RODGER

RODGER


My friend
Smiling
Inebriated
Homeless
He smelled of vomit and stale urine
Golden soul
Unpretentious
Delusional
Genuine
He taught me humility
Gentle nature
His memory warms my heart
Please watch his back Father
Wherever he may wander


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

HE IS

HE IS


He is
Therefore
Am I
Saved by His blood
Mercy complete
Unworthy
Grateful
Sacrosanct
Holy union
Consummate
Sacred
Chaste love
Bestowal transcendent
My soul
Forever consecrated


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

HOLY SPIRIT

HOLY SPIRIT


Once a dream
Peculiar
Now a way of life
Mystical force
Supernatural
Divine
Almighty
Holy Spirit indwells
Consumes me
My very core
Exalts Him
Vivid new existence
Reborn
With purpose
Sanctified
Wondrous journey
I rise


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

RELIGION

RELIGION


As my eyes learn to see
Truth explodes
Wisdom osmosis
Deception
Rampant
Penetrates the core of organized religion
Blindly
Sheep are led to slaughter
“Let no man deceive you”
Lighthouse
Shelter from the tempest
Found within your heart
Be still
His voice
Holy compass
Focus intently on His guidance
Forsake evil doctrine
Follow His brilliance
Salvation
Eternal



© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

CLEAN AND SOBER

CLEAN AND SOBER

I’ve killed a lot of brain cells in my life
Addiction replaced two loving wives
No high can compare to this one now
Jesus Christ
Medicates somehow
Bottle of booze was my only friend
Never dreamed it would defeat me in the end
(Chorus)
Clean and sober
All right now
Clean and sober
I’ll show you how
A broken man
Helpless and afraid
My life a twisted mess
Disarray
Destitute
I tried to end the pain
Overdose on pills
Cowardly
Insane
Hallucinations
Broke the trance of death
My drunkenness
Revived by Holy breath
(Chorus)
Clean and sober
All right now
Clean and sober
I’ll show you how
He took my hand and led me from the tomb
Deliverance
Redemption conquered doom
Sober now
I’ll never be the same
Alive and free
Praising Jesus’ name
(Chorus)
Clean and sober
All right now
Clean and sober
I’ll show you how

© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

SEDUCTION FROM THE HARLOT

SEDUCTION FROM THE HARLOT


Be alarmed
By myopic dissertation
Let no man
Deceive you in your quest
Our world is full of false directions
Evil leaders
Impure and possessed

(Chorus)
No need to be afraid
He will dry your every tear
Rest in His assurance
His perfect love
Sincere

Keep your eyes focused on Our Savior
Fill your heart with His words of hope
Reject seduction from the harlot
That permeates
On a global scope

(Chorus)
No need to be afraid
He will dry your every tear
Rest in His assurance
His perfect love
Sincere

There is only one way to God the Father
To follow His precious son
Your sacrifice
Obedient submission
Eternal life beside the Holy One

(Chorus)
No need to be afraid
He will dry your every tear
Rest in His assurance
His perfect love
Sincere

© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

ANTICHRIST

ANTICHRIST


Let not your heart be troubled
Pay no heed to his decree
The evil one approaching
Fulfilling prophecy

Have faith and reassurance
As he slithers on the scene
With vile, irreverent verbiage
Blasphemy obscene

Rumors running rampant
Apocalyptic fear
Holy words now come to pass
Christ will soon appear

As promised in the book of God
The battle, all but won
Satan is defeated
Praise to Yahweh’s Son

Hear these words of comfort
Join salvations choir
Accept our Saviors gift of life
Or perish in the fire


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

SWEET VIBE

SWEET VIBE

Music flows within me
Echoes through my head
Sweet vibe of life
Rhythm free and pure

Exhilaration
God’s divine revelation
My confidence
Spiritual and sure

(Chorus)
Will you join me in my song?
As the angels sing along
The object of our praise is Christ the King

Strife will come and go
A part of life I know
I lay it at His feet and let it be

I focus on His will
And I’m learning to be still
To hear His words of comfort eagerly

(Chorus)
Will you join me in my song?
As the angels sing along
The object of our praise is Christ the King

So simple and serene
Through loves eyes my world is seen
Joyful salvation for all time

His mercy crushed the chains
Of misery and pain
Jah’s holy love
The reason for my rhyme

(Chorus)
Will you join me in my song?
As the angels sing along
The object of our praise is Christ the King

© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

HEED THE CALL

HEED THE CALL


If you listen to me
I believe you will agree
That love is the only way

Aching to be free
Searching frantically
Bewilderment haunts our world today

(Chorus)
I’ve got my eyes on my Savior
He has His eyes on me
We walk along together
His truth has set me free

The answers that you seek
Simple and unique
Lay waiting deep within your heart

Just call out His name
You will never be the same
Sacred bond no man can tear apart

(Chorus)
I’ve got my eyes on my Savior
He has His eyes on me
We walk along together
His truth has set me free

I hope you heed my call
Before you lose it all
Open up your eyes and see the light

Jesus paid the price
His life He sacrificed
His soothing hand makes everything all right

(Chorus)
I’ve got my eyes on my Savior
He has His eyes on me
We walk along together
His truth has set me free

© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

PROPHECY

PROPHECY


Lately
My eyes begin to see
Ancient words
Fulfill their destiny
Daniel’s visions
Soon to be unsealed
Holy truth
Prepares to be revealed

False prophets
Lead their flocks astray
Fragile minds
Filled with masked decay
Unclean spirits
Spread their evil wings
Satan’s hand
Controls the puppet strings

My message
Simple, pure, and true
I pray these words
Console and comfort you
Jesus Christ
His kingdom soon arrives
Take His hand
Let your spirit rise

His love
Compassionate
His mercy
Complete
Inner peace
Immaculate
The kind we all dream of


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

SAVED AM I

SAVED AM I


Precious transformation
Born again
Brand new
Chains of sorrow broken
Saved am I
It’s true

His gentle hand guides me
His patient gaze inspires
With silent adoration
Ablaze with Godly fire

My soul shouts out His praises
I claim His victory
His bidding is my mission
His truth has set me free

Come join the celebration
He welcomes everyone
With open arms
He is waiting
Our Fathers Holy Son


(Background chorus)

Saved am I
It’s true
Born again
Brand new


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

HAND OF GOD

HAND OF GOD


Gods loving hand
Expansive
Omnipotent
Healing gift
Supreme touch
Transforming
Awesome current flows through pious children
Compassion charged volts
Cascade within human conduit
Altruistic vessels we become
Sharing His message of hope and salvation
Gently guiding lost sheep
To the benevolence of our Fathers embrace


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

GOD Beckons

GOD BECKONS


Crystal clear
Almighty
Urgent
His call leaves no doubts
Naked truth churns within my belly
Impossible to conceal
Holy Spirit erupts
Consuming my soul with compassion
Brilliant beacon
Torrential
Pure love in the highest form
Efficacious
Undefiled
I go forth without hesitation
Obedient
Unabashed
Dedicated to His bidding
Honored by His invitation
Fixated on His mission


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

FULL MOON

FULL MOON


Mysterious
Hypnotic
Phosphorescent
Haunted orb
Your furtive smile
Conceals ancient secrets
Forbidden enlightenment
Shrouded deep within your bowels
Brilliant light
Resonate
Solar eidetic image
Briny deep glistens
Shimmering
Aglow with your eminence

© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

Delicate Petals

DELICATE PETALS


Fear melts
Trust triumphs
Love
Brilliant
Divine
Consumes my heart
Demons of doubt
Cast out forever
My soul blooms
Delicate petals exposed
Naked
Susceptible
I yearn for the splendor
Passionate luster
Emanating from your precious spirit


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

Piercing eyes

PIERCING EYES


In my dreams
Your eyes
Ablaze
Passionate
Soul piercing
You see my true essence
Allure steeps my being
I slowly lose my way
Adrift
Blissful
Forever complacent
My journey ends with me
And begins with you
Entranced
Consumed by the fire of your love


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

Virginia Beach Sunrise

Virginia Beach Sunrise


The sky ignites
Electric pink
Beacon of promise
The sun
Argent
Brilliant fireball
Peaks from beneath a blanket of azure
Together we rise
Dawn ruptures the darkness
Penetrating
Hypnotic
God’s awesome majesty
A tiny glimpse of heaven
For our sleepy world to behold
Thank you Father
A stunning gift indeed


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

John Paul II

John Paul II


In quiet solitude he is mourned
Even in death
His mighty presence remains
A great man
Leader of countless millions
The first of his kind
Pioneer
Visionary
One world peace
Trekking the globe to decree
Religious goals
Political roots
Firmly planted
Entrenched in powerful soil
I disagree with his doctrines
But I respect his approach
Third world multitudes
Hunger for the truth
He traveled the four corners
To personally deliver his double edged message
My sincere sympathy to all who grieve
I know he will be sorely missed


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

My Pen

MY PEN


My pen
A vessel
As am I
Energy flows
Exploding onto life’s canvas
Demons flee as I write
Compassion pours from the chalice
Where poison once choked my soul
Love blooms
Where anger’s infertile soil
Before lay barren
Clarity bursts forth
Upon erstwhile blinded eyes
Wisdom quietly replaces confusion and frustration
Peace consumes
As turmoil slowly fades


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

Precious Child

Precious child
Innocent
Pure
Delicate creature
Tiny miracle
Spawned from passions seed
Love erupts from your brilliant smile
I bask in your aura
Blinding
Bathed in Gods illumination
Magnificent gift
You bring me great joy


(c) Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

Melany

MELANY


Lost one
Cherished by so many
Afraid
Bewildered
Strength awaits you
Plug in and hold on tightly
Desperation clouds your bright eyes
Hope surrounds you
Companions lift you up
The Father cradles you
His loving arms soothe your pain
Precious to Him
Precious to me
My sister and my friend
Follow the light
Bathe in His warmth
Peace beckons
You are loved


© Bill Grimes Jr.

Feeding Tube

FEEDING TUBE


Incapacitated
Helpless
Life as we know it
Contingent on mans machine
Cradled in God’s loving hands
Some call this a paradox
I call it a miracle
The argument rages on
Death
Obsession of the living
Proclivity for survival
Forces us to confront our own mortality
Instinct
Gift from Father God
From birth to the other side
Our actions impact others
We do make a difference
Compassion
Love
Hope
The choice is our own

© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005