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The Poetry of Gene Minix

Shared here are a few of the poems by Gene Minix. We hope you enjoy them.

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AS LONG AS YOU LOVE ME

by Gene Minix

You gave me a shoulder
When I needed one to lean on.
When I felt down and weak,
You helped to make me strong.

When I had doubts
You took the doubts away.
When others had harsh words
You had kind words to say.

When I needed a helping hand
You reached out your hand to me.
When there were times I didn't understand
You always helped me to see.

When the storms of life grew weary
As they did at times.
You gave me the hope and courage
That tomorrow the sun would shine.

I want you to know I love you.
And I'm so thankful you are mine.
And as long as you love me
I know everything will be just fine.

© Copyright 2012, by Gene Minix.
All rights reserved.

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I'M REMINDED

by Gene Minix

Every time I see a deer at play.
When I hear a robin sing.
When snowflakes fall on my nose.
When roses bloom in the spring.

A sunset over majestic mountains.
A sunrise down by the seashore.
In all these things
And in a million more.

In watching a precious child at play.
A lover's words so very dear.
In a refreshing summer rain.
I'm reminded that God is near.

© Copyright 2013, by Gene Minix.
All rights reserved.

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I WILL NOT FEAR

by Gene Minix

There is no night so dark

That my God cannot see.

And I know that my Lord

Is watching over me.

So I will not fear.

Why should I worry?

When I know my Lord

Is watching over me.

There is no noise so great

That Jesus cannot hear.

When I call His name

He is always right here.

So I will not fear.

Why should I worry?

When I know my Lord

Is watching over me.

He knows all my yesterdays

And those days yet to be.

He knows my heart.

How my Lord does love me.

So I will not fear.

Why should I worry?

When I know my Lord

Is watching over me.

A COWBOY'S PRAYER
by Gene Minix

Lord, I just tied my horse over there
And he's sure enjoying the grass so green.
But you know that, don't you Lord.
You see and know everything.

And Lord, I suppose you know my heart
And what I'm about to say.
But I want to tell you, Lord, just the same
How thankful this ole cowboy is today.

I just want to tell you, Lord,
How much I appreciate you today.
And to thank you, my Lord,
For all the blessings you bring my way.

I just want to praise you, Lord,
And tell you, I love you so.
And that this ole cowboy
Is nothing without you as you well know.

And as I thank you , Lord, this day,
Please guide me and show me what you'd have me do.
That this ole cowboy may be my best
This day and everyday, Lord, for you.

© Copyright 2009, by Gene Minix.
All rights reserved.
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THANKS FOR MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN CHRIST

by Gene Minix

I was sitting one day,
Kind of leaned back in my chair.
When this kind old man came by
And said, "Well, hello there".

He said, "How are you doing?"
I said, "I'm just fine as can be."
"How are you doing, friend?"
He said, "The same for me".

Then he opened up
And he began to share
About his life and the Lord
As he pulled up a chair.

He spoke of many things
As he sat there that day.
And I listened very closely
To what the old gentleman had to say.

We both said, "Amen"
A number of times that day.
Then he got up, moved the chair
And was on his way.

I knew he loved the Lord.
It showed in all he had to say.
And when he left, I thought,
He really brightened my day.

It's good to fellowship with other Christians,
To hear what they have to say.
To pray with each other, to encourage,
Can really make your day.

For my brothers and sisters in the Lord,
I give God thanks this day.
We are a wonderful family
And truly blessed I'd say.

© Copyright 2009, by Gene Minix.
All rights reserved.

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A Gnarled Old Tree

by Gene Minix

A gnarled old tree bends low to the ground.
Some would say, it's not pretty, just cut it down.
What? That old tree has character!
What made it bend low?
Could it have been a strong north wind?
Could it have been a ton of snow?
Or maybe just age and the weight of time
bent it low to the ground.

Cut it down? Oh, no!
It lived, it lives today!
It has survived!
Cut it down? Don't you dare.
That's a grand old tree standing there!

© Copyright 2012, by Gene Minix.
All rights reserved.
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A HUG

by Gene Minix

A hug is wonderful, it is true.
It can change gray skies to blue.
It can turn a person's day around.
Put on a smile where once was a frown.

