Sprightly (Adjective) Definition 1 : marked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited 2 : having a distinctively piquant taste : zesty Oh the profound privilege The intimacy Of watching sparrows in their sprightly dance Mating Oh the wonder of it all
Sometimes
“The land enjoyed its sabbath rests; all the time of its desolation it rested, until the seventy years were completed in fulfillment of the word of the Lord spoken by Jeremiah.” 2 Chronicles 36.21 (NIV) Sometimes it’s not about me Sometimes it’s not Sometimes Something else (Also very important) Is going on Sometimes
Migration
When you are gone I migrate Across the landscape of our bed In search of you.
Parched
Had I failed to go out in the storm I would have missed The magnificent fragrance Rising from The parched earth When she is drinking
The Penny
The stark thrill of Laying a penny on the track Knowing it might derail a train It might! A whole train (Which of course couldn’t be true? Could it?) So much power in a penny So much power in my small hand But Who would give so much power to a penny? Who would give so much power to me? Ten
When Lily Goes For A Walk
When Lily goes for a walk She meanders in the short grass Explores in the tall grass Wanders into the trees (Letting the branches touch her face just to see what that feels like) (she ignores the asphalt path that I typically march along) Because It’s Not Relevant She pauses And looks For a long long long long time No agenda Just present In the moment Child like Faith
Obstreperous
obstreperous adjective | ub-STREP-uh-rus Definition 1 : marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous1 Obstreperous Hard to pronounce One has to peer And Roll the word about Careful not to miss a consonant (or vowel) Obstreperous Marked by unruly or aggressive noiseness Clamorous Oh church Be not named such Behaving like a child too much indulged “Go To Your Room!” And shut the door And Seek Spirit Seek Jesus Seek Poppa Return to Love Joy Peace Patience Kindness Goodness Faithfulness Gentleness And Self Control 1. Merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day retrieved April 15, 2021
Morning Walk
Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5(NKJV) After a day and a night and a day Of sorrows and bitterness remembered I awake and The sun is shining The birds are singing The fish are swimming The dogs are barking The children are playing The frost is melting The trees are budding and I remember that You Are Love And You order And You know All things well All
Shattered
He heals the wounds of every shattered heart. Psalm 147.3 (TPT) When the centre Is shattered By Sin Sloth Silence Selfishness Squandering Oh Poppa Repair Restore Renovate Resuscitate Rehabilitate I wait for you I'm bored of my brokenness You Who make all things new Make my heart new Please
The Space
I wish I could Fill up the space You left behind If I could be you When only you will do But There’s no way To fill up the space You left behind Jill
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