Encouragement

She does not use her fists, but her courage. 

She does not overpower, but gently persists.

With conviction, through prolonged thought,

She remains steadfast. 

On pilgrimage, she finds love;

Bringing it home each time. 

She labours the soil and waters the earth;

With patience, she waits.

Exerting herself has become a reward

She must choose wisely to receive.

She crafts strength like jars of clay,

Placing each one in her home. 

Letters to myself

Is this a love story?

Where the hero is I?

Am I prepared to fight for you,

When it barely seems as though you try?

Maybe I'm crazy;

It's probably true. 

Despite the disruption and denial

I'm in love with you. 

It's a special kind of painful

When the love isn't shared. 

Love is a decision

Totally separate from care. 

I say that now, because earlier, even I forgot.

Love is not a disease

To be cured or caught. 

Love is a decision.

So if decision, not bout, 

I cannot cajole. 

Volition required; no corral, nor plea

I must stand here, obviously, and hope to be seen.

To Fill A Need.

That's where that feeling comes from: 

She is the answer to a question.

A barrage, a beckon, a bellow;

All addressed to her. 

To fill a need,

She was made.

So much insight,

So much attention.

Her radiance,

Her sophistication. 

To fill a need,

She was made.

Grace becomes her,

Faith becomes her.

Without these,

She disappears. 

What it is.

I used to think that I struggled to find love:

Not true. 

It turns out that I am 

Very lovable. 

The problem is,

Not many know what love is. 

I used to think that I struggled to find love:

Turns out, I didn't know either.

Churn

My moves are few;

Over to something better

Can I take the reins?

Knuckling the experience,

Every sight important.

Revel in the moment,

Yes to the day.

And you thought it was over

Not likely, or sad.

Doubt is faulty.

How deep;

Over to something better! 

Planning for the best

Every experience a joy

Love lasts forever

Even in the drought.

Saunter away from

Sadness:

Never giving up

Endless casting out

So there is no fear! 

So there is only love.  

The Only Way for Yeses.

Neither coward, nor thief:

Appealing,

Past the surface,

Heart on fire.

Recognition:

Organic and Mutual.

Chaos is only

The violence of affection.

Union brings good change.

Reminders on Sunday

Justice is optional:

Should I lament? 

Exerted, tired;

I find myself spent. 

Frame it beautifully, 

Display it 

In the Foyer.

Over the mantle, perhaps. 

Open arms,

Open heart.

Open arms,

Open heart. 

Worship: see Your face. 

Need: met by love. 

Justice is optional:

Love never fails. 

Fear is optional:

Power, love and sound mind prevail.