ZOOM, ZOOM, ZOOM

 Zoom, Zoom, Zoom

I'm prepared

Ready to Zoom.

I see and hear

The Spirit's near

My soul uplifted

Why would I fear

God couldn't show

His love

Digitally, too

This poem was inspired by a story that appeard in LDS Living Magazine, Jan-Feb 2023, p 59 in an article by Gabrielle Shiozawa entitled, “A Pointed Prompting."

She tells the story of Gerry Schlette , a college professor in New Jersey, who had discovered “Vocal Point,” a BYU 9-member, male a cappella group. He said their songs made him feel better. After 3 years he decided to take a trip out to Utah. It changed his life. 

My poem came from the remark that base singer, Hyrum Jackson made when he said that he was able to attend Gerry's baptism via Zoom and ”the Spirit was felt very strongly, even digitally.”

My friend Brian Flores-Rodriguez, a music major at the University of Arizona, said that he'd love to set this poem to music. It would be a fun song for the youth.

Let's zoom, zoom, zoom!!!!

A Tribute To A King

 

Follow God

Love Others

Be Connected

Tragedy in Memphis

So Close to Home

Now Going Home

Why Kill someone so Young?

His Desire: To Motivate and Serve

Black or White, Those Short Lives Matter

Both Before Hate Filled Crowds

Father Forgive them,

They Know Not What They Do.

Loving Others 

Going to a Heavenly Home.

Now United He is Our King

New Year. New Beginnings. New Journal.

Remembering 1976 Rose Float that I designed

 

Now is the time to start a New Tradition!  

Use Your Patriarchal Blessing to Set Goals

1. START WITH A PRAYER

2. Read completely through and note words that "Pop Out" at you.

3. Look for things you've been blessed with. Make a List.

4. Note warning, especially look for "IF" phrases. Make a List.

5. Look for the one thing you just don't want to see, do or hear about.

THAT'S THE ONE YOU BEGIN WITH. 

Make a plan of how to overcome that dread, topic, or warning. Heavenly Father will help you tackle this one if you treat it as a NEW psychology challenge. 

Use your talents to help you develop spiritual habits and start with naming it something very hopeful like My Miracle or My Blessing.

Make it Smart:  

    S for Specific

    M for Measurable

    A for Achievable

    R for Relevant

    T for Timely