Love
Creating mankind
Jesus calling us
To love one another
Peace
Life’s
Darkest depths
Rescued by Jesus
Sharing His Good News
Grace
Mission
Without fear
Reshaping this world
To right side up
Jesus
This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.
This poem was published in July, 2019, and features an early attempt at writing poetry using mystery-filled imagery. It was originally written in March of the same year as an entry for a poetic publication. While the poem didn’t make the cut, it has been well-received here on WordPress.
A life can sometimes seem deep and dark
Just as the oceans’ waves find their mark
From season to season, a person splashes along
Just as the oceans redeploy, intense and strong
Hardships and misfortunes grudgingly arrive each week
Just as the oceans’ depths mask secrets, waiting to seek
Morning’s sunrise embraces, cheerful and bold
Just as the oceans splash water, much too cold
Today brings a bit of uncertainty and sadness
Just as the oceans bring a light of happiness
One wonders and dreams of a better life
Just as the oceans dispense little strife
A walk along the sandy beach sounds great
Just as the oceans’ tides deliver a final fate
The gentle waves engage loneliness for a swim
Just as the oceans’ surf arrives without a whim
A final desperate, draining breath takes one under
Just as the oceans stand still and start to wonder
Every hour
Holding precious time
Every day
Devouring life’s checklist
Every week
Running endless errands
Every month
Loving family time
Every year
Filling life up
Every hour
Cherished minutes
Every day
Another blessing
Every week
Career focus
Every month
Birthdays celebrated
Every year
Vacation time
Every hour
Savoring
Every day
Energizing
Every week
Achieving
Every month
Maturing
Every year
Remembering
Every compliment that graces our ears should ultimately rebound to our Heavenly Father.
From Proverbs 27:21: “Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.”
Mountains to valleys
Earth’s blessed contrasts invite—
Highest to lowest
Probing earth’s oceans
Endless waters reaching shore–
Never grows weary
Galaxy’s journey
Universe enriches life—
First contact with stars
If the narrative of the Scriptures teaches us anything, from the serpent in the Garden to the carpenter in Nazareth, it teaches us that things are rarely what they seem, that we shouldn’t be fooled by appearances.
From Proverbs 21:2: “All deeds are right in the sight of the doer, but the Lord weighs the heart.”
Feeling lost, alone, and unworthy
Walking forward to seek God
Questioning and asking, crying out
Gathering together, we trust God
Seeking Christ must come first
Contrasting himself to the Messiah
Foretelling of the One coming
Crying out in the wilderness
Baptizing believers at the Jordan
Sending John to baptize Jesus
Sensing himself to be unworthy
Finding Christ must come first
Expressing love now for family
Adoring father, mother, son, daughter
Returning from his sinful journey
Rejoicing, a prodigal son found
Suffering dishonor for Christ’s sake
Preaching, Apostles speak the Gospel
Loving Christ must come first
Accepting God’s gift of Grace
Blessing us as worthy Christians
Coming to believe Christ’s Salvation
Humbling praising His blessed truth
Creating all things, God cares
Receiving glory, honor, and power
Standing alone at the Cross
Ransoming His body and blood
Loving and accepting our Savior
This faith-based poem comes from my archives. It was originally written and posted in September, 2019.
The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.
From Colossians 3:12-13: “As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.
From Psalm 23:1-3: “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside still waters; He restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for His name’s sake.”
No matter how life plays out
Encountering sea of waves
Big, small . . . quiet, turbulent
Sin’s cunning waits to enslave
No promise of easy life
Struggles crashing, day by day
Never learned how to ride waves
Grace anchors hope at each bay
Thankfully, never alone
Riding God’s steady surfboard
Trusting Him, surfing each wave
Building up faith, love’s reward
Healing our souls from darkness
Guiding us through stormy waves
Refreshing peace from God’s Word
Navigating, His grace saves
Walking on calmest waters
Shepherd’s mercy comes to save
Protecting from evil’s doom
Faith conquers incoming waves
From Acts 4:11-12: “The stone that was rejected by you, the builders; it has become the cornerstone. There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among mortals by which we must be saved.”
We realize that the Lord is our strength and shield. Our hearts can fully trust Him.
From Psalm 28:7: “The Lord is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts; so I am helped, and my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to Him.”
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