Refining Words

FOLLOW

Follow where He

leads no matter

the path or where

another goes

tend feed lambs,

sheep, for as little

or as much time

exists in life

in death—follow

“This testimony is true.”

John 21

Refining Words

SKY

Woven in the heavens

star lit reminders

shower

whole world

read in the darkness

of the night skies

remember

promises

prophecies

possibilities

dark clouds can only

shroud,

not contain

story written

from the beginning

firmament’s

thread.

John 20

Refining Words

FEAR

Why does fear

decide our choices

holding fast we

cling to status

real or imagined

censure or affirmation

from others form

our parameters

we walk within lines

carefully drawn

reject the voice

calling us with love

and lose even more.

Refining Words

TRUTH

“What is truth”

asked once now

often quoted in conversation

repeated again

and again as excuse

as ploy, as strategy

or silently as heart hunger

When do we hear—

really—hear the answer

standing before us

speaking words of hope

offering life.

John 18

Refining Words

SEEDS

Seeds sown in glimmer

thoughts—a flash,

a shadow,

a hope.

Take root in heart

form purpose

breathe in truth.

Stamina, courage,

commitment, mark

days unfolding

to completion.

Brings glory.

John 17

Refining Words

CHOSEN

Chosen to bear words

to the world

silent and spoken truth

continue work.

Rarely received

with open arms.

Rejected—rebuffed

left wounded.

Called to serve

follow worn path

give comfort

compassion seeds.

John 15

Refining Words

BRANCHES

Embers glow

sparks scatter

like fireworks

in the sky unexpected

snaps, quick crackle

of dry branches

devoid of sap

end fruit bearing days.

Bruised branches now

pruned hear—sigh

still abide.

Growth comes again

in time.

John 15

Refining Words

KNEELS

Love kneels to wash

away the dirt-

layers clogging heart,

mind, soul.

Refreshed by care

soothed by presence,

held close until restored

again and again without

ceasing.

Beyond end of days;

Love kneels.

John 13