Sunset

stillness

as the sun drops

the glow reaches out with

a farewell in the sky pauses 

watchers

Home

limestone 

church sits solid

stories shine like jewels

through sunlit windows surrounding

worship

Dreams

A hope

Grows into more

Ideas become plans

Move slowly toward becoming

Here now

Friends

Time fades

Over hot tea

As we share bits of life

In conversation back and forth

With joy

Angels

Creatures

Of the spirit

Persons living loyal

To the holy One they can see

Always

Friends

Quiet

Yet abounding

With thoughts and ideas

Provoke me to consider life--

My books

Seagull

Bold squawk

Demand for food

Circling far overhead

Alight to scavenge in the sand

Mine! Mine!

Knitting

Needles

And yarn produce

Things to wear for winter

A variety of sweaters

And hats

Bicycle Path

Running

By the river

On its was through London

Miles of pathways cocooned inside 

Wildness

Friendship

Unplanned

Conversation

Lightly catches up lives

Hope for future time together

Brings warmth

Chipmunk

Scurry

Across the road

A zip in the open

As quick as a flash of light

And gone

Only

Worship

Recognizes

You, Lord, as the only

Provider of breath and beauty

Always

Language Learning

Awkward

As I begin

To practice more and more

Speak the language repeatedly

To learn

Seagulls

Scavenge

Demanding food

Circling the sky above

As people fill the beach below

Saucy

Lunch With Mom

Walk home

From school when spare

Lined up beside lunchtime

For lunch of my own with Mom

--Bonus

Hope

Guidance

Encouragement

One tiny step today

On the journey--life lived with joy

Embraced

Study

A desk

For new writing

Surrounded by my books

--Friends of a lifetime gathered here

With me

African Violets

Colour

In a small pot

Mem'ries of Aunt Irene

Settled on my own window sill

--Joy spot

Trust

Trust You

Ev'ry moment--

With our reality

Because knowing comes in hindsight--

For peace

About To Begin

Pieces

Arranged by You

Work, ordination, school--

Moving forward by Your guidance

Thank You

Pastor

(English speaking)

At the Chinese church here

Fin'lly to work with You only

Not me

I move

Toward new things

As a missionary--

Teaching, writing, ordination

Through You