Daffodils

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1. Daffodils are bright and cheerful,

signaling the SPRING.

They accompany the robins,

as they gladly sing!

2. With their happy faces and
their petal-halo round,

in the gentle breeze they DANCE,

without making a sound.

3.Brightening the GARDENS

after winter fades away,

waiting for the tulips

to burst into bloom they stay.

4. Their bright yellow color

adds such happiness and CHEER.

It would be a pleasant thing

if they could last all year!

5. In the springtime as you gaze

out over your window sills,

I hope that you have blooming
LOVELY yellow daffodils!

Look Forward to the Springtime!

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1. In the cold of winter 

when the icicles are formed,

and the wind is blowing harshly 

you might feel forlorn.

If the snow is piled high 

and temperatures are low,

you could lose INCENTIVE

for the places you should go.

2. There may not be many ways 

you think can boost your MOOD.

And so you might be tempted 

to just sit around and brood.

Here is a solution 

that is simple and quite fun

taking little time, 

while you need not be on the run.

3. Look forward to the springtime 

which can change your skies to blue.

See fluffy clouds all vanish 

and the sun come shining through!

IMAGE pastel colored kites 

as they float in the sky,

sailing over lovely rooftops 

toward the clouds on high.

4. Think of homes all painted 

like delightful Easter eggs,

and white picketed fences 

around charming flower beds.

Mailboxes bring warm thoughts 

of letters people send,

or welcomed cards and packages

delivered from a FRIEND.

5. Birdhouses in backyards 

under lovely apple trees

are wholesome thoughts that help 

to put our minds and hearts at ease.

Smoke rising from chimneys 

is a sight that always brings

thoughts of crackling fires, 

home cooked meals, and PLEASANT things.

Try hard to remember 

my advice when you feel low.

Look forward to the springtime 

and your heart will overflow!

A World of Color!

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1. Visions of paradise, visions of spring.

Life can be such a wonderful thing.

FLOWERS and sunshine, snowflakes and dew.

Each day the world is created anew!

2. Wonderful colors in silver and gold.

RAINBOWS so beautiful to behold!

A world full of hues; green, yellow, and blue,

with bursts of pink, orchid, and magenta too.

3. When I think of COLOR, my spirits lift high

as light as the clouds that float in the sky.

The more colors I see, the happier I feel.

Each one fills my heart with the warmest appeal.

4. How I love flowers in GARDEN or yard,

uniquely created with color and charm.
This colorful world is God's master design,

so He could materialize His love so divine.

5. APPRECIATE daily each moment you live.

Remember to thank Him and promise to give

some time every day to enjoy and to view

this beautiful world He has colored for you!

See Beauty All Around You!

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1. See beauty all around you,

wherever you may go;

in lovely homes and gardens

and in everyone you know.

In summer and in springtime,

in fall and winter too,

let the SEASONS warm and cheer you,

creating you anew.

2. Hear beauty in the SONGBIRDS

who chirp so happily.

Just open up your eyes and ears

to all you hear and see.

Look up to the peaceful skies

and see the stars at night.

Then in the morning gaze upon

the sun that's shining bright.

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3. When looking up see heaven,
with angels on their wing.

You just might see them smiling,

and hear their voices sing.

If you are near the ocean,

or by a flowing stream,

there's beauty in the gentle sound

of WATER fresh and clean.

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4. When SUMMERTIME comes courting,

plan a picnic with a friend,

then promise to enjoy each moment

up until the end!

These things add so much beauty

to your life each day

They're measureless in value

and their worth will long remain.

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5. Appreciate God's BEAUTY

while alone and set apart.

Enjoy your thoughts and listen

to His voice within your heart.

For truly that's the riches type

of beauty you will know.

And it is from that very source

all other beauties flow!

Mental Art!

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1. In the cold of WINTER, 

when all is ice and snow,

if roads cannot be traveled 

and you have nowhere to go,

when everything is frozen, 

and the days bring such a chill,

while window panes are frosted 

above each window sill,

you might be feeling lonely, 

exhausted, or depressed,

or heavily weighed down, 

devoid of energy and zest.

