These summer days
They slip away
Before you know it
Fall leaves arrayed
Beneath our feet
The earth grows cold
And here comes winter
Ever bold
‘Tis the truth
Since times old
Seasons change
There’s sun
There’s snow
But God’s love won’t let us go
These winter days
Burst into spring
And once again we’ll learn to sing
These summer days
Aren’t here to stay
So cherish them in every way
For the gift they are
Today
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inspired by Summer Time
Where there’s love
Fear flees
Pride dies
Hearts break
Scars heal
Truth speaks
Freedom soars
Trust grows
Hope springs
A soul sings
Life
To the people who’ve changed my life
And didn’t know it
Who spoke a word
Shared their heart
Taught a lesson
Sang a song
Wrote a book
Stood for righteousness
In this world
Your reward is in Heaven
There I hope you’ll see
The blessing you were to me
Homesick
For a country
Across the sea
Where the rocks cry out
And the desert blooms
Where the language is living
Though it once was dead
Where history is hidden
Along the highway bends
Where skylines rise
Along the sea
Where Bedouins quietly
Lead their sheep
Where the stones are golden
And the stars sing
The promise of how many
Your people will be
A land so ancient
And yet so new
A land of prophecy
Coming true
How I long to fly
To you
Clear the clouds
In my soul
Shine Your light
Make me whole
Open my eyes
To the beauty
Around me
The earth and sky
Sing
Your praise abounding
Help me to hear
Your voice today
As it leads me gently
In the way
Please clear the clouds
Away
These voices blend
Both young & old
In tune to hymns
Your glory told
I’ll miss this sound
The peace here found
But I’ll join the chorus
Across the sea
For in all the earth
Your praises ring
Songs of Zion
I’ll still bring
My heart will always sing
The birds are singing
I want to sing along
Climb a tree & rest on a branch
Breathe in the vast, blue sky
Like fluffy clouds dancing on high
Perhaps if I spread my wings I could fly
But something tells me
I better not try
Love will never ever change
Joy sings even in the pain
Peace falls like gentle rain
Patience is always happy to wait
Kindness shares abundant grace
Goodness is found in the humble way
Faithfulness rests in His embrace
Gentleness creates a quiet place
Self-control calls upon His Name
In everything to bring Him fame
Warmer days
Call me outside
I grab my guitar
And sing in the light
As birds whistle & freely fly
Spring bids winter
A sweet goodbye
Cherry Tree Poet 