Florence Weaver East Earl, Pennsylvania

I was born on February 21, 1925 to David and Frances Weaver. I have three brothers and a sister. My father was a Mennonite minister and my mother was a public school teacher. My career of Piano Instruction is almost finished. I have composed ninety songs. I was awarded "The Editor's Award" and "The International Society of Poets Plaque" in 1996 by The National Library of Poetry. I'm a member of Weaverland Mennonite Church and a firm supporter of M.C.C. in their global mission of peace. My favorite Bible verse is, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."

Ducks Are Such Fun Ducks on the pond a delightful sight, Pretty and beautiful, this warm summer night. Moonbeams dancing and playing, watch the ducks' antics too. Swimming and diving and splashing to the beautiful Full moon in view. As the morning breaks breakfast will be served. They heed my call and answer, Quack, Quack, Quack.

May May's exquisite fragrance of lilacs in my room; Has brought me joy and pleasure and kept my heart in tune. The lilies-of-the-valley strike up their notes of cheer. For Mother's Day and May Day are at this time of year.

Kingdom Coming There's a glorious kingdom coming, glorious kingdom coming, glorious kingdom coming, when Jesus returns to earth. Heaven and earth will pass away and melt with fervent heat. But the new creation will usher in the glorious dawn of peace. The wolf and the lamb shall feed together; The lion shall eat straw like the ox. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my Holy mountain. Men will beat their swords into plow shares, their spears into pruning hooks. Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, Nor study war anymore. Rejoice and be glad, O, Jerusalem, the great day is coming soon. For Jesus Christ will come to Zion and establish His Kingdom of Peace.

All poems Copyright © 1996 Florence Weaver. All rights reserved.