Don't Fall Into The Cycle

Don't Fall Into The Cycle 

The prophet saw the fall through history,

The Nephite rise, their pride’s recurring lease,

A cycle endless, churning souls to grief.

Patterns echoed through all posterity.

They gained by pride, yet found disparity,

Repentance turned them back to light’s release,

But if they failed, their pain would not decrease.

As wealth gave way to grim disparity.

Good counsel shared in scriptures we must heed,

To guard against such pitfalls with due care,

To wretched strife and burdens hard to bear.

For straying leads to misery and need.

Heed well these lessons, shaped in fate’s design,

Avoid the pain and find in God a sign.

Trust that Faith

They braved the seas, adrift yet kept their course,

The Jaredites held faith in waters deep;

Though waves around could strain a heart to weep,

Their hope and trust maintained a sturdy force.

At times, they saw their fathers' ancient flaw,

To stall in doubt, resist the lighted way;

Yet courage called, they turned without delay,

And peace returned, obedient to God’s law.

The waters tried to steal their fragile hope,

But God’s sure guidance helped them through each gale;

Through storms and dark where faith alone prevailed,

And prayer upheld them, teaching them to cope.

So may we learn, when tides are fierce and strong,

To trust that faith will guide our path along.

Written format: Sonnet (ABBA CDDC EFFE GG)

Content taken from: Ether 6-11

Previous Poem 2020-11-22 

Can you see it?

Moroni saw many similarity

Only to see it in his posterity.

The Nephite cycle never ceases

Follow it and it will tear you to pieces.

Allow pride to build your prosperity.

Then wickedness brings disparity.

Closing the circle brings you to repent.

For if you don't grave danger will be spent.

Good and bad of scriptures are shared.

Avoid the bad, so not impaired.

Stray to the bad brings misery and stife,

And probably an unhappy wife.

Journey's Multiplied

Floating or buried in the deep.

Jaredite's kept humble and meek.

Evil not seen like water outside boat.

Don't give up hope just cause of a bad note.

There were times that they had recalled

how wrong their fathers were and stalled.

To follow God's commands and all.

Change they did and reverse the fa

 "Seek the Light, Rise to Act"

Behold, O Lord, in whispers soft and clear,
Is the Lord a friend with whom you spend time?
In earnest talk, is faith your daily climb? 
Or is your prayer a fleeting glance, my dear?

No one else can aid you through the night,
Brother of Jared knew this truth so well.
He called to God, his heart began to swell,
And asked for light to guide his path aright.

The Lord invites us to consider well, 
To ponder deep and seek what we can do. 
He waits for us to share our thoughts anew, 
And grants us wisdom, guiding through the swell. 

So kneel in prayer, let thoughts and faith unite, 
Then rise and act, for blessings come in light. 


Written format: Sonnet (ABBA CDDC EFFE GG)
Content taken from: Ether 1-5

Previous Poem 2020-11-15 

Behold, O Lord
Is the Lord an intimate friend?
How long talking, do you two spend?
Or is it just one time and done?
No one else can help you , no none.
Brother of Jared knew this well.
He cried to the Lord more than a spell.
Asked Not to confuse their language,
and darkness of boats to vanquish.
What will ye have that I should do?
Lord responds, for that is your cue.
None of God's child put faith forward,
Seen in his glory, much adored.

 "Lamp to Our Feet"

I wonder still what path I need to know,
Mormon says faith in Christ will be our guide,
Though trials may come, His love won't hide.
So what should I do to help my spirit grow?

The Book of Mormon leads where truths bestow,
Unlocks the Bible's light that we abide.
Moroni's voice, with fervent hope and pride,
Reveals the way, that all the world might know.

Our days are clouded by pollution's blight,
He warns us all to seek the pure and true.
His words, like lamps, illuminate the night,
Guiding each step toward what we must pursue.

For miracles still grace both life and birth,
A gift that marks our journey here on earth.


Written format: Sonnet (ABBA CDDC EFFE GG)
Content taken from: Mormon 7-10

Previous poem 2020-11-08

Reveal His Will

I wonder what I need to know,
or what to do so I can grow.
Mormon says to believe in Christ
even if it is highly priced.
The Book of Mormon is the key,
Discover Bible clues for me.
Passed to son to finish the book.
Moroni did more than just look.
Our day has greatest pollutions,
He says to watch for solutions.
It's like a lamp to guide our feet.
Accept what's revealed under sheet.
Inspired and called his holy work.
Never changing is his one perk.
For miracles abound at times.
From birth to when the bell chimes.

 "A Fate Witnessed"

Amidst the clash of swords and blood-stained ground,
The Nephite host in hopeless battle stood,
Their cries unanswered in the fields of blood,
As darkness seemed to press the light around.

Mormon, with faith unshaken, yet unbound,
Beheld his people's path to death's own flood,
A prophet's heart in sorrow understood
That sin's own chains their destiny had crowned.

He called for peace, yet war could not delay,
Drawn near, and ruin's shadow took its place.
In fields once bright, now lost to dark's embrace.
The light of hope seemed ever far away.

Yet still, his soul in Christ did firmly rest,
And mourned the fallen with a prayer-blessed.


Written format: Sonnet (ABBA CDDC EFFE GG)
Content taken from: Mormon 1-6

Previous poem from 2020-11-01 
Last of the testament
The wait for one is finally here.
Name means more good to those who hear.
Saw our day and wrote what he could.
To our time his words are for good.
He saw and we do in our day.
Happiness in sin is no way.
Your broken heart will inherit
with a truly contrite spirit.
Press forward with pure love of Christ.
Spread good news of that was sacrificed.
Evil influence of satan will destroy
But you can change and find real joy.