Ten Commandments In Verse Form - (Poem #33)

Ten Commandments In Verse Form

 

 

Thou shalt have no Gods but Me.

Before no idol bend thy knee.

Take not the name of God in vain.

Do not the Sabbath Day Profane.

Give both thy parents honor due.

Take heed that thou no murder do.

Abstain from words and deeds unclean.

Steal not for thou of God art seen.

Make not a sinful lie, nor love it.

What is thy neighbor's dare not covet.

 

Author - Unknown.

 

 

 

(King James Version of the Holy Bible)

My Christmas Poem - #32

Baby Jesus - The Holy Christ Child

 

"God's Greatest Gift"

Dedicated To Friends & Loved Ones & To The Glory of God

As you open your gifts on Christmas Day -

Don't forget that your Father Above

Has another gift to give you today,

And it's wrapped with His Own Special Love!

 

Jesus, whose birthday we now celebrate,

Passed from death to Life In Heaven Above!

We too can pass through that beautiful gate

If we accept God's Glorious Gift Of Love!

 

We must claim as our own this most precious gem,

And we'll be blessed beyond all measure!

The Gift Of Eternal Life In Heaven With Him

Will Be Ours Forever To Treasure!

 

The Gift Of God's Word Is His Own Revelation,

And we must answer His Tender-Loving Call -

By asking for His Wonderful Gift Of Salvation

Through Jesus (God's Greatest Gift Of All)!

 

Written By Thelma Decker Hill

Copyright 2003 Thelma Decker Hill

 

 

Merry Christmas To Everyone!

 

 

Poem #31 "My Near-Death Experience"

Thelma Decker Hill - July, 2012

 

"My Near-Death Experience"

 

It was October 5, 2011, when I had to call Nine-One-One!

Chest pains were severe, so I prayed in the name of God's Son.

In the hospital I begged, "Somebody do something ... I can't stand this!"

Breathing devices helped, and then I was sent to a hospice.

 

On October 25th we moved into an assisted-living place -

And it was there that my awesome experience took place.

I was in my hospital bed, and my husband was there quite near -

In case I needed help he would be sure to hear.

 

That evening the same heart problems returned again -

When suddenly I was given a wonderful glimpse of Heaven!

Then all at once my guardian angels were there -

They were smiling sweetly, and I sensed their comfort and care.

 

Then in the distance I could see that beautiful city!

Bright lights were shining, and it was unusually pretty!

Suddenly with no pain I was there in that glorious place -

And it seemed to me that there was no distance in space!

 

I was happy to be in Heaven, but it strongly crossed my mind:

"It will be sad for my loved ones that I've suddenly left behind!"

That must be when God decided that He would let me live!

(Our lives are gifts from Him, and life is His to give.)

 

That I should let my husband know seemed to be most dutiful-

So I told him, "I'm in Heaven, and it is so beautiful!"

"We Will See Each Other Again!" ... then I knowingly said.

He was standing there, and then I knew I was back in my hospital bed!

 

It was later when I realized that a dear friend of mine named Helen -

Was there among the loved ones that I clearly saw in Heaven!

I know Heaven is a real place and that my awesome experience is true,

And my glimpse of Heaven will always be an unforgettable view!

 

Written By Thelma Decker Hill

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Poem #30 - A Boy Named Troy

Beverly Bostick & her son, Troy.

"A BOY NAMED TROY"

In Honor of

CLAYTON TROY BOSTICK

(January 17, 1983 - February 22, 2009)

Dedicated to Troy's mom, Beverly "Bev" Bostick

This poem is in honor of a boy who had autism -

Which the world sometimes views with undue criticism.

This child of God was not an ordinary boy -

He was chosen by God ... this boy named Troy!

Troy was chosen for an earthly task so great -

A task that would change a loved one's fate.

For The Lord created this boy from the start -

To reach his lost grandfather's heart.

"Church Tomorrow," Troy repeatedly would say -

To his loving grandfather about God's Holy Day!

At this innocent pleading his grandfather relented ...

Started attending Church and of his sins repented!

Now both he and Troy are in that Heavenly place!

And we'll see them again by God's saving grace!

Our Amazing God works in mysterious ways!

He does great things that never cease to amaze!

The task God gave to Troy ... by him was well done,

And now A Heavenly Crown he has won!

He's earned his Reward of Unspeakable Joy,

And He's Living In Heaven - This Boy Named Troy!

Written By Thelma Decker Hill

(A Friend of Troy's Mom)

I must also give credit to a poet friend, Sarah Andes,

who wrote and contributed Verse #2 of this poem.



Poem #29 - When God Calls

Osa Eric Decker & his devoted wife, Della "Dell" Decker - 1994.

"When God Calls"

In Loving Memory Of My Brother

OSA ERIC DECKER

(May 14, 1920 to September 8, 1994)

Osa was a tiny baby at birth - and his life hung by a thread.

