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Father

The man ineffable in a boy’s life,My father was no different,My love for him from birth was born,My memory of him omniscient. The example he was, little he knew,Was who I wanted to be,The teacher he was, as he moved about,Like a gentle wave of the sea. He taught me how to work and pray,AndContinue reading “Father”

Colors

Morning greets me in a pallet of green,Rain setting gently on leaves that gleam,Accents of yellow, grey and brown,Blending as one in a natural gown. The shrubs, the grass, the leaves of trees,Wave in the breeze to pleasure me,Why these are green, I now confess,To not know why nor can I guess. The sky reservedContinue reading “Colors”

What Brings You Joy?

The sound of children, a call from a friend,Snow on mountains or winter nearing end,River flowing gently, trout staring out,Warm breeze blowing the butterflies about? Ocean waves splashing on white sandy shores,Bright sun setting on a porch with no doors,July fourth fireworks against starry skies,Making song together, Mom’s apple pie? Love of a woman, theContinue reading “What Brings You Joy?”

The Quiet of My Room

Join me in the light of the moon,Join me in the quiet of my room,Your forgiving spirit to stay the night,‘til morning comes to bring the light. You’re ever near, I don’t have to searchFor your glow beyond the doors of church,If I listen close as I begin to pray,I find you’re here both nightContinue reading “The Quiet of My Room”

Safe

Eyes open, flying; I float through the dark,Greeted by cool air and fragrant breezes,Gently tumbling through space that surrounds me. I see my hands and two blue shoes,Shiny red ribbon, lacing the shoes of a clown.How odd these blue shoes in the starry blackness. I stretch and I strain to lift my leg,To bring theContinue reading “Safe”

Push Into the Deep – A Sonnet

Go out to the deep as Paul in his boat,Jesus as Captain, his courage your cloak,You think to return as resistance you meet,His grace sustains as his blessing you seek. Mysteries of life unfold in the deep,Great risk and reward, a harvest to reap,Full of unknowns where you’re not in control,More push than pull speaksContinue reading “Push Into the Deep – A Sonnet”

Young Marriage

Like new and sparkling ships leaving port,A young marriage led by new Captains,Meets ocean storms that roil to thwartTheir new love began in passion. Wind and storm crash the ship,As it lists and loses its steerage,Commitment of love may seem to slip,But the Captains imparts their courage. As sea days roll by our Captains learn,ToContinue reading “Young Marriage”

Hold’n the Line – A Soldiers Tale

We train and drill in blue and gray,Heart steeled, I prepare for the day,I meet my brother on the other side,As determined as me to hold the line. I march out with eyes agape, head held high,While deep inside I am afraid to die,Smoke and flame assault us all,Shoulder to shoulder, some begin to fall.Continue reading “Hold’n the Line – A Soldiers Tale”

I Didn’t Go

From the moonlit hills or the valleys low,Or the mountains high or the pearl white snow,From freshly brewed coffee, the fabric of home,Or a cool glass of water, flowers in loam. I didn’t go – From the desert sands or the inlet coves,Or fish filled streams or Saturday night shows,From setting sun sitting, sky allContinue reading “I Didn’t Go”

Parkland, Florida

With this done, we share a fear,Knowing well it could happen here,Fabric of life it will tear,The armor of God we must wear. Can life be so casually lost?When I came ‘round, who would have thoughtWith life just started, all recently born,Gave no thought to the coming storm. Today but figures in computer games,These familiesContinue reading “Parkland, Florida”