It can mean so very much.
A kind word and a friendly touch.
So don't let the opportunity slip away.
Give someone a hug today.

© Copyright 2012, by Gene Minix.
All rights reserved.
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A SPRING RAIN

by Gene Minix

A spring rain came last night.
I was awakened by it's sound.
I turned my head toward the window
And enjoyed the soft spring rain falling down.

It watered the thirsty flowers
And the trees that reach so tall.
A spring rain came last night.
And I enjoyed listening to it fall.

This morning the world is refreshed.
Thank you, Dear Lord, I pray
For the soft spring rain that fell last night.
How green is my world today!

© Copyright 2013, by Gene Minix.
All rights reserved.
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TRUSTING EACH DAY
IN JESUS ABOVE

by Gene Minix

I'm trusting each day
In Jesus above.
Basking in the sunshine
Of His wonderful love.

I am so happy
As I go on my way.
Trusting all to Jesus
Each and every day.

His grace is so awesome.
His love is so true.
I'll keep on trusting Jesus
In all that I do.

How wonderful is my Lord.
Thank God above.
It feels mighty grand
To know I'm so loved.

Yes, I'm trusting each day
In Jesus above.
Basking in the sunshine
Of His wonderful love.

© Copyright 2013, by Gene Minix.
All rights reserved.
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RED LEAVES OF AUTUMN

by Gene Minix

I stood at my door and watched
The trees in the wind sway.
Bringing down leaves
On this crisp Autumn day.

And the leaves riding the wind
Spoke a sermon to me.
The red leaves, crimson leaves
Turned my thoughts to Calvary.

I thought how they mocked Jesus
And how they whipped Him, too.
And He was guilty of nothing
Except loving us so true.

I thought of the blood of Jesus
That flowed so pure and free.
He without sin dying for my sin
That day on cruel Calvary.

Red leaves falling this Autumn day.
Preaching a sermon to me.
Reminding me afresh of the love
Jesus showed upon that cruel tree.

Yes, leaves riding the wind.
Spoke a sermon to me.
The red leaves, crimson leaves
Turned my thoughts to Calvary.

© Copyright 2013, by Gene Minix.
All rights reserved.
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GRANDCHILDREN LOVE GRANDPAS

by Gene Minix

Grandchildren love grandpas
Because grandpas walk slow.
Grandpas steps are right in time with theirs
And grandpas are not gonna hurry you know.

Grandpas see things
Like grandchildren do.
Like floating clouds in the sky
And a rose covered with dew.

Grandpas bend the rules sometimes.
And that's just dandy.
Sometimes when Mom says, no,
Grandpas will still slip grandchildren candy.

Grandchildren love grandpas
'Cause grandpas always understand.
And grandpas don't make a big fuss
Like some grownups can.

Grandchildren love grandpas
'Cause grandpas can fix things.
Like a flat tire on a bike
Or a broken tree swing.

Grandchildren love grandpas
Because on some things he's rough.
But grandchildren understand it's because
Grandpas love them so that he can be tough.

Grandchildren love grandpas
Because grandpas are real.
Grandpas don't try to be somebody else.
Grandpas tell it like he feels.

Yep, grandchildren love grandpas
'Cause they are special you know.
And grandchildren love grandpas
Because grandpas love grandchildren so.

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GRANDMA

by Gene Minix

Grandma is rich you know.
She has billions of kisses and hugs to share.
And when Grandma wraps her arms around you
You really know just how much she loves and cares

Grandma is always there for you.
She's such a very special friend.
You can talk about anything to Grandma
And her patience with you never ends.

It's always fun to visit Grandma's.
It's so very special I have to say.
And, oh, the treats from the kitchen.
And then at end of day

Grandma will sit you down and read
To you from God's Book and then, Good night.
And then she'll smile and kiss you again
And pull the covers around you real tight.

And she'll say, dream sweet dreams now,
You are such a special one.
And you go to sleep but soon awake
To see Grandma's smile at morning sun.

© Copyright 2013, by Gene Minix.
All rights reserved

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