peace

Who Are You?

Your swells crash against the metal hull I sit behind glass a good 30 feet above your surface Yet the spray you spit as you crash Causes white out visibility at my window I wonder, what angered you Where did your peaceful, serene blue go to? You rant and rave Seemingly pulling power up fromContinue reading “Who Are You?”

Slowing Down

Slow me down, LordEase the pounding of my heart…This has been my prayer for decadesHurrying is a tough habit to breakBut so important to at least tameFor when you always hurryYour focus is narrowEyes on the next goal postNo passing GoNo collecting a Hundred DollarsYou do not pause to embrace the sunriseOr be awestruck byContinue reading “Slowing Down”

Imagine

Imagine A world without war A home without strife A gun without ammunition A voice without disdain A message without scorn

Shattered Silence

Sitting on cool granite Sun streaming warmth upon me Capturing an image of a stalwart baby pine Relishing the peace The beauty The generous gifts of nature I drink deeply of healing mountain air Startled then Panting Rapid panting A warm body pressed against my back Wetness now on the back of my arm TwistingContinue reading “Shattered Silence”

Choices

The sky beckons My gaze upward The pillows of white Invite comfort Invite peace The blue calls out clarity Purity Fragility The sky beckons My gaze upward The cascading water Calls out adventure Join the fun Take the plunge The waters Join, merge As they frolic Down the riverbed Cool, refreshing Rushing along Going somewhereContinue reading “Choices”

Brilliant white cloaking the yard Resting upon branches Bringing beauty to the stark winter woods Animal footprints Tracing a path As they search for sustenance Ending at the Crab Apple Tree White frosting clinging to tree trunks Set against grey sky Winter The snow muffles sound Giving us pause As roads are cleared And firesContinue reading “Peace”

The Spirit Will Guide You

John 16:13 Jesus said, “The Spirit will guide you into all truth” The Spirit will guide you into all truth The Spirit will guide you into all truth The Spirit will guide you into all truth The Spirit will guide you. The Spirit will guide me. The Holy Spirit of God The Spirit whom residesContinue reading “The Spirit Will Guide You”