Globe, sapphire, and green-
hands hover, encase, flutter
like palms enclose moths.
Tremulous clutch, grip-
breath gift, connection
reclaimed from the source.
Solid to gray dust,
half-cast shadow over sun,
peace with a void.
The Poor in Spirit
A talent, I would think, would be the first thing,
Or maybe all my money, or finest diamond ring-
my loyalty, though wavering, could really do it’s part,
or try to do what’s right, with all of my heart.
Still when you call, you offer your perfect healing balm-
Require only my empty, open palm.
Matthew 4:15-16
Cloak and starry sky,
obsidian mirrors shine
’til scarlet Dawn rise.
Philippians 3:13
Follow each lit step
forward focus, future goals
love, abundant Life.
Don’t ever look back,
dust, darkness, and scorched rubble
is now behind you.
Faults
I offered you silk petals,
roses lovely head;
still you only frowned a little,
and saw the thorns instead.
Offered warm meal and hugs,
and listened to your day,
still you only saw the thorns
in my bouquets spray.
I walked for hours to provide,
with a body giving way,
still you only saw the thorns,
when nothing I would say.
Both people showing love,
Sacrifice, price to pay,
Look past these thorns I carry,
To the rose display.
Living Sword
Shell solidifies,
sometimes the sword is kindest,
to let the truth in.
Prosperity’s Malnourished
Suck in,
smoke or stone;
final gleanings
from field’s poisons;
green is contempt,
green is witchcraft;
Air, water,ripe
garden of self-satisfaction
the tare-heads plucked,
chewed-
others, still pasture consumed,
mad herds and sturdy canes
envy has mingled with
superiority in a hybrid grape.
Why So Downcast?
Echoes from the far wall,
of damp , mossy cave-
sunshine fled hours ago,
tried to clutch a ray.
Fingers barely visible,
alone in moon’s glow-
God really did put in time
For this celestial show.
Disconsolent heart hanging,
string tied in my chest-
it’s bulk and heat,
may reach my feet,
at despondencies rest.
Though dark and shadow reign here,
and cave’s exit is far,
I know my God remembers me
because I see the stars.
Flattery
Smooth tongue’s formations-
maple incantations won’t
buttress crumbling walls.
disue 