March 4, 2014 The Vineyard – A Poem If my heart is the Lord’s vineyard the fruit belongs to Him alone If vines are to grow and flourish first He clears out the weeds and stones If fruit is to blossom and thrive first the rain falls and sunshine shone If I’m to... Share this:TweetMoreShare on Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading… Categories Poetry Comments: 0
March 3, 2014 A Matter of Comparison As humans, we have a tendency to compare ourselves to others. Either we see someone with a talent that we admire and wish we had, or we see someone who is sinning in a way that we are proud we don’t. I admit that when... Share this:TweetMoreShare on Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading… Categories Christian Living Comments: 4
February 27, 2014 We Should Have Named Him Trouble – A Character Poem The MeetingTheBar prompt over at dVerse Poets Pub today was to write a character sketch, or include a character sketch, in a poem. Because our new kitten is at the vet today getting neutered he is on my mind, so I decided to write about... Share this:TweetMoreShare on Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading… Categories Poetry Comments: 27
February 20, 2014 End of the Story – An Object Poem The prompt over at dVerse Poets Pub Meeting at the Bar today was to write a poem inspired by someTHING — to write about the sensory and memory perceptions from an object old or new. A particular object immediately came to mind, and I tried... Share this:TweetMoreShare on Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading… Categories Poetry Comments: 13
February 18, 2014 Hope of Things New – A Poem Innocence lost can never be restored Trust broken is forever destroyed Zuzu’s petals cannot be pasted Hope shattered remains in tiny pieces Cake once eaten can never be made whole With you and me restoration is impossible But with God all things are possible all... Share this:TweetMoreShare on Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading… Categories Poetry Comments: 7
February 17, 2014 Unheard – A Sedoka (Sort of) The deafening sound of a cry unheard, silenced ‘ere it had a chance at life Echoes whispering in a mother’s heart and soul aching to hear what’s unheard * * * * * 2/25/14 Update: Shared this for dVerse Poets Pub Open Link Night today... Share this:TweetMoreShare on Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading… Categories Poetry Comments: 8
February 15, 2014 My Heart, Your Home – A Poem My heart is a mansion where Christ dwells The parlor filled with His mercy The kitchen overflows with His love But in a back room locked up tight dwell fear, doubt, and guilt Sometimes late at night they make their escape Squatters wreaking havoc... Share this:TweetMoreShare on Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading… Categories Poetry Comments: 0
February 13, 2014 Into the Darkness – A Bout Rimés Poem The prompt today at dVerse Poets Pub is to play the game of Bout Rimés, which is to write a poem written with a list of ending rhyme words supplied today by none other than Tony Maude. It sounded fun, so I decided to give... Share this:TweetMoreShare on Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading… Categories Poetry Comments: 23
February 12, 2014 The Merciful Servant – An Elfje Heavy Pain, sadness It lingers within My heart must forgive Mercy Share this:TweetMoreShare on Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading… Categories Poetry Comment: 1
February 11, 2014 Matthew’s Gospel – A Cinquain Matthew Jesus’ account Loving, healing, teaching ultimately giving His life Ransom Share this:TweetMoreShare on Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading… Categories Poetry Comments: 5