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?
Tag: Poetry
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
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
The Voice of the Lord
The voice of the Lord Is stronger than thunder. The voice of the Lord Is greater than waves. The sound of his voice, It makes mountains tremble; It sounds and the hills Go skipping like goats in praise. He opens His mouth– Light breaks into being. He opens His mouth– The winds and waves cease.… Read More The Voice of the Lord
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