After a stressful period of school and work, we all needed an escape. My family and I have always been spontaneous when it comes to traveling. This time, we flew off to Serbia and Albania, and I am beyond grateful for this lovely trip. (Scroll down to see some pictures of me and the place!) […] … More The Beauty of Traveling —

Let’s start the year with poetry! I’ve shared some tips, resources, and favorites that will get everyone excited to put pen to paper. Starting the Year: Poetry — TWO WRITING TEACHERS

https://allpoetry.com/story/16078023-A-Dirty-Word–Obey–.-.-.-Then-How-About-Respect–by-Seah-Ray A Dirty Word–Obey? . . . Then How About ‘Respect’? In this day of global enlightenmentthrough fast transmit of insightfulnesswhether false or true, pause button not hit,for ‘obey’, the word, does not cause ‘wary’ to commit… Police are suspect in many a mind.Parents are taxed and not towards adherence inclined.Employers–discouraged by employeesneeding not cameras … More A Dirty Word–Obey? . . . Then How About ‘Respect’?

https://allpoetry.com/poem/16076874-In-Like-Manner-by-Seah-Ray In Like Manner Allahor“God is greater thanallthe other gods.” Proclaimed: YHWHorin English named “Jehovah, You alone are the Most Highoverall the earth.” Of universal fameacclaimed. Giving himself a ‘personal’ namedoesn’tmake him odd. To distinguish himself from all others: “For even though there are so-called gods,whether in heaven or on earth, just as there are many “gods” … More In Like Manner

Alas, Babylon!–As to Unfaithful Ariel of Ancient Past–Done ““Woe to Arʹi·el,* Arʹi·el,the city where David encamped!”— Possibly meaning “The Altar Hearth of God,”apparently referring to Jerusalem—of old. Foretold against her distress, mourning, lamentationfrom horror’s reaped upon her by enemies, heretofore,against her unheard to shamefully unfold; anger lit, ignited, by a Husband’s angerfor adulteries committed scandalous … More Alas, Babylon!–As to Unfaithful Ariel of Ancient Past–Done

https://allpoetry.com/story/16073142-Not-Yet-Too-Late-by-Seah-Ray Not Yet Too Late Eons ago, Abraham thoughtHe ought to question Jahabout righteous judgmentsfought for: “It is unthinkablethat you would act in this manner by putting the righteous man to deathwith the wicked one so that the outcome for the righteous manand the wicked is the same! It is unthinkable of you. Will the … More Not Yet Too Late

https://allpoetry.com/poem/13440684-21st-Century-Love-.-.-.–Andy—Arias-Story-by-Seah-Ray Narrator: Enters. Robed as a judge and king, he unrolls a scroll as in ancient times, after removing its ring. His voice, not lofty, but regal almost sings, as in a distant background you faintly hear a trumpet before beginning to proclaim: I read this quote in regards to the 21st century and what … More 21st Century Love . . . Andy & Aria’s Story

https://allpoetry.com/poem/16072745-Who-Is-Worthy—contest-Revelation-chapte-4—OceanDancer–by-Seah-Ray Who Is Worthy? (contest Revelation chapte 4 – OceanDancer) One exists invisiblelike superlative air; no beginning or end… Eternally there to forever care. In the ‘heavens of the heavens’shared majestic space with other spirits ‘holy’gracing his throne. Yet, He alone, The Almighty‘like a jasper stone shining crystal clear’–Justly enthroned. Creator of every existing thing. … More Who Is Worthy?

https://allpoetry.com/poem/16071945-Daniel-chapter-127–Time–Times–and-Half-a-Time-by-Seah-Ray Daniel chapter 12:7–Time, Times, and Half a Time https://allpoetry.com/poem/15590281-Daniel-Chapter-12—The-Time-of-the-End–and-Beyond-by-Seah-Ray “He raised his right hand and his left hand to the heavensand swore by the One who is alive forever: “It will be for an appointed time, appointed times, and half a time.* (That is, three and a half times.) As soon as the dashing … More Daniel chapter 12:7–Time, Times, and Half a Time

https://allpoetry.com/poem/16070246-O-Perfeito-V%C3%ADnculo-de-Uni%C3%A3o-…-A-Perfect-Bond-of-Union-by-Seah-Ray ‘O Perfeito Vínculo de União’ … ‘A Perfect Bond of Union’ “Como uma cidade arrombada,sem muralhas, É o homem que não consegue se controlar.” *** As vezes, palavras de belezasão tecidos girou como fios entrelaçadosde seda por vermesnascido Há séculos atráscomeçou; misturar caloroso ações frígidase atitudes em corações e mentesrenascido; reconstruídoem cobertores de amor … More ‘O Perfeito Vínculo de União’ … ‘A Perfect Bond of Union’