Ever shifting sands
Challenge life’s steady journey—
Changing paradigms
New day, new focus
Meeting today’s challenges—
Feeling satisfied
Mystery waiting
Hidden in darkest corner—
Flashlight discovers
Walking in the morning pre-dawn light
Waiting for the sun to resume its flight
Hearing the birds chirping familiar tunes
Feeling happy that spring will arrive soon
Stepping briskly along the charming path
Anticipating the sun bringing a warm bath
Seeing the shadows change and dance
Clearing a mind from its dormant trance
Witnessing God’s immense creation at dawn
Blessing with unique images that it spawns
Dashing in front goes a frightened rabbit
Making his morning visit a welcome habit
Dreaming of walking here each and every day
Picturing a scenic sunrise so appealing to say
Lifting above the distant horizon to bring a delight
Radiating sunrise brightens the morn with its light
This poem was written and published in March, 2019. I frequently walk at two nearby nature parks, and it is always a delight to catch the sunrise (especially if my camera is handy).
From Psalm 107:8-9: “Let them thank the Lord for His steadfast love, for His wonderful works to humankind. For He satisfies the thirsty, and the hungry He fills with good things.
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Grace and peace filling life’s spirit
God, Creator, Holy Father
Gathering heavens, earth, and sea
Blessing east to west, north to south
His goodness shall never leave thee
Jesus Christ, Savior, Son of God
Commands and conquers stormy seas
Quiets endless wind into peace
Saving us from life’s gloomy breeze
Holy Spirit, Son’s Advocate
Wondrous works across land and sea
Turns desert to Living Water
Blessing days, Spirit true and free
Eternal Father, Three in One
Trinity’s mercy from above
Sing of Holy deeds, songs of joy
God’s Glory reigning with His love
English writer and hymnist, William Whiting wrote the lyrics to the hymn, “Eternal Father, Strong to Save.” Used in a recent devotional, this hymn inspired the crafting of this poem. Written in 1860, this hymn is also known as “The Navy Hymn.”
Hungry
For connection
Others reach out
Conquering isolation and loneliness
Relationships
Reflecting
Stepping back
Taking extra time
Making a better tomorrow
Today
Vintage
Maturity calls
Aged to perfection
Years add goodness
Life
Breakfast made for kings
Never complete without meat—
Taste “Spam” from a can
Fast food history
Wichita’s college brothers—
World’s first Pizza Hut
Red, blue, and yellow
Man of Steel’s most favorite—
“Superman” ice cream
All photos are courtesy of Pinterest.
Have you ever thought about the Rule of Three?
Life is amazing when “three” brings more to see
Making pancakes for a breakfast for me
Why enjoy a short stack of only two
When you can taste a big stack of three
Daughters bring a father happiness and glee
Witnessing the unforgettable births of two
Even more amazing to be delighted with three
Looking at the calendar for dates open and free
A two-day weekend offers much fun for all
Hmm, why not add one day and make it three
A morning walk with nature is thrilling to me
Finishing two miles with much energy left
Let’s add another mile and walk for three
Attending a circus tomorrow for a nominal fee
A show with only two rings just won’t do
Thank heaven P. T. Barnum expanded to three
A basketball game grows late as the seconds flee
Shouting out, the coach wants a two-point shot
Sorry coach, but I’m prepared to drain a three
Listening to music that brings meaning to thee
Some music just doesn’t work as a twosome
So Peter, Paul, and Mary sing tunes as three
Dancing as a couple with a two-step are we
Someone challenges our dancing with a new step
Now we enjoy our dazzling dancing with three
A chef prepares a breakfast omelet for free
Starting with two eggs certainly isn’t enough
He brilliantly adds another egg to equal three
Shopping for a stunning dress to impress me
She can’t decide on which one or two to try
So my wife brings home a cute set of three
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost follow thee
A poet pauses to give thanks to above
The Holy Trinity makes a blessed three
Sometimes a poet’s journey finds a fun-filled avenue to follow. This poem was published back in March, 2019.
From 2 Corinthians 4:8-10: “We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be made visible in our bodies.”
Life’s balance totters back and forth
Living one moment as sinners
Other moments walking as saints
Hope springs forth from living Jesus
Just as Jesus Christ has risen
We shall be raised with our Savior
By accepting and loving Him
Eternity calls believers
Resurrection unlocks promise
God’s love shouts from criminal’s cross
Jesus conquers both sin and death
Taking our place, erasing debts
Spirit allows life to grasp hope
Our outer selves wasting away
Inner selves renewed with each day
Eyes cannot see, yet trust in faith
Mercy runs deeper than water
Living Water with purity
Believe in Christ, Lord and Savior
Leading with grace to our Father
From 2 Corinthians 5:1: “For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.”
Carrying
Life’s transgressions
Savior’s mercy saves
Jesus bearing our debts
Cross
Witness
Solid rock
Faith’s living cornerstone
Savior’s righteousness and blessing
Jesus
Seeking
Holy Messiah
Accepting His grace
Faithfully walking with Jesus
Eternity
Exercising tonight on my stationary bike
Making me feel very much like a young tike
Listening to a playlist of songs from the past
Hoping that my strength and stamina will last
Setting a quick pace as the pedaling begins
Missing a day on the bike would be quite a sin
Biking regularly in this Man-Cave each night
Looking around the room, there is quite a sight
Sharing space with a sofa full of Teddy Bears
Watching and smiling at me as they all stare
Pushing and pulling the handles in front of my face
Pedaling with high energy at a fast and furious pace
My biking adventure will continue all of this week
Realizing these “beary” friends will be here to peek
The photo at the beginning of this post is taken inside Mrs. Buckeye’s “Bear Room.” While I use the room to workout on my stationary bicycle from time to time, the real purpose of the room is obvious.
In midst of life’s storms
Lord’s encouragement builds hope—
Blessed hand of grace
Led by the Spirit
Born into new life through Christ—
Righteousness brings hope
Growing in our love
Finding hope’s meaning of life—
Believing in Christ
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