Words, Wonderful Words

Present
by Beth Weaver-Kreider, 2014

I have been thinking about you
more than you know, you know?
Here in the mornings when birdsong
enwraps me in a blanket
of messages in whistle and trill,
while the early morning chill
is dissipating as the sun
rises over the ridge,
or when I am out in the field,
or walking up our winding hill,
or pulling out the pans
to make tuna noodle casserole,
my heart will suddenly veer,
shift into a different focus,
and be where you are.
That little sparrow that hopped
along your windowsill
and peered inside
as if searching for someone?
That was my heart,
seeking you out.
The little white puff of cloud
alone in the blue sky
that seemed to follow you home?
The flash of sunlight
as you turned a corner?
My heart seeking yours.
I have wanted to give you words
to help you feel less alone.
Something that rhymes with hope,
or sounds like the whisper of the arms
of sturdy friends encircling you
through this slow and vicious storm.
Today, watch for sunlight on a bird’s wing,
look for the golden face of a dandelion in the grass,
the shadow on your kitchen table
as the day leans into afternoon.
Listen for the trill of sparrow
and the knock of a woodpecker
in the distance, from the park.
That vibrant net of color and sound
is woven by watchful hearts,
holding you.

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Broken Dreams

As children bring their broken toys
With tears for us to mend.
I brought my broken dreams to God
Because He was my Friend.
But then instead of leaving Him
In peace to work alone,
I hung around and tried to help
With ways that were my own.

At last I snatched the back and cried,
“How could You be so slow”-
“My child,” He said,
“What could I do? You never did let go.”

Author: Loretta P Burns

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Nighttime

In the dark of night
When the sky is black.
Who knows what lies above
Just let your imagination go.
It could be where angels live,
To keep watch on the earth below

So let your imagination fly
Let it travel to heights unknown.
You may see someone that you love so dear
Or places you'd love to go.

Who knows what lies in the sky above
So let your imagination fly
Let it soar to heights unknown
Where the stars are bright
To keep watch on the earth below

by Marie Pearl Newland