Estella I. Kennedy-Jones

Jacksonville, FL, USA

In December of 1995, I was reading the Charlton Country Herald. There was a small ad stating "Religious Poems Wanted." I said, "Well, let me give it a try." I got paper and pencil, sat at my desk, said a prayer, and in a few minutes the Lord gave me the subject: turn right and go straight. The poem was accepted and I was invited to go to Anaheim in September of 1996 to recite my poem. The experience was really rewarding. I have written over 100 poems. My manuscript is being prepared now for publishing. The title is, Poetry Not Written With Ink But By The Spirit Of The Living God. I am retired from Duval Country Board of Public Instruction after 28 years with grades K-5th. I am very active in my church where I write and direct plays for our drama department. I enjoy growing house plants, roses, and a small vegetable garden in my backyard. Writing poetry gives me a closer relationship with God.

It's Spring

O, what a beautiful morning Thank God for the joy in my heart Ears to hear the birds singing Thank you Lord for eyes to see the flowers blooming. Thank you Lord I hear joy bells ringing. Thank you Lord the crops are booming. O, what a beautiful spring morning The Lord has just put sunshine in the gray. He drove my foes swiftly away. I can keep on singing all through the day He has already made the way. Thank you Lord for the faith seed In the vineyard I will do my part Thank you Lord for supplying me with all my need. Thank you Lord for the joy in my heart.

Think Then Speak

Think then speak give an encouraging word Speak the word sweet and true Speak the word to be heard Speak the word old and new Speak the word true and loud Speak the word let it linger awhile Speak the truth and be proud Speak a kind word it will tame the wild Think, then speak the word of wisdom Speak the word of understanding Speak a word about the kingdom Speak the word and never abandon Speak

Thank God For A Beautiful Day

I woke up on time My Heavenly Father has supplied all my needs. There is a beautiful sunshine God has just supplied me with a giant seed. The flowers are blooming The birds are singing The crops are booming Joy bells are ringing Now there is a song in my heart I just can't stop thanking the Great King Lord, I just want to do my part Joy in my heart will forever ring. Oh, what a beautiful day The Lord took out the gray and put sunshine He drove my foes away. I can go on thanking my God all the time.