Daniel Zimmermannski
Mr. Zimmermann has distinguished himself as an author of poetry in English and Spanish. His published books are "Poems of Diversion: The Bird of Happiness" and "All Stops Out."
He graduated valedictorian from college, has traveled to many lands, and has a reading knowledge of 16 languages. His principal area of study was the languages and cultures of ancient Greece and Rome.
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He graduated valedictorian from college, has traveled to many lands, and has a reading knowledge of 16 languages. His principal area of study was the languages and cultures of ancient Greece and Rome.
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Lead Us, Lord, to Your Happy HomeThis poem describes the joys of heaven and prays that we may personally benefit from these joys.
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My Muse Purrs as You Kiss MeThis poem shows how marriage changes the character of love poetry.
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“All Stops Out” – Poetry with No Holds BarredThis article highlights the salient characteristics of my poetry book entitled “All Stops Out.”
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A Summary of “The Birds” by AristophanesAn Athenian persuades the birds to build a city in the air. By preventing sacrifices from reaching the gods, they force the gods to let the birds become lords of the universe.
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A Sequel to “The Song of Roland”This article summarizes a tale by Musaeus that is a sort of comic sequel to “The Song of Roland.” It concerns three squires of Roland who acquired magical treasures, only to lose them through their foolishness. Based on the original German.
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A Summary of “Eumenides,” a Tragedy by AeschylusAfter Orestes avenged his father’s murder, he was troubled by avenging deities called Furies. He found relief after he was acquitted in an Athenian court.
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A Summary of “The Pardoner’s Tale” by Geoffrey ChaucerWhen Death killed one of their friends, they vowed that they would kill Death in revenge. However, their minds were distracted when they found a treasure. This summary is based on Chaucer’s Middle English original.
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Mari, an Important Ancient City on the Euphrates RiverThe ancient city of Mari was a Sumerian city at first. Later an Amorite dynasty established itself in Mari. It was conquered by the Babylonian king Hammurabi.
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Arachis Pintoi, a Leguminous PlantArachis pintoi, the pinto peanut, is an attractive ground cover and an excellent forage plant. It grows vigorously.
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My Soul Rests in Your BeautyThese are the lyrics of a song that I wrote for my wife.
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“Believe in God,” an Amazing Spanish LegendTeobaldo of Montegut was an evil man who blasphemed the lord. However, a supernatural experience turned him into a believer.
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A Summary of “The Moonbeam” by Gustavo Adolfo BécquerManrique saw a moonbeam and thought it was the fringe of a woman’s dress. This mistake had strange consequences.
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Jehan Bodel, a Medieval Author from the City of ArrasJehan Bodel was a Medieval author. His “Les Congés” is a farewell poem addressed to his friends
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“Agamemnon,” a Tragedy of the Greek Poet AeschylusAgamemnon returned victorious from Troy. When he entered his palace at Argos, a bloody surprise awaited him.
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Summary of “The Tufted Prince” by Charles PerraultThis fairy tale of Charles Perrault tells of a dull princess who acquired intelligence and an ugly prince who acquired beauty. The two married at the end of the tale.
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The Elusive MitanniThe Mitanni formed a powerful kingdom in the middle of the second millennium before Christ. As their kingdom began to weaken, it was subjected to the influence of Suppiluliuma, king of the Hittites, and it was finally extinguished by the Assyrians.
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Frogs: A Greek Comedy by AristophanesIn “Frogs,” a comedy of Aristophanes, Dionysus goes to the underworld to bring Euripides back to Athens. After a comic contest between Euripides and his rival tragedian Aeschylus, Dionysus takes Aeschylus back to Athens instead.
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My Experiences as a NomadThis article is an autobiographical account of how I cut loose from my moorings and lead a nomadic life, mostly in Mexico and Central America.
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Sleeping Beauty: The Version of Charles PerraultIn the Perrault version of “Sleeping Beauty,” the tale differs from the version generally known in the United States. Besides the 100 year sleep and its conclusion, the Perrault version tells what happened after the prince and princess were married.
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The Mountain of the Souls: A Legend by Gustavo Adolfo BécquerThis legend concerns spirits who haunted the Mountain of the Souls on the eve of All Souls’ Day. Something strange happened when Alonso went to this mountain on that fateful evening.
