Anna's Inspirational Poems

By Anna Lee Nelson

I began writing poetry in 1951. This book of poetry is influenced by my faith in God that spreads through every poem that I have written on these humble pages. My intentions are to edify and exhort the reader to be inspired by these treasures of my soul.


Anna L. Nelson

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Oct 24, 2012
• ISBN: 9781479735334

Anna Lee Nelson

I received a bachelor of science in education from State University of New York at Buffalo; a standard teaching credential from the state of California; a Certificate for Life in Early Childhood Education from the state of California; an ordained elder’s license from the Goldsboro Disciples Institute at Goldsboro, North Carolina; and an Honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Goldsboro Disciples Institute at Goldsboro, North Carolina.

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Anna’s

Inspirational Poems

volume 1

Anna Lee Nelson

Copyright © 2012 by Anna Lee Nelson.

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Contents

I Am Inspired by You

Preface

Jesus, the Resurrection

Europe Ahmad

Simply Oprah

A Mentor and Friend

You Got Problems?

In Doing So

If I Didn’t Know You

Fortitude

Flawed?

Diabolic Resolve

The Man of Change

A Letter of Praise for a Daughter’s Love

Hate-Retention Prescription

Barricaded

Babbling On and On

Astounded

Anonymous

Adjustment

All is Well

A Valentine

A Simple Grain of Salt

A She-Bear

A Rattler

A Poet

A Cry for Help

A Certain Arrogance

A Carbon Copy

The Dunce Episode

Some Certain Habits

Unessential

What is Real Beauty?

Stronghold

Unprofitable and Saved

Different Little Faces

Touch Not with Unclean Hands

Your Soul-Man

Holy God, I Pray

Power

Open-Heart Surgery

Sew and Sow

If You Love Someone

God Sang a Lullaby

Could You Love Me

My Darling’s Love

Finally Mine

Unnecessary Confirmation

Consignment

Obedience

Hesitations

Magnificent

Humility

I Reckon

Many Thanks, Angels

Implacable

You Ain’t God

Dance

Inseparable

Mouse

Salt

Dry Bones Today

Jehimia

The Rope

Call Me Africa

Mr. Black Man

Our Heritage

No Significant Change

Multicolored Black

Identity

I Am Somebody

Stupid

Stepping-Stones

Laleo

A Torn Poem

Is This What You Do?

My Mother

I Grieve

Marion Jr.

A Tribute to Mom

Once Upon a Mother

Africa is Crying

The Color of Africa

Freedom Delayed

I Am a Queen

No Curtain

Jelenvious

Despair

Till Death Do Us Part

Unforgiving

You Say You

Do Not Need Love

Forbidden

The Fragrance of Obedience

Transformation

Congregational Worship

Transparent Holiness

Selfishness

Rescue My Soul

Reflection

Questions

Purpose

Pilot

Outside Spectators

Old-Fashion

Not Ours

No Strength of My Own

No More a Sinner than I

I Found My Love

My Darling’s Love

A Broken Heart

A Winter’s Night

Feminist Rebellion

To a Soul in Need

A Question of Gratitude

Selfishness Exposed

Optimism

A Newborn Babe

Vipers’ Devices

Deception 2

Infamous Criminal Crowd

Preposterous

Keeping the Image

Inspired Expressions

Inspired to Write

Criticism

Who’s Making a Difference?

The Peace

Heaven or Hell

Impulsive

I Need You

Who Are You Representing?

Disguising Waves

Springtime 2010

Take Responsibility

Just a Thought

Spilling It

Good Chatter’s Okay

The Good Source

You’re Not Walking Alone

The Best Directions

Life

Male Chauvinist World

Mercy

Mountains

Move On

More than Warm and Fuzzy

Music to My Ears

My Dream

My Prayer

My Prayer

My Refiner

New Mount Zion

Egotistic

Think

This Building

Through Water

Transformed

Trust

Uninsured

Unshaken

Self-Control

Diamonds in His Crown

Praising Instead of Begging

What does your harvest promise?

Misconstrue

Resilience

The Amazing Love

Image of Perfection

I Am Strong

Diamond Vows

Foolish Jealousy

Busy Doing Nothing

The Anniversary of Misery

Persuaded

Angels of Mercy

The Road that Leads to Life

Allegiance

All about Me

Questionable Sincerity

Potential

Get Behind Me, Satan

When My Eyes Are Closed in Death

You Are Special

Wisdom Speaks

Worthy of Praise

Yet There Is Room in My Heart

You Got Problems?

