Unfolding of the earth - springtime

The unfolding of the earth

is beautiful to behold.

Splendor leaps from the pages

of winter, 

life bursting forth from an artists soul.

Surely God is creator supreme

each inch an invention 

as if from a dream.

Revel in this wholesome display

there's peace to be found 

in this gentle way;

the wait is worth 

what comes from the earth

and the feelings of warmth 

are His to portray.

The Rising - Easter

You've given, oh God, the act of your rising

through Your Son

an eternal spring

from darkness and shame 

into light and release -

all with your name.

By our acts we are all driven down

forming for you a thorny crown.

Through anxious winters of life

you've sown

seeds for the spring,

Your faithfulness shown.

To save this world 

it is not surprising 

you'd show who you are 

by the act of your rising.

All the Voices I've Ever Heard - spring

All the voices I've ever heard

have suddenly converged.

Their individuality 

has taken on a theme,

to listen very closely 

is to find out what they mean.

Every one holds merit,

intrinsic value as they sing

each has given their offerings 

of expression- how they ring!

Turn toward us, 

voice of the past

which part of what you bring

is the part that will last?

For nothing good shall pass away 

as long as pleasant memories stay 

and the sounds shall echo-

overlapping, clear,

resonating in our lives

to never disappear.