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     He who reaches for noble goals and thoughts

He who day by day the beautiful pursues

           Need never fear the wrongs which hover round

  For he has built his life on solid ground

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                                                                      Das Ziel

Erwarte nichts zu schnell, verlange nicht zu viel.

Geh langsam deinen Weg, so kommst du auch ans Ziel.

Sei ehrlich jeder Zeit, zum Helfen stets bereit

Dann wirst du glücklich sein hier und in Ewigkeit.

Nimm niemals was nicht dein, verspreche nicht zu viel.

Glaube an dich selbst und an ein sicheres Ziel.

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                                                                 Crosses

Whilst traveling down the Road called life, heart filled with sorrow and despair

I murmured Lord; this cross you gave is all too much for me too bear.

Upon a Door words crystal clear: Exchange of crosses is right here.

It was a most delightful sight I thought, I’m bound to find

A cross that’s easier to bear, one that would be just right

On entering the heavy door an angel fair stood by my side

Assuring me that for the day would be my own, my special guide.

A cross made of the purest gold, stood on a nearby solid wall

I turned to tell my silent guide; this surely is the best of all.

I strained to lift the heavy load, still all my trying proved in vain

It never moved, and I in shame knew t’ was not for me to gain.

Softly a voice said, child please see this one was not designed for thee.

Searching I spied a cross of wood, polished oak, all shining new

I asked if I could try it out, the angel said; feel free, please do.

I strained to lift the heavy load; my trying proved in vain

It never moved, and I in shame knew t’ was not for me to gain

Softly a voice said, child please see, this one was not designed for thee.

Whilst entering a special room, with crosses wound of roses fair

I thought this surely is the place, where I will find a load to bear,

Placing it upon my shoulder, moments of joy within, but oh,

Before I reached the door, gruel thorns had pierced my skin.

Again, a voice said child please see, once long ago the son of god

Said: Father safe that gruel cross, the cross of pain for me.

My search dismissed, all teary eyed, the angel said: see there,

This one will fit, it is just right, made just for you to bear.

 I cried: It feels familiar just like an old, old friend

It is the one you laid aside, replied my own, my special guide.

Many a lesson must be learned. to be a well-earned treasure

The cross each child of God will bear, is made by father with great care

And love by wisdoms measure.

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                                Use self-control-be strong, dispersing all that’s wrong

And sure, as daylight follows night.

Your dreams and aspirations will somehow turn out right.

Let it be yes or no- don’t twist your words around

Keep the story short to truth and to honour bound

Words are holy things, so let’s not waste a sound.

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                                        Wo bist Du?

An guten Tagen selten wir fragen HERR: wo bist du?

Erblicken die Sonne am Himmel so hell,

Und trinken getrost aus des Lebens Quell.

Seh’n nicht die Weichen, steh’n blind vor den Schranken,

Vergessen den Herr’n unser’m Vater zu danken.

Doch kommet der Kummer, die Sorge, der Schmerz,

Blicken weinende Augen himmelwärts.

Herr! Warum lässt Du mich so allein?

Erst dann, ja dann fällt es endlich uns ein:

Sind Wanderer nur auf dieser Welt.

Das Ziel unserer Sehnsucht: Ein schöneres Zelt.

Erst dann, ja dann fällt es endlich uns ein,

Auf göttlichen Fluren ist unser Heim.

Ingrids Auswahl - Ingrids Poetry (168)

Vain ambitions

So many things I dream to do

Lord help me choose the right

Let not my vain emption’s

Smoother the will

To seek the truth

And thei eternal light.

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Questions and answers

How kind Father in Heaven above

Can I prove my devotion?

Show Thee my love?

The answer is easy, it is nothing new

Jesus said follow me, do the things that I do

Let all of your actions be honest

All your words be gentle and true,

For each Soul is precious within my side.

I’m here to forgive with my arms open wide

For the Souls that will serve one another

Show devotion and love for the Father.