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Everyone Needs Someone
by: Helen Steiner Rice, Wendy's Page
And we all need love for a full life depends- Not on vast riches or great acclaim, Not on success or on worldy fame, But just in knowing that someone cares, And holds us close in their thoughts and prayers- For only the knowledge that we're understood, Makes everyday living feel wonderfully good, And we rob ourselves of life's greatest need, When we "lock up our hearts" and fail to heed, The outstretched hand reaching to find, A kindred spirit whose heart and mind, Are lonely and longing to somehow share, Our joys and sorrows and to make us aware, That life's completeness and richness depends, On the things we share with our loved ones, and friends. |
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Easter Reflections
by: Helen Steiner Rice, Wendy's Page
the beauty of Easter as the earch awakens once more... With OUR EARS we hear With OUR HANDS we pick But only with OUR HEARTS And only with OUR SOUL |
Easter Prayer, An
by: Helen Steiner Rice, Wendy's Page
the beauty of the Spring, And to behold Your majesty in every living thing - And may we see in lacy leaves and every budding flower The Hand that rules the universe with gentleness and power - And may this Easter grandeur that Spring lavishly imparts Awaken faded flowers of faith lying dormant in our hearts, And give us ears to hear, dear God, the Springtime song of birds With messages more meaningful than man's often empty words Telling harried human beings who are lost in dark despair - 'Be like us and do not worry for God has you in His care'. |
Climb Till Your Dream Comes True
by: Helen Steiner Rice, Wendy's Page
and more than you think you can do.. often the hills insurmountable, too.. but always remember.. the hills ahead are never as steep as they seem, and with faith in your heart, start upward and climb 'til you reach your dream. for nothing in life that is worthy is ever too hard to achieve if you have the faith to believe.. for faith is a force that is greater than knowledge or power or skill and many defeats turn to triumph if you trust in god's wisdom and will.. there is nothing that god cannot do, so start out today with faith in your heart and climb 'til your dream comes true. |
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A Mother's Love
A Mother's love is something that no on can explain,
It is made of deep devotion and of sacrifice and pain,
It is endless and unselfish and enduring come what may
For nothing can destroy it or take that love away . . .
It is patient and forgiving when all others are forsaking,
And it never fails or falter seven though the heart is breaking . . .
It believes beyond believing when the world around condemns,
And it glows with all the beauty of the rarest, brightest gems . . .
It is far beyond defining, it defies all explanation,
And it still remains a secret like the mysteries of creation . . .
A many splendoured miracle man cannot understand
And another wondrous evidence of God's tender guiding hand.
~Helen Steiner Rice~
AN INSPIRATIONAL POEM
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,When the funds are low and the debts are high,And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,When care is pressing you down a bit-Rest if you must, but don't you quit.
Life is queer with its twists and turns,As every one of us sometimes learns,And many a fellow turns aboutWhen he might have won had he stuck it out.Don't give up though the pace seems slow -You may succeed with another blow.
Often the goal is nearer thanIt seems to a faint and faltering man;Often the struggler has given upWhe he might have captured the victor's cup;And he learned too late when the night came down,How close he was to the golden crown.
Success is failure turned inside out -The silver tint in the clouds of doubt,And you never can tell how close you are,It might be near when it seems afar;So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit -It's when things seem worst that you must not quit.
~By Helen Stiener Rice~
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~ Helen Steiner Rice ~
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We cannot all be famous
Or be listed in "Who's Who,"
But every person, great or small,
Has important work to do.
For seldom do we realize
The importance of small deeds,
Or to what degree of greatness
Unnoticed kindness leads.
For it's not the big celebrity
In a world of fame and praise,
But it's doing unpretentiously
In an undistinguished way.
The work that God assigned to us,
Unimportant as it seems,
That makes our task outstanding,
And brings reality to dreams.
So do not sit and idly wish
For wider, new dimensions
where you can put into practice,
Your many good intentions.
But at the spot God placed you
Begin at once to do,
Little things to brighten up
The lives surrounding you.
If everybody brightened up
The spot where their standing,
By being more considerate,
And a little less demanding.
This dark old world would very soon
Eclipse the evening star,
If everybody brightened up
The corner where they are!
How often we wish for another chance
to make a fresh beginning.
A chance to blot out our mistakes
And change failure into winning.
It does not take a new day
To make a brand new start,
It only takes a deep desire
To try with all our heart.
To live a little better
And to always be forgiving
And to add a little sunshine
To the world in which we're living.
So never give up in despair
And think that you are through,
For there's always a tomorrow
And the hope of starting new.
