Maeve's Poetic Vibes: A Medley of Unusual Poems and Poetic Thoughts

By Elisient Maeve Vernon

Within these covers of this book there is a mixture of poetry – a kaleidoscope of moods, styles,
interests, musings and vibes.
I have also included some pastoral notes, taken from a church newsletter, written by my husband, Rev, S. H. Vernon during his tenure as pastor. They add a little variety, and I also added some fillers to fit empty places.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Dec 27, 2019
• ISBN: 9781973680499

Elisient Maeve Vernon

Elisient Maeve Morgan was born June 10, 1935, in a parsonage in St. Ann, Jamaica, where her father was the pastor. After graduation from High School in Kingston, Jamaica, Elisient moved with her parents to the Canal Zone, Panama, Central America. In 1954, she got married to Rev. Samuel H. Vernon and together they ministered in Panama, Jamaica, Trinidad, British Columbia and Miami, Florida. Elisient studied Library Science while she was in Jamaica; and later on when she lived in Canada, she did courses in Child Psychology and Writing for Children. She was Children’s Librarian and Teacher/Librarian in Jamaica; Children’s Librarian in Trinidad; Part-time Children’s Librarian in B.C., Canada; Registrar for Adult Education in Miami, Florida and lastly Editor at Caribbean Christian Publications until she retired. She always had a flair for writing poetry and plays. Since retirement, she has published three children’s books: Ava’s Bad day; More Ava Stories; Coconut Fun; and a book of Christmas plays: Christmas Miracles: A Baby in the Manger and other plays.

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Maeve’s Poetic Vibes

A Medley of Unusual Poems and Poetic Thoughts

ELISIENT MAEVE VERNON

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ISBN: 978-1-9736-8050-5 (sc)

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WestBow Press rev. date: 12/26/2019

Contents

Introduction

Responsibility by S. H. Vernon

Reflections

Responsibility, Reflection, Realization, Dimension

Service: Where do you stand?

Overcoming Disappointment by S. H. Vernon

The Light

Forward Look by S. H. Vernon

Man

God Is Out There, Somewhere

God’s Cure for Loneliness by S. H. Vernon

Tributes

To a Pastor

To a Pastor’s Wife

To Father

To a Stepmother: You Gave

Tribute to Mom and Dad by Frank Vernon

Tribute to a Dear Departed

Love: An Important Ingredient by S. H. Vernon

Contemplation

Conviction

Eternity Lies Beyond Time

The Bridegroom Cometh

The Miracle of Prayer

I Grieve for My boy

Introspection

Subconsciousness

Nature Played Her Part

The Inward Man

Letter from a Departed One

The Soliloquies of Mary the mother of Jesus

Hallelujah! He Is Risen!

He’s Alive! He’s Alive!

God’s Will by S. H. Vernon

Prayer for the Morning

Prayer for the Evening

Song Lyrics

Lord I Done Wrong

I’ll Sing

There’s a Great Revival Brewing

I Am on My Way, Lord

The Inward, Outward, Upward Man

Thank You, O Lord

It’s Cool To Be a Christian

Children’s Pages

Growing Up

Up and Down

Story Time

Zacchaeus

Your Books

Good Citizenship

Christmas Recitations

The Lord Is King

Prayer

Christ’s Birthday

On the Lighter Side

Eating Is a Pleasure

A Frustrated Dieter

My Love

Contributing Poets

Daughter: A Father’s View by Frank E. Vernon

Your Graduation by Frank E. Vernon

The Lord and the Thief by Mark A. Vernon

When the Bottom Falls Out by Frank E. Vernon

Christmas Musings by Frank E. Vernon

About the Author

This book is dedicated to:

My children and grandchildren

I acknowledge the help of my son, Frank, who read the manuscript and gave me valuable suggestions. I also thank him for his contribution to the manuscript along with my other son, Mark.

I thank my husband, Samuel H. Vernon, for the pastoral notes that I copied from the ‘Family Table Talk’ monthly newsletters that he produced during his tenure as pastor of the Parkway Baptist Church in Miami.

Introduction

If you are reading this introduction, I assume that you have purchased or are thinking of purchasing this book. I have been writing poetry since I was a little girl, writing according to the mood I was in; writing to