Let Nature Take Its Course

Sunrise

A Summer Rain

Omnipresence

The Wind

Celebrate!

The Bird Bath

Choose Wisely

The Squirrel and the Nectarine

Whale Watch

The Butterfly on a Whale Watch

Seasons in New England

The Seasons of the Soul

The Light on the Lawn

The Songbird in Winter

God Speaks To Me in Snowflakes

The Sign

The Winter Storm

Anticipation

Spring

 

 

 

Sunrise

 

Blocking out the concrete world that fills the streets below

eyes drawn to the sunrise - what magic – what a glow.

 

The words I put on paper, pale to what I see

I trace the pink filled clouds drawn to the hand of Thee.

 

The lusciousness of daybreak as cars pass left and right

sun now rising in the east - moon sets to end the night.

 

Does anyone take notice – the tableau to start the day

a feast for eyes and Spirit – please stop rushing on your way.

 

The Creation in this moment to be beheld by all

Why not STOP - pull over, take a break to take God's call?

 

 

 

A Summer Rain

 

Hot and heavy humid air no relief in sight

toss and turn for hours on end – can't sleep well at night.

 

Sit outside and watch the sky waiting for a sign

for cooling rains and shifting winds, electric streaking line.

 

The crackling of thunder and then the flashing light

the sky becomes so deep and dark then suddenly it's bright.

 

Waves of weather come and go – the storm and then the calm

what peace and love and strength I feel held gently in God's palm.

 

Omnipresence

 

I feel God's breath in a warm summer breeze

And witness Her dance on the waves of the seas.

 

God's tears so apparent She shares in our pain

I feel God's compassion in torrents of rain.

 

God's voice I hear when the birds chirp their song

An aria of joy to this world we belong.

 

Her Hand there to guide me, each moment, each day

God's Omniprescence to light journey's way.

 

 

The Wind

 

God's breath or hands

that shake the trees

a violent storm or

a

gentle breeze

 

Invisible force to my naked eye

searching for answers

in the darkened sky

 

Path of destruction or

a

cooling kiss

How did my God

create all of this?

 

Free will to chose

the path I take

Let me choose love

for Spirit's sake

Take hold of God's hand

let life force flow

through veins of my branches

when the winds of life blow

 

Pull out weeds of guilt

which belong in the past

no matter the weather

the roots hold me fast

 

Pruning dead branches

once laden with shame

release all my burdens

and placing of blame

 

My tree now perfection

to dance free with grace

no force can unearth me

from my sacred space.

 

Celebrate!

 

Celebrate the imprints from the past can wash away

Celebrate the struggle when they want to rule the day.

 

Celebrate to fill my heart with love, release all fear

Celebrate when fear returns, Your presence now draws near.

 

Celebrate – untie the knots – that ribbon now flies free

Celebrate the present – that's gift-wrapped just for me.

Celebrate relationships – embrace each precious one

Celebrate complexity – celebrate the fun!

 

Celebrate the victories and celebrate defeat

Celebrate the feeling “there's nothing I can't beat.”

 

Celebrate the power that's unleashed within my soul

Celebrate a life with You – a life that's real and whole!

 

The Bird Bath

A divot in the ground from a recent rain now filled

Nothing ever wasted – nothing ever spilled.

A robin settles in to cleanse its precious soiled wings

Funny how our loving God arranges all these things.

Carefree splashing what a way to wash and pass the time

Living life in harmony – so utterly sublime.

 

 

Choose Wisely

 

Fragile twigs with buds so new

a robin lights and lands,

fearless is the robin

as it flies to loving Hands.

 

Hidden strength, deep roots, rich earth

branches bend with Grace

robin still and peaceful

knows it's in God's special place.

 

So many trees to chose from

with trunks so broad and wide,

appearances deceiving not

its radar instincts guide.

 

The Squirrel and the Nectarine

 

Picnic lunch out on the lawn, so peaceful filled with rest

A luscious lounging summer's day one of the very best.

Munching on my nectarine - the phone inside I heard

I left my nectarine outside – I saw a squirrel had stirred.

 

I finished conversation and when I took my seat

I noticed missing from the plate half-eaten tasty treat.

I never knew a squirrel ate fruit or had a mouth so large

And when our eyes made contact, up the tree the squirrel did charge.

