I am with you, As One Who has always loved you, Loving you as you began your life’s journey To the kingdom of Heaven, Your true home, Loving you all the days I have appointed you. Loving you unto dying and your death, Loving you as the breath of life. I have played upon the … Continue reading
Arm in Arm
Consider the multitudes, Throng upon throng, Gathered across a nation, Arm in arm. Regard the throng, Witness of flesh, Standing tall, Staring down terror and the terrible, Arm in Arm. A proclamation for peace, For life, for freedom, In the aftermath of death, To face the future, Arm in arm. A call to arms: Arms … Continue reading
Here Comes Today
Here comes today. Come with me, all holy Angels, As I set foot on a new day. I take to the pilgrim’s road, Looking to heaven, I find God with me, And I adore. With kisses of thanksgiving, With the beating of my heart, With every breath I draw, I am all prayer. Life proclaims … Continue reading
FAR FLUNG
I miss them. I miss them all. The years have flung them about, Scattered them to the four winds With little care, And less a say. My friends, not here, But there, And everywhere. So hard to hold, Though near, in heart, But, oh, so very far apart. So very dear! I want them, Here. … Continue reading
TAKE CARE
Pray, Take care Who you turn away. Give thought, And ‘haps a listening ear. In truth, The heart of God Beats in the beggars breast. copyright 2015 Joann Nelander