Until You Are Born of the Spirit

Voyager

Waiting

Walk with Me

Well Deserved

Whatever He Says to Do, Do It

When My Cloud Moves

Who He Says I Am

In His Image

It Doesn’t Change His Love for You

It’s Christmas

It’s High Time

It’s Possible with God

Inspiration

Keeping the Faith

Downright Downward Spiral

You Say I Am Just One

Flattery

Unproductive

An Instigator

No Fruit, Just Beautiful

What Kind of Woman?

Celebration with the Body of Church

Exasperated

Hyperactive Dunces

Remember Your Childhood

For the Life of Me

Prudence

Some Are Without Concern

Chained to the Past

Prejudices

I Remember My Father

Wasted Time

Intuitive

The Worm

Integrity

Words Like Bubbles

Scrutinizing

Matriarch Indeed

The Oil Spill

Don’t Complain

Little Things Count

Authentic Love

Mark Antony

Matthew Paul

Wenefrett Watson

The Cup

Redeemed

Look, Listen, and Turn Around

Relentless

Our Sovereign God

A Fruitful Harvest

Missionary

Humility Versus Embellishment

Imagination

More than Share

Incomparable Grace

Above Reproach

You are the Branches

Deeply Cleaned and Saved

Necessity of Communication

Ready for the Second Coming

I Denied Him

The Answer is in Christ

Impedes Righteous Progression

A Solution to the Matter

Esteemed Worthy

Fellowship

Undone

Learning to Trust Him

Simply a Challenge

Temptation

Obliged to God

An Almighty Hug

I Did Not Stand Up for Him

For You Especially

Profitable Strides

Your Beautiful Crown

God is Beautiful

Nonnegotiable

Just in Case

All Doing is Not Love

Bigger than Your Problems

Visit Your Upper Room

Suppressed

Do Not Take Me Lightly

Reservation

I Am the Lord’s

Connected

The Holy Ghost Inspired

Wolves on the Prowl

A Prayer for Guidance

A Gift for the Christ

Ambushed

Willing to Walk with Jesus

The Light

Exposed

Hallelujah Praises

My Fellow Christians

Is There Room for a Blessing?

About Jesus

A Weak Link in My Chain

Speak Good Things of Your Heart

The Curtain is Rent

While We Wait

The Church

Thank You, Mother

Power

Another Opportunity

Rejection

A Right to Eternal Life

I Am Forgiven

The Open Door

In the Shadow of His Love

I Will Not Yield to Satan

Blessings

Power, the Result of Prayer

Faith and Loyalty

Under the Blood

The Eye

The Dynamics of His Grace

Possibilities Versus Imperfections

If You Do Not Have Jesus

A Crafty Thief

The Real Reason for Christmas

Sort of Like Jonah

Self-Preservation Fails

Out of Control

Do You Qualify?

Temperament

How Available Are You to God?

Acquaint Yourselves with God

Transgressions of God’s Law

Toxicity

Transgressions

Misrepresentation

Preparation

Availability

You, Stand Up Says an Angel

Firm and Just is Our God

God Set the Order

Conquerors

Coexisting

Holy Ghost Fire

To Love

The Supreme Artist

Jesus, the Everlasting Covenant

Exhortation

I Love You the Same

The End of the Rainbow

Hosanna, Hosanna

Fill Your Cup

Vengeance

Powerhouse

The Soul

The Slavery of Sin

The Shepherd

The Prophet in Me

The Place of Mercy

The Maker

The Horn of Salvation

The Fire

The Bible

The Ark

The Agony of Christ

The Answer

That Old Man

Talk, Mama

Surrendering

Such a Little Matter

Step-By-Step

Servitude

Working on Me

Discombobulated

Divine Dignity

The Holy Ghost Rain

Jesus the Christ

Approval or Refusal

Stumbling Block

Circumferentially

Commitment

Galluses

Discretion

Confused with the Meaning of Love

Why a Smile?

Everlasting Advantage Life Insurance

Highway Shepherd

Exhortation

An Unconscious Bargaining

The Exuberance of God’s Love

The Authority of the Holy Spirit

The Nelson Twins

Behold, My Love

Like a Bird

To Rev. Israel and Tora Abdelaziz—they taught me all about the Lord, all about Christ, along with my husband and family.

