MIGRAINE

MIGRAINE


Dominant pounding in my head
Merciless vise
Throbbing menace
Hammer of misery
Light and sound
Exploding agony
My vision
Cross-eyed
Mangled view
Waves of nausea
Accompany the unrelenting beat
Aching demon
Anguished lightening bolt
Cranial malaise
Hysterical mirth
Greets medications feeble attempt
In silence
I endure this vicious vexation
Alleviation
Beyond my eager grasp


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

IT IS WRITTEN

IT IS WRITTEN


It is written
Exponential
We view the converging realm
Words of truth elucidate
Infected world
Speeding towards righteous destiny
Amazing
Profound
Sovereign
Book of life
Wellspring of hope
Budding salvation
Interminable
Available
To all who seek its veridical wisdom



© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

FAMILY BIBLE

FAMILY BIBLE


Holy book
Tattered
Worn
Antiquated relic
We called him “Big Daddy”
Mr. J.A. McBryde Sr.
My Great Grandfather
He read these sacred pages fervently
His comfort and wisdom
Handwritten notes in the margins
My inheritance
I feel his presence
Throughout this precious treasure
Sacred words of life
I share with my son
As he shared with his
Five generations
Abiding by its hallowed scriptures
Cherished gift
Priceless
Revered
Esteemed


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

FATHERS DAY 2005

FATHERS DAY 2005


Reflection
Gratitude
Sweet satisfaction
Three generations
Gathered in celebration
My son
Vibrant
Bursting forth with life’s energy
Beloved gift
My father
Wisdom from the years
Unfiltered pride
Glowing from his eyes
You have taught me well Pop
Now I understand


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

LISTEN

LISTEN


I listen
He speaks to me
Gently
Sagacious
Manifestly
My gift
His blessings
Given for this purpose
Lifetime of experience
Wisdom gained through tribulation
I share with you now
Miraculous words
True
Sincere
Victorious
Inspired by His mercy and grace
My soul
Christ’s transcendent manuscript
Through this pen
His sacred love is revealed



© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

ASSUMPTIONS

ASSUMPTIONS


Arrogant assumptions
Ignorance personified
Shallow
Without merit
Condescending
Quite offensive
Look within
Before condemnation
Mysteries
Not meant for you to fathom
Divine truth
Elusive
Incomprehensible
Narrow minded bewilderment
Blinds feeble clouded eyes
Compassion suffocates
Miserable lonely existence
Beyond question
Prayers of mercy
I lift for you
My misguided adversary



© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

IT'S OK

IT’S OK


Warfare waged
Innocent age

Survival of the fit
Hellish evil pit

I’ll never understand
Malicious upper hand

Righteousness attacked
Justice is abstract

Following the word
Higher path preferred

Focused on His path
Rise above the wrath

I choose the honest way
Insane, some will say

And it’s OK………


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

VEILED ILLUSION

VEILED ILLUSION


Weeping heart
Fragile
Broken
Shallow words
Deftly spoken

Dreams of passion
Slip away
Perfume lingers
Pungent sway

Shattered trust
Bitter sting
Elusive nymph
Actuating

Disappointment
Textured stone
Seeds of dolor
Often sown

Veiled illusion
Sultry eyes
Vicious vixen
Cryptic lies


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

DANIEL

DANIEL


I believe there are angels disguised as heroes in our midst. I met one such angel through a family tragedy a few years back. It was a beautiful sunny October day and I was on my way to Nashville Tennessee on business. I called my wife to check in and could barely hear her above the sound of a helicopter flying above our house in Alabama. As fate would have it, the bird carried our oldest son who was critically injured in a horrendous car crash, in route to the emergency room. I don’t remember the one hundred mile drive I made in 40 minutes as I wondered if I would ever see my son alive again. I thought of the many times I was too strict with him. The numerous opportunities I had to tell him how much I loved him, but failed. The precious moments I was losing to my battle with addiction.

When I arrived, my wife collapsed into my arms. The news was grim. I remember talking to the State Trooper who arrived on the scene. He told me my son had lost control of his car while traveling down a country road around 80 miles per hour. The guard rail of a bridge struck the drivers side of the vehicle and went through the engine and hit him in the face. The impact of the crash caused multiple fractures in his head and detaching all bones surrounding his face. They were simply floating unattached. He also suffered ruptured intestines that the trauma surgeons were frantically trying to repair before toxemia and other fatal problem set in. He also had a broken leg and ankle that were considered minor and no threat to his life at that moment.

He was in a coma and the first time my wife and I saw him after the wreck was quite a blow. He was horribly swollen and disfigured with tubes coming out of him at several points. I caught my wife as she fainted, seeing our son in such a helpless condition. I will never forget the sight as she laid her head on his chest and stared at him as if he were the most precious gift in her world. The genuine love and concern that poured from her was incredible. I have never experienced such emotion and adoration before or since that moment. A mother’s love for her child is a passionate and beautiful sight to behold.


As we began our vigil at his side, friends, family, and well wishers began to arrive to comfort us. We heard tales from witnesses at the scene of a hero named ‘Daniel”. Incredible stories of valor and self sacrifice. We asked to meet this young man who was the subject of such admiration. We had no idea that we were about to meet an angel.


