Words of Wisdom

By Ida Hayes Barnes

Have you been looking for poetry that is spiritual, uplifting, full of love stories, prayers and life changing situations? Then look no further, you will find it all in "Words of Wisdom" by Ida Hayes Barnes. This book also has readings by several of Ida's grandchildren. The poems will touch and inspire the young as well as the young at heart. So sit back, relax and enjoy "Words of Wisdom". The book is available in E books or paperback and is published by Authorhouse. It can be ordered through Amazon and at Barnes and Noble book stores.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Jun 19, 2006
• ISBN: 9781467802611

Ida Hayes Barnes

Ida Barnes was born in Leland, Miss. and attended Breisch High School (renamed Lincoln High School). She moved to the west side of Chicago in 1955. Ida attended Malcolm X College and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Roosevelt University in 1981. She got her degree while raising her family of six children. She has a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. Ida is a member of Christian Love Baptist Church, under the leadership of Dr. Steve Nelson, Pastor. Words of Wisdom is Ida's first book of poetry.

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© 2006 Ida Hayes Barnes. All rights reserved.

No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means without the written permission of the author.

First published by AuthorHouse 6/12/2006

ISBN: 1-4259-2744-0 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4678-0261-1(ebk)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2006904534

Contents

Dedication

Maypole Is My First Street

Acknowledgements

Table of Contents

Ida, This Is Your Body Talking To You

Body This Is Ida Talking To You

Ida This Is God Talking To You

Grandma Who Is God?

You Can’t Beat God Giving

I Went To God’s Health Spa

Please God Deliver Us

Look at Them through God’s Eyes

My Soul Mate, Jesus

When Jesus Paid A Visit To Ms. Jones House

Good Morning, Lord

Goodnight, Lord

Lord, Forgive Me

Lord, Give Me

Lord, I thank you

God Said

Momma Said

It’s All In The Word

The Living Word

O Mother of Mine

It’s A Family Affair

Have You Touched Someone Today

My Special Valentine

Conversations With The Master

All I Have Is You Lord

What Can I Do To Repay You?

I Love You Just Because You Are

I Remember When

What Are You Willing To Give Up

She Said, He Said

Poems by Family and Friends

Poems by Manesha Barnes

Dreams

Sometimes

Holidays

God’s Looking Down At Me

Poems by Sheila Williams

Love

No Apologies

What Do You See

Break Up II Make Up

Poems by Jarel Williams

Look Through My Eyes

Out From the Darkness, Into the Light

Poems by Keith Barnes

A Smile

Individuality

The Good Life

Conflicting Reflections

Poems by Cedric Binion

Smile Mama

Believe In Me

To My Little Ones

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Dedication

This book is dedicated to the memory of our parents, Sam and Mary Johnson. My parents passed in 1989. My mom passed on a Friday. We buried her that following Thursday. The same day of her burial, my Dad died. Only by the grace of God and the prayers of family and friends were we able to make it through this painful ordeal.

My parents didn’t leave a lot of material wealth, but they left us with a beautiful legacy and that was to fear and trust the Lord. Our parents were always praying not only for their children but the entire neighborhood. They always shared not only their home and food, but, also their skills and talents to help and encourage others. They always opened their hearts and home; especially to those coming from down home (Mississippi) who had no place to stay or no income.

We thank God always for such loving and caring parents, and we know that we have been blessed beyond measure.

Thank you Mom and Dad for praying for us when we didn’t understand to pray for ourselves. We only hope that we can be the parents, friends and neighbors that you were.

Maypole Is My First Street

We didn’t know it way back then, but that’s where Ms. Barnes and I would first meet. Maypole Avenue is a family community like no other. We are proud to be products of this 4400 block of the Garfield Park Community in Chicago. Our combined families represent one of many formable residents’ that work diligently every year. The catfish dinners, birthday parties and annual back to school block party remind us of good old fun and a coming together of spirit.

So much can be said about the inner city, but how much of it is positive? Our encouraging stories and wise thoughts can be shared when we ourselves discover this inner joy. Our young people act so hard core or why do they feel they have to? Moving to the suburbs we now know is not a deterrent to negativity. Who we truly are will follow us wherever we go.

Early on we should learn self-discipline, and self-control. Early in life we should be reminded of what’s right and what’s wrong. When we are a kid, there should be at least one adult that we trust. Some one person we can comfortably talk to and place our