Empowered by the Spirit: Poems, Gullah and Other Things

By Reverend Gloria Barr Ford

Gloria Barr Ford is her mother’s 7th child among 4 living sisters and brothers. She started writing poetry at the age of 8, and believes that she has always been “Empowered by the Spirit”. She accepted Christ at an early age, even though she’s had to learn many lessons the hard way, she finally returned to “the rock of her salvation”. An ordained itinerant elder and licensed evangelist, she’s quick to let you know she loves the Lord. She’s a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, playwright, storyteller, gospel singer, journalist, dramatist, radio minister and an administrative assistant at Coastal Carolina University. She has always wanted to write a book of poetry and a line of children’s books, so her dream is coming true. Hopefully as you read the poems of childhood, of family, of inspiration, and of life—you will become “Empowered By The Spirit”.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Mar 18, 2008
• ISBN: 9781453515921

Reverend Gloria Barr Ford

Gloria Barr Ford is her mother’s 7th child among 4 living sisters and brothers. She started writing poetry at the age of 8, and believes that she has always been “Empowered by the Spirit”. She accepted Christ at an early age, even though she’s had to learn many lessons the hard way, she finally returned to “the rock of her salvation”. An ordained itinerant elder and licensed evangelist, she’s quick to let you know she loves the Lord. She’s a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, playwright, storyteller, gospel singer, journalist, dramatist, radio minister and an administrative assistant at Coastal Carolina University. She has always wanted to write a book of poetry and a line of children’s books, so her dream is coming true. Hopefully as you read the poems of childhood, of family, of inspiration, and of life—you will become “Empowered By The Spirit”.

Book preview

TURN TO JESUS

There are friends who will leave you

When you need them most

They will turn their backs on you

And about it brag and boast

There are your children

Who will hurt you

Cause you pain and deep despair

And even though you’d die for them

They’ll tell you they don’t care

There are some spouses

Who will deceive you sore

Give you a broken heart

And walk on out the door

Co-workers can be so cruel

And even heartless too

To get a rapport with the boss

They’ll set a trap or two for you

Church members can be vile

A devilish working crew

If you ever cramp that member’s style

He’ll surely turn on you

Who can you go to

To whom can you cling

My friend just turn to Jesus

He is your everything

Let Him have your sorrow. He handle your today and secure your tomorrow

MY SECRET CORNER

I have a secret corner

Where I go to pray

It is where I talk to Jesus

All times night and day

I like to get real quiet

And pretend He holds me near

He wraps His arms around me

He’s blessed that I am there

He covers me with his feathers

And under His shadow I abide

He whispers that He loves me

Sometimes I have to cry

I tell Him about my troubles

He listens to my woes

He says my joys will be doubles

He says He will open