Listen to sound rise from the plain; Voices parched cry out for rain. Echoes travel across the land Deep groans soar from burning sand. Grateful hearts that sin no more Africa looks heaven toward. Daughter seeks, weeps, implores Hunger rumbles forest to shore. Father hears the frantic plea, Chooses a son to set Her free. Read More
Liberty
Sun breaks through the cloudy sky Glimmer of hope catches my eye Gentle breeze ruffles my hair Reveals your presence everywhere Tender voice echoes my name Softly reminding, I AM the healer of pain. Why carry bags heavily laden Look at freedom so patiently waiting Burdens are not yours bear Son stands ready to receive Read More
Life’s Journey
We humans are quirky creatures. We desire unconditional love and acceptance yet so few of us are actually willing to dole out these intangibles. Why is that? Why do we fight so hard for control only to be left isolated and longing for companionship? Why are we so unwilling to share our true selves with Read More
Servanthood
WHOOSH! Air escapes my lungs as my mind whispers, “let it go,” “let it go,” let it go.” The task was demanded rather than requested; forced rather than chosen. Given the opportunity I might have opted for this particular path but instead the route was coerced. My selfish nature seeks reward for my great personal Read More
Alone
Standing alone in a crowded room not quite fitting in; Acquainted with everyone, friends with no one Desire to blend, unsure where to begin. Eyes roam the teeming space begging, “Won’t someone come rescue me from this lonely place?” What makes me so different, so hard to comprehend? Nothing I desire more than just to Read More
Think About It
Inspiration lurks in mysterious places. On a less than memorable work day; a day I hoped would hurry up and end; a sparkling gem arose. In the midst of mindless entertainment came Nickleback’s anthem, “If Today Was Your Last Day.” The powerful first stanza reached out and grabbed me by the throat; “Each day’s a Read More
My Son
Green eyes, auburn hair, your arrival brings answered prayer Chubby cheeks and curly hair, baby boy beyond compare Toothless wonder, eyes alert, puppies, dinosaurs and digging for dirt Growing, growing, all too fast, toddler days do not last Football, soccer, and baseball too, any sport will do All too soon the years roll through and Read More