Richard Keiser Sherrodsville, Ohio

Richard has been writing poetry most of his adult life. He is a machine operator for a local steel company. He is a fisherman, and enjoys reading. Richard's poetry has been published in a book entitled Daybreak in the Land by the National Library of Poetry, to be published in the winter of 1996. Richard is also a writer of short stories and hopes to someday write a novel. Richard says writing must come from the heart, as life itself is your best teacher.

Life's Heavy Burdens Lord, the burdens are heavier now, Than they were yesterday. I can't seem to find the answers, Lord, Even when I humbly pray. I seek the wisdom, from your word I listen for your voice. The decisions that I daily make, I make by my own choice. To lead me through this maze called life And to the peace I need inside, Where is the victory Jesus won, When on that cross He was hung? Where is the peace that He promised in John 14:27

My Prayers Where is the answer to my prayer That I have prayed so long? Why does it seem to take forever To hear from Heaven's throne? Why can't I have my answer, Lord, The same day that I pray? Why must I wait, and wait, and wait, Until in my heart, I feel it's too late? My faith grows weak, my mind grows numb, As I wonder what wrong I've done. To hinder getting answered prayers, Have I offended the Father up there? Will He hear today, when I pray, Or will I have to wait another day? He is faithful, He is true, I know He'll answer real soon!

Life Goes By Twenty-seven years have gone by Since you and I first said "Hi," Three little children, all grown now, Now we're all alone, you and I. We started out as two, then became four, A few years later, we added one more. Life's been good and sometimes bad, Sometimes happy, sometimes sad. Sometimes rich, sometimes poor, But never a lack of love, that's for sure. Now we're getting old, my dear, The laughter of grandchildren is what we hear. Oh, the years, where did they go? The springs, the summers, and winter snows. This one thing I surely know, If I could live it over, I want you to know: For life's partner, I'd choose you, Because you've been loving, kind, and true.

All poems Copyright © 1996 Richard Keiser. All rights reserved.