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The Green Eyes: A Tale by Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer“The Green Eyes” is a tale by Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer. The story does not feature the green-eyed monster jealousy. Its principle focus is a beautiful femme fatale.
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Dante Rises Toward HeavenDante’s visit to the heavens began at noon on the day of the vernal equinox. Beatrice was his guide.
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The Biography of Numa Pompilius by Plutarch: A SummaryThe legendary Numa Pompilius was the second king of Rome. He was a peaceful ruler, respected by neighboring tribes. This article summarizes Plutarch’s biography of Numa.
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The Juniper Tree: A Grimm Fairy TaleA boy was killed by her stepmother. Her sister Marline was deeply grieved, but the appearance of a lovely bird filled her with hope.
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Ignaz Denner – a Tale of E.T.A. HoffmannThis article is summary of “Ignaz Denner,” a tale of E.T.A. Hoffmann. The summary is fairly detailed; and for those who cannot read German, it provides the essentials of the plot.
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Summary of “The Cross of the Devil” by Gustavo Adolfo BécquerAn evil nobleman terrorized Bellver and its environs. When the nobleman died, something strange happened to his armor.
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An Analysis of the Relative Popularity of Haydn’s “The Creation” and Handel’s “Messiah”Both “The Creation” and “The Messiah” are great works of art on Christian subjects. In the United States, various factors make the latter more popular than the former.
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“The Crainquebille Affair” by Anatole France – a SummaryThis article is a summary of a satirical story by Anatole France. Crainqueville is convicted of something that he did not do, and his life was subsequently ruined.
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"The Sanctus" by E.T.A. HoffmannBettina, an excellent singer, suddenly and inexplicably lost her voice. Was she bewitched?
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A Spanish Legend Concerning a Fatal KissA young French captain fell in love with a marble statue. When he tried to kiss it, something marvelous happened.
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Veratrum Viride, a Plant of the Family LiliaceaeVeratrum viride is commonly called Indian poke or false hellebore. It is a perennial herb with clusters of green or yellowish green flowers. Its medicinal used are limited because of its toxicity.
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A Medieval Epic by Wolfram Von Eschenbach Entitled "Parzival"This article summarizes the medieval epic "Parzival" by Wolfram von Eschenbach. It tells of an innocent fool who gradually learns wisdom and becomes the king and custodian of the Holy Grail.
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A Wonderful Christian Legend by Gustavo Adolfo BécquerAccording to legend, a monastery in the mountains of Spain was destroyed on Maundy Thursday evening. The monks returned to earth and sang a penitential psalm each year on the anniversary of their death.
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The Jesuit Church in G.—A Tale by ETA HoffmannBerthold was a skillful painter who earnestly endeavored to paint inspired works. The sight of a lovely young lady supplied the inspiration he needed. However, a demon within him led him to commit an atrocious crime for which he could not atone.
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An Easy Intuitive Approach to Specific HeatSpecific heat is a measurement of how hot something gets when heat is applied to it. Different materials have different specific heat values.
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Jesus Dies but Rises AgainThis poem treats the death and resurrection of Jesus using phraseology of John 1. -
The Robbers – an E.T.A. Hoffmann Tribute to SchillerIn “The Robbers,” E.T.A. Hoffmann created characters that resembled those in Schiller’s drama of the same name. This article explains some of the similarities and gives a summary of Hoffmann’s tale.
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God Blesses Irene with a Happy MarriageAs a result of unfortunate social conditions, Irene could not find a suitable husband till late in life. But eventually God blessed her with a happy marriage.
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The Discovery of the Tree of LifeThis is an imaginative fiction story about a nineteenth century professor who finds the Garden of Eden and the tree of life. He eventually learns to trust in Jesus as his Savior. -
Summary of “The Sandman” by E.T.A. HoffmannNathanael became afraid of the sandman when he was a child. When he grew up, his fear of the sandman drove him insane and caused him to commit suicide.
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The Comforting Guardian AngelA guardian angel comforts a child sleeping in a pleasant outdoors site.
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The Prayer of YouthThis is a prayer that an unmarried young man or young lady might pray. It is a poem in free style.
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Grimm’s Iron ManA king had been transformed into a wild man by magic. A young prince saved him from his wild nature; the prince’s ultimate reward was marriage to a beautiful princess.
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Agrimonia Eupatoria, a Plant with an Unusual HistoryAgrimonia eupatoria is a perennial plant of the rose family. Some of the claims made for its medicinal virtues are realistic, but it has genuine value as an astringent.
