LIST OF POETRY

written by Robert E.L. Nesbitt, Jr., M.D.

"Omen In The Sand" --- "Alone, man has seldom achieved what for him only God perceived . . . As long as man forcers earthly pride, ripple marks in the sand will betray his low spiritual tide."  Besides many wonderful commentaries and poems, this book contains "Shadows of Hope" and "Forfeiting Mission." 

"Pilgrims on Stage" --- "Be a pilgrim on the move, sprinting towards the Light...."  We can learn to share our faith and be an instrument of God with open hearts and minds.  72 spiritual poems, percepts and commentaries are included.

"Daybreak of Hope" --- Daybreak is that the "God of hope will fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him" (Psalms 15:13).  Dr. Nesbitt's inspirational 42 nuggets and 32 poems bring peace and strength to all who read them. "Acts of decency are stepping stones to righteousness, while hope sustains us on our pilgrimage; it takes the freeway to salvation across Faith's sturdy bridge."

"Chorales For Arid Souls" --- This book of 23 inspirational poems illustrates expressions of truth, faith and hope in the Spirit and validity of the human soul.  Each time you read one of Dr. Nesbitt's poems, you will experience new reactions as different images come to mind, forming new ideas which will add spiritual dimension to your life.  Also there are 15 inspirational graphics depicting the poems as understood by the artist, and 20 reflections by Ellen Nesbitt as an imagery guide.

 "The Fullness Search" --- In this book of 24 inspirational verses, we become "brothers and sisters of one poetic mind, respecting our spiritual union as One Body partaking of divine nature to reach transcendent heights" ... "Like Virgin Mary, we ponder things in our heart, fathoming the Truth."  Also contains Reflections by Ellen Nesbitt and illustrations.

"Visions Shared" --- Dr. Nesbitt's third book of poetry, contains 23 inspirational verses and commentaries.  This book of poetry is truly a gift of spirit where "dreams take root in verse."  This is a collection of God's love and redemption revealed as divine forgiveness.  In reading "Visions Shared," you will have the inspiration to forgive yourself and open up your potential for regeneration. 

"Marked Off From Pagans" --- Since primitive times, man has recognized that a Being superior to himself has held supernatural powers over this affairs and destiny.  Like a shipwrecked crew cast upon a remote island in the universe, we search for our bearings and for the signs of other life to give us hope.  In this "life within" poetry collection, the answer is "not in finding 'hope' in Pandora's box but finding truth that God's great mercy will give new birth."

"Daily Relevance" --- This inspirational book of poetry and short stories has been organized to reflect on the long and tiresome path to righteousness.  Our pilgrimage along the arduous path to spiritual maturation is the struggle of a lifetime.  Our daily relevance is found in the comfort of "God's embrace," once we've recovered the innocence of "our primitive child" and the "the peaceful repose of Living Water."

"Puppet or Saint" --- Are you a pilgrim saint or a societal puppet??? "Hearts soften through love, Faith saves the soul, not deeds, Saints witness through works" --- As spiritually-prepared Christians and responsible citizens in a free society, we are expected to contribute generously of our time, talent and treasure, and, if need be, our life, to God and country.  On our pilgrimage, we are asked to live lives worthy of God.  However, where there is disharmony between the two involving moral choices, it is the duty of Christians to "obey God rather than men" (Acts 5:29).  

"Souls in Touch" --- "A soul is more misplaced than lost, just outside faith's boundaries, the soul lies less inert." --- There is a time for everything in faith.  This is the basis for the belief that man can realize his potential for holiness.  We are people of strength through our spiritual heritage --- genuine hope for human deliverance in the fullness of time.

"Profiles in Character" --- "I'm my brother's best hope, a vital force for all humanity."  The bedrock of our reality, and the empowerment to bear the fruits of the Spirit and to utilize special talents for the glory of God, is moral character.

"Glimpses" --- "On dull, yawning days, while dreams await their borning, share a glimpse or two" inside this awe inspiring collection of poetry to find balance and Truth, the coordination of human essence.