Helen Steiner Rice
Helen Steiner Rice (1900-1981)
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Rice was born in Ohio into a family of immigrants. Often referred to as “poet laureate of inspirational verses” Rice dreamed of attending college and one day became a congresswoman.
Her ambition was shattered when her German father died during the Spanish Flu epidemic in 1918, making her the sole breadwinner of the family. To make ends meet she worked at a lighting company, helping other women to decorate lampshades.
She climbed up the corporate ladder until she managed to get to the position of advertising manager.
Due to the nature of the business, this petite lady (she's less than 5 feet tall) went criss-crossing the nation for lectures in her industry. During this time she met a young and rich banker and married him. After their honeymoon, Rice lived in a 14 rooms house, complete with 3 expansive cars at her disposal.
On the same year, the stock market crashed and her husband lost his job, went broke and both were in enormous debt. Rice went back to work for a greeting card company to make ends meet. One day while at work, her husband committed suicide. She was a young widow at 32.
Her work writing verses at the greeting card company was where she made her mark in the literary circle with her inspirational poetry. During her lifetime she published around 10 books of poetry but after her death, her foundation published 65 more.
She suffered from arthritis during her old age. At 79, she fell, broke her hips and two years later Helen died – leaving behind a Helen Steiner Foundation to help the poor and needy; and a collection of beautiful inspirational poetry to the rest of the world.
Our Father knows what's best for us,
So why should we complain ...
We always want the sunshine,
But He knows there must be rain.
We love the sound of laughter
And the merriment of cheer;
But our hearts would lose their tenderness
If we never shed a tear.
Our Father tests us often
With suffering and with sorrow;
He tests us, not to punish us,
But to help us meet "tomorrow."
For growing trees are strengthened
When they withstand the storm;
And the sharp cut of the chisel
Gives the marble grace and form.
God never hurts us needlessly,
And He never wastes our pain;
For every loss He sends to us
Is followed by rich gain.
And when we count the blessings
That God has so freely sent;
We will find no cause for murmuring
And no time to lament.
For Our Father loves His children,
And to Him all things are plain;
So He never sends us "pleasure"
When the "soul's deep need is pain."
So whenever we are troubled,
And when everything goes wrong,
It is just God working in us
To make "our spirits strong."
~ Helen Steiner Rice ~
A Friend loves at all times
Proverbs 17:17
When I Must Leave You
by: Helen Steiner Rice,
When I must leave you
for a little while,
Please do not grieve
and shed wild tears
And hug your sorrow
to you through the years,
But start out bravely
with a gallant smile;
And for my sake
and in my name
Live on and do
all things the same
Feed not your lonliness
on empty days
But fill each waking hour
in useful ways
Reach out your hand
in comfort and in cheer
And I in turn will comfort you
and hold you near;
And never, never
Be afraid to die,
For I am waiting
For you in the sky!
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by: Helen Steiner Rice, Wendy's Page
The very finest, too, Were made into one pattern That was perfect, sweet, and true; The Angels smiled, well-pleased, and said: "Compared to all the others, This pattern is so wonderful Let's use it just for Mothers!" And through the years, a Mother Has been all that's sweet and good For there's one bit of God and love, In all true Motherhood. |
Rejoice, Rejoice Mother's Love, A
by: Helen Steiner Rice
Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled
Let not your soul be sad
Easter is a time of joy
When all hearts should be glad,
Glad to know that Jesus Christ
Made it possible for men
To have their sins forgiven
And, like Him, to live again . . .
So at this joyous season
May the wondrous Easter Story
Renew our Faith so we may be
Partakers of "His Glory!"
Thoughts Of Love On Your Birthday Helen Steiner Rice,
Birthdays are occasion
for compliments and praise
And saying many of the things
we don't say other days -
For thoughts of love and gratitude
are fragile, cherished things,
As gossamer as fleecy clouds
or hummingbirds' small wings,
And often through the passing days
we feel deep down inside
Unspoken thoughts of thankfulness
and fond, admiring pride -
But words can say so little
when the heart is overflowing
And often those we love the most
must have no way of knowing
the many things the heart conceals
and never can impart,
For words seem so inadequate
to express what's in the heart -
But since it is your birthday
I thought it would be nice
If I let this first edition verse
by Helen Steiner Rice
In some small way express the things
that I would like to say
Not only on your birthday
but on every other day.
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by: Helen Steiner Rice, Wendy's Page
that no on can explain,
It is made of deep devotion
and of sacrifice and pain,
It is endless and unselfish
and enduring come what may
For nothing can destroy it
or take that love away . . .
It is patient and forgiving
when all others are forsaking,
And it never fails or falters
even though the heart is breaking . . .
