It's Dark Down in the Valley- Summer

It's dark down in the valley,

where morning is delayed

and the shadows deepen

at the close of the day,

but such a stillness lies within,

protected from intruding air,

you may make your bed while tucked in there,

settle in and don't despair

God will be with you -

anywhere. 

Oh sweet robins,

how you shared your melodies

from the glimmering of dawn

I heard them drifting from the trees...

now that it is dusk

at the keyboard I shall play

the heartstrings of my lyrical soul

at the ending of this day.

Though the sky has decided

with a rain, to lightly weep,

accept my tender song dear robins,

and gently go to sleep. 

I Am Redeemed! - spring

I am redeemed by another

there is no other

who can do this for me.

Life has been given

and I have received

eternal connection

with the One True God,

I have been redeemed!

As Life Continues to Unfold - spring

Babes in arms we once were

at the family reunion,

held with care;

older holding younger

we were all there.

Three generations of vibrant folk

born of Grandpa and Grandma,

a heritage we shared.

We filled the white farmhouse,

in the yard children played

all throughout the afternoon

until no longer day.

Then the Patriarchs left us

 in more ways than one

and the children

formed their own families

but still got together some.

But now they too are fewer,

only a remnant remain

and seldom are they with each other -

it will never be the same.

What is most startling of all

is that as my lifetime

continues to unfold -

I see those of us who are left to remember -

are now Grandchildren Growing Old.



Delicious Breeze - spring

Spring brings

breezes through the screens

of the open windows

so inviting -

air, freshly baked by warm sunshine

sweetened by the flowers scent,

so delicious we partake

'til our senses are content.