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Anniversary 10 – Amen

By – Charles B. Mayes

IN 2008 SOME HARD CIRCUMSTANCES opened my eyes to my total dependence on God. From this emerged my ministry of writing Christian poetry readings seriously and frequently.

“I do enjoy the poems and they do always point to Jesus.” Anonymous

THROUGH THE YEARS as I’ve been on the website, I also distributed printed readings through individuals, churches, and the LifeWay Christian Store community center.

“Love your poetry writing! So complimentary in the common faith!” Chanel B., DE.

I WANT TO THANK all my email and WordPress followers, LinkedIn readers, and visitors to my website for your continued support.

“I’m sorry that it took me so long to thank you for your wonderful gift of poetry.
As I was reading your poem, [Independence Day] the images of the people celebrating Independence Day and being proud of this day came to me as if I was watching a nice short movie. I was very moved.” Daisuke (Luke) S., Mountain View, CA.

MY APPRECIATION also to Samuel Rondón Acevedo who has done an excellent job translating some of my poems into Spanish.

“I just read ‘Mistaken Identity.’ It is very moving, and one of your best.” Joan M.-H., Muskogee, OK.

ALSO THANKS to my sisters, Nancy and Cherry, and Pastor P.T. Mammen for their encouragement from the beginning. I appreciate the excellent editing of my wife, Dolores. I thank my nephew, William, for helping greatly with the domain.

“I really enjoy your poetry. I will start sharing in my Sunday school classes.” Travis B., Asbury, WV.

LORD WILLING, I want to continue to minister through these poetry readings.

“You keep writing, I’ll keep reading!” Steven C., Oregon.

God bless!

TOP 20 POST VISITS November 2011 – November 2021 in Order from Greatest to Least

1. Home Page / Archives
2. A New Year Resolution
3. God, Help Me This New Year
4. Changes
5. The Old Country Church
6. About the Author
7. Children Praise the Lord: A Thanksgiving Day Reading (with Actions)
8. Children Know the Resurrection: An Easter Sunday Reading
(with Actions)
9. New Book Ministers to Readers
10. Harvest Festival Time
11. I Don’t Have a Father
12. Running to the Tomb
13. New Year
14. Mother and George Washington
15. When I Right a Poem – Rabid to Write / When the Blessings Come
16. Holding Jesus / The Day Before Thanksgiving
17. The Last Thanksgiving
18. A Prayer for America
19. I Prayed for You Today / Christmas Memories / Children Know the Gift: A Christmas Day Reading (with Actions)
20. He’s Already Taken Care of It / Joy in the Morning

TOP 20 POST VISITS BY COUNTRY November 2012 – November 2021 in Order from Greatest to Least [2011 – Not Available]

1. United States
2. Canada
3. United Kingdom
4. China
5. Germany
6. France
7. India
8. Indonesia
9. Philippines
10. Hong Kong SAR China
11. Brazil / Netherlands
12. Russia
13. Venezuela / Australia
14 South Korea
15. Japan / Finland
16. Italy
17. Kenya / Nigeria
18. Bahamas / Barbados / Mexico / Singapore / United Emirates
19. Spain
20. South Africa

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT ME, please fill out the Contact Form below. To request my free Christian readings by email, sent from time to time, please put the word “Follow” in the Comment section.

POEMS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE in a chapbook titled, A New Year Resolution and Other Poems (including The Missionaries) by Charles B. Mayes. It contains 22 poems. The foreword is written by Dr. P.T. Mammen, Senior Pastor of San Bruno (CA) International Christian Center.

” . . . creative energy evidenced through every line . . .” – Dr. P.T. Mammen

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ChristianPoetryPublishing.com – ”As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are his offspring.’ ” (Holy Bible – Acts 17:28)

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Posted on November 15, 2021 by farsails

7th Anniversary – ChristianPoetryPublishing.com

7th Anniversary – ChristianPoetryPublishing.com
[ChristianPoetryPublishing.WordPress.com]
November 2011 – November 2018
“To Rally ‘Round – A Little Closer to Heaven”

“And the words of the Lord are flawless, like silver purified in a crucible, like gold refined seven times.” (Holy Bible, Psalm 12:6).

Anniversary 7 – Serving Heaven
By – Charles B. Mayes

IN 2008 SOME HARD CIRCUMSTANCES opened my eyes to my total dependence on God. From this emerged my ministry of writing Christian poetry readings seriously and frequently.

“I do enjoy the poems and they do always point to Jesus.” Anonymous

THROUGH THE YEARS as I’ve been on the website, I also distributed printed readings through churches and the LifeWay Christian Store community center.

