Faith, Hope, and Other Verse

By Thomas Frackenpohl

A collection of short verses written about life observations. Life can be about discovering what is inside us and learning how to be at peace with ourselves. The contents of this book look at being spiritual, recognizing possibilities, and living our lives in serenity.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Thomas Frackenpohl
• Release date: Jun 9, 2021
• ISBN: 9781955205429

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Faith, Hope, and Other Verse

Copyright © 2021 by Thomas Frackenpohl

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the author, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other non-commercial uses permitted by copyright law.

ISBN

978-1-955205-43-6 (Paperback)

978-1-955205-42-9 (eBook)

Beauty and inspiration can be found all around us. Once we start looking, we might be surprised at what we discover. I started looking around myself a few years ago and I continually find wonders all around me. What follows is a collection of short verse I have written that reflect what I observe in life. Please enjoy them as they have brought peace and solace to my life.

A big thank you to all the people in my life who always remind me that there is more light than there is darkness around us.

Thomas R. Frackenpohl

Table of Contents

Behind The Mask

Secret Journey

Peace

Passing

Listening for the Message

Shadow of the Soul

The Days That Move On

Dreams of Comfort

The Cycle of Life

Hold On

Searching

Eagerness

The Passing of Time

Life Journey

Dancing

Generosity

Patience

Life Happens

Faith

Growth

Acceptance

Letting Go

Competition

On Being Humble

Decisions

Poise

With Open Arms

Goodwill

Yet

Esteem

Appreciation

Hope

Splendor

Lost in the Fog

Integrity

Honor

Beacons

Awakenings

Gifts of Life

Balance

Daily Maintenance

Dreams & Possibilities

Spirituality

Kindness

Blessings

Fleeting

Amazement

Being of Aid

Possibilities

Spiritual Choice

Dedication

Believing

Wonders

Uncluttered Spirits

The Journey

Walking a Good Path

Priceless

Gratitude

Finding Our Way

Crossroads

Awareness

Believing

Prosper

Obligations

Begin Again

Holding On

Genuine

Yield

Good Direction

Launchings

Reaching Out

Uncovered

Tears

Powerless

Momentary

The Ache

Running

What We Leave Behind

Trust

Going Home

Beginnings

Perspective

In Spirit

Responding

Connections

Commitment

The Insides

New Version

Moving On

Capabilities

Spiritual Reality

Filters

Taking Action

Curiosity

Honesty

Listening

Desperation

Fear

Appreciation

Spiritual Balance

About the Author

Behind The Mask

Who is this person

Who hides behind a mask

Is it a stranger no one knows

Or is it an old friend disguised

This masked person

Does he know his worth

Or does he attempt not to know

Just who is this person

Masks conceal true faces

Our true self can be hidden

From not just the world

But from ourselves as well

So why wear a mask

There’s no need to hide

Let all of us see you

So we can be unmasked too

Secret Journey

The journey that we take

Does it get taken alone

Letting no one travel with us

Or help in anyway

Is it kept a secret

Not to be shared

Nor mentioned at all

This journey that is taken

Consider some companions

To share in our journeys

Navigation becomes easier

With others by our side

Consider an open journey