Oh, Those Days! Memories Through Poetry

By Walter A Wheat

Now in his 70th year of life on God's earth, Walter A. Wheat has lots of memories to share. As a child, Walter grew up in the country and around the farms. Somewhat isolated from community activities and sports events, Walter discovered a self-passion for literature and poetry. In

• Language: English
• Publisher: The Write Views
• Release date: Dec 23, 2020
• ISBN: 9781734564754

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He Held My Hand

When I was lost, He held my hand

I thought my love was gone

Through years of tribulation

He encouraged me to carry on

He comforted me when I was lonely

He scolded me when I was wrong

At times I felt I had lost my faith

But He encouraged me to be strong.

He held my hand in sorrow . . .

Oh, how I used to cry

With sincere and open conversation

I learned of His reasons Why

Then I briefly looked all around

To discover what blessings I could see, and

There it was . . . another miracle and

It all happened in front of me!

He often mentioned Jesus Christ

Who is the Savior of us all

He’d say: "Believe in the word of God

And your problems will seem small."

Take out your Holy Bible

And read a line, or two

Then ask yourself in question of

What is it that Jesus would do?

Recently, He moved into

His mansion up above

While He was here, He taught me

The meaning of everlasting love

For many years, I will think back

To when He helped me to understand . . .

If you need help along the way, then

Jesus will gladly hold your hand.

Walter A. Wheat

Sept. 23, 2018

She Held My Hand

When I was lost, she held my hand

I thought my love was gone

Through years of tribulation

She encouraged me to carry on

She comforted me when I was lonely

She scolded me when I was wrong

At times I felt I had lost my faith

But She encouraged me to be strong.

She held my hand in sorrow . . .

Oh, how I used to cry

With sincere and open conversation

I learned of Her reasons Why

Then I briefly looked all around

To discover what blessings I could see, and

There it was . . . another miracle and

It all happened in front of me!

She often mentioned Jesus Christ

Who is the Savior of us all

She’d say: "Believe in the word of God

And your problems will seem small."

Take out your Holy Bible

And read a line, or two

Then ask yourself in question of

What is it that Jesus would do?

Recently, She moved into

Her mansion up above

While She was here, She taught me

The meaning of everlasting love

For many years, I will think back

To when She helped me to understand . . .

If you need help along the way, then

Jesus will gladly hold your hand.

Walter A. Wheat

Sept. 23, 2018

Are You Fearful?

Are you fearful that you may die alone?

Are you fearful that you will miss your friends?

One must take into consideration that

This is not how your life ends.

Think back to all the friends you’ve made, and

The adventures that have come to pass

Jesus will be joining you, so

You will go to Heaven in First Class!

Are you fearful of that journey?

Well, I can assure you this:

Your travel will be splendid, while

There is no trickery amiss

You may ride on Heaven’s train

You will have company on your trip

There are many routes to Heaven . . .

Perhaps you’ll travel there on a ship.

Are you fearful of the water?

Would you like an ocean cruise?

Jesus will make things easy

It’s His power that one can use.

Are you fearful that you won’t be comfortable?

Or that you cannot see along the way?

Jesus knows what you are feeling . . .

Simply trust Him on that day.

Are you fearful that your life anew

Will be hard to comprehend?

Once again, I will assure you that

Jesus will bless you in the time you spend.

Then, think about the luxury

That, in Heaven you will receive

Old friends will come to greet you . . .

They have no intention to deceive.

Are you fearful that you will not comprehend

Why Angels fly about?

Or why those in attendance may seem

Both stoic and devout?

Imagine a world where one has no need

Of physical nourishment, or drink

Where one will walk those streets of gold . . .

Tell me, what do you think?

Brother and Sister, we will be together

Jesus will extend