“Love your poetry writing! So complimentary in the common faith!” Chanel B., DE.

I WANT TO THANK all my email and WordPress followers, LinkedIn readers, and visitors to my website for your continued support.

LORD WILLING, I want to continue to minister through these poetry readings.

“You keep writing, I’ll keep reading!” Steven C., San Jose, CA.

TOP 20 POST VISITS 2011 – October 2018

1. Home Page / Archives
2. A New Year Resolution
3. God, Help Me This New Year
4. Changes
5. The Old Country Church
6. About the Author
7. Children Praise the Lord: A Thanksgiving Day Reading (with Actions)
8. Children Know the Resurrection: An Easter Sunday Reading
(with Actions)
9. New Book Ministers to Readers
10. Harvest Festival Time
11. I Don’t Have a Father
12. New Year / Mother and George Washington
13. Running to the Tomb
14. When I Write a Poem – Rabid to Write
15. When the Blessings Come
16. The Day Before Thanksgiving
17. The Last Thanksgiving
18. A Prayer for America
19. Children Know the Gift: A Christmas Day Reading
(with Actions) / I Prayed for You Today
20. Christmas Memories / He’s Already Taken Care of It

TOP 12 POST VISITS BY COUNTRY 2012 – October 2018
[2011 – Not Available]

1. United States
2. Canada
3. United Kingdom
4. Indonesia
5. India
6. Philippines
7. Germany
8. Netherlands
9. Australia
10. Hong Kong – SAR China
11. South Korea
12. Japan

” . . . creative energy evidenced through every line . . .” – Dr. P.T. Mammen

ChristianPoetryPublishing.com – ”As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are his offspring.’ ” (Holy Bible – Acts 17:28)

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Posted on November 7, 2018 by farsails

I Prayed For You Today

We have some new followers of this blog! I’d like to welcome you and prayerfully hope that you will be blessed by the messages of the poems.

[Note: The poem below is not from the book, A New Year Resolution and Other Poems (including The Missionaries) by Charles B. Mayes, 2011. (The foreword by Dr. P.T. Mammen, Senior Pastor, International Christian Center, San Jose, California.)]

I Prayed For You Today

I prayed for you today.

I prayed for you today.
I couldn’t be there,
But I prayed for you today.

Your mother’s service –
For peace for you and your brother.
That God would lift you up,
That God would give you comfort.

I prayed for those presiding –
That they would say
Just the right words
To help and bless you.

I prayed thanking God
For your mother’s life,
And her kindness and
Faithfulness to Him.

I prayed thanking God
For sending His Son
So your mother can
Be with Him.

I prayed for you today.
I know He will answer
And comfort you
In every way.

I prayed for you today.

— Charles B. Mayes

If you would like to use this poem on your website; in your newsletter; bulletin; speech; sermon; class; etc., you must indicate on the communication that the author is “Charles B. Mayes” and it is “Used by Permission”. If it is used on a website, please add our website address, or link to http://www.ChristianPoetryPublishing.com which can be connected to from outside this site.

Note: For this poem, you have permission to change family members’ relational names to fit your occasion as long as proper credit is given as stated above.

I would like to do some Book Readings in the San Jose, California area. If you are interested in having me come to your group, please fill out the form below and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Also, if you would like to purchase a copy of this new book (22 poem chapbook), A New Year Resolution and Other Poems (including The Missionaries) by Charles B. Mayes. 2011, please fill out the form below and I will get back to you about description, price, payment, and mailing arrangements as soon as possible.

Thank you.

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Posted on January 21, 2012January 19, 2013 by farsails

God, Help Me This New Year

Below is a poem from the book, A New Year Resolution and Other Poems (including The Missionaries) by Charles B. Mayes, 2011. The foreword is by Dr. P.T. Mammen, Senior Pastor, International Christian Center, San Jose, California.

God, Help Me This New Year

Help me to do Your holy will
Throughout this New Year.
Take away all my doubts
And all my fears.

Whether with great or no ability,
Make me available for Your use,
So that my service to You,
You may boost.

Help me to minister
Not to whom I think this year,
But to whom You want,
Both far and near.

Help me to have hope
That only You can give,
As from moment to moment
I, in You, live.

Help me to do Your holy will
Throughout this New Year.
Thank you for taking away all my doubts
And all my fears.
— Charles B. Mayes

If you would like to receive my free Christian poetry reading emails from time to time, fill out the Contact Form below with the word “Follow.”

Thank you.

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Posted on December 31, 2011November 14, 2017 by farsails

When I Write A Poem – Rabid to Write

As we look forward to 2012, I’d like to share a poem which got left on the “cutting room floor” from A New Year Resolution and Other Poems (including The Missionaries) by Charles B. Mayes, 2011. The foreword is by Dr. P.T. Mammen, Senior Pastor of International Christian Center San Jose, California.

