Winter..... Music click ~♫ Melody♫
 ~ In A Land So Full Of Winter ~
Sometimes it seems we are alone, But God puts us in this ride together So friendship we can know. In the warmth we have between us We can share in heartfelt prayer, Here connected, one in spirit We can feel that someone cares. As we pray for Him to fill our lives With the comfort of His touch. So we will know the presence of His very tender love. Then in that care, we find each day (And through the lonely night) The peace of our Heavenly Father With the faith of inner sight. As we pray for one another To know that in the cold He comes, To wrap His arms around us And bring to us His love. Soft whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2008  I will never walk alone, He holds my hand.
He will guide each step I take, and if I fall, I know He'll understand. Ev'ry tear He wipes away and ev'ry heartache shares. I will never walk alone, He holds my hand. 'Till the day He tells me why He loves me so, I can feel His hand in mine, That's all I need to know. Mosie Lister |
 ~ Jewels Of Winter ~
If you were alone, or even if not All winter my dear then I would invite you To come right on in... For my door is e'er open, My gate swinging wide So just stop on by, Don't stay where it's cold My hearth is aglow My heart is all warm Where love is at home We'll sip cups of tea And chat 'bout our cares Nibble sweet goodies And whisper a prayer Oh, come to my place You're ever so welcome My heart is all ready Love here is for real Lets share jewels of winter- All of God's love We'll know such delight... I'd so love you to come Soft whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2008 heartwhispers@iinet.net.au Poetry from the Heart  The joy of winter lives deep within
It's not in hot choc, or sweets as you know The warmth is in Jesus, He is the peace A warm, priceless jewel- His love we will keep. click for ~ Oh the beautiful snow -utube |
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~ Snowflakes Fall So Softly ~
Snowflakes fall so softly, snowflakes fall so fine
Snowflakes fall with tenderness, upon your sweet life and mine
Answers to prayer fall gently, answers fall in time
As our Father covers us in wonder, with each snowflake His design
His whispers fall upon us, as much as e'er we ask
Like snow upon our heart they fall, to beautify our path
Soft Whispers for you from Derry's Heart Poems © 2005
heartwhispers@iinet.net.au
As white snowflakes fall quietly and thickly on a winter day,
answers to prayer will settle down upon you at every step you take,
The story of your life will be the story of prayer and answers to prayer.
Ole Kristian O. Hallesby
God made each pretty snowflake
Unique in its design
You too are very special
Made by God to shine
'blossoms'
♪ Secret Garden - Heart String -utube ♪
Snowflakes fall so softly, snowflakes fall so fine
Snowflakes fall with tenderness, upon your sweet life and mine
Answers to prayer fall gently, answers fall in time
As our Father covers us in wonder, with each snowflake His design
His whispers fall upon us, as much as e'er we ask
Like snow upon our heart they fall, to beautify our path
Soft Whispers for you from Derry's Heart Poems © 2005
heartwhispers@iinet.net.au
As white snowflakes fall quietly and thickly on a winter day,
answers to prayer will settle down upon you at every step you take,
The story of your life will be the story of prayer and answers to prayer.
Ole Kristian O. Hallesby
God made each pretty snowflake
Unique in its design
You too are very special
Made by God to shine
'blossoms'
♪ Secret Garden - Heart String -utube ♪
 ~ Heading Home ~
There's something so very pretty About a chilly winter's night Light streaming from the heavens What an awesome sight The crispness of the air Crunching through the snow But the most favorite of all The very best to know Is walking up the pathway Arriving on the porch Anticipation of the welcome fire Has to be the warmest thought I feel you peering out the window Waiting for me there I just know your heart is beating With every gentle care. Soft Whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2005 heartwhispers@iinet.net.au |
 Derry photo © 2009 ~ Winter Morning ~
Come meet me at the corner gate Beneath the walnut tree Where the snow is soft and new And falling such a treat. We'll wrap up in our warmest coats Our scarves, snow boots and all And wander down the snowy lane On this fresh winter morn. Bring a basket of fresh cookies I shall have a steaming flask A warming rest we will enjoy In the shelter of the barn. Don't forget your knitted mittens And your lovely smile I think with all the catching up to do We'll be visiting a while. Soft Whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2005 heartwhispers@iinet.net.au A smile within, a twinkly eye A heartwarming gift from me to you |
♪ Secret Garden - Winter Poem - Frozen In Time-utube. ♪
 ~ Winter fun ~
As I gaze into my days now gone I see a blur through tumbling snow, Memories engraved within my heart Have become to me a cameo. Oh, I would cry It's snowing, let's toboggan now, Please come up our favourite hill Look out, here comes the noisy plough. And as we'd climb past all the firs You'd knock the drifts off every bough, And as it flaked all over me I'd giggle with delighted glee. Then how excited I would be To reach the very top, Then we'd hold tight and we would sled... Down fast, until we stopped. Then, I'd cry, just one more please And you would sigh, it's much too far, But with a grin, back up we'd go 'Cause friends we are, heart to heart. As darkness fell, you'd laugh How about hot choc, for fun, And then we'd lean into the fire, Very warm and snug. Oh, I'm grateful for the treasure Of all your winter fun with me Sharing love together we are....eternally. Soft Whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2004 heartwhispers@iinet.net.au |