Daniel was 16 years old at the time. I recall his humble and quiet nature. Polite and sincere, he changed my life forever. He was traveling behind my son that afternoon and came upon the crash after a few minutes had passed. He saw teenagers frantically trying to get to my son through the wreckage without success. According to Daniel, as he arrived at the driver’s side window, he thought my son was dead. He took off his shirt that was given to him by his grandfather so he would not “mess it up”. He then struck the window with his bare fist with total disregard for his own safety or well being. As the glass shattered from his blow, Daniel reached in to my son. He then took off his undershirt and began to wipe the blood away from his face. When I asked Daniel why he did this, he told me “I didn’t want his Momma to see him all bloody like that”. As he gently cleaned the gore from my sons face, Daniel heard “choking” sounds. As he then remembered training from a first aid class, he inserted two fingers into my son’s mouth and removed what he described as a “clump of blood”. According to the trauma surgeons, what Daniel removed from my son’s mouth that day was his lunch that was forced into his windpipe from the blow to his stomach. My son was choking to death in the wreckage and Daniel saved his life through his unselfish and heroic act of courage. As he disappeared into the chaos of the scene when the rescue units arrived, Daniel had no idea how his actions had impacted the lives of us all.


My son is alive and well today by Gods grace, a young hero named Daniel, and a fine group of professionals. I will never forget the many lessons learned through this tragedy. God works through people and I am grateful for Daniel. God bless you my friend, wherever you are today.

HEAVENLY JOURNEY

HEAVENLY JOURNEY


Lonely road
Heavy load
Godly code
Nothing owed

The price


Angel’s wings
Creation sings
Sacred things
Living springs

The goal


Loving eyes
Anguished cries
Evil dies
Souls arise

The transformation


His day is near
No need for fear
He holds us dear
Grace sincere

The reward


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

JOURNEY ONWARD

JOURNEY ONWARD


My direction
Walkway to His Father’s house
The road is winding
Treacherous at times
Littered with surprises
Immune to human itinerary
He walks beside me
Every step of our adventure
His peace
Flows through me like sacred blood
Holy strength
Girds my soul
Together
We make our way
Frequent stops to comfort those who still suffer
Sharing Almighty love
Sympathetic ears hear tales of woe
Vigilant compassion
Greets hopelessness
Divine truth
Rebuttal to evil assumptions
Blind faith
Antiphon for our Godless society
Adoration
In the purest form
As one
We journey onward



© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

ULTIMATE COMPENSATION

ULTIMATE COMPENSATION


My body
Broken
Racked with human pain
Escalating atrophy
Invalid existence
In the name of currency
Reward for a job well done
My soul
Alive
Virile
Emerging
Holy Spirit swell
Ascension from the mire
I see beauty and purpose
Celestial pathway
Theistic plain
God’s eternal journey
Unlimited
Explicit
The ultimate compensation


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

CALM

CALM


My eyes
Focused intently on his
Steadfast and dauntless
The evil one
Dark
Foreboding
Cataclysmic
Remarkable calm
Peace
I draw strength from my Holy Father
Confident smile
Greets the telegraphed attack
Soothing holistic light
Inundates my soul
I smile
As I taste the cold steel of the blade
Confident
Fearless
Triumphant
Victorious martyr
My Saviors words of truth
“I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU”
Echo into battle




© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

WORKING FOR THE MAN

WORKING FOR THE MAN


I cannot understand
Why working for the man
Requires a loss of soul
Thoughtless reprimand

Freedom brings a price
Financial sacrifice
Step out on a limb
Nerves of steel and ice

Bureaucracy absurd
Mindlessness preferred
No room for human will
Walk blindly with the herd

As I learn to stand alone
Refuse to be a drone
I place my faith in God
His strength, I call my own

Humble man I’m meant to be
Obedience, the key
Focus on the truth
Eternal destiny


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

TODAY

TODAY


Contemplation
Reflection
Deepest cognitive thought
True serenity lies in the present
Digression of doubt
Dwelling on past events
Future plans
Blurry
Apprehensive vertigo
Fearful anxious tornado
Today
Blessed and at peace
Comfort zone
Accepting God’s will as it comes to pass
That is good enough for me


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

PATIENT GAZE

PATIENT GAZE


As I stand in your presence
Electric waves of peace and joy
Wash over me like holy sunshine
Your arms outstretched
Scarred
Yet gentle and warm
Hold me close in your awesome intimate embrace
The patient gaze of Christ
Penetrates my very soul
My spine tingles
High voltage
Reminiscent of the chills
As I hear my children’s voices
Or my favorite song
I love you Father
As you have taught me
By your ultimate sacrifice
Life eternal
Beside you evermore
Saved by your grace



© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

GOD'S GLOW

GOD’S GLOW


I see it in your eyes
Gleaming
Brilliant
Dancing beams of Holy light
His peace ablaze
Radiates from your soul like atomic love
Pristine
Anointed
God’s glow
Serene
Comforting
Confident
Salvations glorious smile
I celebrate the joy of your friendship
Abundant blessings from our Lord
You keep me strong
As the enemy surrounds us like hungry jackals
My faith is strengthened
By your loving warm spirit
My sister
My friend


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

YOU

YOU


Invade my thoughts
Warm my heart
Capture the truest essence
My deepest core
Soul personified
Loves nucleus within
Helpless
Entranced by your allure
Exotic flotation
Buoyant
Symbiotic
Suspended in passionate animation
Resonate
Amorous reflection
A victim no longer
Transition of trust
Plagiaristic nature dissolves
Delicious deliverance
Awaits your arrival
Cherished manifestation
The distance between us grows more difficult each day
Painful
Unnatural
You
Beautiful completion of me
I love you


© Bill Grimes Jr.

