There is much I’ve never known,
Paths untraveled, seeds unsown.
I’ve longed to see the world unfold,
From East to West, its stories told.

From North to South, where wonders lie,
Beneath the stars, beneath the sky.
Yet my body, frail, cannot roam,
Its miles untaken, yet I’m home.

For though my feet may never tread,
Where ancient forests softly spread,
My mind, unbound, goes far and near,
In dreams I wander, bold and clear.

There is much I haven’t known or seen,
The mountains vast, the seas serene.
But with each year, my heart’s content,
In quiet joy, my life is spent.

For every moment, small or grand,
A gift that’s placed within my hand.
And so I dwell, both far and free,
A traveler still, in memory.

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Through the stillness, a baritone calls,
A voice that rises, and softly falls.
With every note, a story unfolds,
Of love unending, of grace that holds.

Then from the depths, a chorus swells,
Two hundred pipers, their music tells—
A tale of redemption, a hymn of might,
A sound that pierces the soul’s dark night.

The bagpipes wail, their echoes soar,
Through hearts and halls, forevermore.
A haunting beauty, a sacred sound,
That lifts the weary from earthly ground.

Amazing Grace, the timeless refrain,
Of sins forgiven, of freedom’s gain.
Its melody rings through the ages long,
Uniting all in its holy song.

In unison, the pipes declare,
The power of mercy, beyond compare.
An ethereal power fills the space,
A testament to God’s boundless grace.

And as the arena shakes with song,
The hearts of many are carried along.
For in that moment, heaven seems near,
With every note so crystal clear.

A performance etched in time’s embrace,
The sound, the spirit, of Amazing Grace.

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Young or old, we leave this place,
But not all enter Heaven’s grace.
No angel’s wings are ours to claim,
For only through Christ can we find His name.

A father’s prayer, though deep and true,
Cannot bring Heaven’s gates to you.
A church’s roll, a baptism’s rite,
Won’t place your soul in eternal light.

No preacher’s words, no deeds of good,
Can earn the way, though we think they could.
The narrow path, the truth, the key,
Lies in the words of John 14:6, you see.

For Jesus said, “I am the way,
The truth, the life,” there’s no other way.
Repent of sin, believe, obey,
And walk with Him each passing day.

No treasures of earth, no worldly plan,
Can save the soul of mortal man.
But Christ’s strong hands can hold you fast,
And guide you safely home at last.

So cling to Him, His grace, His love,
And trust His promises from above.
Your journey ends where faith begins,
In Christ alone, forgiven of sin.

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Jhn 14:6  Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 

Always do good, let kindness lead,
Plant gentle actions like a humble seed.
Though you may not see the blooms today,
Goodness returns in its own sweet way.

A smile, a hand, a word of care,
Ripples of love travel everywhere.
What you give out will find its course,
Flowing back with a quiet force.

Believe it true, the circle spins,
Good deeds bring unexpected wins.
In times you need, a light will shine,
The fruits of goodness, a gift divine.

So sow your kindness, steady and sure,
Its blessings are bound to endure.
Always do good, it will come back through,
In ways unknown but deeply true.

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Jimmy Carter said with humble grace,
“I tried to make this world a better place.”
With quiet strength, he carved his way,
Through storms of night to brighter days.

A man of peace with steady hand,
He shown goodwill across the land.
From humble Plains to the world stage,
He wrote his name on history’s page.

He taught us kindness, the power of care,
To see each soul as someone rare.
He built with hammers, brick, and heart,
Giving lives and dreams a brand-new start.

A steward of justice, a friend of the earth,
He showed us all what life is worth.
Through decades long, his light has shown,
In every heart his seeds are sown.

Jimmy Carter, with faith as guide,
Brought hope where hopelessness would reside.
He tried, he said, and oh, indeed,
He met the world’s unyielding need.

So now we say, with love embraced,
You made this world a better place.
A legacy vast, a life well-spent,
Your name is carved in firmament.

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