You looked down From Your Cross To behold faithfulness. There stood Your Mother. You beheld her look of grief, Her suffering Your pain. You wed it To Your Own, Presenting all Before Our Father’s holy throne. © 2013 Joann Nelander
Riding the Wind
He rides the Wind in power and right,Born of Eternal Light.All goodness follow in His train,Like comet tails, falling stars,That fire my night. Here light upon my soul and nest,As spirit bird, find place of rest,Spreading feathered wingAs shelter, and friend,To Godly bless. Stirring, fan the embers of my love,To blaze anew in fire from … Continue reading
Suddenly in Time
Eons marked in time, an ocean drop by dropFaith tested to the nth, suddenly to be hereSand through an hour glass, seeds promising the cropEons marked in time, an ocean drop by dropCathartic rhythms purging like the wild hopYou wanted wine, we gave you beerEons marked in time, an ocean drop by dropFaith tested to … Continue reading
Passion-Deed
Lord, my tears are plentiful, As I behold Thee in Thy rest. Kneeling in poverty of spirit, I am thrice blessed. Your forever Union With our Heavenly Father Embraces me as the child, That I am want to be, Obedient, merciful and mild. The Holy Spirit of God Rests upon me, Gifting me in sorrow … Continue reading