MYCENAE-AN EVIL PLACE
An evil place
Where families killed
And ruthless men
Ruled the day
Heartless acts of power
Claimed its way
And Helen launched 1,000 ships
To sail across the seas
Ten years for the battle
Troy burned and crushed
No joy in the victory
Mycenae burned with lust
Where is its power?
All I see is stone
No people live in houses
Dirt has claimed their
homes
In my mind
I see this thriving town
Everything was spent
On things that turn to
stone
What is the wisdom?
That we can claim
From this story of evil
From this play of pain
Know that Jesus saves you
In Him you can live
When this life is over
New life Christ will give
11/24/03
Archive - November 2003
ATHENS ARRIVAL
Dennis waiting at the gate
We arrived on time
Pretty weather
Athens was new
The trip to town was slow
The scenery and greenery
Traffic and streets
We were in Athens, Greece
Christiana met us
Crisp and kind
Waiting to share
Her city and mind
Smiling people
Strolling throngs
Ancient shadows
Holding on
Roads designed to disappear
Vendors on the move
It feels wealthy and poor
Nationalism at the door
Street cafes
Beckon with their smells
Lining storied streets
Thinkers knew well
It started here
What I am
The way I think
The life I live
Words defining
Who we are
Listing life
In thought and song
Acropolis guarding
Athenian homes
Sundown and lighted now
Evokes in me wide-eyed stares
My words to you
Help you feel
The scenes I see
Athens is real
Hear me
Hear my joy
Excitement expressed
Our first day in Athens
ASKING THINGS FROM GOD
Asking things from God
Do not belittle us
But encourages
Reminding who is in control
Asking deepens our awareness
Of who God is
And what God sees
Encouraging us of Christ’s care
Laying out before Him
Our needs and plans
Helps us focus
On the things the Lord demands
Obedience is better than sacrifice
Listen as Christ gives
The things we get are burdens
Responsibilities to be met
Much can be learned
From the struggles of the poor
Many trust in Jesus
Even though they are poor
Life is more than mammon
Leave success at the door
Our Father loves completely
All have gifts galore
I am marked and unique
Tomorrow never comes
Today is when I serve Christ
The victory is already won
Now is when God hears me
Stop and speak your heart
Jesus offers comfort
Now is the time to start
Go to God with pleading
Ask for all you think
Our journey is majestic
The Lord is pleased to speak
11/20/03 CC
AIRPORTS ARE
Airports are
Movement and sound
Stopping points
That feed on time
Connecting nations
And people groups
Sending cultures around
Pulling down God’s hold
I am on my way
A journey filled with faith
Looking to the past
Seeking life today
Speeding sounds
And foreign toilets
Litter travel ways
Part of the travel scene
Moving us beyond our intellect
Choking off reality
Standing in a time warp
And yet time moves on
Giving us a sense of strength
Knowledge without truth
Once the airports behind us
Our day in Greece has begun
11/19/03 CC






