The Two Hardest Words
A collection of inspirational poems
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Lord, When did You Know? This was a question that entered my head which was the inspiration for this poem. I thought, "I wonder at what point did our Lord know He was going to die for His world?" And then a whole lot of other questions followed...............
As You brought into being this world of ours The seas and the earth, birds, animals, flowers, How far did You look down the road of time? When you fashioned each leaf of the very first vine. What did You think as the stars shone above? Was the moon created simply for love? And did the sun shine just to give off its heat? Is the reason for animals just for their meat? Things didn't evolve; they were part of a plan, Right there in Genesis, the redemption of man
When You made that first tree did your eye shed a tear? Did You see the time when your Son would hang there? Were You tempted to make the bark of soft wood - To ease His pain just as a father would? As You added the thorns to the desert bush Did You think of the time the soldiers would push - Them into the brow of your precious Son? Did You ever regret just what You had done? When You laid the foundations with iron ore Could You see the nails, which in His hands tore? Was it painful to You, could Your tender heart feel The stab of the spear with its tip of steel?
At the beginning of time when You made all these things Did You stop to consider the pain it would bring, Why was man made, if You knew he would slay - The dear Son of God, some dark evil day. As You fashioned each stone as though it was hewn, When did You realise it was for a tomb? When You planted that garden for man to dwell, Did You think of Gethsemane, and the road to Hell - That Jesus would enter to take my place, To carry my shame, to bear my disgrace?
For You gave the thorns, the nails and the tree, And left them with man knowing how they would be - Used as instruments to kill your Son. But yet, as I ponder it, Your will was done. You loved us completely, You could not forego The work of creation if You, we would know. I can't understand such love, so great. A love so much greater than a world full of hate. A Creator who saw before time began Exactly the way the gulf to span Between Him and I, the gain the loss, For without a tree there could be no Cross, Without a Cross no forgiveness of sin, But because of the Cross, I have Him within.
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About the Book
The Two Hardest Words is a collection of inspirational and thought provoking poems that have been written encompassing many topics. Whether it be reluctance to admit when you are wrong, or if you are struggling to make sense of life's challenging circumstances, this book is for you. The Two Hardest Words does not dodge the difficult issues, tackling subjects such as bullying, featured in "The School Bully", or loneliness, suffering, or unseen tears, as in "Tears, the Souls Rain". There are a host of "big" questions that are asked in "Lord did You?" Poetry is a powerful means of communication where emotions such as anger, sorrow, joy, and laughter can be openly expressed. It can also be a gentle melody of happy moments captured forever in verse. This book of poems cover all these and more. Each poem is accompanied by a photograph taken by the author. These have been thoughtfully chosen to compliment the subject that follows, and creates a window of illustration, that helps to focus the soul on the verses beneath. This is a book for those quiet moments of reflection giving meaning to those times when the answers are not easy to find. Or to once again appreciate the amazing aspects of God's creation as featured in "Snow", "Rain", and other poems. So whether purchasing The Two Hardest Words for yourself, or as a gift for someone you love, you can be sure that you will find it to be a book for all occasions.
About the Author
Living in the beautiful and idyllic island of Guernsey, which is situated in the English Channel, it would be tempting to think that life must be good. This is true for the majority of its inhabitants. However, it quickly becomes evident as one reads Rod's poetry, that some life changing event was pivotal in determining the direction that his writing has taken. Poetry is a powerful vehicle for expressing emotion, whether it be joy, sadness, anger, disappointment, celebration, or simply reflection. Rod's poetry expresses all of these and more, with a tenderness that has been birthed by his journey a number of years ago, through a period of depression. Something which served to question, and find answers within his Christian faith. In many of his writings there is still a questioning mind, such as is featured in "Lord did you?" which asks some very penetrating and inspired questions. Coming through many of his poems, and his photographs that illustrate this book, is his obvious love of nature, and this has proved to be an inspiration for a number of his poems. As you pick up this book and begin to read, you will be touched by the simplicity, honesty, and truth that each poem portrays. Within them lies an insight into the "greater plan" that God has for our lives, and the way this is revealed often one step at a time.