Paloma blanca, Too white a dove to dwell in this dusty garner Slouched in a dwindling forest. Paloma blanca, Too elegant to scavenge clods in barren leas With flocks of mottled kin. Paloma blanca, Radiant cherub soaring o’er this stony earth— Purity in broken, sullied land. Paloma blanca, Embodied hope, perfection yet to come, GraceContinue reading “Paloma Blanca”
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On the Lake
The tale of a camping excursion as observed by the Manitoban wilderness When the boat engine shut off, perfect silence enveloped the lake, as if all the forest around held its breath, just waiting for the first yellow leaf to fall. Then it fell, gracefully twirling. Gleefully settling on the mossy bed waiting below. “It’sContinue reading “On the Lake”
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”
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”
Time to Fly
(Dedicated to the third hatched butterfly, who sat on my finger for half an hour before taking flight so I would consider my own insecurities.)
Spring in Me
I asked God to show me how He is redeeming me. I wanted to see glimpses of how He is turning my ashes into beauty. And He’s showing me something. I’m still pondering the depths because I can’t fully grasp them. But He’s doing something. First, there was the porcupine. Along the road through the bush,Continue reading “Spring in Me”
Floury Galaxies
God spoke. The galaxies, Like flour flicked from His hand, Adorn the space of indigo And glow. -Rynelle Penner Yes, it’s short. Read it again. One of my greatest struggles in writing is making my articles/poems too long. But this time, I made it short. This quote captures my problem well. “I have made thisContinue reading “Floury Galaxies”
The Artist’s Fun
Autumn proves that change is beautiful. It also proves there is Someone who orchestrates change. God is at work in creation and He’s at work in us. Can we shrink from the uncomfortable changes and pain when exactly that could be where God wants to demonstrate His power and beauty through us? What if leavesContinue reading “The Artist’s Fun”
Dance of Mystery
Aurora Borealis— I love to watch her dancing, Leaping, twirling gleefully Midst the shimmering galaxies. With stars a stunning backdrop, She flings her skirts of splendor; They’re emerald with tinges Of royal sapphire fringes. When all around me hushes, I hear her silks swish softly. Her faintest eerie singing From static space comes ringing. AuroraContinue reading “Dance of Mystery”
Arise
The voice of my Beloved! Behold, He cometh Leaping upon the mountains, Skipping across the fields. My Beloved spake, and said unto me, “Rise up, my love, my fair one, And come away. For I will make a new thing. I will make all things beautiful. For, lo, the winter is past, The rain isContinue reading “Arise”