TRAVESTY

TRAVESTY


I mourn what we have become
Society
Superficial intelligence
Mocking God’s divine word
Contempt for holy law
Restitute with man’s divestiture
Our children’s creed
Illegal to bow in reverence
We call this higher learning
A travesty indeed
Supreme Court
Created by His almighty authority
Mankind
Rebellious arrogance
Heresy aggrandized
Woe to them
That spurns His commandments


© Bill Grimes Jr.

SOUL STORM

SOUL STORM



Amazing storm
Awesome
Howling tempest
Erupts without warning
Elements collide in fury
A mere morsel of God’s majesty
The eye
Calm
Still
Hope resides within the destruction
My soul
Weatherman’s paradise
Climate of my being
Constant gyro of change
I seek shelter in Christ’s open arms
Safe harbor
Home


© Bill Grimes Jr.

Extension of me

EXTENSION OF ME


Slowly
I come to life
Daybreak arrives
Bleary eyes
My first cup of coffee
Steaming
Liquid energy
Focused
My mind on you
The birds begin their morning serenade
In honor of the sun
I feel you
Warm
Soft
Nestled in my arms
Perfect fit
Fragrant hair
Tender lips
You
An extension of me
I bask in the bliss
Overwhelming
Sheer passion
Then reality comes crashing in
For a brief and beautiful moment in time
Distance vanished
You were here with me
I miss you so



© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

BOHEMIAN BEACH

BOHEMIAN BEACH


May 15th, 2005
Bohemian beach
Vibrant
Alive

Tattooed bodies
Skin exposed
Individual expression
No need for clothes

Rasta music
Fills the air
Hypnotic rhythm
Melts my cares

Smiling faces everywhere

Flowers bloom
Fragrant
Sweet
Jah’s children
Fill the street

Angie’s hostel
Open doors
Beautiful freedom
Time ignores

Beatnik spirit
Salty foam
Surf oasis
That I call home


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

ORPHIC TRANSFORMATION

ORPHIC TRANSFORMATION



Ocular proof
Unequivocal acumen
Orphic transformation
My soul
Once alabaster
Haunted umbra
A patina of self-inflicted misery
Holy clarion
God’s invincible spirit
Hallowed salvation
At once
His blessed bastion
Enchanted embodiment
Rapture from Hells maw
Resurrected for Christ’s purpose
I go forth
Saturated by seraphic force
Unfettered by worldly chains
Inspired


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

POET'S HEART

POET’S HEART


Poet’s heart
Exposed
Sensitive
Vulnerable
Passionate fire rages
Soulful inferno
Inspired words
Eloquence
A gift from Him
Craft poignant calling cards
Open invitation
To the depths of my being
Focus intense
Seeking countenance
As I endure her hesitation
Unresolved puzzle
Longing for completion


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

NO DENIAL

NO DENIAL


No denial
My faith in you stands firm
Allegiance steadfast
Your Holy mark upon me
For all to acknowledge
Your purpose
My purpose
Sacred blood transfusion
Reviving
Immortal
Dedication
Without hesitation
Accept my efforts to thy service
My Savior
My friend


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

HOLY SEED

HOLY SEED


Dwell not on misconception
Some mysteries shall remain forever abstruse
Beyond human comprehension
Focus your energy within
Truth is not illusive
A treasure born inside us
Patient
Voluminous
Arcane cosmic genius
Our fragile grasp adjacent
Precious aptitude
Designed to enlighten
Virtuous alms
Simple
Divine
Bountiful
Existing in harmony
Our fertile heart
His Holy seed



© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

OUR FRIEND MICHAEL

OUR FRIEND MICHAEL


Michael, our friend
A Cowboys fan
Loving soul
Gentleman

Touching many with your smile
Your cheerful manner
Your caring style

We’ll miss your presence
Your special ways
Infectious spirit
That brightens our days

Our bond goes with you
Wherever you go
We will never forget you
Just wanted you to know


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

BABYLON ROARS

BABYLON ROARS


Babylon roars
Wicked
Boastful
Arrogance amplified
The fig tree stands defiant
God’s chosen tribes
Prepared to defend
Steel branches
Brace for battle
For it is written
Her leaves must fulfill their destiny
Without impedance
Wrath shall befall
Those who mean her harm


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

GOD'S GRACE

GOD’S GRACE


God’s grace
Disguised as dreams come true
Often misunderstood
Taken for granted
Unappreciated
His unconditional love
Bottomless
Profound
Infinite
My unworthiness
Masks a life of sin
Cleansed by His Holy blood
Saved for His purpose
Innate
I go forth
Anointed


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

GROWING PAINS

GROWING PAINS


Melancholy surrounds me
I ponder esoteric emotions
Gushing within
Perplexing thoughts
Assumptions unredeemed
Disoriented
Painful growth
When expectations of others
Become paramount
Valuable lessons
As I make my way to the light


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

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

SMOTHERED BY THE MILES

SMOTHERED BY THE MILES


Chasm deep
Light years wide
Disconsolate
Foreboding abyss
Lonely expanse
Our separation suffocates
My energy grows flaccid
Gloomy fog rolls in
Eerie raven tint
Cloaks the passion
Loves death comes slowly
Painful
Smothered by the miles


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

Witch Hunt

WITCH HUNT


Corporate henchman
Frantic to lay blame
Clouded by ambition
Blind to truth
Passionate
A virgin victim you seek
Sacrificial lamb
You scurry like ants on a mission
Pathetic
Deplorable
Stench emanates from your decaying soul
I petition mercy for your ignorance
I forgive your hypocrisy
I pray for you
My sadistic cognate


