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The Helmsman

What to do when asked to goInto waters yet unknownMatters not if calm or stormUnfamiliar though they are The Helmsman knows the way How to navigate from deep Through shallow shoals that want to catch Would He who guides forsake us then Leave our ship to list and wreck Forgotten on the way Fear notContinue reading “The Helmsman”

Heart Song

As if from the LORD: Shhhh…can you hear the vibration? Beyond the noise of screeching, thumping, whirling? Beyond the voice of opinion, fear, confusion? Can you hear the music My sacrifice brings, conquering earth’s cacophony to touch your heart? Be still…listen. Quiet yourself that your soul might hear My still small voice whispering Love toContinue reading “Heart Song”

Seas of White

Purity glisteningSunlight reflecting Shimmering crystals From iced boughs and skyMiniature angelsDancing and twirlingTransforming landscapeTo vast seas of white They spread and they cover Hovering o’er all usAround the whole world Seen by cleared eyes Look now, imagine Snowfields a’glazing ‘Neath wings’ a’stirring As angels pass by Messengers bringing Good News and courage Promises changeless InContinue reading “Seas of White”

Singing to a Flat Soul

Barren as the windswept plains So my soul feels on this day Homeward bound to unknown things Earthly cares a’jumblingTugging on my heart LORD, help me set aside the thoughts Of things I cannot understand And look to You to guide my day Taking burdens from my hands As I trust in You Keep meContinue reading “Singing to a Flat Soul”

An Ordinary Grand Display

Mountains brown like baked potatoes Appaloosa painted hills Higher yet the piney forests Stand snow-flocked, regal, still Golden carpets flutter under Gloried trees yet shedding leaves Fall is falling all around us Winter blowing icy breeze Clouds perform ethereal dances Shapes from white to darkest grey Faint vermillion bands of color Burst from sunlight’s grandContinue reading “An Ordinary Grand Display”

An Early Winter Light

Shimmered light illumines grasses Flowing o’er the mountain plainsAngus cattle dotted masses Stud the glorious morning sceneHoarfrost, snow skiffs kiss the meadows Trees and all above ground things Wear new luminescent garments Ethereal, ephemeral bling Filling space ‘twixt earth and heaven How can one rightly describe Beauty beyond words or pictures Light inviting, “Come abide”SurelyContinue reading “An Early Winter Light”