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John 8:12 "I am the light of the world."

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

My Beautiful Cities

I enter into the cities of
"My World !"
I can see all the remarkable
and  well structured
architecture all around this
city !
I can see the hustle and bustle
of the people !
Many taking buses , subway
trains, and taxi cabs.
There were monuments of
important people that were
held of high regard .
I slowly walk along the
sidewalks with people
passing me by !
I am not dressed very
fancy!  My jeans are
a bit dirty and my shoes
are worn out with a
hole on the side.
But I am not letting
that stop me!
I want to see this
fascinating wonder
to my eyes!
I have a red flannel on
with suspenders and
an old cloth sack on my
back.
I am probably sticking
out like a sore thumb
but I can't let that
keep me from enjoying
this beautiful city!
I go into a coffee shop
and buy myself a cup
of coffee and a hot dog.
Conveniently I find a
green wooden bench
outside the shop to
take a load off!
Suddenly, I can hear
beautiful music in the
background! It's a
fiddler playing a
Christmas tune in
July!
Excuse me sir ' can
you move onto the sidewalk?
A parade is coming through!
The people were making
their grand entrance on horses
and floats with patriotic costumes!
There were many red, white, and
blue flags waving in the sky!
Clowns were passing out candy
near the sidewalks with
 children eagerly waiting!
The people were all so happy
with food and music echoing
throughout the tall buildings!
The police were keeping
everyone in direction to make
room for the marching band!
This was a joyous celebration
of "Independence Day" and
one could tell there was much
to be proud of!
I look in the distance and I
spot a large Cathedral beautifully
towering over the little shop's
below!
The streetlights began to
shine upon the city streets and
everyone was waiting on fireworks
to light up the sky!
Parents were sitting by their
children keeping them close by,
and people of all ages were
mingling in groups laughing
and carrying on!
I decided to wait patiently
for the Fireworks show to
begin! I pulled out my small
wool blanket from my bag
 and found a high spot on
a grassy hillside. I observed
the people on that eventful
day!  I found many interesting
places to visit and things to see!
The flowers and pieces of art
display was satisfying to
embrace!
This was such a lovely city!
I began saying farewell to
the people along the shops and
sidewalks! I smiled with a
nod as I passed them by. They
were still being mesmerized by the
spectacular show in the sky!
As I go near the outer skirts
of the city, I turn around
to take one last look of
it's splendor and
wonderful activities!
I stand near a beautiful
bridge made of brick with
light poles marking it's
way! Before making
my exit, I proudly look
over towards the city!
  My worn-out shoes
 and red flannel shirt
became a soft white
color!
My suspenders became
a light shade of gray
 and my bag became a
 golden shepherd's hook!
I smile towards the
beautiful city with
my arms in an out
stretched position.
I placed my sign of
cross over the whole
city' with
my Divine Blessing!
 "I grant
you peace and love
among your cities!
May you always have
unity, prosperity, and
complete love for one
another! May you
forever keep your
faith, hope, and love
within me and I in you!
I will never leave you!

Above All

Jesus in Disguise 

Give Me Your Eyes

Hallelujah

O' Come Emmanuel

City on A Hill

You Raise Me Up

Humble and Kind

Don't Stop Believing 

Heroic Acts / 6-10-2020