Many church poems are not found in printed books. Some poems may have titles; others might not. Unsigned poems abound and many have no copyright information. The poems were written by people who, at any given time or point in their lives, wanted to share thoughts and prayers. People write about how God and other people help them. They may seek to bless, encourage and connect with others through
. poetry. It seems that church poetry, rhyming or non-rhyming, is more of a categorical venture. Persons who search for church poems tend to explore categories or subjects. Many websites arrange poems by such topics as: emotions, life events, areas of advice and seasons. Persons looking for uplifting poetry or words that offer hope may search online for poems and biblical verses on encouragement. Individuals seeking lyrical ballads to honor loved ones or friends may check out poems of appreciation, life-journey and in memoriam. Inputting specific events or dates like September 11 can yield memorial poems. Additional classifications are praise, thankfulness, worship of God and Bible poems. Religious poems may tell stories and relate personal experiences of salvation, Christ's work on someone's behalf, parenting, lullabies, victory and heaven. Other poems may tell stories about miracles, Jesus, other prophets and revered persons. Narrative poems may express stories of grief, healing, growth, worship, expectancy, travels, peace and heritage as well as unity of community and country. How about a humorous church poem? "Loose Offer" parodies an encounter with Lucifer? Part of the poetic account notes, "At first I though this yahoo was just a joke, then I noticed that his cologne smelled a lot like smoke." From the mouth of a child, the following poem may delight: As a little girl sat on her grandfather's knee, she caressed his cheek, as wrinkled as could be. She touched her own face, then asked with haste, "Granpa, did God make you?" "Yes, sweetheart," he answered, "A long time ago, it is true." "Oh," she paused, "Did God make me, too?" "Yes, indeed," he said, "A little while ago and I'm so thankful for you." The little girl observed, "God is getting better at it, isn't he? I Love you." More Reference Links: http://dltk-bible.com/poems.htm http://www.angelfire.com/tx2/christianpoetry/
