You may have lost your way more than a little bit, but I believe you can find your way back.
There are times in our lives when we have to realize our past is precisely what it is, and we cannot change it.
[Both quotes are from Brown’s novel, THE WEIRD SISTERS.]
Eleanor Brown (born 1973) is an American novelist.
Salty seas
Cascading moods
Some moments serene
Others rise, stormy brewed
Angry waves
Gathering tides
Timeless, rushing in
Next generation guides
Gloomy clouds
Hiding danger
Ships’ rock-filled graveyard
Guarded by new ranger
Fortunes change
Rescuing peace
Peril uncovered
Lighthouse opens eyepiece
Quiet light
Building up steam
Tranquility flows
Spirit redeems moonbeams
Emotions
Flowing away
Gentleness breathes
Illuminates this day
This poem is inspired by the words of American poet, Martin Buxbaum (1912-1991): “I have seen the sea when it is steady and wild, when it is quiet and serene; when it is dark and moody. And in all its moods, I see myself.”
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Life’s answers will eventually come forth, but our patience may need to navigate through stormy waters.
Do you write a daily journal? This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts. Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.
(Updated April 9)
The way to combat noxious ideas is with other ideas. The way to combat falsehoods is with truth.
The right to be let alone is indeed the beginning of all freedom.
William O. Douglas (1898-1980) was an American jurist. He served as an associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court from 1939-1975.
Radiant sunrise
Landscape springs forward with hope—
Goodbye winter blues
Refreshing rebirth
Creation’s blessed treasures—
Spring’s salvation blooms
Spring’s welcoming breath
Waking from winter’s slumber—
Freshened with color
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A writer appreciates the timeless voice found in each rediscovered memory.
Do you write a daily journal? This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts. Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.
(Updated April 7)
Nature’s creative power is far beyond man’s instinct of destruction. [Taken from Verne’s book, TWENTY THOUSAND LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA.]
Before all masters, necessity is the one most listened to, and who teaches the best. [Taken from Verne’s book, THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND.]
Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist, poet, and playwright. Several of his novels became classics, and two of his finest works are listed in the quotes above. His writings were highly skilled in their technical aspects, even though his vision was years ahead of his lifetime.
From Psalm 130:7-8: “O Israel, hope in the Lord! For with the Lord there is steadfast love, and with Him is great power to redeem. It is He who will redeem Israel from all its iniquities.”
Entering empty valley
Lifeless without form
Yet, ember of hope breathes
Escaping from every storm
Waiting to hear Father’s voice
In depths of despair
Hope filled with steadfast love
Praying for His divine care
Standing tall in His presence
Father’s promised grace
Tender morning rises
Redeeming hope to embrace
Fulfilling spirit of hope
Found in Father’s Son
His peace granted to man
Leaving all darkness, as One
Believing in risen Christ
Truth revealed at dawn
Resurrection breathes life
Sending hope, faith draws upon
From Romans 8:10-11: “But if Christ is in you, then the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. If the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through His Spirit that dwells in you.”
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There must be healing within before one can begin to rebuild life’s capacity.
Do you write a daily journal? This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts. Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.
(Updated April 5)
When the hand of faith opens to lay hold of Christ, it drops the sin it had grasped before.
From Isaiah 53:5: “But He was wounded for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities; upon Him was the punishment that made us whole, and by His bruises we are healed.”
John Angell James (1785-1859) was an English pastor and Christian writer.
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