July 8, 2017
Unlabeled
The happy little dandelion
growing in the field
smiled toward heaven
all the while.
No one ever said
“you’re just a weed”
so he had no doubt
that he was loved.
Perhaps
there is a lesson
here for you andme?
by Martha L Shaw © 2017
Just today, another young life lost whom I knew and many I never knew, due to labels. . .some self imposed, some by society or classmates or undefined loud mouths thrust upon them, but lives lost again aand again needlessly. Each loved, each with purpose. When will we learn.
but by His love
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June 12, 2017
I have a friend who wakes up all aglow and usually singing. My late Mom often woke up singing church hymns. Me? Clear the way! I need my coffee, shower, and quiet-time! Yes, I sometimes awaken in song, but not too often. Not today.
How we feel does not need to rule the day. Hope is within us
. Pray with me . . .
Lord,
I give my all to you and
ask that you enable me
to reflect your joy and hope
on this day and always. Amen
In you, Lord my God,
I put my trust.
Psalm 25:1
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April 7, 2017
The REAL Joy
I enjoy the applause.
Admiration is nice for a time
but,
my lasting joy
is reflecting the Lord in all I AM and do.
I am nothing without His love.
By Martha L Shaw – © 2016
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February 17, 2017
Sitting here,
I know today is a dark and cold wintry day
But yesterday
It looked and felt like spring!
Only the bare branches betrayed
What the calendar on my wall tells me.
A knowledge of all that is to come
Heals my soul.
By Martha L Shaw – © 2014
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January 3, 2017
HAIKU
Rain drops gently fall
It is neither late nor light
Their music feeds me
By Martha L Shaw – © 2017
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December 28, 2016
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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October 24, 2016
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