WHEN YOU LOOK BEYOND THE CLOUDS . . .

Thank You Father!

To an impatient gardener

a slowly blooming seed

is a frustration!

But the Master Gardener

stays very near

and nourishes with food,

encouragement,

and love

and He is filled with joy

when the blossom comes to life!

By Martha L Shaw – © 2017 words and image

 

 

 

 

 

REBORN AND REFRESHED

Like The Garden Grows

Too often I focus on the fallen leaves

Scattered on my weed covered bit of earth.

Signs of death and decay?

Perhaps, and yet . .  .

A rake,

A hoe,

A change of focus,

And new buds and blossoms appear .  . .

Or perhaps they lay in wait all along.

Beyond the shadows shines the blazing sun!

By Martha L Shaw – © 2014

Awaken Singing!

HAIKU

The scent of your love

Like an ever blooming rose

Awakens my heart

By Martha L Shaw – © 2017

MONEY CANNOT BUY . . .

Generosity

fresh flowers from the garden

a gift of the heart

By Martha L Shaw ©2016

 

Master Gardener

As long as we are persistent in our pursuit of our deepest destiny, we will continue to grow. We cannot choose the day or time when we will fully bloom. It happens in its own time.
– Denis Waitley –

Martha and the Gardener

The Gift of Faith

A distant rumble

cannot darken my delight

in nature’s beauty

By Martha L Shaw – ©  6–10-2015  Words and Image

When I got my first home, knowing nothing of gardening, I was amazed when the neglected yard suddenly, come Spring, had lilies in bloom!  When I relocated some years later filled with hopes and dreams, I also faced many unexpected challenges. I still do. Come spring though, I was again surprised by lilies!  I still know nothing about gardening, but I know my Savior’s redeeming love.  I saw it that day in the lilies He gave to me! The lilies bloomed again today!

Take The Pitcher Off The Shelf!

Indwelling

A glove, a pitcher

sitting beside me empty

cannot satisfy

By Martha L Shaw © 3-23-2015

IN THE GARDEN

 

Were it not

for the decay of yesterday

how would come

the redemption?

By Martha L Shaw © 2-29-2016

 

By Martha L Shaw – © 2015

 

 

 

In His Time

Hiding underground

a new season is coming

pretty flowers grow

By Martha L Shaw – ©  7–16-2015 Words and Image

By Martha L Shaw – ©2015