CANVAS MOON

A canvas moon paints a broad open field with silver dust. Fair opening breezes test tree tops and back porch chimes.   The solitude is furious with quiet. Night fires, crackling lamps of light form great red embers breathing heavily under thin layers of gray ash.   Moisture slips into the mouths of waiting roots; … More CANVAS MOON

STREET MAN

His voice competed boldly against sidewalk clutter and boisterous buses hissing to abrupt stops. His beard twisted like ocean ropes to his chest, brushing over the top portion of a blue or maybe green shirt; gray stained pants and untied boots creased from roughness completed his wardrobe. He lifted with authority a bible, quoting verses, … More STREET MAN

WORDS WE SPEAK

It’s how we speak that tells a tale either filled with honor or full of despair.   Words that spill from our mouths assist the weak the lonely or sick or can cut to the bone with anger and guilt.   Words create the chance for change to begin your life by walking in faith. … More WORDS WE SPEAK

BRAND NEW

I feel the challenge filled with words causing my steps to change, a new course, an open road, the thirst for something more.   I sense a fullness lacking that fails the void within an emptiness, a shallow soul, a person incomplete.     Its then I hear my name from waters stirring deep pointing … More BRAND NEW

FORWARD

We meet the road as paths curve away where bending knees seek a word and angels point us on our way. And then there are nights with fear and dread offering no chance for another day with dreams circling and doors wide open reminding us of our past. But the sun then rises with chance … More FORWARD

INSPIRATION

Inspiration recorded by grace strikes true the chord in hearts with desire. The writer or composer brings life with a message of courage or a blessing of hope. Lets not forget the names below, paying tribute by remembering the inspiration and words: The Old Rugged Cross  –  George Bennard How Great Thou Art  –  Carl … More INSPIRATION

TURNING LOCKS

        A wave of voices claims pastures of air lifting up songs of worship and praise encouraging the downcast and healing broken hearts.   The choir reaches into willing souls with keys shaped like notes turning locks and setting loose with words a fresh breath of life.      

SECOND SELF

  The second self of me is the gift unwrapped. The adventure in need of a path. A stone to be dislodged. A bridge that crosses every part, leading to passions and fears. It’s a road without a friendly door or room without a place to hide; My second self forces me to sunlight. I’ll … More SECOND SELF

RECEIVED BY FAITH

          The key of salvation is the promise of turning the hope of the unseen sincere forgiveness received by faith established by truth peace and understanding where light casts no shadow and the faithful pray for wisdom while receiving mercy accepted by grace filled with joy a blessing beyond words while … More RECEIVED BY FAITH

NEW BEGINNINGS

    Lifting waves of hands like vines circling, weave tapestries of surrender and praise for the beginning of a start or the end of long suffering.   The message of hands provides comfort and rest, a blanket of protection, safety without words.   An open and willing heart provides the opportunity for God to … More NEW BEGINNINGS