Poetic Moments in Time

By Marilyn D. Donahue

Poetic Moments In Time is a compilation of various inspirational poems that portray experiences and thoughts within our lives. It explores the spiritual possibilities of the unknown and is an examination of things past and the hope of things yet to be seen. It reveals that although our lives may be at different stages of spiritual growth, we each have our own individual trials and burdens to face. In that knowledge, we must believe that God can use us where ever we are and in whatever state we are in; we must only be willing to be used.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Dec 28, 2012
• ISBN: 9781479769926

Marilyn D. Donahue

Marilyn, as a young child, has always performed in plays and programs for school and church. She has been writing poetry since Junior high school. Growing up in church, her life experiences, travel and creativity have become the foundation for her Inspirational writings. Some of her works are published in several national Anthologies. Marilyn is the author of nine other published volumes of Inspirational poetry: “Poetry to Stir the Soul”, “Whispers of Faith”, “Light from Above”, “Words of Times Past”, “Reflections from Within”, “Poetic Moments in Time”, “My Poetic Journey Home”, “Poetic Praise on Bended Knees” and “Secured by Grace…Sustained by Faith”.

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Copyright © 2012 by Marilyn D. Donahue.

ISBN:            Softcover                  978-1-4797-6991-9

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All biblical scripture are taken from the King James Version.

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Contents

The Elements of Time

He Told Me…

Prayers

I Had To Learn

Life’s Traveled Paths

A State Of Mind

My Best Friend

Angelic Gift

An Encouraged Path

Contentment

Lessons

My Grandmother

Once Lost

I Didn’t Know…

My Brother

The Light Came

The Only Someone

Mercy

Faith Requires…

Shared Lives

The Potter

Had It Not Been…

In The Fullness Of Time

A Continued Path

Before I Knew

Mother-In-Law

How Long?

Rewarded In Battle

The Message

The Message… Revealed

A New Family

Spiritual Eyes

Your Love Saved Me

An Appointed Time

One Day, It Will Be My Turn

Thoughts Of Heaven

Dedicated to:

My biological family, my friends and my spiritual family;

Had each of them not been who they are and what they’ve been to me,

I would not have become the person I am today.

Preface

Spirituality, Faith, Salvation, Hope, Heaven, Eternity—These are beliefs and concepts that may not be thought about on a daily basis or even on an every-now-and-then basis; but we know that they have a place in our lives in one way or another. Some of these precepts might be: the spirituality that we live by, the faith of our convictions, the salvation of our calling, the hope of better things to come or the possibilities of eternity in Heaven. Whether as Christians or non-Christians, we all go through things in this life that cause us to ponder if there is something or someone higher than ourselves in this world; the answer is… yes.

Poetic Moments In Time is a compilation of inspirational poems that portray various experiences and thoughts throughout our lives. It explores the spiritual possibilities of the unknown and is an examination of things past and the hope of things yet to be seen. It reveals that our lives may be at different stages of spiritual growth and that we each have our own individual trials and burdens to face. In that knowledge, we must believe that God can use us where ever we are and in whatever state we are in. Only God knows how much we can bear and He allows grace for us according to His purpose.

As we grow in age and wisdom, there is a sense of understanding and acknowledgement that comes