Category: Poetry

Drawn In

I’m drawn like cobalt to a magnet, My paucity seeking Your infinite grace. You don’t need me; Yet– You draw me in because You love me. Iron shavings scattered on the floor come together in Your magnetic presence. So I take shape in You. ____________________________________________________________________________...

Paint Chip Poetry Prompt #42

We’ve made it to week #42. Only 10 more weeks of paint chip prompts after this. I’ve loved these weekly prompts and getting to read all the wonderful poems that are inspired by my posts. I’m already noodling on what to do for weekly poetry...

A Found Haiku

The October theme over at Poetry Pea is found haiku and senryu. Patricia accepted one of my eight submissions, which left me with seven to post here or on Instagram. I decided to share my favorite of the seven today. It’s a tribute to Robert...

Paint Chip Poetry Prompt #40

It has arrived. The day when there are no new prompts in my Paint Chip deck. There are still unused paint chips, but no prompt cards. But have no fear. My dear cousin Ron already provided us with a suggestion for this week’s prompt and...

Paint Chip Poetry Prompt #39

It’s week 39 and once again I’m scrambling late on Thursday night to get this prompt scheduled to go live by 7 a.m. on Friday. It is also another one of those off weeks where I throw in some angel card words. Plus, this week...

Paint Chip Poetry Prompt #38

Here we are at week #38. I had grand plans for this year of prompts. Does it feel like maybe the paint chips have lived up to the hype? I know I’ve read some awesome poems that wouldn’t have been without the inspiration of these...

My Light and Momentary Troubles

Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 2 Corinthians 4:16-17 (NIV). The poem below was first published...