 

How great to share my picnic with this furry friend from God

When he rested on the branch's limb, I gave my friend a nod.

 

Whale Watch

 

How can such a creature who looms so large and great

float buoyantly in water as though it has no weight?

 

Mother Nature holds the whale in graceful loving hand

I watch this splendid show from the Whale Watch deck I stand.

 

Mother, calf together – in tandem dive and feed

mother tending to the calf fulfills its every need.

 

Mother's moves deliberate but the calf plays with delight

To see them close together, the magic, mystic sight.

 

Despite the ocean's vastness from each other never roam

and travel through the waters of their grand aquatic home.

 

Rhythmic movements 'in the wild' more civilized than we

no cell phones, pagers do they need to travel in the sea.

 

To communicate by instinct and know just what to do

in serenity and calmness, you live your whole life through.

 

Summers in New England to feed and gain your weight

in winter travel South nature always guides your fate.

 

Life's lessons I can learn from you be trusting and in peace

when life's natural rhythms guide, stress can now decrease.

 

Stay close to God's true nature-hear the inner Voice

and blessings will be with me if I let God guide my choice.

 

The Butterfly on a Whale Watch

 

The butterfly was frantic flying on a boat at sea

Attached to me, it wouldn't leave, “Please don't set me free.”
I tried to coax it gently from my neck and from my hair

But I could tell it was too scared to fly in ocean's air.

 

I cupped it in my hands – at first it wouldn't fly away

But it knew it had to go somewhere, on me it couldn't stay.

It gathered up its courage and soared away from sight

God sent me this message, to help me see the Light.

 

To end up in a place so strange I've never been before

No panic should be in my soul, God opens every door.

And when I take a leap of faith I cling to God so tight

Knowing I am safe and strong, release all sense of fright.

 

Seasons in New England
 

We wait all year for summer, and mourn it when its past

We wonder why one season wasn't made to last.

 

Feel God in the changes and feel life's loving flow

Embrace ALL of the seasons, God has a plan you know.

 

As summer days draw to an end, few minutes 'til its dark

Stop the moaning, look around – you'll find the Spirit's spark!

 

Hear the crickets chirping - the end of summer song

Feel the cooler breezes, as the days now move along.

 

As we bid goodbye to summer, God still has quite the show

Fall leaves ablaze with colors to bring a loving glow.

 

And when the cold of winter comes with endless darkened night

Remember that the love of God now glows in candlelight.

 

When winter's grip holds on so long don't doubt the coming Spring

In the midst of winter, God graces everything.

 

We know that winter never stays and leaves return to trees

Sun brings warmth, the buds appear – God's breathing in the breeze.

 

Don't wait and wait for changes or mourn the moments past

Feel God in EVERY season, for love and peace to last.

 

The Seasons of the Soul

 

Bright blue – piercing blue gorgeous August skies

Everyone complaining of how the summer flies.

I see the Artist's lighting though the days are growing short

Shadows cast upon the trees my mind can sift and sort.

 

Reflections on a summer's day – the beauty at the shore

Prepare for fall and winter – the quiet that's in store.

No weeping for the shorter days or snow upon the ground

Cultivate the seeds within in winter's silent sound.

 

Feel the blessings of my life as seasons ebb and flow

Give myself the time I need to in Your likeness grow.

 

The seasons changing of my soul - to know them every one

From the darkness of the winter to summer's shining sun.

I am thankful for all seasons the rich tapestry they weave,

And will make a graceful exit, when it's time to leave.

 

 

The Light on the Lawn

 

From my second bedroom window – on this first day of Fall

Spotlight on the flower bed – nature's wake up call.

The air still smells like summer, the sun's rays shining hot

But fall apparent when the sun moved quickly from that spot.

 

And though the days are shorter (they're really not you know)

The falling leaves dance 'round me inviting me to grow.

Release the hold on summer – perfection found in youth

Embrace the years and moments to seek and hold the Truth.

 

I cherish change of seasons – the hope inside the seed

The quiet hibernation to surrender every need.

To huddle close to feel the warmth – the fire burning bright

The stars appear and celebrate the longer days of night.

 

Though I “see” the trees are dying there's no need to weep

Trees are resting gently, prepare for winter's sleep.

The long dark days of winter may weigh heavy on my heart

But even in the darkness, from God's Love we'll never part.

