March 29, 2019
KNOCKING AT MY DOOR

Sunshine after rain
you were standing at my door
you refresh my soul
By Martha L Shaw – © 2016
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January 19, 2019
A single rose bloomed on a cold winter’s day!
I knew it was from You! –
By Martha L Shaw – ©2019

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January 15, 2019
For Bobby and Kim
A smile,
A kind word,
Soon becomes a hug and kiss.
Rain and sun . . .
Love planted by the Mighty Gardener
Grows into such beauty.
Forever comes so quickly
To the one who is left behind.
But no, sweet one!
It lasts for eternity.
Broken hearts become stronger
For being such giving hearts . . .
For ”Giving Hearts”know no limits!
By Martha L Shaw – ©2019
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December 22, 2018
How Can I Do Christmas When . .
. . . this is all I have to give?

It’s the best gift of all!
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December 6, 2018
The house is quiet.
It is early morning
And the moon is handing the reins to the sun.
The illusion of darkness fades
As the breath of a new day
Fills my heart and soul.
“Good Morning” Hope seems to say.
I rise.
By Martha L Shaw – © 2016
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September 25, 2018
The quitessential artist
sees the sun behind the cloud,
the face beneath the mask
and reveals their splendor
to the world!
By Martha L Shaw ©2018

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July 2, 2018
Oh darkness,
you cannot hide
my seemingly elusive joy.
For,
in my heart exists the Lamp
to guide me to it
So I will sing on!
By Martha L Shaw – © 2016

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May 17, 2018
The sun still shines
on dark rainy days.
You can see it reflected
in EVERY puddle!
By Martha L Shaw – © 2016

Jeremiah 29:13
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
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May 3, 2018

Beauty in a storm
when I do not look in fear
sun peeks through the clouds
Glistening raindrops
Quenching the thirsty dry land.
Grace and hope are mine!
By Martha L Shaw – © 2018

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June 26, 2017
A distant rumble
cannot darken my delight
in nature’s beauty
By Martha L Shaw – © 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 – an ever living reminder of His love!
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