Poetry
SPRING
If I could paint a landscape of spring,
to reveal the magic it can truly bring,
it would be of forsythia’s brilliant show
where yellow blooms abundantly grow!
Of a carpet of green after months of tan;
cool, curly blades of grass, budding leaf,
and new flower bulbs deep in dirty sand.
Warmth in the fresh air as if to know
its lifeblood helps makes all things flow.
A-flight of flocks of birds which sing,
soar skies; oversees them as does a king.
If I could capture the blessings of spring,
of a life lived in Christ and what it brings;
it could take weeks or years to show,
it would be glorious with fruits that grow,
it would reflect on Jesus Christ the man,
it would not be freed from trials or grief,
though it is difficult to understand or know.
There’s a godly peace that comes to flow;
even in sorrow one can hope and sing
praises to our returning Creator and King!
P. Wolf
THE WORD
Desert wind howls like a lost pup,
sands of time fall like spring rain as
my soul hungers for renewal, eagerly.
Dryness is good in the season of
floods where earth is too saturated
and foundations begin to crumble.
Damp garment hang in warm breeze
flapping, fluttering, flirting in the wind,
but the soul should not be tossed about.
Delightful it is to sip a glass of hope
as a season of abundance arrives;
this is what it is like reading the Word.
P. Wolf
“In the mountain of the height of Israel will I plant it: and it shall bring forth boughs, and bear fruit, and be a goodly cedar: and under it shall dwell all fowl of every wing; in the shadow of the branches thereof shall they dwell.” Ezekiel 17:23
Wind whistles through stately pines,
as a red-tailed hawk cautiously soars
spring gusts, blowing from south winds.
Whistles a distance train trailing country
rickety roads bound on southern paths;
as spring peepers day-in-and-out whistle.
Pines sway, swing, sweep; perched hawk
rest for a minuscule moment mesmerized
by shadow dancing in solemn, stately pines.
As wild wind whistles through pines,
the mountain in Israel will bring forth
the throne of the anointed Son of God.
(One day, maybe soon.)
P. Wolf
Author Update
Here is a peek into my upcoming book, “Fearless, Fervent, Flourishing Faith”.
“In between years of homeschooling and feeling homelessness I found a deeper purpose for my life. I wasn’t literally without a home, but my flourishing home was empty. I didn’t get it. For years I had prayed regarding the up and coming years of “empty nest”. Yet, my nasty nesting materials were poking the life out of me.
I was lost and lonely. I had no purpose anymore. My husband was still employed and my children were on their way of making lives for themselves. For me, I was the rotten egg left in the woody nest with no one to incubate my stillborn life.”
Each of us have moments like I had where our faith is attacked. May I encourage you to look to God for direction. He has purpose for us through changing seasons.
Author news update:
I just started creating “Fearless, Fervent, Flourishing Faith”. I’m excited about writing a non-fiction book. Let see where God takes me as I share my spiritual journey.
For now, I travel an editing path. I will be working on the first book in my new children’s series “Teddy’s Tales, A Visit With the King”. This book is targeted towards ages 6-10. It’s a story of a dog and a boy who learn character building traits from the beloved King David.
“Beatrice” is touching the lives of readers. Reviews are slow. I found out from many people that they are uncomfortable leaving a book review or just don’t have the time. Authors appreciate input from their readers.
My first book released earlier this year “Abigail’s 40 Days” is feeling a bit lonely on the book shelf. It is such a wonderful story of a life transformed during moments of grief. Abigail finds herself walking with Jesus’ disciples who are on an exciting journey in search of their risen Savior. Will Abigail leave her sorrowful mission to seek true hope?
Enjoy the unveiling of spring. Have a great month.