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Summary of "The House of Seven Gables" by Nathaniel HawthorneColonel Pyncheon had Matthew Maule unjustly executed, took his land, and built a house of seven gables. Because of this act, a curse was thought to hang over the members of his family.
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A Ghost Story by Henry JamesA governess sees two sinister specters. She considers them a danger to the two children entrusted to her care and tries to protect her charges. -
The Only Novel Written by Edgar Allen PoeThe only novel written by Edgar Allen Poe is entitled “The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket.” It tells of a sea voyage in which Pym suffers one crisis after another. This article is a summary of the story.
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A Trip to CamiguinCamiguin has two offshore islands with white sand beaches. Hot and cold water springs and the base of waterfalls also provide opportunities for smimming.
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Pluto – a Cornucopia of SurprisesThis is a humorous presentation of a few scientific facts concerning Pluto and its satellites.
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Domenikos Theotokopoulos, the Painter El GrecoEl Greco was born in Crete and labored in Italy and Spain. He has a very individual style. -
Peace on Earth on Christmas EveGod sends a song in the night, and the world is at peace.
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Reminiscences on the Hiawatha Pageant of Pipestone, MinnesotaThe Hiawatha Pageant was an annual event presenting the plot of “The Song of Hiawatha.” They used Longfellow’s poetry in the presentation. -
Chocolate, a Divine FoodThis article presents scientific facts concerning chocolate in a humorous fashion.
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The Works of Edgar Allan PoeBesides the well-known poems and short stories, Poe wrote humorous essays. His humor often has a macabre twist. -
Mary’s Lullaby for the Infant JesusThe Virgin Mary soothes the infant Jesus: “Sleep, my Baby, sleep in peace.”
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Vamos a VivirThis Spanish love poem expresses the zest of life. English translation provided. -
Jesus Stills the TempestJust as Jesus stilled the storm on the Sea of Galilee. He can also still the restless storm raging in our hearts and give us peace. -
Hail! Celestial MonarchThis poem praises Jesus. It serves as a Christmas hymn. It can be sung to the principle theme of of the first movement of Beethoven;s Violin Concerto.
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Smile on Thy ChildrenThis poetic prayer asks God to bless the children that trust in Him. It depicts the children cheerfully expecting God's blessings with bright eyes filled with hope. -
The Constricted CornucopiaThis poetic prayer uses imagery from physics to ask God to open His hands and grant His blessings.
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The DerelictThis is a nostalgic poem about a disgarded Franklin stove. It shows the ungrateful character of striving for better products.
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Why Beowulf is Turning Over in His GraveThe Beowulf epic differs radically from the movie. He is neither a lecher nor a liar in the epic. -
Oración Para El Día De La MadreThis Spanish poem expresses the wish that God may bless Mother. It is suitable for Mother’s Day. A prose English translation is provided.
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Quince AñosWhen a girl reaches the age of fifteen in Mexico and some other Spanish speaking countries, it is a time of celebration as she makes her debut into adulthood. I provided an English paraphrase of my Spanish poem.
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Largest Lakes and Inland SeasThe Caspian Sea is the largest inland body of water; four of the five Great Lakes rank among the ten largest lakes in the world. Lake Victoria is the largest lake in Africa, and Lake Baikal is the deepest lake in the world. -
A Few Comments on the Descent of Christ into HellJesus descended to hell to proclaim His victory over the powers of darkness.
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A Mi PadreThis Spanish poem is suitable for Father’s Day, but it is a good poem for any time of the year. I have supplied a rough English translation.
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A Variant Cinderella Tale as Told by GrimmThe Grimm version of Cinderella differs significantly from the Disney version. Her faithful fulfillment of the advice of her dying mother is the key to her happiness. -
Aquí Por Ti SolaThis Spanish love poem uses an image of the Kalevala in which a maiden in her parents’ home is compared to a cultivated strawberry plant. I have provided a rough English translation of the Spanish.
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Six Outer Moons of NeptuneNereid, Halimede, Sao, Laomedeia, Psamathe, and Neso are outer moons of Neptune. They are named after the daughters of the ancient Greek sea god Nereus and his wife Doris.
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Triton, a Retrograde Moon of NeptuneTriton is the largest moon of Neptune. It revolves clockwise around the planet in a virtually circular orbit.