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

EXTINGUISHED FLAME

EXTINGUISHED FLAME


A beautiful feeling
Morose
Sublime
Destined for demise
It was only a matter of time
Your pensive smile gave it away
Ashen face
Disheveled
Out of place
Loves lumen
Forever blackened
Extinguished flame
Passions cinders slowly fade
A victim of fear
Shattered trust
Tragic
Somber
Caustic
My heart weeps
As you reluctantly walk away


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

Easter Sunday 2005

EASTER SUNDAY 2005

The headlines shout
“Did it really happen?”
Our sick society mocks your existence
Skeptical
Arrogant
Demonic
Lost sheep dance on your grave
Our world spins wildly into evil arms
I have no doubts
I know you personally
Saved by your Holy Grace
I celebrate your resurrection daily
You conquered death
So I could live
A miracle indeed
From the depths of my soul
My Savior, I praise you
I BELIEVE

© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

CANDLELIGHT

CANDLELIGHT


Glowing candle
Eerie persimmon hue
Dancing flame
Rhythmic
Pulsating
Silent primal melody
Animated shadows
Spawn translucent apparitions
Flickering pirouettes
The air is fragrant
Exotic perfume
Lost in the moment
I dream of you

© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

ASCENSION

ASCENSION

My mind drifts
Divorced from my human form
Suspended animation
Clouds engulf my consciousness
Blurred vision
Slowly losing sight of the shore
Buoyant
Insouciant
Resilient
I transform
Sanity etiolated
My thoughts, no longer my own
Celestial messages pierce my skull
I stumble on reflexive fear
Satan’s sucker punch
A constant foe
Not knowing my destination
I travel onward
Confident
Obedient
Safe
In My Fathers care


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

SCHOOL SHOOTING

SCHOOL SHOOTING


Children killing children
Parents live in fear
Evil winds are blowing
Anguish, sorrow, tears

Demons stoke the violence
Tribulation born
Saints begin the countdown
As the scriptures warn

The shooter asked the question
“Do you believe in God”?
The martyr stood defiant
As they faced their firing squad

My heart bleeds for the wayward
Fallen Babylon
Red Lake Minnesota
The horror lingers on

Innocence is slaughtered
Hope is blown away
Satan has his way again
Much to our dismay


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

REJECTION

REJECTION


The bitter sting of rejection
Burns deep within my soul
Feelings of love and adoration
Showered on infertile soil
Dreams of romance
Escape my eager grasp
Lonely wind screams through my being
A sad tale
Bittersweet ending
My wounded ego cries tears of scorn
I grieve for what might have been


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

ENLIGHTENMENT

ENLIGHTENMENT

Achieved heights of enlightenment and awareness can sometimes be cumbersome
You take what you can hold, digesting its truth and expanding your boundaries
Mortal men sometime misinterpret its sacred revelations
Ego blocks the light
Fear creeps in
Confusion ensues
I envision my deepest desires, transporting my mind to the beautiful destination
My focus accentuates the reality
I become the dream
This human world slowly fades into oblivion
Magnificent new horizons appear
The journey is lonely
One I must travel in solitude
My ephemeral need for a mate is a trip-wire along my path
Melancholy clouds my vision
I long to be held by warm, delicate arms
I ache for feminine companionship
My evanescent existence reels from my weakness
I drown in my infatuation
Loneliness becomes shameful nakedness
I am reminded of my fragile arrogance
Infantile naivety
A badge of evolvement
I am a child at the foot of the mountain
It’s mighty peak, a distant blur
I press on
Desolate


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

FEAR HAS NO WINGS

FEAR HAS NO WINGS


Fear has no wings
My soul opens to you
Without hesitation
At the precise moment
God’s schedule created
Trusting completely
In your loving care
Withholding nothing
Come fly with me
Beautiful one



© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

MY SON

MY SON


Your first airplane flight
Giddy, we rise
Above the clouds
Our ears pop
Hand in hand
We soar with the eagles
“I LOVE YOU DAD”
Precious words
My heart melts
You make me feel strong my son
Big as a mountain
Pride flows like lava
Your head in my lap
Peaceful sleep
I am overcome
THANK YOU FATHER
I am blessed



© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

Children at play

CHILDREN AT PLAY


Atlanta airport at rush hour
Frantic
Mad dash
Wild eyed
Full tilt
Three children playing together on the floor
Immersed
Gleeful
Innocent
For one beautiful moment
Time stands still
Strangers smile
Memories of their childhood take over
Skimming slivers of happiness as they watch
Multi colored faces beam in unison
Racial barriers are erased
Evil is crushed
There is peace on earth
When the children play


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

AIRPORT FACES

AIRPORT FACES


Norfolk Airport
Diverse mosaic
Multi-racial fondue
The Vietnamese gentleman
Fear and frustration veil his eyes
He strains to be understood
Slowly making his way to Atlanta
His promised land
The gentle face of the ticket agent
Sympathetic
Robotic
The homeless man with only one shoe
Asleep in the lobby
Warm and safe
Temporary oasis from the cold
Suspicious glare from the security guard
Face of steel
Trained to trust no one
He sizes me up like a trophy
A hero in his mind
He dreams of glory and foiled hijack attempts
The arrogant man in first class
Appalled that anyone would dare board HIS plane before him
Precious mahogany angel
Her delicate infant hands clutch her mother’s hair
Adventure bathes her cherub face
The elderly couple
Cling to each other
They wonder where our world has gone wrong
Bewildered
A comfort to each other
Shelter from the storm
Milton
Big as a mountain
He scowls
A gangster with body odor
He boycotts deodorant
Dazzling white tennis shoes
On their maiden voyage
A unique story behind every face
Awaiting our attention
Begging to be told


