THANKFULNESS

Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts

– Rachel Carson –

 

 

WHAT DOES YOUR HEART SEE?

Whether you stand in the shade,

Or in the sun,

Is not the tree still beautiful?

By Martha L Shaw – ©2014

Handmade from twigs by M L SHAW

 

AT ALL TIMES GIVE THANKS

Smiling,

The cloud rained down.

The droplets kissed the dry land.

Refreshed and blessed,

The blades of grass gazed heavenward      

And the sun began to shine.

By Martha L Shaw ©2015

 

The Awakening

Our 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

THANKS Y’ALL

As we enjoy the next few days as AMERICANS, let us lay aside our political ugliness, and instead ponder all we are thankful for and all who contributed in any way toward these many blessings, the troops, and families and friends at home and especially those who died for our freedom!

 

HAPPY AND BLESSED 4TH OF JULY!

ALWAYS GIVE THANKS!

Beyond The Veil

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Light costumed by darkness,

I thank you, Lord.

For the beauty I know but cannot see,

I thank you, Lord.

For the music I cannot hear yet still I dance

And thank you, Lord.

For your secret healing of my every need,

I thank you, Lord.

For living in this broken human’s heart,

I thank you, Lord.

For using me anyway,

All my love and thanks and praise to you.

Amen

By Martha L Shaw –  ©2014

 

GROWING AND GLOWING

Days of raindrops

Tinkling like fingers on piano keys

As birds hover beneath a leafy umbrella

Singing along.

Some called it a gloomy day

But I am blessed.

The dust of yesterday is gone

As a new season

Is freshly polished

For tomorrow!

By Martha L Shaw – © 2017

Words and image

 

 

Signs and Wonders

The balloon popped.

Squeals of delight were heard!

Loud and joy filled laughter . . .

Bows on each of her ears,

She made a hat

By folding bits of wrapping paper.

The gift lay nearby  . . .

“she likes the wrappings BETTER?”

No,

She just appreciates the love of the giver

Most of all!

By Martha L Shaw © 10-6-2013

In All Things

I hear it . . .

Thunder’s roll

I see the skies of black and gray.

The same hand that painted these

Holds the brush that brings about

The rainbow

In the wake of storms . . .

The hand that gave me eyes to see,

Ears to hear,

A heart to love.

I give you thanks.

-By Martha L Shaw – © 7-31-2013

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Creation

Dust!

Whisked away.

Thoughts of you  . . .

Thoughts of me  . . .

Smiling!

By Martha L Shaw –©  7-30-2013