For a Windy Day
Today God is runningOr at least striding fast.The trees bow and groanFrom the force of the blastOf the wing-pounding rushHe stirs up going past.Today God is runningOr at least striding fast.
Category: Poetry
God is an Accountant
Cubit…cubit…span. God measures the heavens with His hand. He weighs the mountains He plumbs the seas. He counts each hair. He tallies up the sand.Lived…begat….died. God numbers each breath of man …adds days to the righteous …takes away the years of the wicked …multiplies sorrows to the oppressor …divides strength of foes’ planOpen all the… Read More God is an Accountant
Ponderings on a Walk
One swallow. Bones and teeth and hair and all.Owl pellet. Strained of food, a dried up ball.Puzzlement. Owls ate what before the fall?
The Heavens Declare
Lift up your eyes Unto the sky For glory fills That arch up high The sun sinks down—God is a master craftsman. The stars shine bright—God endures forever. The wind gusts by—God walks throughout the earth. The sun comes up—God is faithful. The soft clouds float—God is the King of Peace. The clouds pile high—God… Read More The Heavens Declare
Thunder and Smoke
Thunder and lightning and trumpets and smoke!God lit on the mountain, and from there He spoke.His statutes are holy, His judgments are right–Thunder and lightning and smoke.God lit on the mountain, His presence a flame,The smoke of His holiness shrouding His name.He stooped to come down to the top of mount’s height.God lit the mountain… Read More Thunder and Smoke
Storm Across the Heavens
A hush wraps all creation, not a bird dares voice a trill.The wind suspends its breath. Sky bends its ear. Each leaf is still.A shiver whispers through the air and echoes silently;The blazing sun veils face and bows with grave humility.A mighty rush–the top boughs stir as herald gust appear:The chariot of the mighty king… Read More Storm Across the Heavens
Kindled Upon
Our God is a consuming flame.Who then can stand when He shall come?The glory bright about His nameShall strike the wicked, smite them dumb.Who then can stand when He shall come?Let dross beware! Refiner’s fireShall strike the wicked, smite them dumb–We all rebelled and earned His ire.Let dross beware refiner’s fire!I bend, I bow, for… Read More Kindled Upon
Beautiful Rocks
Rocks! Rocks! Beautiful rocks!See all the rocks that I found:Heart shaped and sparkly and purple and smooth,Striped and spotted and flattened and grooved.Collection keeps growing,My hand’s overflowing,Oh, Daddy, come look at my rocks!Rocks! Rocks! Beautiful rocks!Gathering rocks by the pound:Diamonds and emeralds and rubies and gold,Silver and platinum, riches untold.My bank account’s growing,My wealth keeps… Read More Beautiful Rocks
Tolerance of God
The heart of man is fertile ground For every evil ever found: Injustice, greed, And every breed Of lust and hate in there is bound. God cannot call the sinner just. To tell a lie would break all trust: No judge to rule Oppressors cruel, No vengeance for those crushed to dust. But though all… Read More Tolerance of God
Abecedarian Christmas
Angels flood the sky with light. “Behold the King who comes tonight: Christ, anointed for the the task, Declaring war with God is past.” Every man there shakes in fear From the messenger they hear. “Glory be to God on high! Hear the sign of Savior nigh: In a manger you will see Jesus, wrapped… Read More Abecedarian Christmas
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