I Love Music

I love music

Give me a melody

I love music

Someone play me a key

When there’s stress and things go wrong

I need a feel good song

When problems pour down like rain

Music keeps me sane

Spin a lyric

Thread a rhyme

Drum a rhythm

I’m feeling fine

by Christina Morley

A few years ago I flew to Germany alone with my son to my grandfather's funeral. I was afraid to stop over at the Frankfurt airport, because it's a huge airport, so I decided to stop over at the much smaller Hamburg airport instead. I have no problem conversing in the German language and most Germans can speak English, so I wasn't worried about that. I just didn't want to get lost. Well, the Hamburg airport was a mistake of choice. They lacked the German efficiency that one would have expected. Computer systems were down. No one explained what the hold-up was and no one apologized for the delay. We were third in line, but it took an hour before we got to the counter and received our boarding passes. What was worse was that they had no background music playing at the airport. It was awful just standing there staring at the staff behind the counters and their computers. Also, I had my 10-year-old boy with me and what was he supposed to do? Occasionally, I hummed tunes to myself, I was that desperate. With the delay, others missed their flights, but we got to our connecting flight just in time.

Philosophy (Everything Comes in Packaging)

Philosophy

The world’s philosophy

Oh, doesn’t it sound so good to your ears?

Lying

It wasn’t really lying

It was only a tiny, little, white lie

Packaging

Everything comes in packaging

And it’s always made to look so nice

Rights

It’s my right

No one has the right to tell me what to do

Sex

Have safe sex

And you should only begin when you feel ready

Packaging

Everything comes in packaging

And it’s always made to look so nice

Religion

All religions are good

Therefore, there is no one true religion

Truth

The world’s truth

Or God’s truth, which is the only truth

God has promised that if you should know the truth,

The truth will set you free

by Christina Morley

I thought you might be interested to know that I wrote this poem when I was 18 years old. Our modern, western culture dictates to school-going kids the philosophy that they are to embrace. This was my response to that.

Starry Sky

I thank You for the stars at night

I know that I can never leave Your sight

If You know each star by name

Then You know everyone else the same

You know so much more than I

When I look up into that deep, starry sky

I think how much You love Your creation

Heaven is beyond my imagination

I thank You for the home prepared for me

I know there will be so much more to see

A new heaven and new earth in all their glory

For me, this is a wonderful story

Help me to live in joy and peace

Until one day hatred and evil will cease

Also, help me show others the way

Until I see You in heaven, I pray

by Christina Morley

Do You Feel Powerless?

Do you feel powerless

To change things

Or become emotionless

From too many stings?

Is everything hopeless

Is it all in vain

Are you feeling helpless

Is your heart in pain?

There is one Who knows your name

He is faithful. He stays the same

He has felt your deepest pain

His love will always remain

Let His love fall like healing rain

Because your life is not in vain

What do you do

When you’re feeling restless

Who do you talk to

When your heart’s a mess?

Where is your shelter

From the storms of life

Who is your cover

When it cuts like a knife?

Next time the devil tries to steal

Don’t think about how you feel

Or the hurt that is real

Remember you are not lost, but found

And God’s angels are always around

So in Jesus’ name stand your ground

He will teach you what to do

And His love will carry you

So, next time the devil tries to steal

Don’t think about how you feel

Or the hurt that is real

Remember you are not lost, but found

And God’s angels are always around

So in Jesus’ name stand your ground!

by Christina A. Morley

Be a Friend

Lord, You taught me that to have friends,

I should be a friend.

And if I felt misunderstood, understanding

I should extend.

It’s not about protecting me, but about having

a heart that can bend.

Gifts of hope, gifts of love, and gifts of joy

I want to send.

by Christina Morley

I decided to post this poem today, because I need it for myself. It's been one of those days. I also feel more sensitive, and I can't take the hard knocks so well, when I'm ill and worn down. Do you ever feel that way too?