2. If a lack of color 

leaves you tired, sad, or bored,

and happy thoughts are all dispelled 

from where they once were stored,

the time has come for ARTISTRY 

and I will help you find

the means to create vibrant paintings 

deep within your mind.

3. Your brush, “IMAGINATION” 

and the colors in your heart

will be the only tools 

that you will need before you start.

A quiet, soothing atmosphere 

will help you to reflect

upon the perfect picture, 

with just the right effect.

And as the scene unfolds to you 

in beauty, joy, and light,

its image will bring happiness 

so clearly into sight.

4. PAINT your picture richly 

as you see it all unfold

using glorious colors, 

in tints both soft and bold.

Paint a glorious picture 

that will lift your spirit high

until released and soaring 

like a bird up in the sky.

5. When you have completed 

all the details of your scene,

place it in your MEMORY, 

where you’ll find it once again.

With a nice collection 

of these mental artistries,

coldness of the mind and heart 

will melt as winter flees.

Do not let the cold of winter 

settle in your heart.

Melt it with the fire and images 

of mental art!

Early Morning Sun

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1. There's nothing quite as HEALING 
as the early morning sun.

It seems to keep reminding us 
to not be on the run.

While it beckons to relax 
and soak in all its rays,

We sense its messages of health 
in many different ways.

2. As its bright reflections shine 
over our window pane,

recollection of our DREAMS 
it helps us to attain.

When we feel the sunlit rays 
so warm upon our face,

it is as though we're wrapped 
in sunshine's healing warm embrace.

3. It isn't any wonder why 
cultures in ancient lands

believed the sun was god 
who eased and helped with life's demands.

When you think about it, 
God is like the brilliant sun,

that LIGHTS the day, 
then sets, to give us rest when day is done.

4. Maybe that is why our God 
created such a force

that NOURISHES the earth 
as it proceeds along its course.

The sun truly personifies 
God's healing and His care,

with its light, and nourishment, 
and by always being there.

5. So do not let a chance go by 
when sunbeams fill your home

to sit within their rays 
comfortably and all alone.

You will be surprised 
the healing that you will receive

if you rest within God's love, 
and totally BELIEVE!

July in Winter

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1. If in winter you feel chilled 

and need a RESPITE soon,

grab a pen and paper 

and go in a cozy room.

Gather and write down some thoughts

of summer days and sun

when you were relaxed, informal, 

and not on the run.

Just like certain people 

have a Christmas in July,

we should bring July to winter.  

Let me tell you why.

2. Everyone needs something 

to look forward to each day.

Many love excitement, 

while still others like to pray.

There are individuals 

who love to clean or cook,

though many would much rather 

read a quiet cozy book.

Whichever way you look at things 

I think you’ll surely find

that when life overwhelms us, 

true ESCAPE is in our mind.

3. This is why in winter months 

when we are cold as ice,

we must search for warm 

and summery thoughts at any price.

I love to think of hamburgers 

and hot dogs on the grill

with fresh baked pies and cookies 

sitting on the window sill.

Barbecues are great 

and so much fun on summer days.

They can please our SENSES 

in so very many ways.

4. AROMAS of fried chicken drumsticks 

fill us with delight.

And watermelon slices 

are refreshing, cool and light.

Add a glass of fresh cold lemonade 

and you’ll agree

that this sounds like a pleasurable meal, 

to the highest degree!

Whether in a friend’s backyard

or picnic in the park

barbecues bring pleasure 

in the day until it’s dark.

5. When the sun begins to set 

and crickets start to sound,

glowing torches make 

a peaceful ATMOSPHERE abound.

At times when you have trouble 

finding warm and cozy thoughts,

try hard to remember 

this great lesson I have taught.

Winter days will fly right by 

enjoyably and free, 

if you will think warm summer thoughts 

when it is wintery!