Thankfully, the face does the heart belie. It leaves us not judging, if we tend toward wise. The softness of beauty often hides a greedy stare. And battle scars hide a heart full of care.
It’s Jesus or Bust
“Trust us”, they say. “We know what’s best for you”. Just when and how have you proven that’s true? “Eat what is right and obey all our laws. Long life will be yours if you’ll just join our cause”. I will keep to the Lord. Thanks very much. What’s “best” in your head is headed … Continue reading
Words
Too many words does not a message endear. Shortness of letters will bring the eye near. Write them with sugar and the ants have their fill. Speak of what’s holy and you coat them with dill.
He
Before he sinned, He saw the truth. As he prayed, He watched in silence. God gave way to sins of youth. Then came morning and found him silent. What could possibly be spoken? Over time a tear develops. God stood near, that tear a token. The Lord’s his God because He cares. Not just for … Continue reading
While You Slept (a prayer for help)
While you slept I could not. But my waking was not as it is in the city that never sleeps. For there they plot to maintain their wealth. There they plot to cheat, murder, rape, and gain what does not satisfy. Their waking is to flesh. Not so with mine. My heart has heard the … Continue reading
Just be happy!
I see people celebrate situations in life. I am told I should be happy for them. And I know that often people are irritated that they must remind me to be happy for others. Should I lie and say I am happy because you bought a new car? Should I lie and say I am … Continue reading
