"On The Shelf"

Behind the books
And old photos
And baubles precious,
Knickknacks sentimental;
Behind the masks
Is hidden a heart
Layered in dust
Does it still beat?
Is there life?

The door opens
In comes a mighty rushing wind
(Or a sweet gentle breeze)
Books, masks tossed aside
Dust blown away
Shelf is clear

“CLEAR!”

Lub-dub, lub-dub
Love did, Love did

"The Seventh Hole"

Two for seeing
Two for hearing
Two for smelling

One function for each pair

But the seventh?
Oh, the seventh!

One hole with two jobs

In goes food
Out come words
The one, harmless enough
But the other?

A sentry for the heart

By it, lovers unite
And by it, nations divide

Small but strong
Tiny but mighty

"The Torrent"

Ever flowing
Over-bowling
Borne along,

Again,

By class-five rapids,
A cataract thro’ jagged crags

There is danger here
Out of (my) control
Guided by Peace
Protected by Joy

Himself

The mighty rush of God’s
Poured-out, turbulent love

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God's grace has no asterisk

"Welcome Home"

I am Your bride

As I prepare

As I wait

As I work

You arrive,

wrap Your arms around me,

and caress the back of my neck with gentle lips

You whisper sweet somethings in my ear

My heart swells

and I am undone

Welcome home