Rynelle Wall

Sweet is the Sleep

The labourer at a greenhouse must suffer much for the sweetness of sleep. Some days she doth stand upon her feet for eight hours. She heaveth soil bags of fifty pounds onto the blue machine. When she seeth others watching, she asketh for assistance, but when their backs are all turned, she undertaketh the heavingContinue reading “Sweet is the Sleep”

Strangers

A tall man with a mustache swings the store door open. His black cap perches jauntily on his head—backwards—and he walks with a swagger. His unzipped jacket reveals a graphic T-shirt and a necklace underneath. Two teenage girls trail in behind him, tossing their locks of black hair, with high-top sneakers squeaking on the floor.Continue reading “Strangers”

The Frost-Bitten Sun

The frost-bitten sun sinks. Puckered rosehips, brilliant drops of blood, Sprinkle among the scraggly underbrush, While silvery drifts slouch deep in their beds. The twisted poplar thrusts jagged edges Against soft folds of velvet skies; Snapping air snatches breath, Transforms it to mist, sailing away. Solemn silence shivers. Bold, and girded with jewels, Stalwart OrionContinue reading “The Frost-Bitten Sun”

The Crazy Dream

Once upon a time, there were two sisters who liked to dream. One day, when they were quite grown-up, one of them said, “Let’s go to Newfoundland.” Her sister said, “Let’s do it.” And then they laughed. That was normal. That was how they always shared their dreams with each other. Visiting the only provinceContinue reading “The Crazy Dream”

Ripples on the River

It was a year ago that I settled down on my top bunk at SMBI for a quick nap before our banquet supper. This was our final evening of term, the day before we planned to leave for our choir tour in Belize. I picked up my phone just one more time before closing myContinue reading “Ripples on the River”

Light That Fire

…a photo gallery, mini thoughts, and a big announcement… Autumn. Ahhh….when it is autumn, let there be bonfires. Let there be bonfires all year round. For around a bonfire, people gather. Around smoke, ashes, and glowing coals, memories are born. With patient care, a baby spark is nursed to a happy flame. Stretching for theContinue reading “Light That Fire”

Homesick

Music reverberates from floor unto dome, Harmony swells in my ears; The chords drive in, Gloriously piercing my soul. I stray from the singing And stand at the lake. But why does my heart ache? The strawberry sun fades behind cobweb mist; Its light sprinkles over the waves, Peeking around every cattail— Kissing my face.Continue reading “Homesick”

Every Drop of Red

Trickling down from outstretched hands, Slowly staining Calvary’s sands, Every drop of red Drip Drip Dripped As the Saviour bled. Love so rich, one drop of grace Covered sins of every race. Full, enough, and more. Drip Drip Dripped. Who knew love before?

Hold Your Peace

I started this story four years ago. It has undergone so many harsh revisions that I’m surprised it’s still alive. But because it is, I’ll finally post it. In whatever struggle you may be facing, know that God sees. Let Him fight your battles. Victory belongs to the Lord. “God, do You hear me? WhyContinue reading “Hold Your Peace”

Enlarge My Heart

Well, I didn’t quite make it to the moon after all. But I did make it to many other places since the last time I posted. Over a span of 7 days in mid-December, I set foot in 3 states, 3 provinces, and 4 countries. I also spent six weeks at SMBI, an incredibly richContinue reading “Enlarge My Heart”