Posted by Roberta Grimes • January 10, 2026 • 4 Comments
The little toy dog is covered with dust, But sturdy and staunch he stands; And the little toy soldier is red with rust, And his musket molds in his hands. Time was when the little toy dog was new, And the soldier was passing fair; And that was the time when our Little Boy Blue... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • January 03, 2026 • 14 Comments
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! O my soul, praise him, for he is your health and salvation! Come, all who hear; now to his temple draw near, join me in glad adoration. Praise to the Lord, above all things so wondrously reigning; sheltering you under his wings, and so gently... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • October 25, 2025 • 2 Comments
My sweet Lord, Mmm, My Lord, Mmm, my Lord, I really wanna see you, Really wanna be with you Really wanna see you, Lord But it takes so long, my Lord My sweet Lord, Mmm, My Lord, Mmm, my Lord, I really wanna know you I’d really wanna go with you I really wanna show... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • October 18, 2025 • 7 Comments
Here we all work ‘long the Mississippi Here we all work while the white folk play Pullin’ them boats from the dawn ’till sunset Gettin’ no rest ’till the judgment day Don’t look up and don’t look down You don’t das make the boss man frown Bend your knees and bow your head And pull... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • October 11, 2025 • 19 Comments
What’s it all about, Alfie? Is it just for the moment we live? What’s it all about when you sort it out, Alfie? Are we meant to take more than we give? Or are we meant to be kind? And if only fools are kind, Alfie, Then I guess it is wise to be cruel.... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • October 04, 2025 • 11 Comments
The road is long, with many a winding turn, That leads us to who knows where, who knows when. But I’m strong, strong enough to carry him. He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother. So, on we go. His welfare is of my concern. No burden is he to bear. We’ll get there. For I know... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • September 06, 2025 • 9 Comments
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. 3 He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil,... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • August 09, 2025 • 22 Comments
If I loved you, Time and again, I would try to say All I’d want you to know. If I loved you, Words wouldn’t come in an easy way. ‘Round in circles I’d go! Longing to tell you, But afraid and shy, I’d let my golden chances Pass me by. Soon, you’d leave me. Off you would go in... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • August 02, 2025 • 11 Comments
Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord: He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored; He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword: His truth is marching on. Glory, glory, hallelujah! Glory, glory, hallelujah! Glory, glory, hallelujah! His truth is marching on.... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • July 19, 2025 • 6 Comments
Dear One, the world is waiting for the sunrise. Every rose is covered with dew. The thrush on high his sleepy mate is calling, And my heart is calling you. Dear Heart, the world is waiting for the sunrise! Every little rosebud is heavy with dew! And while the thrush his sleepy mate is calling,... Read More
