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
THE VISITORS
What did they say? The men that came, then went their way. Seeking the One all people long to see, They left their hearths, these Wise Men Three. “Where is He?”; the question echoes through ages long. As He seeks a home ‘mong busy throng. We prayed, sang and offered gifts beneath a tree. Because … Continue reading