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The Dark Rings of NeptuneLike the rings of Uranus, the rings of Neptune are dark. Their names are Galle, LeVerrier, Lassell, Arago, and Adams; one does not yet have an official name.
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Summary of “The Second Jungle Book”“The Second Jungle Book” contains eight interesting stories, some of which concern Mowgli, a boy who grew up in a wolf family in the jungle.
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El Arco IrisThis Spanish love poem uses the colors of the rainbow as the bases of the imagery. I have supplied a rough English translation.
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InFATuationThis poem probably would be classified as doggerel, but it is rather funny. It is a purely intellectual exercise. I had no one in mind.
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Loas PrimaveralesThis is a hymn of praise that I wrote when I was in Mazatlan in Mexico. Included in the article is a rough English translation.
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El Amor; Die Liebe; LoveThis is a love poem that I wrote in Spanish and German. In this article, I included a rough translation, which is closer to the German version.
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Summary of “Journey to the Centre of the Earth” by Jules VerneThis article is a summary of “Journey to the Centre of the Earth” by Jules Verne. During the journey, three travelers discovered an amazing subterranean world.
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Para Una Doncella LindaThis is a Spanish love poem that I wrote when I was living in Mexico. I have provided a rough prose English translation.
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Oberon, a Moon of UranusOberon is one of the larger moons of Uranus. Its craters are named after prominent characters in Shakespeare’s plays.
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Visítame, SeñorThis Spanish poem shows that we cannot know the Lord, but the Lord knows us. We ask Him to enlighten us with His Spirit. A rough English translation is supplied.
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Camina ConmigoA Spanish poem inviting a sweetheart to walk together on the path of life.
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Ku and His ChildrenLike Orpheus in Greek mythology, Hiku went to the underworld to reclaim his deceased wife. He had more luck than Orpheus.
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Summary of “Masada’s Tears of Gold”“Masada’s Tears of Gold” is a poetic account of a Tepehuan creation legend. This article summarizes the poem and offers a few explanatory details.
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La Matanza Del AmorThis is a popular love poem that I wrote in the Spanish language.
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To a Newborn InfantThis poem was originally written at the birth of a daughter of a friend of my wife.
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The Rings of UranusUranus has at least 13 rings. They are darker and narrower than the rings of Saturn.
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Four Papaya Plants and How They GrewCarica papaya is native to Mexico and Central America, but is currently cultivated in many tropical countries. This article describes the growth of four specific papaya plants.
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The Discovery of BohriumThis article is a simple presentation of the discovery and naming of element 107.
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How Butterflies Observed ChristmasThis is an imaginative scene in which butterflies visit a manger scene.
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Synthesis of the Transactinide Elements Rutherfordium, Dubnium, and SeaborgiumTwo teams of scientists independently synthesized rutherfordium, dubnium, and seaborgium: a Russian team at Dubna and an American team at Berkeley. A protracted controversy ensued.
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A Nostalgic FarewellThis poem describes the final day of the summer season. Its setting is Wisconsin, USA.
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Villanelle on AutumnSomber days the earth invade. Autumn casts a gloomy shade.
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Theogony” by HesiodMany familiar Greek myths go back to the “Theogony” of Hesiod.” He tells of the Muses, the birth of the Titans and gods, etc.
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Dummling, an Unlikely Grimm HeroA character named Dummling occurs in several Grimm fairy tales. In all three, the character has a good heart and finds happiness.
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“The Pink,” a Grimm Fairy TaleIn Grimm’s fairy tail, every wish of the Prince was magically fulfilled. By a clever wish, the Prince provided a comfortable means of travel for his beloved when they went on a long, tiresome journey.
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Summary of a Grimm Fairy Tail About a Nix in a Mill PondA water sprite captures a hunter, but his wife rescues him.
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Nomadic Life in Latin AmericaThis article shows the steps that one must take to become a nomad in Latin America. The reader will learn about a unique way of life with many joys and challenges.
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Successful Gardening Without Pesticides or Artificial FertilizerOrganic materials, such as lawn clippings, serve as fertilizer. Hard work is sufficient to eradicate weeds. Tomatoes and peppers need special treatment in temperate climates.
