Peace Awakened

From Luke 2:6-7:  “While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child.  And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped Him in bands of cloth and laid Him in a manger.”

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Echoes ring with “Merry Christmas”

To everyone and all

Filled with goodwill’s peace

Witness in each joy-filled call

 

Deck every hall with love so rich

Each generation shall praise

Gifts of hope opened

Light from Bethlehem ablaze

 

World no longer suffers darkness

Humble manger shares love

Beneath heavens’ stars

Christ-child descends from above

 

Dreams of promised peace awakened

Gratitude filled with joy

Faithful kneel to pray

Each shepherd set to deploy

 

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From Luke 2:14:  “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom He favors.”

Windmill’s Faithful Turning

Shifting seasons frame change

Visions color each page

Windmill’s faithful turning

Always prepared to engage

 

Stirring with day’s sunrise

One more painting to view

Autumn’s awakening

Colors ink nature’s tattoos

 

Circling within each hour

Landscape reveals fresh start

Winter’s white fills sketches

Snow-covered quilt warming hearts

 

Waiting with eagerness

Tender green sprouts share love

Spring’s quenching refreshment

Precious gifts rain from above

 

Enjoying lazy days

Filled with endless sunshine

Summer’s relaxation

Flowers color each headline

 

Sharing seasons’ rhythm

Time to exchange baton

Windmill’s faithful turning

Pleasantly awake at dawn

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This poem was inspired by the reflective lyrics found in “The Windmills of Your Mind” as sung by English actor and singer, Noel Harrison (1934-2013).  In 1968, the song became a top-10 hit in the United Kingdom.  He was the son of acclaimed English actor, Rex Harrison.

Follow Me (Elfchen Series #225)

Welcoming

Christ’s

Door opens

Inviting another sinner

Come, walk with me

Awakening

Promised

Messiah’s

Blessed grace

Opens wayward heart

Waiting at Heaven’s door

Transformation

Merciful

Savior’s

Faithful witness

Father’s door opens

Rising with Calvary’s forgiveness

Redemption

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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.