 ~ Winter wonderland ~
How can a heart sleep, while booming thunder roars Could the hope of spring Be the hidden cause Peace, an illusive season, where can it be found, Is it in a balmy meadow With warm sunshine around. Is it truest when we're laughing, where friends are all found, Gathered in festivity When loveliness abounds. Do we feel its power, when all's serene and still, When troubles are no more And there's no pain to feel. Is it only after fortune, with accolades profuse Or will contentment come When things are more obtuse. While the thunder's roaring, rain is all we feel, But when life's velvet is all wet Will spring become more real. A delicate little bird, sits calmly in the nest, While winds rage on, it fears not Within the storm... at rest. When grief tears at our heart- our soul held safe from care How miraculous the peace that comes in the winter that we bear. Soft Whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2003 heartwhispers@iinet.net.au |
~ Ever Warming ~
Higher than the spanless skies, wider than the endless sea
Deeper than a diamond mine, is God's love from you to me
Brighter than the stars at night, sweeter than a gift to view
True and faithful for all time, His love flows from me to you
Softer than a snuggly bear, ever warming as a hug
Is all the friendship we can share, within the Father's love
Soft Whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2005
My dearest friend, I miss all the moments we could be together.
I know even when I am alone with no friend, I still have God and you.
You are a friend who can feel my heart when I just cannot put my thoughts in words. - Rushita
♪ George Winston-piano solo-Snow-utube.♪
Higher than the spanless skies, wider than the endless sea
Deeper than a diamond mine, is God's love from you to me
Brighter than the stars at night, sweeter than a gift to view
True and faithful for all time, His love flows from me to you
Softer than a snuggly bear, ever warming as a hug
Is all the friendship we can share, within the Father's love
Soft Whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2005
My dearest friend, I miss all the moments we could be together.
I know even when I am alone with no friend, I still have God and you.
You are a friend who can feel my heart when I just cannot put my thoughts in words. - Rushita
♪ George Winston-piano solo-Snow-utube.♪
 ~ Happy Snow Friends ~
The snow of winter may have come With all it's bitter wind But I am snug and warm 'Cause your lovin's deep within I may have need of cap and mittens To fight off old Jack Frost But my heart's already warm For your lovin' hits the spot My cheeks may be aglow From all the freezing cold But inside I will ever shine For your lovin's in my soul My toes may be frost bitten From scrunching to and fro But a warmth protects my heart From a happy friend I know I may bundle up in coat and scarf With little you can see But my secret smile will never dim For your love's inside of me Soft Whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2005 heartwhispers@iinet.net.au Up rose the wild old winter-king, And shook his beard of snow; "I hear the toll of friendship ring, 'Tis time for me to go! Far north I'll blow o'er icy rocks, I'll leave by way of sea, For one now comes with sunny locks: This land's too warm for me!" Charles Godfrey Leland |
~ Winter Solace ~
We are held together, There is nothing now to fear In the gentleness of God's peace All one in His warm heart As family forever here. You may have your feathers And I may have my fur, I may be from here And you from yonder there, But God joins us as friends His beauty ours to share. We are all called to carefully bear The burdens of each other, For when we are joined in the Lord We love another from the heart, As an eternal brother. For though the cold of life May sweep across our soul, And trap us in a wall of hurt, God's miracle of new birth. Comes to make us whole. Let it snow, but we will watch From a distance, all the outside chill, For within our hearts glows love, His loving unity fulfilled. Soft Whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2003 heartwhispers@iinet.net.au No matter the coldest rain and wind, You will always be my very warmest friend "A cozy coat can be my warmth... a cozy friend, my world" |
Derry Photo © 2009
~ Princess Winter ~
A rich blessing on your life as you walk in the quietness of creation,
listening for the solitude
of lasting beauty in the stillness.
The Source of wisdom to hold you safe through the cold blast of winter,
in the cleft of His mountain of refuge,
hovering over every footstep on the journey of life.
The True light to rise forth and shatter the darkness and shine continually within,
as a guiding fire
to draw a stranger into the warmth of eternity.
The fragrant knowledge of the Sovereign Lord to permeate your heart
and overflow in triumphal procession
inspiring all who cross your path.
