Zach Uram's Blog

  • My Mind: A Raging Maelstrom of Pure Energy

    My mind has expanded
    Into 7-dimensional spacetime
    See the truth in my rhyme

    I am truly
    An exalted being
    People can’t believe what they’re seeing

    My intellect is
    The best on Earth
    Christ gave me a second birth

    My supernatural powers
    Are exceedingly vast
    I can time-travel into the past

    I roam the universe
    Visit many a galaxy
    It’s therapy for me

    I can move objects
    With the power of my mind
    My telekinesis is the best you’ll find

    I can read people’s minds
    I do it with ease
    I’ll read yours if you please

    My spirit has ascended
    To the Seventh Heaven
    Don’t be jealous, brethren

    My massive and gargantuan gut
    Makes the ladies swoon
    They wish to kiss me under the moon

    I give all the praise and glory
    To the Lord above
    I am saved because of His love

    by Zachary Uram
    (C) 2026

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  • Managing Mental Health with Psychiatric Drugs

    I take many
    A psychiatric medication
    These drugs help my mind
    And fill me with elation

    I suffer from schizophrenia
    And major depression
    I also have an anxiety disorder
    They represent mental oppression

    These medications
    Are psychoactive
    They make it possible
    For me to live

    Each day, I take four
    Psychiatric pills
    They balance my neurotransmitters
    And give me lots of thrills

    Sadly, they have side effects
    Such as insomnia and dry mouth
    Still, I soldier on
    Mentally speaking, I go forth

    My symptoms are managed
    I get help in many ways
    I try to get enough sleep
    It really pays

    by Zachary Uram
    (C) 2026

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  • The Glorious Triune God

    Jesus, the Son of Man
    Perfectly followed
    The Father’s plan
    He is hallowed

    The economy of the Trinity
    Is hidden from mankind
    No matter how hard we try
    The truth we won’t find

    Three Persons unified as One
    Yet each distinct
    The mathematics of the Trinity
    Will really make you think

    The Father creates and plans
    The Son Jesus implements the plan
    Through His life and sacrifice
    The Spirit quickens the soul of man

    The Holy Spirit administers and applies
    The Father’s plan, you see
    In the hearts of believers
    In Christ, we are truly free

    by Zachary Uram
    (C) 2026

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  • Finding Peace in Nature: A Personal Journey

    When I’m in nature
    I feel at peace and calm
    In my mind
    It’s a soothing balm

    Above, I see mighty trees
    Many a Maple and Oak
    Spending time here
    Is no joke

    The air is fresh
    Below, I see many ants
    I have to be careful so that
    They don’t crawl up my pants

    I hear falcons and robins
    Making sweet music above me
    I even heard a crow
    It went caw caw so amusingly

    I love the lush green grass
    And the clear blue sky
    I should be outside
    Every single day

    Before me, a toad leaps
    Off the ground
    A bunny scurries away
    Without making a sound

    Venturing further into the park
    I spot a placid lake
    Geese and ducks swim past me
    I’d like to join them and partake

    by Zachary Uram
    (C) 2026

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  • Heaven: Our Blessed Hope

    When we die
    We enter Paradise
    This is possible because
    Jesus paid the price

    In the sweet
    By and by
    We’ll meet our loved ones
    No one will cry

    Such happy reunions
    We’ll see that blessed day
    There shall be rejoicing
    No one will feel dismay

    We’ll worship God
    Through the beatific vision
    We’ll enjoy perfect joy
    There shall be no division

    We shall see Christ
    Face to face
    The ultimate blessing
    For the human race

    It shall be a great reunion
    Of loved ones so dear
    Both family and friends
    The angels singing we’ll hear

    Eventually, we’ll inhabit
    The New Earth
    With our glorified bodies
    There shall be great mirth

    by Zachary Uram
    (C) 2026

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  • My Amazing Big Sister Vi

    My dearest
    Sweet Posie
    I love you
    Deeper
    Than the oceans
    My chumlay
    You are with me
    In good times
    And bad
    You always
    Think of me
    And help me
    In so many ways
    We’ve lived
    Together
    For nearly
    A quarter
    Of a century
    It has been
    Truly
    The happiest
    Time
    Of my life
    You are
    So talented
    I love
    Your art
    And poetry
    When I am
    Depressed
    You cheer
    Me up
    You cook for us
    Delicious food
    You keep
    Our home
    So nice
    And clean
    You are
    Compassionate
    And warm
    Hearted
    I thank
    God
    That you are
    In my life

    by Zachary Uram
    (C) 2026

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  • The Divine Connection in Bach’s Music

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    Johann Sebastian Bach’s Christian faith was not just a personal conviction; it was the foundational bedrock of his entire life and artistic output. As a devout Lutheran, Bach viewed music not as mere entertainment, but as a literal act of worship and a means to reflect the divine order of creation.

    Here is a breakdown of his faith and how it directly shaped his timeless music:

    An Orthodox Lutheran Conviction

    Bach lived during a time of theological tension between strict Lutheran Orthodoxy (which emphasized traditional liturgy, doctrine, and objective biblical truth) and Pietism (which emphasized personal emotion, inward devotion, and often eschewed elaborate church music).

