Our Story: Chapter 5

You will be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will bestow.” Isaiah 62:2 Her name was Beckon Fretfulness. Everyone knew they could depend on her to listen to their hard stories. After all, her life seemed easy compared to the difficulties that most of her friends found themselves in. They … Continue reading Our Story: Chapter 5 →

He is Always on Time

my crown-of-thorns plant "Thorns" I see the thorn-bush set in my path And I ponder the way ahead Can I make my way cleanly around Or must I offer my arms to be torn in the passing? I look for tools to cut away the brambles And I find them waiting for my use Can … Continue reading He is Always on Time →

Beauty & Quiet

It has been so long since I have been able to join in with the #HaikuPoetryChallenge at Ronovan Writes. Today is a quiet day here, one that fits so well with these words given for the prompt: Beauty & Quiet But I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a … Continue reading Beauty & Quiet →

Questions & Answers, Poetry Prompt

"A Wisdom Higher" what can I say when questions cover the pain and answers elude me who carries me then over roads marred by shame with questions not answered a wisdom higher answers dark with shining as my questions unfurl His mercy answers speaks a question to my heart will you … Continue reading Questions & Answers, Poetry Prompt →

song in the storm

Song in the Storm Rain flows on the roof Stilling my anxious thoughts from Spinning through the pain Thunder rolls above Lightning flashes my soul from Sleeping in the dark Spirit wakens me Revealing in the storm from Thanksgiving my song. --bg At midnight I rise to give you thanks for your righteous … Continue reading song in the storm →