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

BEAUTIFUL SAMARITAN

BEAUTIFUL SAMARITAN

Blessings at 18,000 feet
The kindness of the beautiful Samaritan
Seat 40A
I don’t know her name
But I will never forget her
Brilliant smile
Dancing eyes
Swimming with compassion
Honored by a child
The ultimate compliment
She will wear a crown someday
A princess worthy of praise
You touched my life today


© Bill Grimes Jr 2005

March Snowflakes

MARCH SNOWFLAKES

The snowflakes fall silently
Unheralded
Like frozen shards of clouds
Harboring secrets of the heavens
Mute
Nimble
Obscure
Chameleon face
From brilliant white
To dingy achromatic
Their fleeting moment of fame
Melts wistfully
And without ceremony
Once breathtaking
Now a distant memory


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

DAWN

DAWN


Dawn arrives
Dreaded
Relentless beauty
Another sleepless night in an empty bed
The day explodes with life
Wispy
Moist
Electric
Birds welcome the rising sun
Nature’s ceremony
Filled with promise and grandeur
Hidden treasures of joy and pleasure wait patiently
Life goes on
The universe is in order
Despite my loneliness


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

DEATH

DEATH


I have no fear
When death is near
This comes as no surprise

I’ve conquered death
With Holy breath
I see through Shepherds eyes

To die means celebration
Sweet emancipation
Embrace from Christ the King

To join the saints
With no complaints
And hear the angels sing

When my time has come
To surrender and succumb
Please have a smile for me

I will see you on the other side
We’ll share eternity



© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

FREEDOM

FREEDOM


Demons, they have tortured me
For so many years
Harbingers of evil
Drowning me in fear

They flee from me in horror
My Savior dries my tears
Their vile grip cannot touch me now
Jesus Christ is near

Silent desperation
Melts in His embrace
Hope and reassurance
Smile upon my face

True emancipation
His grace has set me free
Sober and delivered
He radiates within me


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

GLORIOUS DELIVERANCE

GLORIOUS DELIVERANCE



From the fringe of insanity
To the core of inner peace
Militant chains of emptiness
Joyful in release

Filled with Holy Spirit
Soar with wings of gold
Glorious deliverance
Brilliant to behold

Heavenly and lucent
Eminent
Divine
His gleam is cast upon me
He rescued me to shine

My light for all to see……..


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

Soul Mate

My emotions swirl in a tempest
Reclusive
Melancholy
Lonely, windswept oasis
Waiting patiently for my soul mate
Yearning for her velvet touch
Cool, silken hands sooth my fever
Ardent arms ache to hold her
In the blissful dawn


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

AFFIRMATION

AFFIRMATION


My words are no longer my own
I am possessed
His Holy Spirit directs my every move
His words of truth guide my pen
His power flows through my soul
Come join me on this wonderful journey
Your ticket was purchased with His precious blood
Eternal life awaits us
Immaculate
On the other side
Trust Him
Follow Him
Believe


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

PAGAN

PAGAN


I am puzzled by your claim
Passionate, yet misguided
You worship Mother Nature
Sun, moon, stars, wind
All created by Father God

I admire your fervor
I respect your human frailty
I offer these words of wisdom in the spirit of brotherhood

Cast your eyes to the truth
The way
The life
Logical
Omnipotent
Creator of heaven and earth
All living things
Supreme
Absolute

His arms are open
Awaiting your embrace



© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

Liberation

LIBERATION


Jesus said “The words I speak are life”
I am His spiritual messenger
My consuming desire is to live a Holy example of His reality
Shine the light of liberation
Walk as living proof of His message in the flesh
My words are on fire
For His glory, not my own
My body is His vessel
Humble
Obedient
Sanctified


©Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

Celeste

I hardly know you
But I am intrigued
You catch my eye from afar
We share the music
Conscious
Real
I am smitten by your beauty
Stunning
Neon vibes
The kind that radiate from your soul
I am drawn to your warmth like a moth to a flame
The sparkle in your eyes
The song in your voice
The calm in your presence
I anticipate our next passing glance with excitement and impatience
It fortifies me
My pulse quickens
I am alive
My skin bristles from the touch of your hand
These words of praise are my special gift
From my heart to yours
Not meant to offend
Simply to honor
I celebrate the magic of you
Bask in the glow of admiration I have for you
Cherished
Revered


(c) Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

GRANDMOTHER

GRANDMOTHER


I’ve seen you in my dreams
Translucent and pristine
You never say a word
Your patient gaze, serene

I feel you by my side
Your gentle hands that guide
I have no need to fear
Silent comfort you provide

Can it be so long ago?
Since you reached a new plateau
Your soul, it never died
Some don’t believe, I know

Your spirit still remains
Your blood flows through my veins
My grandmother, my friend
Mere words cannot explain

How you walk beside me still…..


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

My Precious Gift (For Anny)

My Precious Gift (For Anny)


Sometimes I think I’ve dreamed you
My muse
My inspiration
My beautiful, sensitive friend

You ignite a spiritual fire in me
Inferno
Blistering
Consuming

If I touch you will I wither?
Will this magical exaltation vanish?
Will your stimulation cease to arouse the poet in my soul?

