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Author of A Time to Kill.
Poetry
On Elli’s Birthday
Forty years ago we didn’t want any! Hard to think on it now with plenty, And yet the start is always with that one And she did bring lots of fun Breaking that ice and leading the way For all to follow in her sway. Yes, there is that influence, good or bad, And it […]
michaelbray
May 19, 20211 min read
The Gathering
Celebrating champions for life, We come together to remember And promote that action which saves The lives of the innocents begotten Under cover of a woman’s choice. Yes, we rally to remember and celebrate Knowing that for each is assigned a date When he will meet with that fate Planned for every sinner of every […]
michaelbray
May 17, 20211 min read
To Various “Platforms”
To various “platforms” I do goDispersing Wisdom to and fro.Many ears are made to tingleBy words that give a jingle,But without substance leave one dryTo look elsewhere to give Truth a try,Wandering here and looking thereFinding nothing everywhere.I put it out, my words to see,Yes, the words of God, to set them freeFrom foolish notions […]
michaelbray
May 13, 20211 min read
2 Sam. 9
“To whom might I showThe kindness of God?”Wondered David the man of God.Mephibosheth is his name!So came the word to David.And little Meph did bow downRight on down to the ground.But David said to Meph, “Woe! Woe!”“To you I’m bein’ kind! Don’t ya know?”So he ate at David’s tableGivin’ up on old Machir (4)David said, […]
michaelbray
May 12, 20211 min read
David Defeated Hadadezer
(2 Sam 8 and 9) David defeated Hadadezer Son of Rehob, king of Zobah To restore his rule of the river. (8:3) Captured 20,000 foot soldiers, Yeah, he was quite the manager! Hamstrung those chariot horses Except for the hundred he needed. (v. 4) Oh a war-like spirit he seeded In those loyal men, his […]
michaelbray
May 11, 20211 min read
Forsake Not the Assembly
Forsake not the Assembly And heed not Fauci, Missin’ church and makin’ you grouchy. Ain’t the way it’s supposed to be! Unmask, breathe and be free. Got to press on with your duties; Can’t listen to epidemic tooties. Press on each day with what you gotta do; Don’t let a fake plague be the end […]
michaelbray
May 7, 20211 min read
Those Nasty Ziphites (1 Sam 26)
Those nasty Ziphites were snitches: Traitors and prob’ly some witches. (v. 1) “Is David not hiding in Hachilah?” So said they to Saul at Gibeah, But David had his spies And he knew they were coming, (4) So down he went to the camp in Abishai And there was Saul all fast asleep. David and […]
michaelbray
May 4, 20211 min read
Raggedy Beard Beach Poem
(Slang Version) Got a raggedy beard fo’ da beach Staht off ah scratchy and den to trim Fuhst take a day or two t’ swim Den on to take dat nas’y thang down! Trim on up to da Fu Manchu (Might even bun up a haya do!) Den we gonna take dat beard on off […]
michaelbray
May 4, 20212 min read
Do What You Gotta Do!
Fake Christians and defraudations Do permeate the red, white and blue O but what you gonna do? If the churches don’t call their own out How can they ever have any clout To confront the world of its sin? Can’t be the light with such a din. Nah, got to deal with your own ,Got […]
michaelbray
May 3, 20211 min read
Saw that Blue Jay
Saw that Blue Jay flyin’ around, He was lookin’ for some eggs to steal. He was in a bind; He was way behind, Lookin’ for an easy meal. Saw him a Cardinal in the sky, Figured there must be some food. Well I chased him away For another day. Ain’t gonna get no eggs From […]
michaelbray
May 1, 20211 min read
Medium from Endor
David said to Achish, the king of Gath Got people chasin’ me on my path Said, “If I have found favor in your sight I need a place to live, if that’s alright.” So Achish gave him Ziklag on that day (27:6) He raided those Girzites with no delay (8) Not a man or a […]
michaelbray
Apr 29, 20211 min read
Teeth and Mind Scattered
O the magnitude of her decrepitude Wandering the streets alone In desperate search for a cigarette. Her features most hideous In a condition quite piteous, Teeth and mind scattered about Desperate for a way out. What to do with a decrepit shrew? What have I with her to do? Whence came this crazy lass?’ No […]
michaelbray
Apr 29, 20211 min read
The Lord’s Lord of Wilmington
This is my town! Gonna watch for the Devil’s tricks. Ain’t all about just bricks and sticks. ‘Bout Truth and Justice and Law! Tellin’ you not just from the maw; Gonna manifest with those deeds, Lookin’ after people and needs! There’s always somethin’ you can do. Gotta work ’til your life is through. Pick up […]
michaelbray
Apr 29, 20211 min read
Bring on Trump and Stop that Killin’
Bring on Trump He’s our man He can do it If anybody can Kick those Dems out o’ D.C. Bring on the GOP Stop those baby killers And sodomy pushers Bring on the doers Need someone who can get’er done Not some punk slick talker Nor a whiner or a sulker Give us a leader […]
michaelbray
Apr 29, 20211 min read
Short, Simple, to the Point
Take up the Law of God Discriminate between Right and Wrong Run from that which is evil Embrace that which is good Gather with His holy company Shun those who scorn His Word Bring Good News to the lonely Lift up the weak and broken-hearted Walk in His way night and day 0630 on 19 […]
michaelbray
Apr 29, 20211 min read
360 Taken Down
(2 Sam. 2:31-3:5) Three hundred sixty was the number of men Taken down by the servants of David And along came a war – yeah, long! ‘Tween David and the men of Saul Bul ol’ Saul was shrinkin’ down While David was keepin’ up! Had the wives to make those lives Ans build him an […]
michaelbray
Apr 28, 20211 min read
Woman, You Whine!
Woman, you whine ‘gainst me too much ‘Bout makes me in need of a crutch! O let me be to get on wid my day (Lord, help me! Got to find a way!) Mercy, what shall I do? What say, brothers? You got it, too? Dat woman a’ter you all da time? What ‘chu say? […]
michaelbray
Apr 28, 20211 min read
The Head of Ishbosheth
2 Sam. 4:8f Well, they cut off the head of Ishbosheth Said, they cut off the head o’ the wrong man! Brought that head to David and said, “Well, what do you think of this? Behold, the son of Saul, your enemy!” O this news was nothin’ but distress Those sons of Rimmon made a […]
michaelbray
Apr 28, 20211 min read
Mad!
She was mad! It was sad. Treatin’ him downright bad! She was lit, Couldn’t sit, Treated him like shit. Oh she had a fit! So I had to do right Yeah wid all mah might! Had to sit up straight Wad’n’t no debate! Done all ma’ chores Dat was on mah plate Had to work […]
michaelbray
Apr 26, 20211 min read
When a Cop Kills a Thug
When a cop kills a thug Yeah, pulls out the rug From under that punk, Then comes all this junk About dumpin’ on police! Hoodlums who cannot cease Robbin’ people with ease Are happy to be rid of cops Easy as lickin’ lolly pops For thieves to come in and rule And citizens sit and […]
michaelbray
Apr 26, 20211 min read
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