The Web page of Joe

This is a collection of Joe P Gimenez writings

Some background

Joe Gimenez as he is known and Pat as he is known to others.

Is a true Islander from the island of St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

These writings will show you his true to life side .


J.P.G. Poems

Encouragement©

By Joseph P. Gimenez

 2010 for the Red Hook Series

Encouragement to the injured and down hearted

 

Mom…God’s wisdom knows no bounds,

He knows of your injury, and that your spirits are down.

He knows of your heartaches and what you’ve gone through,

But remember this MIGHTY GOD is always with you.

 

You came here with a pain you said was the worst

You said it felt as though you skin had burst

You said it was the worst pain you every had

But with the doctors help now isn’t as  bad

 

God puts little obstacles in our path each day

To remind us of him when we pray

For prayer is the only way to ask for a cure

And he will always answer your knock on his door.

 

So Mom when you feel down and it looks like no escape

Remember his words for you he won’t forsake

He wants you to rest and your strength he’ll restore

And by his side you will walk out the door.

 

Into the arms of the family and friends that miss you so much

To the grandchildren and pets that long for your touch

To the flowers that gently grow in the spring

For without you to tend them they won’t mean a thing.

 

Your Children all wait and hope you will keep

Your promises to get well and have plenty to eat

For nourishment is to the body is as grace to the soul

So keep your spirits high my mother of gold

 

Each day will bring you closer to the thing you desire

Each day you will grow stronger as you walk thru the fire

For by only being tested will you eventually see

That God has a plan just for you and for me.