PAD countdown 26-4 quiet

Morning After the Storm

(huitain)

Bright amber sun dawns silently.

The morning’s stretched out soft and still.

A storm had ended violently.          

An oak lies prostrate on the hill.

Some nearby puddles had their fill.

Sweet fragrance permeates the air.

Tranquility prevails until

“It’s time to rise!” two doves declare.

PAD Countdown 26-3 prayer

Thanks

T hank You for food, clothing, shelter and

H eat. Thank You for friends, family and

A cquaintances. Thank You for the pictures,

N ew and old, hanging on my walls. Thank You for

K indness shown to me, face to face and online. Thank You for

S aving me and adopting me as Your child.

PAD Countdown 26-2 prayer

Agreement

A lmighty God, I agree with You.

G race me with the mind of Christ.

R emind me that You love me.

E nvelop me in Your presence

E nd those things in my life  that

M ay be out of harmony with You.

E liminate in me the desire and the

N eed to do anything apart from You.

T ake my life and let it be a Hallelujah!

PAD countdown 26-1 Quiet

Quiet

Q uiet my heart before You and may I

U nderstand Your glorious holiness. Your

I ntamcy and love. Your omnipotence and

E ternity, Your forgiveness. May I put my

T rust in You, who are worthy of all adoration.

PAD countdown 25-4 short form

(Limerick)

The aches and the groans have arrived

The wrinkles, gray hair and less drive

Poor hearing and sight

The weight gain I fight

At least, they are signs I’m alive

PAD countdown 25-3 short form

(Limerick)

The years of my life added up

Like tea in a fine china cup

When all I can take

Leads me to just break

I’ll change to a fun-loving pup

PAD countdown 25-2 short form

(A Lune)

Trusses up

Like a skeleton

Growing porch