"Never let him get overly excited!" ... that's what the doctor said.

He spent his first hours in an incubator shortly after he arrived -

But God was surely with him, and that tiny baby survived!

When Osa was nine and I was seven, and our little brother was four -

God called our loving Papa ... to enter through Heaven's Door!

Papa's request before he died was: "Osa, take care of your mother."

So Osa became a devoted son - and also a wonderful brother.

Decker Kids - Osa Eric, Lola Thelma, & Maxa Curtis.

Though physical activities were limited, Osa had a brilliant mind.

He was always an excellent student ... and was musically inclined.

A graduate of Hartford High and The University Of Louisville too -

He served his country in The U. S. Navy during World War Two.

Hartford High School Band & Orchestra (Hartford, KY) - 1939

Osa Eric Decker - 2nd from left on front row.

Eric Decker with his violin.

Eric (as he was later known) - chose a beautiful wife named Dell.

Their years together were happier than these poetic words can tell.

Dick, their son, is happily married with a precious son of his own -

And I'm sure he'll remember Eric as the loving Dad he's known.

"Dell" & Eric Decker (1982).

Their home was in Louisville, Kentucky, until Eric and Dell retired.

Then they moved to Sun City, Florida, into a house they both desired.

Although Eric was talented in music, he didn't make it his career.

He enjoyed his job at Bechtel Petroleum and retired as a cost engineer.

The modern miracle of heart surgery made Eric's body stronger -

And two successful operations helped to keep him living longer!

Eric so bravely fought colon cancer - the disease that took his life -

And God, in His love and mercy, was with him through the strife!

Osa Eric Decker in U. S. Navy (WWII).

During heart surgery in '89 - it was NOT Eric's time to go.

His heart had stopped, but he heard God say: "No! - Not NOW! - No!"

Now God has called our loved one ... to enter through Heaven's Gate!

Some day ... we'll see him again because our Heavenly homes await!!!

Written By Thelma Decker Hill

In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you.  John 14:2 (King James Version of The Holy Bible).

Poem #28

"Happy Birthday To My Brother"

Osa Eric Decker (U. S. Navy during WWII)

Dedicated With Love & Good Wishes

To My Older Brother 

OSA ERIC DECKER

On Your 72nd Birthday - May 14, 1992.

Happy Birthday To You, "Big Brother of Mine"!

(I can't believe you're 72!)

It's your "crazy kid sister" who's now 69! -

With A Sentimental Birthday Poem For You!

Remember the day you first started to school -

And I cried "cause I couldn't go too?

I had to stay home and obey the age rule -

So I'm glad I had a "little brother" too!

Decker Kids - Eric, Thelma, & Max

You were "my idol" as we were growing up -

And I tried to be "just like you"!

I would tag along - (like an adoring pup)! -

And do everything you told me to do!

With musical talents - you were endowed ...

And practice made your talents grow!

Your performances made your family proud -

Whether "in the school band" - or "on radio"!

Eric Decker with his musical instruments

(He played violin, banjo, & guitar.)

After all these years ... it's plain to see -

You've "weathered the years" just fine!

You're A Shining Star On Our Family Tree -

And I'm glad You're A Brother Of Mine!

Written By Thelma Decker Hill

Left to right:  Eric Decker, Thelma Decker Hill, Max Decker

(1975)

Poem #25

"The Loss Of A Friend"

Thelma Decker Hill & Helen Gamble - 1946.

In Loving Memory Of My Special Friend

Helen Gamble Bowles

April 25, 1924 to May 5, 1999

I have lost a dear friend of fifty-seven years -

A friend who was kind and true!

I will miss Helen, Lord, and my eyes fill with tears -

But I'll see her again ... in Heaven with you!

It was at Draughon's Business College that Helen & I

First met each other in nineteen-forty-two.

We kept in touch as the years went by -

Sharing news and pictures as good friends do.

Not only was Helen a good friend to me -

But a very devoted mother, grandmother, and wife!

Her two lovely daughters, Jo Ann and Marie,

And two granddaughters were the pride of her life!

Helen Gamble Bowles with granddaughter, Sarah Wilson, - 1997.

Dear God, be with Helen's beloved husband, Bill,

In the loss of his loved one so dear!

A voice that he loved and on earth is now still -

In Heaven is heard strong and clear!

William "Bill" Bowles & Helen Gamble - 1945.

Please comfort Helen's family, Dear Lord, I pray,

And send them Your Love and Your Peace!

Unite them with Helen and loved ones some day -

In Heaven Where Joys Never Cease!

And now, Lord, I thank You for My Special Friend -

And her seventy-five years on this earth!

Thanks that our friendship will never end ...

But In Heaven Will Have A Rebirth!

Written By Helen's Long-Time Friend

Thelma Decker Hill