Joy Needs No Umbrella
April 6, 2019The sky was growing darker
on a once bright cheery day.
The baby,
once bright and cheery,
feared the darkness and wrath
but I held her close to me
loving her so much.
Her face lit up
and quickly brightened.
She gave me a kiss and her heart melted into mine.
Where was the once pending storm?
I don’t know or care
then gave the wee one a kiss.
Our love is stronger than any storm . . .
and we drifted off to rest peacefully.
By Martha L Shaw – © 2019
AN UNEXPECTED GIFT!
February 11, 2019When The Storm Passes . . .
The threat of a storm lasted long, but now that the storm is over it seems as though it was quite brief. How often do we find this to be true? After it has gone, the beauty in its wake seems brighter than ever before . . .
Here are some photographs taken after other storms have gone. It seems there is a message in their beauty.
29 He stilled the storm to a whisper;
the waves of the sea[a] were hushed. – Psalm 107:29
SEE THE LIGHT
October 10, 2018The Storm That Wasn’t
September 25, 2018When I Stray
In the night
I gazed at the light streaked sky
before any raindrops even fell . . .
Already concerned about damaging winds
which never came my way.
By Martha L Shaw ©2015
HURRICANE AND TORNADO
September 10, 2018As we face the peak of hurricane season and, as well, with many of us – MYSELF INCLUDED- in the path of Florence right now – A LEVEL 4 AND SOON TO BE 5 -, let’s pray for protection for all!
Enlightened
May 3, 2018DANCING IN THE REIGN
August 1, 2017I heard
the applause of many angels
reign down on a dance floor
glowing
with the stars in gentlemen’s eyes
as the ladies danced in satin gowns
and their best diamonds!
No other light was needed.
By Martha L Shaw – © 2017
HE LEADS – I FOLLOW – IT IS GOOD
July 27, 2017Thunderous applause
reaches me from above.
Some call it a storm
but I call it joy
Hidden wonders yet to come!
By Martha L Shaw – © 2017
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MOST TREASURED GIFT – FAITH
June 26, 2017A 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!