In memory of my late husband, Marion Nelson Sr., and my son Michael David, who is deceased.

To my wonderful children, who gave me great encouragements.

To Rev. Tora Michele and Rick; Marion Jr. and Shirley; Minister Mark Anthony and Mary; Matthew Paul and Gloriss; my granddaughter Phoebe M. and Adrian; and my church pastors Mel and wife, Della.

To my family and relatives: my brother Rev. Israel and wife, Daisy; my brother John and wife, Dea; my sister Evelyn and husband, Lloyd; my sister Irene and deceased husband, Howard; Europe Ahmad Farmer; Robert and Gloria; Julia and Benjamin; Melba and James; and Hans Lucas.

Please enjoy this first volume of poems. May God continually bless you all.

Sincerely,

Anna L. Nelson

I Am Inspired by You

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You inspire me, the wonderful faith you show

Because of you, I do better in my practice, you know

People want to serve God more with a real clean heart

You just keep it up; you inspire folks to a new start

People can read into you and feel what you are all about

Like me, I am encouraged to absolutely shout it out

You inspire me; I see in you who I am

Where I have been, and whom I will follow as a lamb

You show me what to bring forward and what to leave behind

You help me make decisions, with God’s peace covering my mind

How wonderfully you get things done without a hint of confusion

You teach me how to gather information for a sweet conclusion

Your life has shown me how peaceful my life can be

Peace in the storms or on the turbulent and angry sea

By not getting all riled up but with quietness to be exact

You communicate and influence with wisdom at your back

You inspire those that are around you every day, I am sure

The letter you write is your life that says you are honest and pure

You inspire your acquaintances when you are not trying to inspire

When people desire to be their best, you inspire their desire

You are a light, a city on a hill, and salt to save the world

You’re a model to the parents as they groom their boy and girl

As I have previously said, these words are true

You walk beautifully; you are an inspiration by simply being you

—Anna L. Nelson

May 12, 2011

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Preface

I began writing poetry in 1951. This book of poetry is influenced by my faith in God, which spreads through every poem that I have written on these humble pages. My intentions are to edify and exhort the reader to be inspired by these treasures of my soul.

Jesus, the Resurrection

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Rise and shine, the stone is rolled away

He is not here, the women heard the angel say

Jesus, the Resurrection, arose from the dead

In three days I will rise, that is what Jesus said

They believed that they had put an end to the highest king on earth

Oh, Resurrection, you were Lord and King even before your birth

People, get up, stand tall, and lift your voice and say

Yes, we will follow our Lord and King from this Resurrection Day

Resurrection, oh, Resurrection, we honor and praise your name

You’re worthy of all power and glory; your majesty, the same

Holy Resurrection, you ascended to the Father on high

You paid the utmost price; you suffered, bled, and died

We are determined, all of us, to serve you day and night

We will wear the royal banner; we will stand together and fight

Resurrection, oh, Resurrection, my Lord and my God

As David said, we will say Our staff and our rod

You gave your life a ransom; you paid for everything

You reconciled us back to God; our hearts will shout and sing

Resurrection, oh, Resurrection, we will rise up and shine

As diamonds and precious jewels to hear you say You’re mine

You may rise, the stone is rolled away; raise your wings and soar

Eternal life is yours today; you may live for evermore

To everyone who listens and obeys his tender voice

There’s an award awaiting if you make the Lord your choice

April 5, 2009

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Europe Ahmad

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Warm, tender, strong, and caring

You’ve a heart that’s made of pure gold

You are a person that leaves an indelible mark

On another person’s soul

A person is lucky to find a friend like you

You are reachable, charming, and kind

If more people would learn and practice your secret

It would change more people’s mind

You’re a gentleman with knowledge worthwhile

With appreciation for the grand and small

You cherish the beauty of life itself

Not only some of God’s creatures but all

You are not waiting to behold the future

But you are serious about the here and now

You insist on enjoying the present graces

No quitting, no failure, and nohow

Your love for family is beautiful and wide

And you find joy informing your kin

And with the wonderful attitude you have, my dear

It will always produce a win

September 9, 2006

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Simply Oprah

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You are an extraordinary woman

