With each struggle
She holds us
Each tear
She weeps
Each joy
She laughs
In life’s unfolding
even though lost we may feel
with us She walks
Inspired by not being defined by struggles endured …
Shadows there are
Pollyanna denies not
Upon sun’s course
each choice be as leaf & grain
for Light feeds
That which we spy
is that we create
Inspired by ensuring the sun our face faces …
Within Joy lies
dependent not upon baubles
not what you buy nor given
That to which we commit
we see
Deep breath
what world shall we create?
Inspired by embracing joy as the catalyst in a context of ‘no’ …
So others may shine
free we must be
Mentor
what you wish to see
do
how you wish to be treated
model
how we wish others to thrive
justice be
Inspired by being that which we wish to see in the world …
Riches
define not community’s memory
Treasures
no vestige of who we were
Wisdom recalls
courage in oppression’s midst
choices integrity made
Inspired by the virtue of integrity …
Toward justice
striving unto peace
solidarity in dignity’s advocacy
requires virtue many
Courage’s disciplined practice
hope bloom begins
Inspired by courage in the face of apathy …
Centre may shift
horizon may heave
path may diverge
& dreams obscure may be
Yet we as Thee
I as Thou
wisdom community binds
so nimble we be
Inspired by able to ride gravy anchor free …
To risk boldly
leave shore’s safe embrace
To dream wildly
step into precipice’s paradox
That to which we aspire
is born in tenacity’s forge
Inspired by risking the water’s shore for the horizon …
Hello Richard You definitely made us think some what deeply about what you have created in your verses. I am smiling because I know that through Our Savior we can and are able to see and understand his ideas and parables. Just like what you write for us Richard I do see and understand the meaning behind these verses. I really am impressed over the few years we have known each other now. I look forward to reading your A Deacons Musing when it comes out. Thanks again my good friend. God bless you as always in all things !
Hello James,
I am always grateful for your time and your intention of reflection and affirmation. It means a great deal to know some of these musings carry meaning for others. Thank you for your ongoing engagement and sharing your own wisdom through your creative gifts too!
Hello Richard You are very welcome. I love to respond to your musings as they come out. I thank you for the kind warm compliment. I believe we are both talented and gifted in this same way.
Amen 🙂
Amen