Category Archives: Poems

Higher Learning

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Many will return back to college soon after a Holiday break. I’m reminded of my college days at Sam Houston State University. The University is located in Huntsville Texas about 70 miles north of downtown…

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Expressions

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Memory captured By a photo taken Lifts the Spirit; Mind is awakened. Encouragement from Inspirational thoughts Provide positives To handle tough spots. Reassurances from A sermon message Gives hope for a future That is impressive.…

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Pass It On

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service You are a part Of His story That fulfills a promise And such a mystery. A miraculous deed At the least likely place And the least likely time That offers grace.…

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Follow the Light

Posted on December 22, 2018 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Dwelling in darkness, Overcome with despair, And a world in need Of major repair. Then came the birth That changed the outlook; The birth of Jesus Explained in God’s book. His story of a Savior…

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The Gift

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Searching for a gift But little time to go For the stress is high And I just don’t know. Most gifts are short term But one is forever And meaningful For any endeavor. The gift…

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