Poems by Ralph Quinonez

Looking around and longing for love,
The love that I want is from the Lord up above.
He is my strength and all that I need,
The love of a lifetime, we will all surely agree.
He inspires us daily, and everyone knows,
His everlasting light, the spirit he gives us will always flow.
Look at all of the beauty that he has created,
All that we want and need, just as the Lord had stated.
His promises to us are oh so true,
As we walk in his path and wait in his view.
A place he has for us, our just reward.
Only comes from within our Savior, our Holy Lord.
We must follow his word until he comes back.
The enemy will tempt us, will try to attack.
Give the Lord all you have, all of your heart.
He will keep you safe and he will never part.
Do what he willed for us, his blood flowed for our sins.
We thought that was the end, but that's where he begins.
Looking about and longing for love,
I found what I needed; it came from above.

As I search for your saving grace,
I know one day I'll see your face.
Waiting is the hardest thing for me.
I know with you I will be so free.
You take me up and lay me back down,
I know with you I am and will be found.
I seek you each day and seek your name,
I am nothing without you or your fame.
Waking with you, you give me power
To make it another day and another hour.
Learning your word is oh so smart.
I love you, Lord, with all my heart.
You gave up for me all your life.
We could not stop all the strife.
Every day I will always say
I long to return to you one day.
Love me, Lord, and keep me strong,
Without you, I can never get along.
So hear my prayers and bring me peace.
My sins, oh Lord, will slowly cease.
My heart is heavy, and I am weak.
Your love is strong as you speak.
Keep me safe at comfort's arms.
Give me grace without any harm.
Give me eternity and take me home.
That day I will never be alone.