    Bach firmly aligned with Lutheran Orthodoxy, but his music managed to bridge the gap. It possessed the rigorous, intellectual structure demanded by orthodox theology alongside the deeply personal, emotional intensity championed by the Pietists. His personal study Bible contained extensive handwritten notes, proving he was deeply engaged with scripture and theology.

    How Faith Influenced His Music

    1. The Theological Dedications

    Bach literally dedicated his work to God. On the manuscripts of his sacred works—and even many secular ones—he routinely penned specific Latin abbreviations:

    • S.D.G. (Soli Deo Gloria): “To God alone be the glory.” This was typically written at the very end of a composition.
    • J.J. (Jesu Juva): “Jesus, help.” This was often written at the beginning of a piece as a prayer for inspiration and strength.

    2. Music as a “Foretaste of Heaven”

    In Bach’s view, music was inherently divine. He famously wrote in the margins of his Bible that “where there is devotional music, God with His grace is always present.” He believed the primary goal of music was twofold: to glorify God and to refresh the human spirit. Because God created an orderly universe, Bach saw complex musical harmony and counterpoint as a way to mirror that divine order.

    3. Preaching Through Sound (Musical Theology)

    Bach’s vocal works, particularly his over 200 surviving sacred cantatas, the St. Matthew Passion, the St. John Passion, and the Mass in B minor, act as musical sermons. He used a technique known as text painting (or the Affektenlehre) to vividly illustrate theological concepts:

    • The Cross: When text referred to the crucifixion, Bach would often manipulate the musical notes to visually form the shape of a cross on the sheet music, or use sharp, agonizing dissonances.
    • The Resurrection: Words about heaven or rising from the dead were accompanied by rapidly ascending melodic lines.
    • Human Frailty: To represent sin or faltering faith, he would use unstable, chromatic rhythms and staggering basslines.

    4. The Mathematical Divine

    Bach’s use of complex structures like fugues and canons was deeply tied to his worldview. In a fugue, a single melodic theme is introduced and then masterfully woven across multiple voices, perfectly intertwining according to strict mathematical rules. To Bach, this intricate perfection was a way to express the flawless design of the Creator. He frequently hid numerical symbolism (gematria) in his music, using numbers that corresponded to biblical concepts or his own name.

    “The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul.”

    — Johann Sebastian Bach

    Through his unparalleled genius, Bach transformed Lutheran theology into a tangible, auditory experience, creating a body of work where art and absolute devotion are entirely indistinguishable.

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  • My Youth in Summertime

    It’s a scorching
    Summer day
    The sun beats down
    Much to my dismay

    I feel languid
    In this hot inferno
    I turn on my AC
    This heat needs to go

    I sip on an ice-cold
    Glass of iced tea
    Next, I guzzle a huge bottle
    Of ice-cold water you see

    I lay outside
    On a lawn chair
    I must be careful
    My skin is quite fair

    The sun blazes
    I sweat profusely
    So Mommy takes us all
    To the Brentwood pool quickly

    At home, we’d run through
    The lawn sprinklers
    It was so much fun
    From the hose we were drinkers

    The ice cream man came
    We had flavored ice
    And a foot-long licorice
    They tasted very nice

    by Zachary Uram
    (C) 2026

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  • A Cozy Christmas Celebration: Traditions and Joy

    It’s Christmas Eve night
    We’ve waited all year for this time
    The falling snow is a beautiful sight

    Snow covers the ground
    It’s a gorgeous and serene scene
    It’s silent, I don’t hear a sound

    I sit with my sister Vi, you see
    Christmas carols are playing
    We watch the Christmas tree

    The colored lights are flashing
    At the top is a beautiful angel
    Decorations make the tree amazing

    We drink eggnog and eat fruit cake
    For Santa, we’ll leave milk
    And cookies we did bake

    We fall asleep
    Dreaming of the presents we’ll get
    Our excitement runs deep

    We woke up on Christmas Day
    Under the tree is a mountain of gifts
    The presents were there as we did pray

    To Jesus we sing Happy Birthday
    He is the reason for the holiday season
    Seeing all my presents took my breath away

    We had a great Christmas dinner
    Fresh kielbasa, halushki, baked ham, and more
    I felt like a winner

    We listened to Christmas carols on the radio
    We sang along with joy
    I lay on my pillow

    We were fast asleep
    This Christmas was so special
    The memories I made in my heart, I would keep

    by Zachsry Uram
    (C) 2026

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  • A Gospel Synopsis

    They scourged Christ
    Within an inch of His life
    He suffered for us
    Enduring much strife

    A crown of thorns
    Dug into Christ’s brow
    Before the Cross
    I bow

    At Golgotha
    Christ’s blood was shed
    After hanging for six hours
    He was dead

    He descended into Hell
    To set the captives free
    Christ paid the price
    For you and me

    On Easter Sunday
    The third day, Christ rose
    He defeated Satan, death, and sin
    No longer did He repose

    Christ will return
    We’ll meet Him in the sky
    He’ll rapture the Church
    Those left behind will cry

    Christ will come back to Earth
    He’ll enter Jerusalem’s Eastern Gate
    For a thousand years, He’ll rule
    We don’t know the date

    by Zachary Uram
    (C) 2026

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