"Latent Harvest" --- "Great poets are not unlike plagiarists because the power of their creativity is borrowed.  Their use of language and expressions of inner thoughts are initiated and authorized by the Holy Spirit.  When poets recite fruits of their labors, it's like rejoicing in a harvest of seed planted within their own divine nature." This exciting book promises that through a foundation of God's love we will experience new life from first fruit, fresh harvest from old dust, sweetness in reclaimed soil, seasoned to holy taste.  This book of poetry also includes "Editor's Choice Awards" selections and preface by Gig Moran, Editor, Watermark Press.

"Dry River Beds" --- "When we block access to our Headwaters, our tributary system of gifts runs dry, mercy founders in arid hearts, intellect becomes flotsam on streamlets of stagnant understandings ..... coursing into transforming Light, where Truth is unveiled and glory anoints all partakers." In God's spiritual condensation, God's love is ecumenical, allowing His reservoirs to overflow.

"Language of The Soul" --- "God's grace is linked not with our natural qualities, however appealing they may or may not be to our fellow beings, but with a soul at rest in Him, at work as He wills it.  He brings love even unto the the lowliest of us and relevance to our most ordinary tasks."  God is always touched by those whose strengths and guiding principles are founded in faith.

"Unitive Ways of Grace" --- "I was color-blind before I was graced with vision, until God brought color to my soul."  Dr. Nesbitt's poems help us to find a personal relationship with God.  In the beauty of his words, Dr. Nesbitt writes about the process of spiritual growth and that "salvation is the reward of faith."

"Horizons Perceived" --- When one abandons the dark times of waywardness and comes into the transforming light of Living Water, discovering the sweet, fresh clearings where preparations are underway for a new Kingdom we can then awaken the spirit.  In this book, Dr. Nesbitt explores all horizons of God's personal communications.

"Muse Skitterings" --- The epitome of God's creative achievements is man, His "fine art" piece and we are asked to be "useful" works of art by His gift of free will.  "God gave the stage and the actors for the pursuit of the inspired Word, which is the repository of the common stock of all great ideas --- the Muse who cast lures, skittering over Inspired water to catch the mystical magic of poetic allure."

"Timely Sparks" ---   We are all wanderers looking for answers in the labors of our work and our salvation is an unearned gift, not a function of work.  What are timely sparks?  "Truth makes souls timeless.  Second birth makes us ageless; we're ever God's charge.  Age is a mind-set.  God sees not one wrinkled soul, if faith keeps them young." 

"River of Return" --- Spirituality flows along the river and our voyages in living follow the shore.  "Current of Living Water in the shallows, make noisy runs in petrous narrows."  Currents of our soul reach out to further our spirituality which is waiting for us.

"Temple Light" --- "Climbing God's mountain takes a saint's noble courage, a full commitment ... "  You won't be alone when you reach the top and there will be joy, truth and light.

"Morsels of Enduring Taste" - "We must remain fully open to the wondrous works of the Lord by always exercising true faith, since any measure of unbelief constitutes a barrier to supernatural powers of healing Virtue."  Each morsel of life is revered through the souls of humanity.

"Crowned Jewels" - God always wanted us to shine like fine jewels and shaped us so we could reflect the Light.  "Diamonds are precious gems ever lusted, set on heads as crowns oft mistrusted, except for one that glory respects .... bejeweled in relief, only faith embosses."

"The Magic of Now" - "The magic of now, which seemed so improbable is yesterday's dream made real through abiding faith; 'Tis Truth envisioned."  Free each golden moment of our life through the gift of now.

"Aspired Meaning" -  "There is no deed performed for the common good of the lowliest among us that's too insignificant to be recognized as noble work, since each act's inspired and has enjoyed a lofty incubation fin Providential will."

"Moments Removed" - Life is a nexus of moments.  It's currency, inflated or deflated, by burdens of the past or promises of the future.  A pivotal moment, a flash of Light as a microcosm of life reflecting will, pedestrian or sublime.

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