When I Value

When I Value

When I value and listen to

And share

What is so rare

A true connection of souls

The bonding which makes

Each of us whole

And yet a single diamond

Glowing in the dark

Should I harken to His

Whisper

Check your list

Of names and numbers

It’s indelibly inscribed

On your heart

May peace prevail

12/17/15

Lord, You Carry Me

Lord, You Carry Me

Lord, you carry me in calm,

Peaceful timeliness this morning.

I am sufficed with gratitude

Surely my hope is in you.

From the top of your head

To the tip of your toys,

Meant to write toes, but

God knows

You’re the most creative of boys

I love you and I trust you

To be the best you

You can be

I delight in your company

But loud noises still

Frighten me a bit

So, I have to remove myself

To a quieter spot

Where I can reflect

Upon how I got

To a place of calm,

Peaceful timeliness

Where I can recall

That love conquers all.

12/22/15

His Way For Me

His Way For Me

His way for me is always best.

He is not the he I know

So I’ll look beyond

Until I find

The He that helps

My spirit flow

And feel the love

That knocks and waits

With baited breath

And open arms

To fold me in its warm

Embrace

To hold me dear

And safe from harm

Surrender dear He

Whispers low

Learn patient trust

For I will go

Before and show

Just where your seeds to sow.

2/1/16

I'll Fly

I'll Fly

Lord let me never forget

That you made me to fly

From earliest childhood

I’d dance and I’d sing

And you promised me more

That my heart would take wing

When I flounder and doubt

Because somebody said

Don’t listen to her

She’s got a big head

Well, my spirit was pricked

And the “God-air” seeped out

I was puzzled, I’d ponder

But my folks said “I’d pout”

But the child in me knew

That I’d fly with ease

Sprinkling stardust about me

With each “thank you and please”

Please make me whole, Jesus

Hold me and array me

Then I’ll fly with the eagles

No person or thing can delay me

12/27/10

Drowsy

Drowsy

Drowsy, drowsy, drowsy

Not scattered, tight, or blousy

Pod puffs floating in the air

Settling on the lashes tips of nose,

The hair

No need to explore or analyze

Fine to simply sit and close your eyes

All is safe and gently moves along

To and fro-ing easily

Like the cadence of a well known song

12/17/10

Walk With Me

Walk With Me

Comrade Jesus, walk with me

Outside forces just let them be

The essence of our life is sown

In serving you, Christ, you alone

So, take of me, Jesus

What you know

This vessel made of clay

And make of me Jesus

The seeds that grow

Your eyes, your ears

Your hands this day.

First help me serve the birds

Only goodness and kindness shall

Follow me all the days of my life

3 08 07

I'm Reeln'

I'm Reelin'

I’m reelin’

From a feelin’

Of faint heartedness

Surrounded by cinders

My rooms just a mess

Must my mind and my heart

Give sway to the blame game

No, wrap me in a cocoon of love

Lined in gratitude’s

Velvety folds with the burlap

Lining massaging my quills

Quills, spill, thrills, trills, hills

Chilled by

Nosy, defensive, reactionary

Sarcastic, rejoinders

Nurtured by honest, open-mindedness

And willingness

Sacrifice makes a splendiferous

Fertilizer of the soul’s goodness

Expansiveness blossoms and fruits…

11/17/10