken as God turned away,
As His Father's face He did seek.
They drew lots for His clothes, and laughed at his pain.
Called Him the "King of the Jews."
But He knew that one day, because He had died,
So many His love they would choose.
It was there at the cross that sin was defeated,
And Satan's accusations became lies.
The victory is won, and for those who believe,
We will meet in the sweet by and by.
Just as He promised, He rose up again.
And He'll come back one glorious day.
To gather the ones who have chosen the Life,
The Truth and the only Way.
The paper was blank, now a few simple thoughts,
Filled all the lines there below.
I try to express just what this all means,
So you'll see the message God wants you to know.
Please check out one of my friend's graphics websites. They are incredible!!!!!!!! You can use the username and password, to get to them, provided on the page at the top. I'm going to have to look through them myself and find one for my own site! They're awesome!!! ENJOY!!!!!
This is looong, but FUNNY!!!!
Disorder In The Court! - Funny Quotes from Transcripts
From Ed Wolfe--a man who laughs in the midst of true adversity!
Disorder In The Court!
Most language is spoken language, and most words once they are uttered, vanish forever into the air. But such is not the case with language spoken during courtroom trials, for there exists an army of court reporters whose job it is to take down and preserve every statement made during the proceedings.
Court is now in session, and here are my favorite transquips, all recorded by America's keepers of the word:
Q: What is your brother-in-law's name?
A: Borofkin.
Q: What is his first name?
A: I can't remember.
Q: He's been your brother-in-law for 45 years, and you can't remember his first name?
A: No. I tell you I'm too excited. (Rising from the witness chair and pointing to Mr. Borofkin). Nathan, for God's sake, tell them your first name!
Q: Did you stay all night with this man in New York?
A: I refuse to answer that question.
Q: Did you stay all night with this man in Chicago?
A: I refuse to answer that question.
Q: Did you ever stay all night with this man in Miami?
A: No.
Q: James stood back and shot Tommy Lee?
A: Yes.
Q: And then Tommy Lee pulled out his gun and shot James in the fracas?
A: (After a hesitation) No sir, just above it.
Q: Doctor, did you say he was shot in the woods?
A: No, I said he was shot in the lumber region.
Q: Now, Mrs. Johnson, how was your first marriage terminated?
A: By death.
Q: And, by whose death was it terminated?
Q: What is your name?
A: Ernestine Mc Dowell.
Q: What is your marrital status?
A: Fair.
Q: Are you married?
A: No, I'm divorced.
Q: What did your husband do before you divorced him?
A: A lot of things that I didn't know about.
Q: And who is this person you are speaking of?
A: My ex-widow said it.
Q: How did you happen to go to Dr. Cheney?
A: Well, a gal down by the road had had several of her children by Dr. Cheney and said he was really good.
Q: Do you know how far pregnant you are right now?
A: I will be three months November 8th.
Q: Apparently then, the date of conception was August 8th?
A: Yes.
Q: What were you and your husband doing at that time?
Q: Mrs. Smith, you do believe that you are emotionally unstable?
A: I used to be.
Q: How many times have you committed suicide?
A: Four times.
Q: Did he pick the dog up by the ears?
A: No.
Q: What was he doing with the dog's ears?
A: Picking them up in the air.
Q: Where was the dog at the time?
A: Attached to the ears.
Q: Doctor, how many autopsies have you performed on dead people?
A: All my autopsies have been on dead people.
Q: Were you acquainted with the decedent?
A: Yes, sir.
Q: Before or after he died?
Q: Officer, what led you to believe the defendant was under the influence?
A: Because he was argumentary, and he couldn't pronunciate his words.
Q: What happened then?
A: He told me, he says, "I have to kill you because you can identify me."
Q: Did he kill you?
A: No.
Q: Mrs. Jones, is your appearance this morning pursuant to a deposition notice which I sent to your attorney?
A: No. This is how I dress when I go to work.
Q: Have you ever been arrested?
A: Yes.
Q: What for?
A: Aggravating a female.
Q: You say you're innocent, yet five people swore they saw you steal a watch.
A: Your Honor, I can produce 500 people who didn't see me steal it.
Judge: Well, gentlemen of the jury, are you unanimous?
Foreman: Yes, your Honor, we're all alike -- temporarily insane.
THE COURT: Now, as we begin, I must ask you to banish all present information and prejudice from
your mind if you have any.
Q: When he went, had you gone and had she, if she wanted to and were able, for the time being excluding all the
restraints on her not to go also, would he have brought you, meaning you and she, with him to the station?
A: MR. BROOKS. Objection. That question should be taken out and shot.
Q: At the time you first saw Dr. McCarty, had you ever seen him prior to that time?
JUDGE: I rarely do so, but for whatever purpose it may serve, I will indicate for the record that I approached this case with a completely open mind.
Q: Did the lady standing the driveway subsequently identify herself to you?
A: Yes, she did.
Q: Who did she say she was?
A: She said she was the owner of the dog's wife.
Q: I understand you're Bernie Davis's mother.
A: Yes.
Q: How long have you known him?
Q: Now, I'm going to show you what has been marked as State's Exhibit No. 2 and ask if you recognize the
picture?
A: John Fletecher.
Q: That's you?
A: Yes, sir.
Q: And you were present when the picture was taken, right?
Q: As a officer of the Dodge City Police Department, did you stop an automobile bearing Kansas license plates
SCR446?
A: Yes, sir.
Q: Was the vehicle occupied at the time?
Q: Please state the location of your right foot immediately prior to impact.
A: Immediately before the impact, my right foot was located at the immediate end of my right leg.
Q: Have you ever beaten your wife?
A: No. I might slap her around a little, but I never beat her.
Q: Just what did you do to prevent the accident?
A: I closed my eyes and screamed as loud as I could.
Q: What can you tell us about the truthfulness and veracity of this defendant?
A: Oh, she'll tell you the truth. She said she was going to kill the son of a gun -- and she did.
Q: And another reason that you didn't want to go out there was because you feared for your life?
A: Yes, I did.
Q: Why?
A: That's a rowdy neighborhood, and there are very, very bad persons that will do bodily harm and seriously kill
someone.
Q: Where were you on the bike at the time?
A: On the seat.
Q: I meant where is the street.
Before we recess, let's listen in on one last exchange involving a child:
Q: And lastly, Gary, all your responses must be oral, O.K.?
A: Oral.
Q: How old are you?
A: Oral.
We are all on a journey through life. Some of us get lost, some search for the truth, some have found the truth, and sometimes we all need a little "service station" along the way to continue on. These poems were written for that purpose; for those seeking to find life, for those who have it, but need a little lift, for those who have strayed and need directions back, and for those who just need a little encouragement. It is for every day living, experiences, heartaches that lead us to the realization that God is the only way, the only truth, and the only life. I pray my poems minister to your heart, and give you the energy, direction and encouragement that you need. If you ever wished to be removed, please send me an e-mail and I will remove you, no hard feelings. :) God bless. Please visit my poetry site for other Poems for the Journey...
