Dare to Dream

Every four years

We are made to listen

To the story of hurt

It’s been many a year

Since England have flourished

And been in reign

It is hard to hear

For the other nations

Who have never had the chance

But now things have changed

We have been given the chance

To dare to dream

It’s not for world reign

But it’s European glory

And it has been a wild ride

We may never have won

But we do not whine

We just dare to dream

Jo Anne Kennedy

June 2016

The Choice Has Been Made

We had a choice

We made our decisions

Some voted to stay,

Others wanted to leave

We had a choice

The decisions been made

The ties will be cut

And we will be on our own

What does this mean?

Is it a good thing?

Or do we need to hide

It seems like its gone dark

The lights are off

Trouble is looming

Tough times are ahead

And the future is unknown

It is a stress

It’s hard to believe

Some are in shock

While others are relieved

What does this mean?

Only time will tell

For now it’s all chaos

And the future is unknown

Life seems bleak

But we do have hope

And God is in control

He will uphold us all

For some this is helpful

But others still despair

But we have lost control

It’s best we surrender all

Jo Anne Kennedy

June 2016

The Next Choice

We have been granted,

A voice to speak

To air our views

And make our own decision

What way do we go?

Who do we follow?

Do we want to remain?

Or is it better to leave?

They gave us a question

To which there are two answers

But the views put upon us

Contradict many a thing

It is hard to decide

What is best for us?

When even the powers to be

Don’t really have a clue

Whatever the outcome is

It is out of our hands

So we need to put our trust,

In the sovereignty of our Lord

Jo Anne Kennedy

June 2016

My Flaming Heart

You walked into my life

Knocked me off course

And took over my heart

All day, everyday

You are in my thoughts

You just won’t go away

You stole my heart

And set it on fire

Leaving me with a flaming heart

But now I can’t breathe

You are causing me to fall

I just need to walk away

I need to break free,

Remove myself from you

It’s time to clear my head

For now I’ll say goodbye

Maybe for a while, maybe forever

Who know for how long

Jo Anne Kennedy

June 2016

Life as a Child

Oh how great it would be,

To be a kid again

To roam free

Have no worries

And be happy

Life as a child

Meant having meals cooked

Our laundry done

And friends always there,

Playing all the time

Ok, there was school

But it was fun

We had play times

And long holidays

It wasn’t too hard work

Life as a child

Was easier to live

Than life as an adult

We had no responsibilities

As our parents were in control

Ok, we had some problems

Like older siblings beating on us

And dad eating our chips

With early evening bedtimes

But generally life was good.

Life as a child

Meant contentment and joy

With the only major problem

Being our parents saying no

When we wanted a yes

Now life as a child

Is so different from our time

There are more restraints,

More rules, worries and concerns

Is it hard being a kid?

Life as a child

It’s a good thing to be,

So embrace your childhood

Enjoy your carefree days

Because being an adult is hard!

Jo Anne Kennedy

June 2016

I Believe

I am a Christian

I believe in God

I believe in Jesus

I believe in the Holy Spirit

I am a Christian

I believe in the Trinity,

The Three in Once,

God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit

I believe in God

And that he sent,

His only son to die for us

On the cross

I believe in Jesus,

Who walked alongside us

Then died on the cross,

Only to rise again

I believe in the Holy Spirit

That he dwells within me,

And helps me grow

By leading and guiding me

Jo Anne Kennedy

May 2016

Watching Over You

This unruly life,

Is all about,

Climbing mountains,

Trying not to fall

But if you fall,

Do not worry,

Because someone is waiting

To pick you up again

He will stand you firmly,

On solid ground

Watching over you

Keeping you afloat

Even if you are not,

Seeking His presence,

He is always out there

Looking out for you

It is up to you

Whether you choose to accept

The love He pours upon you

And the hope that he brings

Jo Anne Kennedy

May 2016