Refreshing showers of the Righteous One's perfect love to embrace
and spring up as living water
to cleanse your soul clean in entirety until everlasting day.
The wind of God's Spirit,
to blow away all that is useless and unnecessary for eternal life,
so your life will reflect His loveliness, as clear as crystal.
The wonder of the Creator, as displayed in His mighty universe
to overwhelm the magnitude of life's suffering,
so you will shine like a star in the universe
as you hold out the Word of life and light in this present generation.
The Prince of peace to fill you with every spiritual blessing
and seat you in the heavenly realms,
while being made pure in His sacrifice.
The power of the everlasting Father to lift you on eagle's wings,
for renewal in His strength to run
and not grow weary, to walk and not despair.
The soft whispers of kindness and joy in the alighting of a little bird,
to bless your soul with a personal message of hope
from the very throne of God.
Soft Whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2004
heartwhispers@iinet.net.au
I want to know if you can see beauty even when it is not pretty every day,
and if you can source your life from God's presence.
I want to know if you can live with failure, yours and mine,
and still stand on the edge of a lake
and shout to the silver of the full moon, "Yes!"
It doesn't interest me to know where you live or how much money you have.
I want to know if you can get up after the night of grief and despair,
weary and bruised to the bone,
and do what needs to be done for the children.
It doesn't interest me where or what or with whom you have studied.
I want to know what sustains you from the inside, when all else falls away.
The Invitation -By Oriah Mountain Dreamer
(A Native American Elder)
♪ George Winston piano solo -JOY of man's desiring -utube.♪
A rich blessing on your life as you walk in the quietness of creation,
listening for the solitude
of lasting beauty in the stillness.
The Source of wisdom to hold you safe through the cold blast of winter,
in the cleft of His mountain of refuge,
hovering over every footstep on the journey of life.
The True light to rise forth and shatter the darkness and shine continually within,
as a guiding fire
to draw a stranger into the warmth of eternity.
The fragrant knowledge of the Sovereign Lord to permeate your heart
and overflow in triumphal procession
inspiring all who cross your path.
Refreshing showers of the Righteous One's perfect love to embrace
and spring up as living water
to cleanse your soul clean in entirety until everlasting day.
The wind of God's Spirit,
to blow away all that is useless and unnecessary for eternal life,
so your life will reflect His loveliness, as clear as crystal.
The wonder of the Creator, as displayed in His mighty universe
to overwhelm the magnitude of life's suffering,
so you will shine like a star in the universe
as you hold out the Word of life and light in this present generation.
The Prince of peace to fill you with every spiritual blessing
and seat you in the heavenly realms,
while being made pure in His sacrifice.
The power of the everlasting Father to lift you on eagle's wings,
for renewal in His strength to run
and not grow weary, to walk and not despair.
The soft whispers of kindness and joy in the alighting of a little bird,
to bless your soul with a personal message of hope
from the very throne of God.
Soft Whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2004
heartwhispers@iinet.net.au
I want to know if you can see beauty even when it is not pretty every day,
and if you can source your life from God's presence.
I want to know if you can live with failure, yours and mine,
and still stand on the edge of a lake
and shout to the silver of the full moon, "Yes!"
It doesn't interest me to know where you live or how much money you have.
I want to know if you can get up after the night of grief and despair,
weary and bruised to the bone,
and do what needs to be done for the children.
It doesn't interest me where or what or with whom you have studied.
I want to know what sustains you from the inside, when all else falls away.
