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    Psalms of David: The Soul of a Poet
    Psalms of David: The Soul of a Poet
    Psalms of David: The Soul of a Poet
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    Psalms of David: The Soul of a Poet

    By David Vercoe

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    How do you describe a lifetime of events? For David Vercoe writing poetry has become a key ingredient in expressing feelings and thoughts that might otherwise remain unspoken. God has given him a gift of being able to express in poetry, concepts that cannot be easily expressed in normal conversation. The poems are grouped topically on themes like nature, personal stuff, journey and grief. This collection of modern poems or psalms will bring encouragement and hope to people from all walks of life and faith.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherXlibris NZ
    Release dateAug 31, 2012
    ISBN9781477140062
    Psalms of David: The Soul of a Poet
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    David Vercoe

    David Vercoe was born in Dunedin, and now lives in Leeston New Zealand. He has a natural bent for technical things and has worked in Radio, Television, Audio Visual, and Computing. He has also studied theology, managed a Youth Hostel, and his faith in Jesus Christ is has always been his anchor. In recent years he has worked as Systems Engineer at Lincoln University. David has been writing poetry for many years, and only recently came to the realisation that a gift like poetry writing needs to be shared. As a keen photographer with a passion for visual imagery, his dream is to combine his Poetry and Photography in a way that will bring inspiration and encouragement to all.

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      Psalms of David - David Vercoe

      Copyright © 2012 by David Vercoe.

      All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright owner.

      To order additional copies of this book, contact:

      Xlibris Corporation

      0800-891-366

      www.xlibris.co.nz

      Orders@Xlibris.co.nz

      500970

      Contents

      Foreword

      Acknowledgements

      Introduction

      A New Day

      Nature Poetry

      Mountain Climbing

      Consider the Ant

      The River of Life

      Rhythms of Life

      The Wind

      Twilight Psalm

      Personal Poetry

      My Gift

      Moody Blues

      Moods I Choose

      The Soul of a Poet

      The Soul of a Poet—Part II

      God made the people who cover the earth

      Outside—Inside

      Where are You—Lord?

      An Offering

      Strength for the trivial

      The Pressures of Life

      Ballad of a man named Blair

      ‘I love you’—Only Words.

      Truth

      Easter poetry

      Thomas

      Reunion

      Beyond!

      Resurrection

      I looked at the trees,

      My Retreat

      Free as a Bird

      The Mystery

      Sounds of Silence

      Vastness

      Holy One

      Dawn

      Ocean, Sea, Sky and Me

      Ebb and Flow

      Shame

      The Fickle Folk of Holy Week

      Abide in Me!

      In My Place

      Rest Awhile.

      My Songs

      The God who cares

      City of God

      Spirit of Christ

      I Raise My Voice in Song

      I Bow Down

      He is the King

      The Glory of God

      Let the Little Children

      Grief & Loss Poetry

      A Mother

      Ralph

      Life in Limbo

      Loss

      Mourning

      Too Late

      Bill

      The Lord of the Valleys.

      Memories of Kay

      The State of the Earth

      Foreword

      I have had the privilege of journeying with David in church leadership for the past twelve years of my life. During this time he has written many poems and taken many photographs, and I have painted and sculpted as time has allowed. My hope is that in reading this book of poetry, you will become part of our conversation about what it means to find God in all seasons of life. I recommend David’s writing to you as good food for personal reflection and conversation.

      Kim Peters

      Senior Minster

      Lincoln Baptist Church

      Acknowledgements

      I dedicate this booklet to my loving family:

      To Eileen my wife, without her love and support this book of poems would never have been written. I am so grateful for her support, encouragement and understanding. She is truly my best friend and an inspiration to all who know her.

      And to my children: Blair, Kristine, Jared and Caleb, who have brought me so much joy in watching them grow into maturity as adults. I get so much pleasure and inspiration from them and pray that God continues to develop the potential I can see in each one of them.

      This booklet is both my gift and my legacy to them.

      © 2010 D. I. Vercoe

      Introduction

      My name is David Vercoe and this booklet is about what God has taught me and given to me over the years. This year He has made it clear that my poetry is not just for me but it is meant to be shared.

      Why sign this book as DV.

      DV stands for the Latin words—Deo Volente meaning God Willing and is often used by people at the end of a letter in the form DV meaning just that God Willing (this or that will happen).

      My initials are DV and I just think it is neat that my initials spell out God Willing, because that is what I am, a willing servant of the most High God.

      How do you describe a lifetime

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