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Tips on Writing Artistic Rhymed PoetryThe reader will learn what preparations are necessary to write artistic literature in general and artistic rhymed poems in particular. Touches of wry humor will either amuse or irritate the reader
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Membership in a Conservative Lutheran ChurchThe reader will learn something about the principles current in the conservative Lutheran Church and what steps to take in joining the Lutheran Church.
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Philippine Buko Pie"Buko" is a Tagalong word meaning "Young coconut." It makes a tasty pie. There are various recipes. This is the way my wife makes it.
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TwitterpatedThis haiku compares falling in love to the coagulation and settling of colloids. For the meaning of the title, see the explanatory note immediately after the haiku.
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Tycho Brahe, AstronomerTycho Brahe was a sixteenth century astronomer. His meticulous observations resulted in accurate data concerning the position of stars and planetary motion.
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Cebuano Chicken AdoboPhilippine women are good cooks. This article describes one of their home-made dishes: Cebuano chicken adobo.
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Copra Production in the PhilippinesCopra production is often a family business in the Philippines. The coconut meat is removed from its shell and cooked in a structure called a landahan.
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Growing Bananas in the PhilippinesPhilippine farmers grow bananas from shoots. They harvest them while still green, so that they will not spoil quickly.
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A Philippine AnecdoteAccording to a Philippine anecdote, the name 'Å"Tagalog'� originated in a tale of love and valor.
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Making Charcoal from Coconut Shells in the PhilippinesIn the Philippines, the hard shells of coconuts are used to make charcoal. Carefully controlled combustion effects the conversion.
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Olympic Games in Ancient GreecePreparation for the ancient Greek Olympic Games involved vigorous exercise and musical inspiration. Such poets as Pindar wrote poetry in honor of the winners.
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Farming in Ancient Greece in the Time of HesiodAncient Greek farmers used the position of the stars and other natural phenomena as signals telling them when to plow, harvest, etc.
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A Crisis on Titan, Earth's Third Extraterrestrial ColonySilas Schmidt set himself up as absolute ruler on Titan, a moon of Saturn. He tried to exclude Christianity from the colony, but failed.
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Polymorphs of Silicon DioxideSilica occurs in several different crystalline forms. Quartz is the most common.
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Killing Aphids Without PesticideAphids quickly destroy young developing leaves on lemonsito trees. With diligence and energy, their depredations can be checked.
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A Philippine Swimming ExcursionIn the Philippines, swimming is an organized social affair. Some features may surprise you.
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Tritina on SalvationThe three words employed by this tritina are sin, love, and grace. The poem explains how God loved the world and sent His Son to save it.
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The Strange 2032 Super BowlThis humorous short story possesses elements of a genre called the tall tale. It also includes humorous remarks based on the 1960s NFL football scene. Certain historical personages are thinly disguised.
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Oh, Spangle Our SkyA prayer that compares the blessings of God to such phenomena as rainbows and moonbeams. An exuberant Christian poem.
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The Pendentive's PlaintThis poem personifies a pendentive in a cathedral. It expresses the pendentive's thoughts as it groans under the weight of its heavy dome.
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The Prayer of the PersecutedPersecuted Christians pray for deliverance.
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The WindJust as a tree trunk keeps tree branches from blowing away in a storm, so the Lord steadies us during the storms of life.
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Reflections of the Shepherds on Christmas EveThis is an imaginative poem about the shepherds on Christmas Eve. A wolf had eaten their pet lamb. It repents of its act because of the birth of Christ. Note Isaiah 11: 6.
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The Faithful FriendGod is our faithful Friend, who walks with us in life and leads us to our eternal home.
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Hope, as the Mist LingersWhen times are bad, God notices and dispels the gloom.
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PhosphorescentLet us praise the Lord and reflect His glory in our lives.
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Let's Walk in His ShadowChristian married life is walking with God.
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To Professor Meyer in His Final IllnessProfessor Meyer was a theological professor adept in New Testament Greek. He lived past the age of 90 and was active and alert until his final brief illness.
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Lift Her TenderlyAn intercessory prayer for someone with deep spiritual needs.
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On Him Whom They PiercedThis poem is based on Zechariah 12: 10ff. The thought is the conversion of hostile hearts.
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A Prayer for IlluminationThe spiritual confusion that exists in the world is compared to darkness. We pray for illumination.
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Christianity Vs. HumanismChristianity and humanism are personified, each being a lady with opposite characteristics. Christianity speaks, effectively describing the characteristics of humanism, her rival.