I’d also like to thank the “Followers” of my blog.

Happy New Year 2012!!!

When I Write A Poem
(Rabid to Write)

When I right a poem,
It’s really fun you see.
I’d like to show you,
How it goes for me.

First, there’s the inspiration,
My mind – it can be soooo dead.
To write just at the very time,
When something comes into my head.

Then the writing itself,
Usually doesn’t take to loooong.
Now for the editing –
Spelling first – all right, as I go along.

“How about this verse instead?
I could say this here.
Why don’t I put that in?
I could say this there.”

“Even I don’t know what I mean by this.
But will the reader know?
Why do I try word plays,
When know one really knows?”

“That line’s convoluted,
Is up all twisted.
Those words don’t really rhyme.
Why don’t I use ‘rested?’ ’’

And then I get a call,
I’ll read it to my rep –
The self-publishing one,
She’ll understand it yet.

I offer to read it on the phone,
She says OK (and she’ll ponder).
I read it in my best voice,
Loudly, because she’s far yonder.

She says how wonderful it is –
And then she starts to cry,
It touched her heart so much,
The best, she says, with a sigh.

She’d now like to publish,
For a limited time.
A deal – a sale – but wait –
All my poems for only $999.00.

I was honored to be honored!
So thrilled was I – I gasp!
But this won’t happen,
Because not enough writ, alas.

So I’ll still continue to
To verse right,
Because I love it so,
Even righting way into the night.

This for my own enjoyment,
And if I had my druthers,
To continue to right for my family
And also for many others.

When I right a poem,
It’s really fun you see.
I’ve now shown you,
How it goes for me.

— Charles B. Mayes

If you would like to use this poem on your website; in your newsletter; bulletin; speech; sermon; class; etc., you must indicate on the communication that the author is “Charles B. Mayes” and it is “Used by Permission”. If it is used on a website, please add our website address, or link to http://www.ChristianPoetryPublishing.com which can be connected to from outside this site.

Also, if you would like to purchase a copy of this new book (22 poem chapbook), A New Year Resolution and Other Poems (including The Missionaries) by Charles B. Mayes. 2011, please fill out the form below and I will get back to you about description, price, payment, and mailing arrangements.

Thank you.

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Posted on December 28, 2011February 9, 2023 by farsails

Christmas Morning

Christmas Morning

Christmas morning –
Bells ring.
Christmas morning –
Children sing.

Before gifts
Story read.
Before food
Prayer instead.

Paper flying
Off in a flash.
Thank-yous
In a dash.

Reminding us
Of God’s gift long ago –
Baby presented
His love to show.

Being together,
A big part.
Sharing,
What’s on our heart.

Christmas Morning –
Bells ring.
Christmas morning –
Children sing.
— Charles B. Mayes
Copyright © 2011 by Charles B. Mayes. All Rights Reserved.

The above poem is not from the chapbook, A New Year Resolution and Other Poems (including The Missionaries) by Charles B. Mayes. 2011. The foreword is by Dr. P.T. Mammen, Senior Pastor of International Christian Center San Jose, California.

Thank you.

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Posted on December 26, 2011January 19, 2013 by farsails

The Giving Book – Part 2

In my last blog I said that my poem, “The Giving Book,” was just published in a periodical.

But even before I wrote “The Giving Book” I was thinking that I’d never used a “Giving Book” myself to send any money to a charity. So I decided to put my money where my words were.

I just saw that the Red Cross now has one, and I was aware of another one, but can’t remember from whom.

The gift catalog I used was from Franklin Graham’s organization – PO Box 3000; Boone, NC 28607-3000.

I gave some to help a child be able to study the Bible and then receive a New Testament at the completion. There are so many things that touch a person’s heart in these catalogs, and that was one of the ones for me.

I encourage you to do the same, making a donation, according to your ability to give (Holy Bible – Acts 11:29).

Now here’s the full version of “The Giving Book” poem as in my new chapbook,
A New Year Resolution and Other Poems (including The Missionaries) by Charles B. Mayes. The foreword is by Dr. P.T. Mammen, Senior Pastor of International Christian Center San Jose, California.

The Giving Book

A Currier and Ives Christmas
Is what I’m planning for –
The hearth and decorations,
The wreath upon the door.

The catalogs have already come.
Too many to actually count.
Those chocolate covered cherries,
And Christmas trees that sprout.

And the big ole’ cake,
With candied fruit and nuts,
Comes in that complimentary
Tin from the Season Hut.

