Poems by John Janzen
poem count: 76 | pages: 9 | first place: 13 times | second place: 8 times | finalist: 47 times
If Mr. Rogers Visited Sodom
Mr. Rogers knew a thing or two about being a good neighbour. He would, however, have relocated from Sodom.
Mr. Rogers knew a thing or two about being a good neighbour. He would, however, have relocated from Sodom.
Poems
Inspiration sources for poets abound from the Lord, but for me, they are expressed most effectively using rhyme and meter.
Inspiration sources for poets abound from the Lord, but for me, they are expressed most effectively using rhyme and meter.
My Saviour, God and Son
Holding my own infant son makes me wonder what Joseph pondered holding his son. His son who was also his Saviour and God.
Holding my own infant son makes me wonder what Joseph pondered holding his son. His son who was also his Saviour and God.
More or Less
Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Essential
I have wrestled long with trying to make sense of mixed messages when it comes to what is and what is not essential. This poem captures some of that frustration we have all been dealing with.
I have wrestled long with trying to make sense of mixed messages when it comes to what is and what is not essential. This poem captures some of that frustration we have all been dealing with.
The World has Said
Based on 1 Corinthians 1 & 2. The world has said much to discredit Christianity as a simpleton's religion. Truth is there is a hidden wisdom that Christians alone perceive because it is spiritually discerned.
Based on 1 Corinthians 1 & 2. The world has said much to discredit Christianity as a simpleton's religion. Truth is there is a hidden wisdom that Christians alone perceive because it is spiritually discerned.
Jesus is His Name
Philippians 2:9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
Philippians 2:9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
Parenting
Children expose the dross in their parents. God sets the example to be followed in successful parenting.
Children expose the dross in their parents. God sets the example to be followed in successful parenting.
Thanks for Spanks
Reflecting on the helpful and loving guidance of my parents during my childhood.
Reflecting on the helpful and loving guidance of my parents during my childhood.
