"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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"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 

"Far More Precious"

Rubies are red
Sapphires are blue
A pile of these
Would be faboo

Em’ralds are green
Diamonds are white
All demand work
To bring to light

Digging real deep
Slaving away
Labor and sweat
Hoping for pay

Hidden away
There was a stone
Diggers threw out
Worth was not known

It has this shape:
Fear of the Lord
All is revealed
Glorious hoard!

Breaking through rock
Our effort? Nope
Wisdom Himself
Paying for hope