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Ye Would NotAn allegory based on Matthew 23: 37.
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The Undiscovered CountryThis poem allegorically describes the heavenly realm.
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VirtueThe road of virtue is hard, but Christians love it.
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The Renaissance of ManWhen God created Adam and Eve, they were perfect and sinless, but they fell into sin. This poem describes the original creation and prays for restoration through Christ.
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Roger Stout's Effective ShotThe eleven-year-old Roger Stout tried to kill the outlaw who had murdered his father. He missed, but his shot alerted the sheriff and the citizens of the town, who put an end to the outlaw's career.
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The JourneyWe need God's guidance as we journey through life.
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HopeHope compared to the imagination of a child who sees a star.
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Sheet LightningGod's revelation of truth compared to sheet lightning.
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A Birthday WishGod gives the gift of children. May God bless the birthday child.
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A Prayer for the ChurchA prayer asking the Lord to build His church on a firm foundation.
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The Lesson of the OakAn oak tree lives a long time and sees how carnal human hopes are regularly disappointed. We therefore trust not in human aspirations, but in the salvation of the Lord our God.
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The Salvation of the ButterflyIn this poem, a blazing twig represents the gospel message. The idea of the devil chasing a butterfly with a net comes from the opening scene of "The Soldier's Tale" with music by Stravinsky.
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The Lowliness of Our SaviorWhen the Son of God came to earth, He did not come as a king, but as a lowly child born in a stable.
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The Prayer of the BlindThe inscrutable ways of God are compared to microwaves, which cannot be seen. We pray for understanding, poetically compared to electromagnetic waves in the color range, which the human eye can see.
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Death and ImmortalityHuman existence is compared to a black hole. Salvation is compared to angels dancing on a needle.
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Lord, Save Us! We Perish!This poem draws inspiration from Matthew 8: 23-28, where Jesus miraculously stilled the tempest.
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The Proud OppressorThis poem was inspired by Isaiah 14
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Why Will Ye Die?God does not want anyone to perish. He wants all to come to repentance. II Peter 3: 9
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The Uncertainty PrincipleThis poem employs quantum theory imagry. If God did not preserve the ground on which we stand, it would melt beneath our feet.
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The Fruits of Christian FaithThe Holy Spirit brings life to our dead hearts, just as infrequent desert rains cause a desert to bloom. A haiku.
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MoonlightThe closing years of life are compared to the waning moon. We pray that the Lord be with us in the closing hours of life.
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The ImageWhen a pool reflects the image of someone who looks down into it, ripples caused by wind may blur the image. We pray that our hearts may always reflect God's image clearly.
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The Counsels of GodWhen God speaks, all His words count. His promises will surely be fulfilled.
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Roland's TrumpetThis poem was inspired by a Medieval epic. The epic and sober history differ from one another in important details. My poem follows the epic.
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Jesus Forgives SinThis poem presents the basic truth of Christianity. Jesus came into the world for to forgive sins.
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The Spotless GarmentThis poem explains the Christian teaching concerning justification in a simple way. Jesus clothes people in a robe of righteousness which his work of salvation provides for us.
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The Call of ManhoodAfter the fall into sin, God redeemed mankind. The result is Christian sanctification, involving an honest and upright life.
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Ode to SorrowSorrow is personified. Sorrow rules over mankind, but in the end, God will wipe away all sorrow. Note that it has the same meter as Schiller's "Ode to Joy," and can be sung to Beethoven's well-known melody.
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A Prayer for ForgivenessThis poem is based on the fifth petition of the Lord's Prayer.
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We Celebrate This Holy DayThis poem describes the birth of Jesus. It can be sung to a melody of Carissimi.
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Where is Thy God?The ancients mocked Jesus, and so do the moderns, but Jesus will triumph in the end.
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Good NewsEarthly life is empty, but good news has come from the heavenly realms beyond this created universe. The poem is based on the book of Ecclesiastes.
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Self-examination"Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord." I Corinthians 12: 27
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God Forgives His PeopleThis poem is a metrical account of the events recorded in chapters 32 to 34 of Exodus. The children of Israel worshiped a golden calf. Moses persuaded God to forgive them.
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A Cup of WaterWhoever shows kindness to believers is showing kindness to Jesus. Note Mark 9: 41.
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The Day of the LordThe day of the Lord means fearful suffering for the wicked, but it is a day of salvation for believerrs. The poem was inspired by the book of Zephaniah, but the message in a recurring theme in Scripture.
