Planting Time

Since everyone is getting their gardens planted this time of year, here is another good poem...

The Garden (author unknown)

First plant five rows of peas...
     presence
          preparedness
               promptness
                    perseverance
                         perceptiveness

Next plant three rows of squash...
     squash gossip
          squash criticism
               squash indifference

Now put in four rows of lettuce...
     let us be faithful to duty
          let us be true to our obligations
               let us obey rules and regulations
                    let us love one another

No garden is complete without turnips...
     turn up for meetings
          turn up with a smile
               turn up with new ideas
                    turn up with a determination
                         to make everything count for something good and worthwhile.

I Am A Christian by Maya Angelou

When I say..."I am a Christian,"
I'm not shouting..."I'm clean livin'."
I'm whispering..."I was lost,"
Now I'm found and forgiven.

When I say..."I am a Christian,"
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble
And need CHRIST to be my guide.

When I say..."I am a Christian,"
I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak
And need HIS strength to carry on.

When I say..."I am a Christian,"
I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed
And need GOD to clean my mess.

When I say..."I am a Christian,"
I'm not claiming to be perfect.
My flaws are far too visible
But, GOD believes I am worth it.

When I say..."I am a Christian,"
I still feel the sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches!
So I call upon HIS name.

I'm just a simple sinner
Who received GOD'S good grace, somehow.
I'm not perfect,
Just forgiven!

Wanted to share this poem just in case you hadn't seen it before now.  It's a favorite and a keeper!