pa prompt ill believe it when...

I’ll Believe It When the Yard

spreads out like an oasis in the desert
while we sit on the double swing breathing
in fresh evening air after a busy day,
conspiring for a life of joyful connectedness,
as petunias, snapdragons, marigolds bloom,

tall aspens provide refuge for our dreams
and doves, robins and sparrows chirp
to the rhythm of our hearts in sync.

Dancing in a House of Cards 

Lord, when I think

of all the things that can go wrong,

I feel like I’m living

in the proverbial house of cards.

One misplaced breath

will bring it all down.

I can’t imagine

going through life

without Your care,

Your vow to answer prayer,

Your admonition, “Fear not!,"

Your example of the birds of the air

and the lilies of the field.

So I thank You for Your protection,

provisions and promise

 of eternal life in Christ.

And I pray for those unaware

of Your existence

and how generous You are.

Please, open their eyes!

wordle Darkness, graphite, levitate, spoon, Paper, orange

Full Circle

Darkness engulfs me (almost) as I fiddle

with the graphite in my pencil.

I stare at it as if I’m expecting it to levitate.

And then I turn my attention to my spoon

in my tea, and I stir it around

with a ding, ding, ding as it bangs

against the mug, splashing the golden liquid

on my paper leaving an orange-ish stain.

I get a new sheet and begin my poem—

Darkness engulfs me…

Poetic Asides One last ...

Procrastination

One last email to read

One last poem to enjoy

One last turn to take

One last cup of tea to sip

One last piece of candy to snitch

One last walk around the block

One last chat to reply to
One last poem to write
before I finish my articles

which are due today.

acrostic

Disturbing

D irecting thoughts to the

I nteresection of trouble and worry

S ecurity of body and mind threatened with

T opsy-turvy feelings
U nsettling, upsetting
R oaming dark shadowy alleys of distress
B elieving what once was solid is now spongy
I mplying danger or horror’s ahead
N udging sanity to the edge

G rappling with niggling what-ifs

Morning Prayer 

Good morning, Lord, I invite you in.

First of all, forgive me for my sin.

I’m self consumed, I must confess.

Open my eyes to Your holiness.

Purify my heart and mind.

Today, help me be more kind

And in tune to the needs of others

Praying  for my sisters and brothers.

Open my ears to hear Your voice
And every moment make the choice
To love you first of all and then
Love others: women, children and men.
And when I go about my to-dos
May I be a person You can use.
Whether I’m making a bed or writing a story
May I bring You honor and glory.

Poetic Bloomings Photo Prompt

Shadow Dance 

What if?

the shadows

of our thoughts

were depicted on a screen

behind us as we walked along?

I have a feeling

we’d stay in our homes

and not come out.

But God sees the shadows.

He knows and still loves.

Lord, may my shadow dance

be pleasing to You.

And, sorry, when it isn’t.