By Martha L Shaw – © 2019
“No one can get Joy by merely asking for it. It is one of the ripest fruits of the Christian life, and, like all fruits, must be grown” Henry Drummond
TIME TO GROW – TIME TO RIPEN
June 28, 2019
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MY EDEN
July 3, 2018
GOD’S GLORY – By Martha L Shaw – © 2018
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The Awakening
June 7, 2018Our earthly life can be frustrating
and our human weakness
is like a blindfold
keeping us from realizing the beauty,
the miracles,
and God’s loving hand
guiding and protectig us always.
By Martha L Shaw – ©2018 Words and Painting
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PASSION IS GOD’S GIFT!
May 31, 2017Folks who soar through life without a trace of stress are generally better at hiding it! DON’T COMPARE AND JUDGE YOUR FEELINGS! FOLLOW YOUR HEART!
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AS THE RAIN PASSES BY
April 20, 2017A HAIKU ON FORGIVENESS
The clouds break apart
dampened grass between my toes
Ah, new beginnings
By Martha L Shaw – © 2015
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NEW SEASON’S SONG #HAIKU
March 28, 2017Cool air of morning
quickly warming – sun rises
blossoming of Spring
By Martha L Shaw © 2017
We change and grow with the season, on our journey . . .
BY MARTHA L SHAW 2016
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IMAGE IS EVERYTHING!
March 24, 2017
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. . . AND YOU WERE THERE
March 23, 2017I needed to be near you . . .
I chose this cathedral . . .
I heard the choir sing . . .
Your presence was unmistakable . . .
By Martha L Shaw – © 2017
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SEASONS CHANGE
March 7, 2017the last snowflake melts
my heart blooms like the new buds
feathered choir sings
By Martha L Shaw © 2017
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God Loves Me So MUCH .. .
February 3, 2017That He Created Dogs!!
By Martha L Shaw © 2016 – A WORK IN MIXED MEDIA
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Martha L Shaw - Poet, Writer, Author, Artist 