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Rejoice and Sing!The Lord is a just but loving God. This poem exhorts Christians to hate evil and rejoice in God's loving kindness.
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Free!Jesus said: "If you continue in My word, then are ye My disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." John 8: 31-32
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The Prayer of the LeperIn this villanelle, a leper asks God to help him.
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The Song of the Aged ChristiansThe mountains and hills are old, and people get old too. Weakness accompanies old age, but the Lord helps those who trust in Him.
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ResurrectionThis poem is based on Ezekiel 37: 1-14, where dry bones are restored to life. The poem can be sung to the melody of the second last selection of Schubert's song cycle "Die Winterreise."
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The Knights of the LordChristians are like knights fighting a spiritual battle. We depend on God for the strength to fight, and it is He who gives us the victory.
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New Birth"Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God." John 3: 5
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Let Thy Precious Seed Take RootThis poem is based on a parable of Jesus recorded in Matthew 13: 1-23.
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Man May Strive for Sparkling RichesA poem based on I Timothy 6: 6-10. "Having food and raiment, let us be therewith content." The poem can be sung, and I explained the melody as best I could, using do re mi.
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Wait with PatienceThis poem is a message from the book of James, especially James 5: 7-8
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Where?Where were Jesus' friends during the crucifixion? Where was God? Where was the sting of death when Jesus rose from the grave on Easter Sunday?
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A Message of IsaiahThis poem concentrates on one aspect of Isaiah's prophecies, namely, a description of the peace that the kingdom of God will bring. Note Isaiah 11: 1-9.
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The Divergent Identity of Man's IdeologyThis poem outlines two general tendencies in human philosophy and shows how both glorify man instead of God who created him.
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The High-Priestly Prayer of JesusJesus asks His Father to watch over his disciples and keep them in the faith. This poem is based on John 17.
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All Your Guilt Confess"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. I John 1:9
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Turn! Oh, Turn!There is great joy in heaven whenever someone repents and believes in Jesus.
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Send Thy Spirit, Lord, I PrayWe ask that God send His Holy Spirit to cleanse our hearts and strengthen our faith.
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Now in Life We Shall AbideLike the flowers of the field, we wither and die, but Jesus will raise us up on the last day. The poem follows the rhythm of Pachelbel's Canon.
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Cleansing SnowGod blots out sins, just as snow blots out the earth's imperfections. A refreshing poem for a hot day.
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The Wonderful Works of GodA reflective poem on God's work of creation and redemption. It is a fairly comprehensive account.
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The Northern CrossThe constellation Cygnus contains a cross-shaped figure called the Northern Cross. I wrote this poem after seeing the Northern Cross on Christmas Eve.
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The Message of John the BaptistJohn the Baptist said concerning Jesus: "Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world." John 1:23
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Lord, Have MercyA prayer that God will show mercy: "By Thy gracious absolution, we enjoy a living hope."
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On Receiving the BenedictionThoughts of a Christian as the pastor is about to give the benediction at the close of a church service.
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Velvetleaf, a Plant of the Family MalvaceaeVelvetleaf, an Oriental plant, was brought to the United States and cultivated because its plant fibers made good ropes and calking for ships. Farmers now consider it a weed.
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A New Year's Eve PrayerWe ask God not to remember sins committed during the past year. Instead, "Fix Thy gaze upon the cross."
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A Birthday WishMay God bless you on your birthday. Remember that Jesus gave you the best present of all when He gave His life for you.
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An Evening PrayerA peaceful evening brings a happy day to a close. We thank God for the daily blessings that He gives us and pray that He will protect us during the coming night.
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God Gives Domestic Happiness to Those Who Trust in HimThis poem is based on Psalm 128. "Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine, flourishing within your home and your children like olive plants round about your table."
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A Father's Day TributeThis poem is a Father's Day message showing love and respect.
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Clap Your HandsThis poem is a short Christmas song. Its spirit is that of the book of Psalms.
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God's Final JudgmentThis poem is based on Matthew 25: 31-46, where it relates what Jesus will say to unbelievers and believers on the last day. The poem is inspired by themes of Beethoven and Mozart.
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What More Could I Have Done?In this poem, Satan casts doubt upon God's goodness, but then God refutes Satan's lies by showing all the good things that He did for mankind.
