July 29, 2019
A pot made of clay
by skilled hands . . .
we, too, are thus made
by the Creator God’s hands.
So many types of clay,
so many types of pots,
the Lord GOD lovingly made us all.
They come in different colors, strengths,
yet,
all have value,
all made with equal amounts of love.
Sadly, more importance is placed
on global warming,
than human life.
News broadcasted multi times daily
speaks more of “another” shooting.
than a “tragic” one.
Is there a right or wrong side of the street??
a right or wrong skin color??
We were created with immeasurable love, all of us.
Will we ever put the guns down?
By Martha L Shaw – © 2019
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July 20, 2019
Wings in flight . . . the traveller sings,
Leaves on the now empty branch dance.
and the song grows further away.
Seasons change.
New gifts are given.
New songs are sung!
By Martha L Shaw – © 2019
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July 19, 2019
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July 18, 2019
I know nothing in the world that has as much power as a word. Sometimes I write one, and I look at it, until it begins to shine.- Emily Dickinson –
Well, Emily Dickinson missed a lot! Our beloved Creator made all and yes, indeed, from birth all shone and reflected His SPLENDOR! – Martha Shaw
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June 14, 2019
I climbed up a tree.
Just one bird was welcoming.
Truly a great start!
By Martha L Shaw – © 6–2019
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June 11, 2019
If a tree were to resist
shedding her colorful autumn leaves,
when would come spring?
When would come summer?
If we resist change
we cannot question why
we do not grow.
Do not choose death – choose life!
By Martha L Shaw – © 2015 Words and Image
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June 10, 2019
Perspective
A wee one picked a pretty flower
and gave it to her Mom.
Everyone around her smiled with joy.
She grew older and was taught
a dandelion was “just a weed”
but did the flower really change
when the eyes of her heart
were closed?
She grew up
and made them into
such delicious wine!
How eye opening!
By Martha L Shaw – © 2015
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March 25, 2019
A lovely late spring day
promises a bit of refreshment
from sniffing and sneezing.
As I smile with unspoken joy
reflecting heavenward
from my appreciative smile
I feel a gentle breeze tickle me!
I find that a leaf laden branch from my tree
happily waves its many new leaves to its Maker
as it shares my joy
and springs into new life!
By Martha L Shaw – © 2019
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November 21, 2018
Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts
– Rachel Carson –
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