Quiet fog whispers
Hanging above trees
Clouds resting on pines
Mist wanting to freeze
Landscape’s gentle peace
Transcending spirit
Now wanting to rest
Stillness, now hear it
Time ready to pause
Watching scene outside
Afternoon nap calls
Sleepy thoughts collide
Awake, look outdoors
Falling in rhythm
Fresh flakes floating down
Snow’s algorithm
White transformation
Mesmerizing view
Nature’s snowy blanket
Winter’s evening cue
From Colossians 3:12: “Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.”
Living as God’s chosen
Accepting mercy’s grace
Forgiveness, divine gift
Choosing love to embrace
Filling self with kindness
Blessing this very day
Forgiveness, without strings
Following Father’s way
Bearing with each other
Sharing God’s priceless gift
Forgiveness, pass it on
Healing each heart adrift
Receiving peace of Christ
Dwelling deeply within
Forgiveness, Spirit fills
Transforming life of sin
Praising with gratitude
Walking with humble steps
Forgiveness, life’s center
Repenting each misstep
From Colossians 3:13-14: “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. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.”
Icy, foggy screen
Hiding wintertime’s next move—
Holding nature’s cards
Overnight snowfall
Friendly, gentle flakes falling—
Morning’s traffic slows
Lofty mountain peak
Let it snow, let it snow more—
Skiers celebrate
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From 1 Peter 5:6-7: “Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you in due time. Cast all our anxiety oh Him, because He cares for you.”
God, our Creator
In Heaven above
Standing powerful
Sends infinite love
Father in Heaven
Promises fulfill
Support and courage
His infinite skill
Read God’s Holy Word
Be bold, life begins
His love filled with care
Grace overcomes sin
Walking with our Lord
His strong hands extend
Trust always in Him
Whatever contends
Miraculous brings
Infinite outcomes
Filled with sacred love
Like a beating drum
Our finite minds weep
Lack of faith descends
Our infinite God
Holds, never to bend
Our Lord’s specialty
Impossible makes
Genuine and true
His love, no mistake
Rely on God’s ways
Hopeless turns to hope
Prayer lifts worry
Walking life’s tightrope
God’s eternal love
Endures forever
He holds on to us
With faith, whenever
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Originally published January, 2020.
From Luke 2:10-11: “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for see, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.'”
Fling wide each window
Open every gate
God walks among us
Welcoming Savior
Choir of angels sing
From heavens above
City of David
Salvation’s bright light
Answer to prayers
Shepherds witness birth
Praise this King of Kings
Called Emmanuel
Trust God’s divine plan
Faith’s most Holy Rock
Fill hearts with gladness
Redemption paid for
Father’s act of grace
Eternity’s gift
Hope, peace, joy, and love
Welcoming Savior
From Galatians 5:22-24: “By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things. And those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.”
From the words of American-born philosopher, Pema Chadron: “Be kinder to yourself, then let your kindness flood the world.”
Waiting in life’s shadows, another year
Thinking conscious thoughts, ready to embrace
Setting aside more time for daydreaming
Leading to tomorrow’s energized space
Allowing positivity to shine
Sowing today’s seeds, filled with future hope
Reaping lasting harvest of inner peace
Looking ahead through New Year’s vivid scope
Finding humor’s lessons in life’s darkness
Focusing on single tasks, without more
Filling each day with heartfelt gifts of joy
Witnessing blessed year, coming ashore
Creating reservoirs of lasting light
Passing each on to others taking flight
Father’s
Blessed approach
Disciplining life’s journey
Bringing forth highest expectations
Righteousness
Father’s
Blessed mercy
Surrounding His children
Each and every day
Love
Father’s
Blessed light
Illuminating each step
Walking His truest path
Leading
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.
Attention mankind
Pause now, stop to think
Look at your actions
Before more ships sink
Ecosystems fail
Fragile planet cries
Look at your actions
Before more dark skies
Poverty and crime
Stealing life’s spirit
Look at your actions
Before more fear it
Corruption’s headlines
Does anyone speak truth?
Look at your actions
Before more untruth
Clouds of war breathing
Death ravages world
Look at your actions
Before more unfurled
Always remember
Recounting gracious deeds
Breathing trust into faith
Life’s every tender reed
Lord fulfills great acts
Praising each, filled with love
Witnessing mighty hand
Angels sing from above
Never-ending grace
Sending His Son to build
Lasting bond with Father
Redemption shall be filled
Merciful journey
Gathering at one cross
Shedding His blood for all
Evil swallows his loss
New covenant calls
Forgiving sinful ways
Creating hope’s new life
Salvation’s hands now raise
Life’s mirror reflects
Past sorrows filled with heartache—
Today writes new page
Positivity
Lights candle in one more soul—
Love and kindness glow
Hopeful and ready
Discovering more than one—
Life’s next open door
