In honor of all of our students returning to classes today, I share a poem a wrote for a competition a while ago. Swimming in My Homework I’m diving in my homework, It isn’t any fun.I don’t want to do it.Mom says, “Get it done!”I planned on watching TV,Or going to the mall,Not working on my English.No, it’s no fun at all. I’m floating in […]
I look beyond the surface.The truths are resting softlyjust beyond my sight. I peer deeply, butthe images of confusioncolor the waters with their reflection. I strive to see beyond the glare,still busyness stirs the flow;concentric circles of disturbancedistorts all that lies beneath. Persistence is the virtue.Patience wins this day.When finally the chaos clears,revelation will be worth it.
Lord, let me see the beautifulIn the midst of all that’s wrongWhen my fears would hold me captiveLet me sing faith’s triumph songIn the moment now before meMay I grasp eternal sightIn spite of all that’s threateningHelp me hold to what is rightAnd should the darkness cover meWith plans to bring crushing blowsI will put my faith in the OneWhose strength and love I now […]