God has reignited my passion for writing again here in Africa. Thought I’d share with you all a few poems from my time here so far!
“Just Be”
The southern wind blows the leaves
The fill of summer controls the breeze.
The air is calm and personal
A pure grown bean roasted slow.
Some say that life will make you cold
But I believe in a sovereign hold.
A firm strong grip that won’t relent
A carpenter’s hand, a perfect print.
How a smile can change the times
How His smile is perfect and kind.
Resting still the restless heart
Bringing it home to the peaceful start.
In and out, then in again
He stills our breathe to mimic Him.
With words of power, love and sound
His atmosphere is all around.
For this is Him who breathed it all
Who takes our hand and heads our call.
Who pours out love so endlessly
Upon His child and says, “just be.”
Patient Love
I sit outside
But I abide inside
I choose Joy
For You chose me.
Life will come
The punch may hurt
I choose peace
Oh my Comforter.
Waves do crash
Perfect time & way
And so my life
Your beautiful display.
Where’s the joy
In a waveless ocean
For in the swells
Your works in motion.
Chipping and shaping
Restoring anew
Your Son Your Child
All the way through.
For patient love
You’ve called me too
And through it all
I choose You.
Home
The gaze of my Father
The love in those eyes
Breaks my resistance
Consumes my existence.
In stillness I sit
Beside You my God.
Peace by Your fire
Freedom in Your desire.
Lord oh my God
The beauty of You!
Home, I’m Home
No longer I roam!
For once I was lost
But now I am found
Embraced by my Father
His Love all around!
His Breath my life
His Voice my bread.
I sit at the table
And feast with my Dad!
