Author Archives: Joel Emerson

Imagine That

If I were King, King of the world, I think I’d hide my crown To see if love, real true love, could actually be found. If all power and wealth was mine alone, I’d never be quite sure If people … Continue reading

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Forecast: Dark Days & Fiery Nights

Watchman on the tower, tell me what you see, There’s a storm a-brewin’, gonna knock you to your knees. Weatherman, tell me, is the watchman right? Put your head ‘tween your knees and grab your ankles tight. Where will it … Continue reading

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Happy Father’s Day

On Father’s Day we honor Him, Who loves us more than our best friend. He watched us grow up from a child, Felt our pains, all the while. He holds our hands with strongest grip, He carries us when our … Continue reading

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Buena Vista (Past, Present, Future)

I stand on a mountain, a mountain of gold, I give it out freely, cause it cannot be sold. I’m up from the valley, where I almost gave up. I drank the devil’s own brew from the devil’s own cup. … Continue reading

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Fortuneteller

While peeking through the “door” one day, what did my eyes behold, a place where all our youth’s restored, where no one shall get old. Look it’s daddy Herbert and his mother Mammy dear, they look so young and perfect, … Continue reading

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A Cup of Instant Joe

Joseph, Jacobs’s favorite son, His brother’s use for him was none. Jealous with envy and bitter hate, They planned his death and his fate. But His bro Judah saved his neck, They sold that boy for twenty shecks. A slave … Continue reading

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Go Towards the Light

The grand and mighty oak reaches skyward, its branches straining for light, grasping for grace. The vast and endless ocean, rolling on the accord of the moon’s silent tug, brightly lit, or just a trace. The world’s largest ships, steered … Continue reading

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Man the Lifeboat

Man the lifeboat, our ship is sinking, going down its glory shrinking. All we work for, all we save, slips below the rolling wave. Don’t look behind, don’t hesitate, no time to lose, no time to wait. Those who tarry … Continue reading

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My Anchor

Jesus, anchor for my soul, Hold me fast when seas doth roll. Wind and wave from tempest seas, Keep me safe, oh Prince of Peace. Though storms may dare to run us aground, Oh Savior keep me safe and sound. … Continue reading

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Lay Your Hammer Down

He who forms the hearts of all, who considers all they do. He, who patiently, patiently calls, who Loves us through and through. He knows our plans, He knows our dreams, where we stand, our shady schemes. To Him our … Continue reading

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