 

The branches may be threadbare – their riches yet unseen

They hold all of the mystery protecting fragile green.

Snowflakes gently falling – with silence touch the ground

Blanketing the dirt and soot God can now surround.

 

Put on the cloak of winter with its hope and touch of Grace

Make angels in the fallen snow to consecrate this place.

Surrender to the seasons, the dark and then the light

Feel the heartbeat of God's rhythms as we pass through day and night.

 

Reflect within and find myself to feel God's loving Source

Glow to feel God's radiant warmth a magnificent powerful Force.

To dispel the thoughts of grayness, the darkness and the fear

The winter's night upon the soul cold breath so fresh and clear.

 

God Speaks to Me In Snowflakes

 

God speaks to me in snowflakes

A silent joyous sound

Unique and gentle dancing free

Beauty touches ground.

 

Hard pavement – cold – they land with grace

Transform the heart of stone

Release the joy and heal the pain

Feel warmth in every bone.

 

Through gray and clouds I see the sun

Spring's beauty breaths away

But I wouldn't trade this moment

Of this blessed winter's day.

 

The Sign

 

Trees weighted down - they're heaped with snow

their branches bend with grace,

Reflection of the winter's sun

diamond patterned lace.

They know to not fight nature

they'll bend but never break

Embrace Divine connection

a resilient path they take.

 

Oh that I now find that path

avoid paths laced with fear,

They're poison to a life that's free

and beckon darkness near.

Fear release your grip on me

you blot out Truth and light

and blind me to this blessed scene

where God shines in the light.

 

The bowing graceful branches

extension from the Hand

“Come my dear beloved

hear only my command.

To love yourself and love the world

stay on the path with me

These branches are my sign of peace

and love shall set you free.

 

Faith can blanket any fear

remove its hurting sting

My winter snow – a comfort

feel all the joy I bring.”

 

 

The Winter Storm

 

Mystical, magnificence, – the height of winter's storm

Feeling now protected, blessed with safe and warm.

Pillow mounds to blanket the earth-the chaos now must cease

The world stands still, on center stage the snowflakes dance for peace.

 

See God in this wonder-land, a world now pristine white

Neighbors help each other – pleasure in God's sight.

The joys of children sledding making angels in the snow

Snowmen laughter – rosy cheeks – the world now all aglow.

 

Snowblowers' song it's time to start return to worldly things

Remember with each winter storm the gift it always brings.

The time to stop and listen and see the world anew

God's Presence ever present to always pull us through.

 

Anticipation

Expectant pregnant bellies' buds

bird song coaching birth

Sunshine rain unfolding leaves

as trees increase their girth

The magic of this time of year

Planned by the Master's hand

A feast for sight and sound and smell

on heart and soul they land.

Barren trees now bloom with life

erasing winter's pall

To live a life that's filled with joy

to listen for God's call

No matter what the weather

a life is always blessed

new life, rebirth each moment

God's love will do the rest!

 

Spring

The barren trees stand naked

shiver in winter's cold

Soon they will be blessed and dressed

in colors green and bold.

Hints of Spring – God's breath is warm

the birds prepare the nest.

The Earth renewed – refreshed – reborn

after winter's rest.

Unfolding beauty stretch and rise

a new day of my soul

The moment of awakening

Awareness Oneness Whole.

 

 

The Songbird in Winter

 

The morning's still with not a sound with barren trees in cold

A voice so clear to pierce the day a sign of hope to hold.

No warmer days for this sweet bird its mission loud and clear

Reminder of the warmth and love Creator's always near.

To sing a song of joy and love though darkness may prevail

The greatest gift a chosen one to blaze a different trail.

 

In the midst of my dark winter, a gift gave birth in me

Healing songs in heart and soul – the gift of poetry.

Wrapped in a blessed blanket protected from the storm

A fire burned with passion to keep me safe and warm.

Depression in the winter a thing of days gone by

I join the songbird's chorus and give thanks my soul can fly!

 

Blossoming and singing though Spring is months away

Amaryllis, Christmas cactus bloom such joy in everyday.

Winter's ice and snow and slush come on angels' wings

Pay attention keep awake to see what winter brings.

Eliminate the waiting, the groaning, and the whine

Glory lives in winter to help the soul refine.