
1_20_2013_copy.doc Download this file
I recieved word today that Cokesbury will be closing all of its brick and mortar stores. No more physical stores where you can walk in and smell new books, touch stoles, try on robes, and shop for United Methodist souviners. I'll miss the store. I always enjoyed shopping there. Friendly people and a good selection of merchandise.
In response to the news I offer this poem:
Good Bye Bookstore
Good Bye vestemant shop
Good Bye parament merchant
Good Bye recipient of much of my Account Reimbursible fund
Good Bye Cokesbury
Clear off the shelves with going out of business sales
Hymnals buy one get on free
The Complete Works of Wesley half price
Going, going, gone
Goodbye Cokesbury.
I'm not a professional poet, but I try and trying counts for something.
The moon shines bright at the old camp ground tonight,
‘Tis summer, and Salem is here.
Come sing and shout as we spread God’s love about
The old camp ground tonight.
We will eat too much at the old camp ground tonight,
As the chicken fries in the pan.
Hear the old bell ring as we begin to sing,
Sweet, Sweet Spirit once again.
Watch the children play in the sawdust on the floor
All happy, merry, and bright,
The Love birds laugh as they sneak to the spring,
At the old camp ground tonight.
Friday is here and we all must say goodbye
At the old camp ground tonight.
But before we go let us sup with the Lord
Then bid Salem Campmeeting good night.
And the Second
Sitting on the front porch on big Sunday afternoon
Surrounded by your family and your friends
Laughing about memories from meetings in the past
As you pray this week would never end.
When I quiet the noise inside,
I can hear the voice of God.
In that place he speaks to me,
In the shade of the old oak trees.
Life outside is turning fast
I get older with each day.
I need a place where I can pause
In the shade of the old oak trees.
Come now and go with me.
Let's escape this drudgery.
Let's go where life is good
In the shade of the old oak trees.