September 12, 2017
Life gets crazy at times. We all know.I am in one of those seasons with many challenges all at once and a hurricne coming to town did NOT increase my faith, bring me more peace of mind, nor inspire restful sleep. . .until. . .
I hunger for quiet rest.
My strength fails me,
my courage weakened,
I cry out to you
and hear only pounding wind
and pouring rain.
Fear grips my soul as I wonder
what more do I have to lose?
Then over the menacing storm I hear them . . .
birds singing in the tree in my yard.
As always, you are here!
I amloved.
By Martha L Shaw ©2017
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Posted by Martha L Shaw
April 22, 2017
Despite their fragility,
in body and on branch,
the birds sang on
in delicate harmony.
Thunder and lightening,
driving wind and rain
did not change their spirit!
We have much to learn from them!
By Martha L Shaw – © 2017
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April 17, 2017
The sad little bird,
caged for so long,
hopelessly yearned to fly.
One day,
the cage door was open!
But still he stayed inside,
not knowing what it was
to be free!
By Martha L Shaw – © 2017
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February 7, 2017
I Wonder . . .
Does the bird
on the branch of the tree in my yard
ponder
“Do I sing out of tune?”
By Martha L Shaw © 2015
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March 22, 2016
Oh you clanging bells!
I hear you not!
For the chirping of a single sparrow
has made off with my heart!
By Martha L Shaw – © 2016
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March 14, 2016
by Martha L Shaw
Matthew 6:26
26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?
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March 5, 2016
The bird does not
sing because he’s happy.
He is happy
because he sings!
You choose.
By Martha L Shaw © 3-4-2016
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