Intelligent, warm, and caring

All of America and everyone

Appreciates the way you’re sharing

You are a great national figure

And loved by one and all

You’ve always been just wonderful

It’s been Simply Oprah’s call

Simply Oprah, you’re down to earth

The way you handle things

And the concern you have for humanity

Is a song the nation sings

You are changing the world around you

By doing things so worthwhile

Just being Simply Oprah

You do it with a smile

I wanted to tell you personally

That you’ve got it going on

You’re one admired woman

By others and your own

Besides that you’re beautiful

And on top of everything

Divinely, but Simply Oprah

I hear your praises ring

November 28, 2001

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A Mentor and Friend

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Thank you for helping us

We do not forget a friend

You have been a second parent

A mentor and a gentleman

I remember the many times

When my son leaned on you

You were always there for him

And you would always help him through

My son would always come to you

As if you were his dad

You would take time to listen

Whether he was okay or sad

You helped him as he struggled

To become the man he is

You were a friend, coach, and mentor

You’re simply a downright wiz

Your wisdom and generosity

Helped to keep my son in bound

The advice that you would give him

Was always good and sound

Sometimes your team hurled words at you

But a nicer coach could not be found

You are a saint and a student’s best friend

And a perfect Charlie Brown

It’s folks like you who make the difference

With your family right by your side

Your great and honorable attributes

Can’t ever be denied

Our lives are richer because of you

We thank you ever so much

God bless you now and always

Our family will keep in touch

May 6, 2000

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You Got Problems?

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You act like your problems

Are so much bigger than God

Sometimes when you have a problem

You wallow in the sod

When are you going to start healing?

And start practicing what you’re preaching

Is it true that you are not yielding?

Will you also now stop reaching?

Would you come right out and say

My faith is simply dwindling

Because I can’t handle this problem today

Most likely, I am not surrendering

My beloved, you may have problems tonight

But joy will come tomorrow

And tonight if you can’t get it right

Don’t wallow in your sorrow

Listen, darling, I know a physician

That is a specialist of every disease

And if you would catch the vision

He would fix it if you please

March 2, 2006

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In Doing So

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I like describing people

When writing down my thoughts

I try to write the positive things

And never, ever faults

Because all of us have plenty of them

And it doesn’t feel good to hear it

Let’s lift each other with positive words

I’m sure we will not regret it

Some folks spend too much time

Putting other people down

Then they do the very same thing

Before they turn around

What we all need to do

Is help each other live

Instead of taking from each other

We must learn to give

You are not excluded, my dear

You fit into this puzzle

You should bridle your busy tongue

Or wear a golden muzzle

So be careful of the deeds you do

This you need to know

The harm you do to others

You’ll reap just what you sow

Now are you ready to reap

Everything you have sown

To all of your acquaintances

And the others you have known

Let’s try our best to edify

Our family and others too

And when you edify other folks

You are edifying you

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If I Didn’t Know You

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If I didn’t know you, I would say

That you are trying to get over me

But that’s not your way of doing things

Your words are my guarantee

I have faith you will do things right

Regardless the price you pay

I am holding on to who I think you are

I know you know the way

You are an inspiration

For the folks who are your peers

They model your behavior and style

You take care of all their fears

The people you lead can trust in you

They know that you are all right

Most folks don’t mind following

When someone holds the light

If I didn’t know you better

I would think you’re about to change

But that’s not possible because I know you

You will stay within the range

January 1, 2001

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Fortitude

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When you think you just can’t do it

Fortitude says you can

You must go against all the odds

And handle it like a man

When everything in you seemingly

Gives up and surrenders

Fortitude reaches deep inside of you

And never lets anything hinder

Fortitude takes your weaknesses

And bundles them altogether

Then stands on top of all of them

It will endure any weather

It’s like a car when the gas is gone

It still runs on its fumes

Fortitude searches until it finds

The passage to a hidden room

The room that holds the overplus

Of the strength you didn’t use

Fortitude then replaces

The portion that you’ll choose

So when you think you just can’t do it

Fortitude says you can

It goes against all the odds

It’s possibly a work at plan

September 9, 1998

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Flawed?