But one came the other day.
It was the very best.
The Giving Book,
Had gifts – nothing like all the rest.

These presents are for peoples
All around the world,
To make their lives much better
No matter which flag there unfurled.

You can give these
In the name of someone dear,
To include them
In this Christmas cheer.

You could give a lamb or goat,
Or well to quench the thirst.
There was even a wooden prefab
Old fashioned country church.

There are books for children,
To tell of God’s great love,
And of Jesus His dear Son,
Who came down from above.

Even children who have heart trouble,
To the U.S. they can fly,
To see the doctor – now all fixed up.
So they can live – not die.

Send some fruit or baby chicks.
Teach youth to read and write.
Give some fish to a village,
Which is a great delight.

You don’t have to give for it all,
Part is just OK,
To make someone’s Christmas bright
Is the Christians’ Christmas Way.

Gifts through the Giving Book,
To family and my friends,
Just see the smile upon their face.
One that seems to never end.

A Giving Book Christmas
Is what I’m praying for –
The heart of selfless kindness,
The Christ shines from my door.
— Charles B. Mayes

Thank you.

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Posted on December 14, 2011January 19, 2013 by farsails

The Giving Book

“The Giving Book” poem has just been published in a periodical.
It was excerpted, and the one below, from what became the new chapbook, A New Year Resolution and Other Poems (including the Missionaries) by Charles B. Mayes. The foreword is by Dr. P.T. Mammen, Senior Pastor of International Christian Center San Jose, California.

The Giving Book

A Currier and Ives Christmas
Is what I’m planning for –
The hearth and decorations,
The wreath upon the door.

The catalogs have already come.
Too many to actually count.
Those chocolate covered cherries,
And Christmas trees that sprout.

But one came the other day.
It was the very best.
The Giving Book,
Had gifts – nothing like all the rest.

These presents are for peoples,
All around the world.
To make their lives much better,
No matter which flag there unfurled.

You could give a lamb or goat,
Or well to quench the thirst.
There was even a wooden prefab
Old fashioned country church.

There are books for children,
To tell of God’s great love,
And of Jesus His dear Son,
Who came down from above.

Even children with heart trouble,
To the U.S. they can fly,
To see the doctor – now all fixed up.
So they can live – not die.

Send some fruit or baby chicks.
Teach youth to read and write.
Give some fish to a village,
Which is a great delight.

A Giving Book Christmas
Is what I’m praying for –
The heart of selfless kindness,
The Christ shines from my door.

There are some giving Christmas catalogs where you may help needy persons. For
example, you could donate money to the charity for a goat in the name of a relative or friend, and then let them know.

You might want to visit the Advent Conspiracy – http://www.adventconspiracy.com
[Disclaimer – I do not necessarily endorse all the content of this website,
or any other websites linked to it.]

Thank you.

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Posted on December 7, 2011January 19, 2013 by farsails

Excerpts – A New Year Resolution and Other Poems . . .

Here are some excerpts from A New Year Resolution and Other Poems (including The Missionaries) by Charles B. Mayes. The foreword is by Dr. P.T. Mammen, Senior Pastor of International Christian Center San Jose, California.

The Giving Book

A Currier and Ives Christmas
Is what I’m planning for –
The hearth and decorations,
The wreath upon the door.
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
But one came the other day.
It was the very best.
The Giving Book,
Had gifts – nothing like all the rest.
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Even children who have heart trouble,
To the U.S. they can fly,
To see the doctor – now all fixed up.
So they can live – not die.
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

A New Year Resolution

As this New Year dawns before us
We will humbly pray
That we may trust in our Lord Jesus
Each and every day.

We don’t know what ill awaits us.
We don’t know what good.
But we will trust Him now and always
So we’ll do what we should.
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

The Missionaries

The children marched from the schoolhouse
To the church across the street,
To see The Missionaries
Who were very kind, gentle, and sweet.
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
The man led them in the songs
While the woman played with grace,
The children sang and sang and sang
With smiles on every face.
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Everyone got very quiet
Because the prayer time came.
The power of the Lord just filled that place.
They prayed in Jesus’ Name.

– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

He’s Already Taken Care of It

The problem may be difficult
As it looms along our way,
Or maybe not so hard
As we live each and every day.
– – – – – – – – – — – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
As His Son died on Calvary –
The Cross for you and me,
He’s already taken care of it
From sin to set us free.

Thank you.

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Posted on November 30, 2011January 2, 2012 by farsails

Coming Soon!

I will be announcing a new book I’ve written to be released on December 1, 2011.

Keep checking back for more details.

Thank you!

Posted on November 29, 2011December 30, 2011 by farsails 0

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