I trust
I believe
I press onward into the bliss of your embrace

I am grateful, my gift


Love Always,
Your Amigo,

Bill


© Bill Grimes Jr. 2005

Mom And Dad

MOM AND DAD


How do I say thank you?
For all you’ve done for me
I’m afraid mere words are not enough
To make you truly see

The depth of my gratitude
The thankfulness I feel
As I survey your unselfishness
Unconditional love reveals

You sacrificed your comforts
You never blinked an eye
When my self centered actions
Imposed on your supply

You taught me perseverance
Faith, humility
And the very essence
Of love and family

I honor you my parents
With my gift of song
I love you and I cherish you
Your foundation made me strong


Love Always,

Your grateful son
3-5-05

(c) 2005 Bill Grimes Jr.

ETERNAL LIFE AWAITS YOU

ETERNAL LIFE AWAITS YOU


Can you feel the evil?
As it permeates our world
The prophets wrote about it
Their words of truth unfurl

Trials and tribulations
Suffering and greed
Hate is running rampant
From wounds of scorn we bleed

Nature sounds her warning
Pestilence explodes
Famine, drought, plagues and floods
Morality erodes

The beast is slowly rising
Armageddon nears
Don’t let yourself be left behind
When Christ the King appears

The time is now to make your choice
Your fate you must decide
Salvation waits beyond your door
Inviting you inside

To live with God the Father
In peace and harmony
All you have to do is ask
His gift of life is free

Jesus died to save us
Forgiveness for our sins
His blood is everlasting
His glory never ends

I pray you listen to my words
And heed this urgent call
Eternal life awaits you
Christ welcomes one and all


Bill Grimes Jr.
3-5-05
(c) 2005

JORDAN

JORDAN


I smile when I remember
The days you called me “Bell”
You weren’t big as a minute
But you cast a giant spell

As you captured my heart
With your innocence and charm
You climbed into my lap
Safe, secure, and warm

Life was an adventure
Fascination filled your mind
Imagination unbridled
The magic, happy kind

I wish I would have focused
More on your feelings then
I missed a lot of joy
Time and time again

I admire your creativity
And the person you’ve become
Your world remains enchanted
Misunderstood by some

May you always live your fantasies
And realize your dreams
I am proud to call you stepson
Your brilliant spirit gleams


Love Always,

Bill
3-3-05

(c) 2005 Bill Grimes Jr.

MICHAEL

MICHAEL


Michael my son
Sensitive one
A miracle indeed

You slipped away
One sunny day
But refused to concede

We had some fun
In the Florida sun
We met when you were young

A family
We came to be
Despite my arrogant tongue

The beauty of Daytona
Our magic time to teach
Catching sharks, boogie boards
Crab nets at the beach

I never meant to hurt you
The night I lost my mind
Pills and booze took over
My words flew out maligned

Today I am a new man
My past has set me free
I learned to face my demons
Through sober eyes I see

With pride and joy I’ve watched you
As you’ve grown to be a man
Fondly clutching our memories
As only a parent can

I have always loved you
Just wanted you to know
You have touched my life in many ways
I am with you as you go


Love Always,

Bill
3-3-05
(c) 2005 Bill Grimes Jr.

A GOOD FRIEND

A GOOD FRIEND

A good friend is like finding a $20.00 bill in the pocket of your slacks unexpectedly

A good friend is like your favorite pair of pajamas
Loose, comfortable, unassuming

A good friend is like the smell of fresh baked bread

A good friend is like the best nights sleep you ever had
Relaxing, fulfilling, refreshing

A good friend is like an ice cold glass of water after mowing the lawn in July
Satisfying, rejuvenating, uplifting

A good friend is like the chill that runs down your spine when you hear your favorite song

A good friend is like waking up from a bad dream
Safe, warm, secure

A good friend is like holding your newborn child for the first time

A good friend is like your first kiss
Exciting, alive, electric

A good friend is a gift from God


Bill Grimes Jr.
3-2-05
(c) 2005

GROOVE

GROOVE

It amazes me
The irony
As I reflect fondly upon my journey
And the years roll on by
I become more childlike
Bob Marley once said “Once a man, twice a child”
So true
His vision inspires me
He understood that a man must become a child of God
Humble
Obedient
Born again
Today, I dance on the stars
I groove to JAH music
My eyes view the world with wonder and amazement
I find joy in the gifts He gives us
I am alive
My soul arcs with His current
My heart beats to His rhythm
Simple
Complete
Grateful
Satisfied
I am a child of The King……..


Bill Grimes Jr.
2-28-05
(c) 2005

ODE TO A TREE

ODE TO A TREE


On my way to work one day
You caught my eye I have to say
Splendor, quiet strength on display
A gift from God the Father, Yahweh

Standing tall, proud, and free
Strong and noble
Majesty
Roots dug deep for a century
Natures sentinel
Oh mighty tree

Branches strain to reach the sky
Lofty perch for those that fly
Burned for heat after you die
The winds of change pass you by

You give me life with leaves of green
Precious breath behind the scene
Fall brings gold and tangerine
Brilliant hues, nature’s routine

You weather storms without fear
Day by day
Year by year
Ice and snow, limbs austere
In the spring new life appears

I honor you my perennial friend
On your precious bounty I depend
Your future I will defend
Against those who recklessly pretend


That they can live without you………..





