Rhythms of Life: A Poet's Handbook for Families

By Susan Hauser Bramigk

Heartfelt memories are painted across the pages, as the author transforms everyday experiences into inspiring poetry.

The poems relive our ordinary experiences and the rhythm of our lives. There are poems about babies, children, teenagers, family, fathers, and mothers. There are also poetic renderings of the holidays throughout the year. One poem is entitled, A Mother Isn't Needed Much, Except A shorter poem about mothers is:
TO BE A MOTHER

A precious calling to women who can train
up children strong and true.
A mother is a special jewel that shines
With Godly love,
Reflecting how God meets our needs
With blessings from above.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Mar 4, 2014
• ISBN: 9781490827322

Susan Hauser Bramigk

Susan Hauser Bramigk has been writing poems and short stories for over fifty years. She has previously published one book, Rhythms of Life: A Poet’s Handbook for Families. Susan has written several short stories, but this is her first novel. Although not an expert in eschatology, she has studied the future events predicted by the Bible. She has always been fascinated by the Rapture and Tribulation, and that interest has resulted in this novel. She lives in Durham, North Carolina, has been married for fifty-one years and attends Bethesda Baptist Church. She has raised three children and has eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

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CONTENTS

BABIES

CHILDREN

FAMILIES

TEEN-AGERS

FATHERS & HUSBANDS

MOTHERS & WIVES

MARRIAGE

NATIONAL HOLIDAYS

NEW YEAR’S

VALENTINE’S DAY

APRIL FOOL’S DAY

EASTER

GRADUATION

FOURTH OF JULY

LABOR DAY

HALLOWEEN

SECRETARY’S DAY

THANKSGIVING DAY

CHRISTMAS

I would like to dedicate this book in memory of my son Brad William Bramigk, 1/1/65 to 10/2/13.

THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE

Your first response- pure shock and disbelief

The one that you loved was a Child of God,

The second is doubt and then deepest grief

Then anger appears at God and at man,

And finally your heart strives to understand.

Why does darkness and death strike at those you love

As you seek comfort and strength from above.

You may never find the answers completely

But slowly you know this grief you will meet

When your life’s hope is in the Lord’s own will,

The deepest pounding of your heart God will still.

BABIES

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A TINY LIFE

A tiny life within you grows,

Excitement builds because you know

This child is a part of you,

A portion of yourself, brand new!

As parents now a charge is given,

You’ve been blessed, a part of heaven

has just arrived under your care,

Training must be a task both share!

Teach (him/her) early to serve the Lord

This is one gift you can afford.

Shower your love through all (his/her) life

To help (him/her) face the pain and strife.

This tiny life is in your hands,

Make sure God’s love (he/she) understands.

Commit your lives into God’s care

And he will answer every prayer.

NEW BIRTH (Spiritual)

Welcome to God’s family

angels shall rejoice,

When one on earth repents of sin

And makes God’s Son his choice.

Our family is growing now

but there is room for more,

We love and learn together here

That’s what a family’s for!

THE NEW BABY

(For a boy)

The moment’s here you’ve waited for,

A fragile baby now is born.

With pride and love you show your joy

The Lord has blessed you, it’s a boy

(For a girl)

The moment’s here you’ve waited for,

A fragile baby now is born.

With pride and love you’re in a whirl,

The Lord has blessed you, it’s a girl!

A PRECIOUS GIFT

A precious gift a baby brings,

a taste of Heav’n above;

And as he grows from you he’ll learn

The story of God’s love.

So tenderly and with much prayer

Train him the way to go

And when he’s grown he’ll honor you

The ones that loved him so.

CHILDREN

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