Sunday, December 6, 2009

Light will definitely do that

Reduced, lowered to isolation almost.
It's so real, hardly tangible,
And boy, that frustrates me.

Someone is holding me,
Keeping me from grabbing it.
Please, please let me latch on!
Forever.

See, it's necessary...
Like the breath that needs to pass through my body.
I'm drowning in my own darkness.
If this is self-induced,
Then I guess I'm not alone in it.

There is one more;
Yes, actually, there is.
The one holding me back isn't tangible either,
But he's so real.
Again, hardly tangible.
He's got smothering breath though.

You know the smile?
The one that peeks through your lips
When you open the blinds in the morning
And you're greeted by a sunny day?
It amazes me.
Yes, I'm amazed by the power of light.
Light will definitely do that.

The tight grip he has on my ankle...
Well, thankfully the light has power.
I smile when the light bursts through.
He looks up and shivers.
Sometimes I wonder why.
It's so warm!
I can now slowly crawl toward the very real.
I love the sun.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

They Went Through Separate Windows

He stood
She remained
He'd return if she'd stand
But she won't

A tweet, a whistle, a flutter
Heard outside
Brown feathers
And a nest of odds and ends

She's still sitting, sir
Perhaps you should join the birds
They're outside
And she's in

It's raining
But they're still rustling about
It's raining
And you're still fixed in that spot

He moved for a kiss
She moved to miss
He moved to the door
She moved to the floor

Before departure
He stepped across
And slowly, very slowly
Shut and latched her window

Sunday, November 29, 2009

I would like to tell you something

It seems he knew. All along, yes. He knew the color of the sky would change on that day. It rained, yes. My sky was grey. The bouquet upon me was pretty, though. And he knew.

I am undone, it seems. I was for a while, yes. He made it impossible to get away. And while I continue in this, he knows how to shape it. He shapes me, yes.

He says it will never end. Yes, I agree. And I hope this equally sweet song will never end. The melody sweeps, yes. At least I know he holds it all. I do believe he holds it all.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Turkey Day

I'm thankful for my sweet Jesus.

I'm thankful for my family who love fiercely, even if they don't realize it.

I'm thankful for fall... I can see God the most in the beauty of autumn.

I'm thankful for all the people in my life who are there no matter what.

I'm thankful for the new and exciting!

I'm thankful for amazing food and parades on television.

I'm thankful for laughter... in particular, for a Grandma who could laugh anyone's socks off.

I'm thankful for Pandora, which has the BEST Christmas stations imaginable.

I'm thankful for cell phones. They help out with long-distance kinda things.

I'm thankful for my home and the roof over my head.

I'm thankful for fireplaces... they're so cozy, and the fire is mesmerizing.

I'm thankful for the peace I'm filled with daily, just knowing my Creator is there with me every breath I take.

There is so much to be thankful for.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Wait and see

Some guitar music
Led to a chat
And though nothing was said
Implied

Not expected
Not unwanted
Some fifth day
The test should be passed

It's hard to guess
The complex mess
Of ponderings up there
So stop guessing, He says

We've all seen You

Lord, I love you. Continue to permeate my life. These days have been hard in so many ways, but your constancy and faithfulness have been my strength.

This world breaks my heart. Killing babies, drinking to death, giving intercourse and intimacy to no one of significance... the list could continue for hours. You know it all and I can't imagine how this rips your insides. I wish I could apologize for everything we've ruined in your world. Jesus, I just don't understand why people think the way they do, or act the way they act. I'm sorry the whole world doesn't know you.

I'm happy, though, that we have no excuse. You proclaim yourself in all that surrounds us.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Mr. Golden Sun, please shine down on me.

Rain, rain
Go away
At least until I get my rainboots

Rain, rain
Come some other day
Today I'd like to feel the sun

Rain, rain
Find some way
To meet up with a smile

Rain, rain
You remind me of tears
Please, please stop

Rain, rain
You nourish the earth
Why can't you do the same for me?

Rain, rain
I can deal with your mood
Just don't let it get to your head

Rain, rain
You're beautifully made
We're similar in that way

Rain, rain
I guess you can stay
A "thank you" will suffice