Bill Grimes Jr.
2-27-05
(c) 2005

I BELIEVE

I BELIEVE


I don’t expect you to understand
It’s not my desire to fit your mold
I believe in miracles because I AM ONE
Rescued from the gates of Hell
Revived with the breath of everlasting life
Saved by God’s mercy and grace
I do not deserve this gift
I am not worthy
But I am grateful
Filled with joy and on fire with inspiration
Supernatural you ask?
Yes, of course
How else can you explain His awesome power?
He, who created all things, walks with me daily
He is my friend
I talk to Him as I talk to you
As best friends do
My faith in Him is steadfast and true
You need proof that God exists?
Look into my eyes, you will find it there
I am precious to Him
As are you
That’s all I need
He is everything to me
My redemption
My Savior
Do you believe too?


Bill Grimes Jr.
2-27-05
(c) 2005

MY CHOICE

MY CHOICE


Paradise is what I make it
I control my destiny
The Promised Land is within my reach
If I train my eyes to see

I alone can make the choice
When doubt and fear remain
The strength I need to conquer
Is coursing through my veins

To walk upon the water
I must step out of the boat
Completely trust My Savior
And the words of life He wrote

To hear His voice I must be still
And know that He is near
Supernatural comprehension if you will
His guidance becomes clear

He gave to me the bread of life
His glory I proclaim
I’m immersed in His saving grace
I will never be the same


Bill Grimes Jr.
2-27-05
(c) 2005

Amber Orchid

AMBER ORCHID


A vision
God’s finest work
Slender, delicate, exotic flower
Fragrant, dripping nectar of breathtaking beauty
Inner light, radiant, shimmering, brilliant
Glowing from your golden soul
Enchanting eyes, intoxicating, warm
Time stands still in the vacuum of your seductive gaze
Dancing spirit, alive, exciting, infectious, heavenly
Love explodes from your magic smile, youthful, sincere
Silky touch, liquid embrace, sensitive, overwhelming
Alive with promise, hope, allure, dreams of grandeur
Humble, passionate, beautiful one
You move me



Bill Grimes Jr.
2-26-05
(c) 2005

Cheryl

CHERYL

We met in hell
On a carousel
Spinning wildly out of control
Lost and blind, alcoholic haze
In a demons maze
Hopeless and losing our souls

We held on to each other
Desperately seeking the light
Breaking down walls
Bearing it all
Sharing our strength in the fight

As the miracle began to happen
And our eyes began to see
The beauty of His promises
The gift of serenity

We found ourselves in each other
Mirrored hearts beating as one
Our souls have grown together
Climbing towards the sun

We have a bond few understand
Forged from misery
We were blind and lost together
United, our eyes now see

I honor, admire, and love you
My sister and my friend
I am grateful for the gifts you give
Unconditional, without end

Our spirits walk hand in hand
Sober, happy, free
Wherever life may take us
Companions we will be

Thank you for showing me true friendship and acceptance. You are a blessing to me and I cherish you so.


Bill
2-24-05
(c) 2005 Bill Grimes Jr.

MY SAVIOR SAID TO ME

MY SAVIOR SAID TO ME


Met my Savior on a mountaintop
High up in the clouds
Where angels sang their praise to Him
Shouting it out loud

He took my hand
He walked with me
He whispered in my ear

He said “my precious child”
“Go feed my sheep”
“And do so without fear”

“Go down into the valley”
“Where pain and sorrow live”
“And share your gift”
“Shine your light”
“Teach them to forgive”

“For it’s down in the gutter”
‘Where you’ll find my sheep in need”
“Feed them, clothe them, and comfort them”
“And share my love indeed”

“This is your task”
“Your job for me”
“Do it faithfully”
“And soon I will return for you”
“To reign triumphantly”

“I love you son”
“I always have”
“You mean the world to me”
“I gave my life so you could live”
“My gift to you is free”


Bill Grimes Jr.
2-24-05
(c) 2005

Walk with me

WALK WITH ME



If you are lost
If you struggle
Take my hand and walk with me
To a life filled with happiness
Joy and harmony

Serenity, tranquility
Forever inner peace
A life everlasting
Blessings that never cease

This paradise you seek
Is found within your heart
Compliments of Christ, Our Savior
He has loved us from the start

I walk with Him
Come join me
This gift He gives is free
All you have to do is ask
He awaits you patiently



Bill Grimes Jr.
2-21-05
(c) 2005

AS IF IN A DREAM

AS IF IN A DREAM

I remember well, the hell
Cold turkey, coming down
After 30 years of drinking poison
No peace could be found

Sweating, shaking violently
My body racked with pain
Hallucinations, darkness, depression
My soul was lost in the rain

As I pondered suicide
I hit my knees, a broken man
And cried: “My God, are you there”?
“Please help me if you can”

Then, as if in a dream
My Savior came to me
And said “My precious child”
“I am here to set you free”

“I have always been here with you”
“I never left your side”
“I sacrificed myself for you”
“I was crucified”

His loving hands then lifted me
He gave me strength
He gave me hope
He gave me life
He taught my eyes to see

Today I walk beside him
Obedient, humble, joyful, and in love
Not worthy, but very grateful
For this grace from God above

His gift is free
For you and me
He longs for us to call
He gives us love
He gives us peace
And salvation to us all

I am sober
I am saved
I praise His Holy name
My story is true
I am brand new
And you can have the same


All you have to do is ask Him……….



