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Ode to a library
Blessed place Books galore Never read Most or more Just what I was looking for Who does make these Places possible Where minds do meet On hither page Mind of God, that's Who I'd wage Peaceful silence Refuge still All these books Words to fill When I find one. What a thrill! What shall I look for here this day Something to help me go and say Something helpful to me and you Something beautiful and true Blessed time so I thank You. words the words countless words Oh but where wi
Daniel Popovich
Oct 231 min read
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As I sit in coffee shop (poem)
As I sit in coffee shop after a long day I sit here sipping drink wond'ring what to say Oh a joy it is to write even though unknown It's to Thee oh Lord I write these so simple poems You know me and I confess that I am lacking true Faith tells me that you are with me which makes me happy too In this world I don't wander any more I say Cause you leadeth me by hand for this price You paid I just needed to be with You Here in blissful state Only You know where I'm going What's m
Daniel Popovich
Oct 201 min read
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Morning prayer... a reflection on new beginnings. (Poem)
Dearest God I turn to thee The altogether Perfect One Sometimes waking here right now Feels like it just weighs a ton Money, people, things to pray for How I'd like to sit and hear Your Kind words re-assuring me That this will pass and we will be free Right now I have taken time To sit and offer this small rhyme Yes to You but it soothes my soul Just don't let me play the fool It is so humiliating yes When I am not at my best But for You I would go Through to life and like wi
Daniel Popovich
Oct 201 min read
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The Focus, the focus... a funny (but deep) little poem to start the day.
This is my "little" but mighty PowerShot SX420 IS with Wi-Fi capabilities! (May it always be put to good use.) Did you ever ponder At the...
Daniel Popovich
Jun 171 min read
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The Pilgrim... Happy Father's Day Pops
Autumn 2004, Rome Italy. Dad and I enjoying a toast with friends at a trattoria before heading home. It started out of a windfall, I...
Daniel Popovich
Jun 142 min read
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Morning Prayer Late Spring
As I look out on the day My soul is dry as bones I never thought it'd end this way With nothing but my phone Alas I sit here in the dark...
Daniel Popovich
Jun 132 min read
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Why are you a thorn in my side? I actually get it now.
Now I sit here pain in feet Wondering about ole St. Pete Whether he too suffers well So that others avoid the hell That he had to go...
Daniel Popovich
May 282 min read
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Poetic thank You my Christ
How can I thank you Lord of my life For seeing me through The strum and the strife Here I find welcome Work and the Way To make...
Daniel Popovich
Sep 9, 20221 min read
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Poetic prayer for a return to normalcy
Slumped I sit Washed with sin How can I Get back in To the land Where people speak By the rippling Babbling creek Did I answer God’s Own...
Daniel Popovich
Sep 3, 20221 min read
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Morning poetic prayer... Hello my friend
Hello my friend This morn we meet My rest is now Done and replete With dreams and hopes With fears and dread This day brings life So real...
Daniel Popovich
May 9, 20221 min read
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A short poem of abandonment to divine will
Please don't take this literally! We all need our ego's deflated at times. Please be kind to yourself and others.
Daniel Popovich
Mar 31, 20221 min read
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Sitting here quietly... poetic prayer
I am looking for Your grace again My life it is so still At this moment I am reaching out My list is yet to fill With things I want To do...
Daniel Popovich
Feb 8, 20221 min read
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Winter morning... poetic prayer
How shall I approach thee I am such a fool In need of a faith community Where charity may rule Behavior that is worthy Of thy beloved...
Daniel Popovich
Jan 25, 20222 min read
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Christmas and Christ
Christmas is only two days away now. How will I celebrate? With a candle in the window. And a God who motivates. And how exactly does He...
Daniel Popovich
Jan 16, 20221 min read
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Independence Day Thoughts
Sparklers and crackers dazzling the eve When will our citizens finally believe That life is too precious to waste On things that won't...
Daniel Popovich
Jan 16, 20221 min read
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Poem: Most Holy Trinity
What is all the controversy? I ask myself right now. Some well meaning worshippers Are furling their brow When I say that Christ is One...
Daniel Popovich
Jan 16, 20221 min read
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Baseball game: A lazy Sunday summer poem
Sitting here with fam'ly round We watch the game and cheer the sound Relaxing joy to chat and see Th' purpose of eternity What? Baseball?...
Daniel Popovich
Jan 16, 20221 min read
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Poetic meditation on Divine Mercy
Lord I wander through each day Drifting as I do some times You don't mind my mindless path That is where Your Grace I find Straight the...
Daniel Popovich
Jan 16, 20221 min read
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A Poetic Morning Offering
As I get out from my bed I offer Thee the day ahead I look out without 'plaint or dread None can go forth in my stead Yoke so easy,...
Daniel Popovich
Jan 16, 20221 min read
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"Morning Mourning Thoughts" a poem by Daniel A. Popovich
I wake up from my bed Dear Lord And make my way to the Kitchen where the coffee pot Awaits the water fah The brew that stimulates my...
Daniel Popovich
Jan 16, 20222 min read
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