The Invitation -By Oriah Mountain Dreamer
(A Native American Elder)
♪ George Winston piano solo -JOY of man's desiring -utube.♪
 ~ It May Be Cold Baby ~
The world may be so very chilling With icy winds that blast right through But, here my heart is always warm With tender thoughts of you The frosty snow may pile on high To block a broader view Yet, forever I am cozy still Just from the love of you The winter sleet may fall so bleak With friendly visits few Lonely here I may appear But, God makes sure there's always you My days may seem to lack some color With sadness near and far But, the touches of your loveliness Will always warm my heart Soft n warm Whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2006 heartwhispers@iinet.net.au Sweet souls around us watch us still Press nearer to our sides; Into our thoughts, into our prayers A gentle warmth will glide. Harriet Beecher Stowe |
 ~ Warm Whatever ~
You and I could take the coldest most barren space on earth and fill it to overflow with warmth enough to brace... us both against the chill... Just beaming with delight, we could meet upon this most neglected seat and turn it into the most inviting place, For our love would surely be enough to make this deserted arctic, glow as we embrace within the freezing winter snow.... Oh yes, even here with our warm souls unlaced we would feel at home, our hearts encased in God's overwhelming grace Soft whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2007 heartwhispers@iinet.net.au Friends, warm you with their presence Trust you with their secrets And remember you in their prayers |
~ Snowy Adventure ~
I found the perfect place, come along and see
Quick, drop everything you're doing, to come away with me
It's just the perfect nook, you'll love it. Oh, I know you will
Come, I have to show you, it's waiting for us still
Our little secret place, the one of all our dreams
Do just take my hand, there's nothing more we'll need
I've left my snowy footprints, to show you where to go
But, I think our hearts already know
How to find their own way home
Soft whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2007
heartwhispers@iinet.net.au
I couldn't find you, so I hunted high and low...I would trudge the deepest snow
To find the dearest friend I know
I found you within, where you've always been
Friendship's of heart, where we are at home
♪ George Winston piano solo-December -utube. ♪
I found the perfect place, come along and see
Quick, drop everything you're doing, to come away with me
It's just the perfect nook, you'll love it. Oh, I know you will
Come, I have to show you, it's waiting for us still
Our little secret place, the one of all our dreams
Do just take my hand, there's nothing more we'll need
I've left my snowy footprints, to show you where to go
But, I think our hearts already know
How to find their own way home
Soft whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2007
heartwhispers@iinet.net.au
I couldn't find you, so I hunted high and low...I would trudge the deepest snow
To find the dearest friend I know
I found you within, where you've always been
Friendship's of heart, where we are at home
♪ George Winston piano solo-December -utube. ♪
 ~ In The Heart Of Winter ~
In the very heart of winter- When the freeze is at it's best That's when our hearts lean hard on God... To ever find His rest Yet, do we know, which will be coldest- Tomorrow, or today? How can we know which hour of life... The snow may come to stay But if, we draw all from His heart- Every moment that we live Then we'll be safe, secure forever... In the loving warmth He is Soft whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2007 heartwhispers@iinet.net.au “He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.”- Proverbs 21:21 |
 ~ Snow-day ~
Let's make up a new day A day to celebrate We snow we can set it any time But, there's really snowday like today Snow other time will ever do 'Cause now I'm in the mood For some lovin' like snow other As snow body hugs like you So let's have ourselves snow more Than snow much sweet bliss There's sure snow one else but you and I To snow a nicer day than this Soft whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2007 heartwhispers@iinet.net.au My snow fun friend is snow other than you |
~ ✞¸.✫*☂~ God Is My Umbrella... ~☂✞¸.✫* ~
Raindrops fall of fear and doubt-soaking me from the inside out-
but with a shield to keep me dry-the rain won't cause me harm, and why?
God is my umbrella.
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Raindrops full of tears and hate-form a wall so huge I quake-
but I climb it with the strength of One-breaking through the rain just like the Son.
God is my umbrella.
✞¸.✫*✝`.¸¸ . ☂. ¸ .✫*✝✞¸.*`.¸¸ . ☂
Raindrops blinding all that's good-cover my face like a darkened hood-
but I've got a light shining through the dark-it's in my heart and left its mark.
God is my umbrella.
✞¸.✫*✝`.¸¸ . ☂. ¸ .✫*✝✞¸.*`.¸¸ . ☂
Raindrops now begin to slow-I keep my head up as I go-
A smile which makes my spirit glow-My eyes are graced with His Rainbow.
God is my umbrella.
~written by Ellen M.DuBois~
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"HE who dwells in the secret place of the Most High
shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress."
My God, in Him I will trust.” (Psalm. 91:1-2)
Raindrops fall of fear and doubt-soaking me from the inside out-
but with a shield to keep me dry-the rain won't cause me harm, and why?
God is my umbrella.
✞¸.✫*✝`.¸¸ . ☂. ¸ .✫*✝✞¸.*`.¸¸ . ☂
Raindrops full of tears and hate-form a wall so huge I quake-
but I climb it with the strength of One-breaking through the rain just like the Son.
God is my umbrella.
✞¸.✫*✝`.¸¸ . ☂. ¸ .✫*✝✞¸.*`.¸¸ . ☂
Raindrops blinding all that's good-cover my face like a darkened hood-
but I've got a light shining through the dark-it's in my heart and left its mark.
God is my umbrella.
✞¸.✫*✝`.¸¸ . ☂. ¸ .✫*✝✞¸.*`.¸¸ . ☂
Raindrops now begin to slow-I keep my head up as I go-
A smile which makes my spirit glow-My eyes are graced with His Rainbow.
God is my umbrella.
~written by Ellen M.DuBois~
✞¸.✫*✝`.¸¸ . ☂. ¸ .✫*✝✞¸.*`.¸¸ . ☂
"HE who dwells in the secret place of the Most High
shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress."
My God, in Him I will trust.” (Psalm. 91:1-2)