Bill Grimes Jr.
2-21-05
(c) 2005

VIRGINIA INJUSTICE

VIRGINIA INJUSTICE (FOR MY BROTHER “RS”)

Tell me, what gives you the right
Just because your skin is white
To force a man to the ground
Just because his skin is brown

A kind and gentle man
My brother and my friend
Was abused and degraded
For the color of his skin

The man you sought was 6 feet tall
My friend is 5’5
Mistaken identity you say
Can you validate your call?

You trampled on his dignity
As you forced him in the mud
Because your narrow mind
Caused you to be so unkind

Where is the justice?
Where is the truth?
Please help me understand
Why the color of his skin
Let you violate this man

We are ALL God’s children
Brothers, you and I
What makes you such a bully?
How can you justify?

Treat ALL men with kindness
Treat EVERYONE the same
Compassion, love, brotherhood
All in Jesus’ name

I hope you hear my words
I speak them from my heart
Your acts are unacceptable
They were evil from the start

You need to understand
You will reap just what you sow
I will pray for you my bigot brother
Just wanted you to know



Bill Grimes Jr.
2-20-05
(c) 2005

Shannon's Ghost

Shannon’s Ghost



I miss your silky touch
Soft lips I craved so much
But I drank it all away

Your memory still haunts me
The way it used to be
Emotions lost to yesterday

Too many words left unspoken
Feelings hurt, hearts broken
Trust flew away with the breeze

The pain recedes
But my soul still bleeds
The tragedy of my disease

Your love I lost
At such a brutal cost
I would change things if I could

The damage is done
My beautiful one
I must close our book for good

My actions did not show it
But I loved you, now I know it
Before I lost my way

For what it’s worth
I always loved you
Nothing left to say



Bill Grimes Jr.
2-12-05
(c) 2005

GOD LOVES HIS CHILDREN

GOD LOVES HIS CHILDREN

A clown is crying
A child is dying
Fear claws at the throat of a world gone mad

Polluted air
Nuclear nightmare
The Prince of Darkness tightens his grip

As we spiral out of control
Fulfilling the prophecies of old
We must make a choice

Behold, HE stands at the door and knocks
The rocks and trees begin to sing
United, triumphant, salvations voice

Our SAVIOR is coming to save us from this death
HIS mercy is free, beautiful grace, everlasting breath

Call out HIS name; HE cradles us in HIS arms
Peaceful bliss, serenity, shelter from the storm

CHRIST ALMIGHTY is coming soon
He who has ears let him hear

Be strong, it won’t be long
GOD LOVES HIS CHILDREN


Bill Grimes Jr.
2-5-05
(c) 2005

HIS Name, HIS Promise

ADONAI
LOVE
YAHWEH
PEACE
JEHOVAH
GLORY
Y'SHUA
TRIUMPH
JAH
EVERLASTING
EL SHADDAI
MERCY
I AM
GRACE
GOD
TRUTH


HE lives indeed!


Bill Grimes Jr.
2-2-05
(c) 2005

COMPASSION

COMPASSION


Compassion comes when you least expect it
An unfortunate slip on the ice
A broken ankle
A piece of cardboard placed gently under my head for comfort
A blanket that appeared from somewhere
Two loving souls on their knees in the snow rubbing my arms to keep me warm
A dear friend blocking the icy wind with their body while waiting for the ambulance
Words of support and reassurance that help was on the way
A long wait in the emergency room so I would not be alone
A ride home at midnight
Saltines to ease the vomiting
A helping hand up the stairs
Phone calls, food, visits, personal service
Random acts of kindness I will never forget
It is sometimes harder to receive love than it is to give it
Love that comes from the heart
Overwhelming
Inspired by HIM….BRILLIANT, WARM, GENUINE

I am grateful my dear friends
I am truly blessed


Bill Grimes Jr. 1-22-05 (c) 2005

SOBER EYES

SOBER EYES


My mind now sees through sober eyes
No more fear, no more lies

My Saviors Grace has set me free
Patiently teaching and guiding me

I never dreamed of peace like this
True serenity, joyful bliss

No more worries, no more tears
He bears them for me, He’s always near

I was lost, hopeless, and bare
He has opened my eyes, He has made me aware

He promised me life, He touched my soul
He walks beside me, I give Him control

My job is to serve Him
My pleasure is to praise Him
My honor is to join Him


In His Fathers house someday………..




Bill Grimes Jr.
1-16-05
(c) 2005

"FEED MY SHEEP"

“FEED MY SHEEP”


"Feed My sheep"
Was His command
An encouraging word
A helping hand

Share His message
Spread His love
Use your gift
From God above

A servant leader
A friend to all
With smiling eyes
Break down the walls

Walk His walk
Comfort the lost
Shine your light
At any cost

His time draws near
Like a thief in the night
Gather His flock
With all your might

Sing your song
Praise His day
Help the hopeless
Find their way

To His loving embrace


Bill Grimes Jr. 1-10-05 (c) 2005

Bad Romance

Vanity
Insanity
Arrogance on parade

Plastic
Drastic
Shallow promenade

Pleading
Bleeding
Integrity fades

Lost
At a cost
Jackals tirade

Packaged smile
Infantile
Kiss of death

Vacant trust
Silicon bust
Bittersweet breath

Glowing
Knowing
Combustible lust

Tragic
Magic
Stand alone I must

Seductive eyes
Forsaken lies
Betrayal caress

Loss of hope
Hangmans rope
Fire red dress

Leave me now
Fly away
The cost of war

Romance
Fat chance
Ciao heartbreaker

Your words of love drip blood


Bill Grimes Jr. 1-4-05 (c) 2005