It believes beyond believing
when the world around condemns,
And it glows with all the beauty
of the rarest, brightest gems . . .
It is far beyond defining,
it defies all explanation,
And it still remains a secret
like the mysteries of creation . . .
A many splendoured miracle
man cannot understand
And another wondrous evidence
of God's tender guiding hand.
A mother's love is like an island
in life's ocean vast and wide-
A peaceful, quiet shelter
from the restless, rising tide.
A mother's love is like a fortress,
and we seek protection there
When the waves of tribulation
seem to drown us in despair.
A mother's love is a sanctuary
where our souls can find sweet rest
From the struggle and the tension
of life's fast and futile quest.
A mother's love is like a tower
rising far above the crowd,
And her smile is like the sunshine
breaking through a threatening cloud.
A mother's love is like a beacon
burning bright with faith and prayer,
And through the changing scenes of life
we can find a haven there.
For a mother's life is fashioned
after God's enduring love-
It is endless and unfailing
like the love of Him above.
For God knew he couldn't be everywhere,
So He put His little children
in a loving mother's care.
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>MOTHER is a word called LOVE
And all the world is mindful of
The love that's given and shown to others
Is different from THE LOVE OF MOTHERS...
For Mothers play the leading roles
In giving birth to little souls,
For though 'small souls' are heaven-sent
And we realise they're only lent,
It takes a Mother's loving hands
And her gentle heart that understands
To mould and shape this little life
And shelter it through storm and strife…
No other love than MOTHER LOVE
Could do the things required of
The one whom God gives the keeping
Of His wee lambs, awake or sleeping,
So Mothers are a 'special race'
God sent to earth to take His place,
And MOTHER is a lovely name
That even SAINTS are proud to claim.
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It's So Nice To Have A Dad Around The House
by: Helen Steiner Rice, Wendy's Page
No home should be without, For every family will agree They're 'SO NICE TO HAVE ABOUT' - They are a happy mixture Of a 'SMALL BOY' and a 'MAN' And they're very necessary In every 'FAMILY PLAN' - Sometimes they're most demanding And stern, and firm and tough But underneath they're 'soft as silk' For this is just a 'BLUFF' - But in any kind of trouble Dad reaches out his hand. And you can always count on him To help and understand - And while we do not praise Dad as often as we should, We love him and admire him, And while that's understood, It's only fair to emphasise His importance and his worth - For if there were no loving Dads This would be a 'LOVELESS EARTH'. |
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Heart Gifts
by: Helen Steiner Rice, Wendy's Page
that are life's richest treasure, It's just the little "heart gifts" that money cannot measure... A cheerful smile, a friendly word, a sympathetic nod Are priceless little treasures from the storehouse of our God... They are the things that can't be bought with silver or with gold, For thoughtfulness and kindness and love are never sold... They are the priceless things in life for which no one can pay, And the giver finds rich recompense In giving them away. |
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Haven Of The Heart
by: Helen Steiner Rice, Wendy's Page
hear this little prayer and reach across the miles today that stretch from here to there, so I may feel much closer to those I am fondest of, and they may know I think of them with thankfulness and love. and help all people everywhere who must often dwell apart to know that they are together in the haven of the heart. |
Gift Of Lasting Love, The
by: Helen Steiner Rice, Passion In Poetry
and more than bright hours of gay happiness, For a lasting love is made up of sharing both hours that are 'joyous' and also 'despairing'… It's made up of patience and deep understanding and never of selfish and stubborn demanding, It's made up of climbing and steep hills together and facing with courage life's stormiest weather And nothing on earth or in heaven can part a love that has grown to be part of the heart, And just like the sun and the stars and the sea, this love will go on through eternity - For 'true love' lives on when earthly things die, for it's part of the Spirit that soars to the sky. |
Friendships Flower
by: Helen Steiner Rice, Wendy's Page
And friendship like a flower, That blooms and grows in beauty With the sunshine and the shower. And lovely are the blossoms And, like the garden blossoms, And, if the seed of friendship |
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Friendship Is A Priceless Gift
by: Helen Steiner Rice, Wendy's Page
that cannot be bought or sold. But its value is far greater, than a mountain made of gold. For gold is cold and lifeless So when you ask God for a gift |
Fathers Are Wonderful People
by: Helen Steiner Rice, Wendy's Page
Too little understood, And we do not sing their praises As often as we should... For, somehow, Father seems to be And Father struggles daily And perhaps that is the reason But if you look inside Dad's heart, But he's so busy every day But Fathers are just wonderful For the only reason Dad aspires And like Our Heavenly Father, |