Category: Poetry

  • Eternity in our Hearts

    Eternity in our Hearts

    “Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes may have eternal life in Him” John 3:14-15 At long last, transcending our past, as the body takes its final breath, we’ll pass through a portal that makes us immortal, and live…

  • Forgiven

    Forgiven

    Don’t be angry with each other, but forgive each other. If you feel someone has wronged you, forgive them. Forgive others because the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:13 if i give of fine vine or vein i forge on for one grin gone forever i grieve i forgive Poetry type: Anagrammatic Written for dVerse prompt…

  • Standing Still

    Standing Still

    When can I come and appear before God? My tears are my food, day and night, while all day people ask me, “Where is your God?” Psalm 42:2-3 Images of terror frozen in time genocide before our eyes. Is heaven standing still? Poetry type: Kimo

  • God is Light

    God is Light

    This is the message [of God’s promised revelation] which we have heard from Him and now announce to you, that God is Light [He is holy, His message is truthful, He is perfect in righteousness], and in Him there is no darkness at all [no sin, no wickedness, no imperfection]. 1 John 1:5-9 (AMP) Light…

  • Jacob’s Ladder

    Jacob’s Ladder

    He (Jacob) had a dream in which he saw a stairway resting on the earth, with its top reaching to heaven, and the angels of God were ascending and descending on it. Genesis 28:12 Terror rained grossly down, deeds so dark, conjuring hell’s lust for senseless death, I see – real time – finality of breath.…

  • Held Firmly

    Held Firmly

    Don’t fear, because I am with you; don’t be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will surely help you; I will hold you with my righteous strong hand. Isaiah 41:10 In awe of God’s mercy. Held firmly in His righteous, strong hands for eternity. Poetry type: Septolet For the W3…

  • Anchored in a World to Come

    Anchored in a World to Come

    But it is just as the Scriptures say, “What God has planned for people who love him is more than eyes have seen or ears have heard. It has never even entered our minds!” 1 Corinthians 2:9 You are anchored, like a tether, but light it feels, like a feather. Unmoving God, the strong tow…

  • Fountain of Life

    Fountain of Life

    I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will freely give water from the life-giving fountain to everyone who is thirsty. Revelation 21:6 The Fountain of Life beckons us to drink today to be filled complete. Poetry type: Haiku

  • The Ultimate Luminary

    The Ultimate Luminary

    The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. They lived in a land of shadows, but now light is shining on them Isaiah 9:2 His glory outshines the sun, revealing light among the shadows, winning hearts one by one. Like a burning lamp at midnight, beaming bright among the stark, His glory…

  • Joy

    Joy

    And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:47 Joy and peace abound deep in my spirit. By His great power, I rejoice in the LORD, with inexpressible hope, producing unwavering faith, regardless of my circumstances. Joy and peace abound deep in my spirit. Poetry type: Dectina Refrain This poem is response to a…

  • Joy of the Redeemed

    Joy of the Redeemed

    The waste-land and the dry land will be glad. The desert will be full of joy and become like a rose. Isaiah 35:1 The Rose of Sharon lives, exquisite as can be. A symbol of true spring with such compelling truth that nature’s colors sing. The Rose of Sharon lives, emblazoned in the field. With…

  • Lily of the Valleys

    Lily of the Valleys

    I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys. Song of Solomon 2:1 Delicious with a tender fragrance that draws me in with a sweet perfume. Dignified all white and blemish free sprouting hope in the darkest valley. Dazzlingly attractive to my soul subduing the bitterness of life. Delightful and infinitely pure presiding…

  • Adonai

    Adonai

    Adonai our Lord, how excellent is Your Name over all the earth! Psalm 8:2 I love You Lord, my Adonai! You’ll always be my battle cry. You are the Way, the Truth, the Light and with Your love, my soul takes flight. I long to keep You in my sight, to not let go and hold on…