Author Archives: Dr. Crystal Grimes

The Work of Marriage #Poem

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Being married is work
with related hazards.

It may seem good at first,
until the tax time comes.

Then the cost could be high,
so high it could include
your own identity.

If it does, don’t pay it!
It’s too bad; not too late.
You can still keep living,
but in a different way.

Be married, do the work.
Pay your dues, but leave some
for yourself, your spirit,
your feelings, emotions,
mental stimulation,
desires, interests, needs.

Keep your friends, family,
activities, hobbies,
social groups, connections.
Do what you used to love,
because losing yourself
“in love” is not love.

Don’t give up everything:
Complete self-sacrifice
is not a noble cause!
Martyrdom is not yours;
victimhood is not you.

Be married. be happy!
But most of all, be you!

How Great Thou Art #Music #Mp3

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Continuing to share nature themed hymns, here is “How Great Thou Art,” played on zither. The music is a traditional Swedish melody. An 1885 poem by Carl Boberg became the lyrics, originally written in Swedish and later translated into German and Russian. As well-known as the English translation has become, it wasn’t translated until 1925, with another translation in 1949.

I hope you enjoy my zither arrangement, and feel free to share it with others!

My Best Friend #Poem

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My best friend is always near

Through life’s trials, turns and tears,

Helping calm the stress and fears.

My best friend is always near.

Speech or silence matter not,

Understanding never stops.

Right time, right place, on the spot.

Speech or silence matter not.

Love I seek and love I find,

Tender heart and open mind

In discernment ever kind.

Love I seek and love I find.

Any hour of night or day,

This one friend is here to stay

With a lamp to light my way

Any hour of night or day.

Deepest feelings, wishes, cares-

None too big or small to share

What support! Beyond compare!

Deepest feelings, wishes, cares.

Whether filled with pain or peace,

Faithful friendship doesn’t cease.

Learn to give as I receive,

Whether filled with pain or peace.

Who’s this friend so good to me?

Gentle, patient, spirit free?

Seek and find yours. Ask. Receive!

My best friend, in short, is Me!