Hope for Those Who Fall

The unveiling An opening A fragrance Holy and pleasing Hope blooming Then the scatter Like after the Fall Each matters Every one seen Trusting with every ounce of their being He redeems ~~~ Remember these things, Jacob, (or insert your name) for you, Israel, are my servant. I have made you, you are my servant; … Continue reading Hope for Those Who Fall

How Faith Grows

The clouds are rolling in Fast Spinning Rain spitting At me I find cover under a tree Its lush leaves a canopy A place designed for me Wiggle my feet so they sink I see the stream Glistening, flowing Dipping my fingers Releasing the unbelief Though not immersed I am washed Roots of new Tethered … Continue reading How Faith Grows

Falling in Love with Jesus, A Poetic Journey

As I look into the blank white sky I feel nothing But I believe with every part of my being Every breath I am given Every skin cell Every thought slave be to Jesus He is King of us He is Lord And Savior Sent to be with us Immanuel lowed to earth Literally to … Continue reading Falling in Love with Jesus, A Poetic Journey

One More Day ’til Spring

One day til Spring The feet of a songbird Grasp the bare basin Seeking fresh water The glimmer of sun Catches her eye She can't see in front Only to the side Chirping Where are the others? Those thirsty and dry? Alone with nothing, she sighs She hops down Into damp dirt A puddle where … Continue reading One More Day ’til Spring

Show Us Your Glory

Be still before the Lord, all mankind, because He has roused Himself from His holy dwelling (Zechariah 2:13). Glory, Lord show us your glory I saw it in my sister's face As she asked the woman her stranded story Compassion I saw it in the gathering of ducks across his sky Spreading their freedom wings … Continue reading Show Us Your Glory

When

When I open my eyes for the day and thick air dense with moisture lays, I wonder if it isn't Holy Spirit pressing in until someone obeys. When I hear siren upon siren, sense the whoosh of air as they scream down streets in a frantic race of time, I wonder if Jesus Himself awaits … Continue reading When

Just for Today

It's almost like Fall is breezing by The bluest sky still While the wind rushed in Leaving the dead to lie Bare bones Confused and alone Next to bountiful green Seeming Blessed with life In spite of the brewing freeze All things though are different When seen in His light Imagining His angels singing Holy … Continue reading Just for Today

People-Watching, Life-listening

Two sandwiches cut in half She black bean Him chicken in a wrap Swapped piece for piece As they do At the altar Before God All to He Half to thee In this world Oddities Tease Ill-placed glamour Sends souls a clamor Smoothies pose As the source for all those Who thirst Back to the … Continue reading People-Watching, Life-listening

Angelic Help

An angel in flight A blur A powerful surge Protection of His people Goodness and resurrection Angel leader Shining Timing Her harp hallelujahs Gathering His heavenly battalion Jesus at the helm Opening earth's ears To hear The melody Love transcendant Feathery Coming Inconspicuously Never maliciously His arms Envelop Our hearts Faint hymns of praise Joy … Continue reading Angelic Help

Will I Need a Pen in Heaven?

Locust grinding Or is it shaking? Like maracas That moment When you can hear nothing else And because you can't hear, you can't think The symphonic symbol Of Christ coming Will I be sitting? Composing pros With nowhere else to go Bored when the last word flows Will I need my pen In Heaven? When … Continue reading Will I Need a Pen in Heaven?