Friend, God has given you wit –
Remember to use it.
In work and studies – apply to make a good fit.
Wisdom, faith, and courage make a good kit.
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Iaroslav Sunday 15.04.2018
More than anything else I am thankful truly
And, therefore, happy fully.
Despite all hardships and fails
Toward the positive stuff I set my sails.
Although I may fear –
Let my courage make it disappear.
Although I may stumble –
Let God’s grace make me humble.
Iaroslav Tuesday 20.06.2017
Time passes fast:
You are eighteen, you nap,
And you are forty and the younger years are in the past.
Do all good, kind, courageous stuff now – to recap.
Iaroslav Sunday 18.06.2017
Don’t be afraid to make a mistake,
Whether you are thinking to invite your date to a lake,
Or whether you are trying out new things to bake.
Be courageous – this is a feature to never forsake!
Iaroslav Friday 30.06.2017
Be brave, my friend.
Rely on God and go ahead!
Your courage to success will lend.
To avoid loss, engage your head.
Iaroslav Sunday 31.10.2010
You are with sad eyes.
Courage, friend!
The sun will rise;
The day will come, the night will end.
Iaroslav Wednesday 20.12.2017
Christmas, what a bright Day!
It’s time to smile, give, take, and pray!
It’s time when you can play
As if you were a child constructing with clay.
Open your heart, let Christmas come and stay,
Let the kind child in you rejoice at each sun ray!
Keep your own bright, courageous, perseverant way.
Merry Christmas! I wish you happy smiles and a full tray!
Image credit: Mrspix, “Castle Mountain in Winter” March 9, 2017, via Wikimedia Commons, , CC BY-SA 4.0.
Iaroslav Sunday 24.12.2017
Be courageous in work and studies;
Be courageous when you meet a lady or old buddies.
Be creative in doing good things.
Do all with love and see what fruit this brings!
Iaroslav Sunday 18.06.2017
Я бачив дівчину,
Одну ногу вона мала.
З подругою йшла у ту годину
Й підборіддя високо тримала.
В очах – любов,
В ході – сміливість.
Я згадую знов…
Невдачі дивна непокоривість.
А я зі своїми дрібними…
Клопіт мій – то ніщо.
Життя не бачу за ними,
А далі що?
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Iaroslav Wednesday 10.03.2010
When things are not working out,
Have courage to smile;
When the time comes and you figure out,
Thank God and those who helped you cover the mile! =)
Iaroslav Tuesday 28.02.2017
Shine your way –
Hard or light –
Have courage to say:
“You are so bright!”
But saying is insufficient –
Believe if you want all to be efficient.
Be of good cheer!
Share the things that are dear!
Image credit: Jonathan Mueller, “Lake Agnes, Banff NP Alberta Canada” July 24, 2011, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
Iaroslav Sunday 12.02.2017
In years to come
You will be more sorry about the things
You didn’t do, because they would seem dumb,
Than about those you did on your faith, hope, love wings.
So do good stuff today,
Do it with courage, without delay.
Skip reflecting on what they will think or say –
Do kind, wise, and simple things at home, at work, at play.
Iaroslav Wednesday 28.12.2016
According to the abundance of the grief of my heart,
O Lord, You helped me.
Your encouragements make my worries depart;
You show me the forest and make me distinguish a tree.
Your encouragements console my soul;
Your Grace fills my bowl;
You are close in distress;
You keep at bay any stress.
Iaroslav Friday 22.07.2016
Image credit: Adam Jones, “Sulphur Mountain Summit – Banff – Alberta – Canada – 04” nOVEMBER 13, 2010, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Souris, ton sourire est beau.
Quoi qu’il se passe, sois courageux/-se.
Devant toi on enlèvera son chapeau –
Sois bon/ne, sage, simple et généreaux /-se
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Iaroslav Wednesday 30.11.2016
Courage, patience, and smile
Are the things to keep going –
Stock up to cover an extra mile,
Continue rowing.
Iaroslav Sunday 11.09.2016
When the things work wrong
And you want to despair, stop –
It won’t take long
Before all is back to top.
Have courage, eat porridge;
Keep balance, use your talent –
Take it out of storage;
Be gallant.
Iaroslav Sunday 11.09.2016
How important it is to be sure,
And to have wisdom in store!
It will bring much courage, success,
You will know what to answer, when to say “no” and when to say “yes”.
Iaroslav Sunday 30.03.2008
Reveal your way to the Lord and be sincere.
Hope in God and He will listen and attend to your need.
Trust in Him whether you go far or near.
Be courageous, take heed.
Iaroslav June 2016
Be courageous in a lot of ways.
Let your heart be strengthened,
All you who hope in the Lord all days.
Love Him for your years to be lengthened.
Be also harmless and smart;
God helps those who help themselves too.
Make wise and prompt your start.
Do your part, God will do His to help you break through.
Iaroslav Sunday 12.06.2016
Why are you upset?
Every sunrise and every sunset
Bring hope.
Have courage, it’s just a slope.
A rise will follow,
Keep on trying, dear fellow.
Keep your chin up and kind your heart.
Keep your head smart!
Iaroslav Friday 08.05.2015
Believe in order to win!
Let your success be perfected.
Let your everyday life be affected!
Believe, be courageous and win.
Let God grant you faith.
Let your wisdom grow,
Let your love be in strength,
Let your life peacefully flow.
Iaroslav Sunday 17.07.2011
They gave their lives
That we may enjoy the things we like.
Due to them peace thrives;
Without fear I can ride my bike.
Thank you
For you have showed courage, faith, and love.
You have prepared the place for the peace dove.
Every day you stood to your duty anew.
We remember and pray for you.
We live because your courageous deeds were true.
We enjoy hockey, pancakes, maple syrup, and barbecue.
Your glory did not fade, it grew.
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Iaroslav Wednesday 11.11.2015
Believe and follow your dream –
You have the aim to achieve.
However hard it will seem,
Do not get discouraged; believe!
Iaroslav Monday 23.08.2010
Життя – це великий дар,
Не варто про це забувати
І тільки Господь може ним наділяти;
Життя наповнює все від моря до хмар.
Але той, хто його має
Розпорядитися ним правильно мусить,
Найвищої мудрості життя вимагає
І розумний для початку язика закусить.
Не варто життя марнувати,
Його треба цінити, сміливіше крокувати.
Кожен сам все зважить, але час швидко спливає,
Укріпиться той у житті, хто надію на Бога покладає.
Iaroslav Tuesday 07.08.2004