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You’re not flawed; you’re in his image, and you’re not the reverse

Our God is the supreme artist; he is God of the universe

You were made exactly right, and that was just like him

He doesn’t just love some of his children; he loves all of them

Things about you that might be flawed are the things that Satan would

But what God made of all of us is good and very good

Satan hopes that you will think that something is wrong with you

He also hopes that he will win before he’s really through

So if you think that there is something that’s causing you to fall

I have a number I can give to you; this number is good to call

John wrote these words in a special book, chapter 3 and verse 16

Our God gave Jesus to give his life; Jesus came between

Satan doesn’t want you to know these facts; he tries to turn your face

But this is truth, he gave you life; it was God’s amazing grace

See, you’re not flawed; you’re in his likeness, and you have been set free

Gird up your loins, for in this world, he is the light for us to see

Never again will I believe that something is wrong with me

I’ve come to know that whom I’ve chosen is whom I want to see

Remember, to live a wonderful life, be happy and give him praise

There is no flaw in the master’s plan; let’s serve him all our days

April 30, 2009

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Diabolic Resolve

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Couldn’t stand to see you prosper

I tried to, but I couldn’t

If I can hold you back, I will

I wanted you to stop, but you wouldn’t

I traveled miles ahead of you

And set up roadblocks to cause you to fall

But at each roadblock as you traveled

You had abundant power, I recall

You spoke your intentions publicly

And I knew which way you would go

So I took the opportunity that was afforded me

I was your resolved diabolic foe

Now I realize you have power unseen

And you don’t travel alone

I am still not giving up on my resolve

I’ll just paint with a different tone

May 2, 2006

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The Man of Change

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As we were praying, God had arranged

That a man called Obama was sent for a change

We watched with amazement the filling of a plan

And tears of joy from a righteous wind

The righteous wind just blew away the hinder

That was aimed at the man to prevent the defender

Being of God of whom no man can prevent

It is a matter of fact, God permitted this event

Not too long ago, was a leader named King

With a dream and a song, we would quite often sing

That a man would not be judged by the color of his skin

But by his character and his mind with his work, he would win

Americans, the man of change has come to light

He was faced with lies and slander, but he won in spite

He is a genuine model for the people of America

And many other countries and, definitely, Kenya

We remember our struggles for equality in the past

We are hoping this will help end our dreadful task

We are faced with uncertain days ahead

But thanks be to God, he has lessened the dread

The man of change, an administrator for the right

He won the presidency with a righteous fight

We, the people, stand with the man of change

This righteous change is what God arranged

November 6, 2008

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A Letter of Praise for a Daughter’s Love

Tora Michele

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Coming from the voice of a mom

There are times when a mom’s all alone

A situation that should not be

Dad went to heaven; he can’t be with me

The average son is great but sometimes occupied

It used to be my husband always by my side

Dad was there every step of the way

When I needed help, I could always hear him

say

How are you, what can I do

Now it’s my daughter following through

She does everything she can do for me

Doesn’t ask for anything; she does it all for free

I have been sick in the middle of the night

Who do I call? My daughter, that’s right

She’s not selfish, but she needs help herself

Whatever she’s doing, she leaves it on the shelf

It bothers me greatly to call her, you see

We’ve a special relationship; she’s there for me

I needed to get to the hospital to keep me alive

With God and my daughter, I will survive

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Hate-Retention Prescription

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A love prescription from a hate-retention specialist

He says take one full cup of love running over, also this

Take this prescription all the time, and do not miss

You could most likely eliminate many others on your list

Without this prescription, your chance for healing is nil

It takes care of all other problems like hearing Peace, be still

A sick man went to this specialist and said, You can heal me if you will

The specialist replied, I will, and the believing sick man was healed

Take this prescription; it will cast out the hate-retention enemy

And other antagonistic serums; bad drug interaction, you see

They leave a film that covers vital organs in you and me

Remove the corruption on the organs, the vital ones will be free

Hate retention will not go away without love, read and adhere

Go to the specialist, present your problems, no good reasons to fear

Take this advice, follow your lead, the specialist will always be there

There are no other physicians in the entire world, do not compare

Your problems are serious with definite hate retention

You cannot change your condition without a hate-retention physician

Make an early appointment with him, all has free admissions

You may call this number, G1 O2 D3; the universe is given permission

January 12, 2012

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Barricaded

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Don’t be barricaded

By anyone that you know

Or with any of your emotions

Your emotions will come and go

Because you can do all things

His strength is sufficient for you

The anything that would hinder

He will lead you safely through

Some folks will set up barricades

All along your way each day

They will say You know I got your back

They will even pretend to pray

They will run and open the door for you

And help you like a maid

But if they see something good for you

They will set up a barricade

I tell you that they can’t help themselves

They’re doing the best they can

But until their souls are born again

Their evil hearts will plan

Yes, my beloved Christian friends

This is one of the things you’ll bear

It’s hard, but you can make it

But the Lord knows it’s not fair

Just keep your hand