Inspirational Poetry of Connie Arnold

At this time of year when we are filled

with joy and expectation,

we await the celebration

of Jesus coming at His birth.

We find that we are also filled

with a sense of anticipation

a...

© Gary Strader, 2009

Life is much better

When you laugh and play,

Take some time each day to pray,

Look for the good in everything,

Discover a joyful song to sing,

Appreciate the beauty all around,

...

"He is my Safe Harbor"  © Gary Strader, 2009

When the storms of life are overhead,

filling you with a sense of dread,

like ocean's waves that across you r...

 © Gary Strader, 2009

A garden filled with fragrant flowers,

Surrounded by tall, strong trees,

With leaves flutterin...

Each life is a work of art,

formed like a patchwork quilt

from squares of love, peace and joy,

anger, greed and guilt.

Our living of life, how we've handled it,

everything we have done,

Although we enjoy sunshine,

We know there must be rain,

And though we long for pleasure,

At times in life there's pain.

The chaos of the world

May lead us to despair,

To wonder why bad things occur

And feel that life's not fair.

We yearn to find more joy,

To never suffer sorrow,

Life is good

When you look for the good,

Seeking the beauty and light,

Finding a way

To brighten the day,

Trying to do what i...

©Gary Strader

The artistry of summer is graced by blooming flowers,

Their colors and aromas have intoxicating powers.

A warm breeze carries the perfume in the air

Of roses, honeysuckle and others here and there.

The morning glories open wi...