I have seen morality fade,
the withering of man’s ethics
I have seen Love’s first bloom
be shattered, by the skeptics.
I have seen evil governments,
that are wicked and corrupt
I have seen terrorist bombs
on peaceful streets erupt.
I have seen earthy riches,
make the wealthiest go bust
I have seen the awful pain
due to hearts full of lust.
I have seen Satan destroy,
families with booze and dope
I have seen little children
give up all trust and hope.
I have seen the falling away,
of those who once believed
I have seen to their First Love
they no longer heed or cleave.
I have seen the fruit plummet,
far from the One True Vine
I have seen the Gospel truth
become dull and benign.
But, what I have not seen,
is for God to change His mind
His Word still gives sight . . .
to those who are ~ yet blind!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Isaiah 40:8
King James Version
“The grass withereth, the flower fadeth:
but the word of our God shall stand for ever.”
Copyright 2014
Deborah Ann Belka
October 7th, 2016 at 7:29 PM
Hi Deborah Ann! I was looking for a poem to go with a photo (an ancient looking, gnarled tree trunk) that I’d like to post on my blog and found your wonderful blog and poetry. Would you allow me to use “Oh, the things I’ve seen..” with credit to you? It will be posted on His Creation at http:\\bigskyken.wordpress.com Thank you! Ken
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October 7th, 2016 at 7:32 PM
Yes, please feel free to reblog or use in any way you’d like.
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October 7th, 2016 at 7:33 PM
Thank you!
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October 7th, 2016 at 8:30 PM
Here is the post! https://bigskyken.wordpress.com/2016/10/07/oh-the-things-ive-seen/
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October 8th, 2016 at 7:43 AM
I loved it Ken! Truly captured the words. I left a comment for you on your blog and will be following. I love your images and if you ever want to use another poem with one of them please feel free to. ~ Blessings ~
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October 9th, 2016 at 9:52 PM
Thanks again! It seems both our WordPress ministries have very similar goals in proclaiming Christ’s truth, and I am so glad we could bring together our art to spread the Word! I will keep you in the loop on any future projects, and don’t hesitate to use photos from His Creation, if you ever need a visual! It is well! Ken
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October 13th, 2016 at 2:57 PM
Thank you Ken I will take a look around and see if I can use some of your wonderful photo’s with future poems. ~ To God Be the Glory ~
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April 28th, 2014 at 4:24 AM
This one is a great up lifter, DeborahAnn. Thank you.
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April 28th, 2014 at 11:24 AM
Thank you Daryl. There is such peace in knowing God never changes 🙂 ~ Blessings ~
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April 27th, 2014 at 8:37 PM
And I have seen the wonderful priceless gems you always share and within this world I know there is still hope! Thanks for the blessing my sister!
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April 28th, 2014 at 11:25 AM
Thank you Wendell and praise the Lord there is still hope for those who are lost, for all those who are unsaved 🙂 ~ Blessings ~
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April 27th, 2014 at 8:11 PM
Reblogged this on Wings of the Wind and commented:
Deborah and I are living in the same time and we are seeing the same things. And we both know how the story ends….
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April 28th, 2014 at 11:26 AM
Thank you for blessing me with the reblog Chris. Ah, our eyes are focused in on the same things indeed and the story will end for some happily and for other’s not so much 😦 ~ Blessings ~
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April 27th, 2014 at 5:19 PM
Thank you. Your words are very true; they took me back too.
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April 28th, 2014 at 11:27 AM
Thank you I am glad you were blessed by reading this!
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April 27th, 2014 at 5:13 PM
Amen! Hes the same yesterday today forever!
Sent from my iPhone
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April 28th, 2014 at 11:27 AM
Amen and Amen to that sister! ~ Blessings ~
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April 27th, 2014 at 5:11 PM
Beautiful!
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April 28th, 2014 at 11:28 AM
Thank you Diana. Praying God continues to bless you and your ministry!
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