Let Me Hear Again

Let me hear again your sweet voice

and the subtle sound of your gentle laughter.

Oh, to again see your smiling face would

fill my heart with awe and wonder.

And to once more take a quiet stroll

together along the old field road

while enjoying the quietness of the eve

as blows a soft summer breeze.

Oh, to also sit quietly by your side

while the day peacefully transforms to night.

Soaking in the warmth of your love

as tender moments silently slip by.

How I wish I would have known

that was the last time we would speak on the phone

chatting away below that silent, watchful moon;

how I regret hanging up too soon.

The only comfort I now have is

a picture in my heart and soul

of you living a wondrous life

tending to the Lord’s beautiful garden

in the realms of God’s heavenly kingdom.

Decima Poem: The Lord Gladly Shines

The Lord gladly shines with blessings on all who believe

when we do not stumble into the destructive ways

of the world’s greed, lust and distracting displays.

And when we don’t succumb to the flesh’s sinful deceit

nor employ a hurtful voice of anger or mockery.

He shines with new revelation as we search and find delight

in letting His word and wisdom guide our earthly lives.

And when we ask Jesus, His Son and Savior, into our hearts

where he remains promising never to depart.

The Lord shines with eternal hope in the assurance of everlasting life.

Becky’s Haiku: Grace and Slip

Living in God’s grace;

his wisdom embraced to not

slip and fall away.

I just tried the latest Haiku challenge: It is a weekly poetry challenge in which you are given two words which then you try to include in your own Haiku poem creation. Here is the link: https://ronovanwrites.com/category/haiku-prompt-challenge/

Journey into AUTUMN

Aromatic and fragrant scents filter the crisp atmosphere

Underneath the vibrant gaze of the afternoon sun.

Towering oaks, elms, birches, and maples billow

Upon the wings of a flowing breeze.

Meandering through the ever changing forest

Now crowned in orange, green, and golden splendor.

Decima Poem: Finding Peace in Nature’s Quietness

Glowing flame crowns the silent trees
as the evening sun sits on
the far and distant horizon.
Tis a simple and quiet scene
to gaze upon serenity.
Such soothing gentleness imparts
a hidden smile touching each heart
of all those who seek to witness
the hushed splendor of nature’s rest;
peace found in its’ tranquility.

 

I just took the challenge of writing my first decima poem in which I must use the word “smile” in one of the “c” lines.  The poem is ten lines with the following rhyming pattern: abbaaccddc. Each line is 8 syllables. If you want to give this challenge try, here is the link to learn all about it:

https://ronovanwrites.com/2020/08/26/ronovan-writes-decima-poetry-challenge-prompt-no-20-smile-this-week-its-the-c-rhyme-line/

 

Born with PURPOSE

Born to:
Please and enjoy being with God: to believe, honor, worship, and love
him daily for God loved us first.
Understand God: to grow in faith by knowing him more and more
with each new passing day.
Receive Jesus, His Son, as Lord and Savior who rescues us from our
sins and saves us from eternal death.
Perfect relationship with God while He continuously sculps and
reshapes us as his new creation.
Obey God’s good, right, and perfect commands as he leads our
lives in a new and meaningful direction.
Serve others by teaching, leading, loving, caring, and helping others
to also believe in him.
Everlasting life in glorious heaven with Jesus, our families and
friends to live in love, peace, and joy forever and ever.

Pantoum: While Walking through the Forestland

While walking through the forestland
beneath the boughs of leafy green,
wading amidst the sea of swaying grass
as sweet carols unseen bluebirds sing.
Beneath the boughs of leafy green
while the river nearby gently flows,
as sweet carols unseen bluebirds sing
high above the lush, rolling meadow.
As the river nearby gently flows,
the sky above shone a sapphire hue
high above the lush rolling meadow;
sparkling like a crystal jewel.
The sky above shone a sapphire hue
under the sun’s ever vibrant gaze;
sparkling like a crystal jewel
as towering pines offer comfort and shade.
Under the sun’s ever vibrant gaze
wading through the sea of swaying grass
as towering pines offer comfort and shade
while walking through the forestland.