“Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind.” That quote from Nathaniel Hawthorne always has evoked sadness for me. Time flies by too fast, leaving only fleeting shadows of our past. Lately, though, it seems time isn’t passing quite fast enough for some folks. I paused from writing this to listen to my daughter … Continue reading Thanks to those casting light in the darkness
poetry
Beauty amidst the darkness
Tammy and I took a long walk today. Amid all the darkness and dark news we found beauty. Beauty cast into the world by God for us to enjoy. Take some time today to bask in the beauty of Creation. LightFear comes in darknessBut light from God fails us notLight dispels darkness
Endless water
I recorded this brief video clip last year while Tammy and I were visiting Myriad Botanical Gardens in Oklahoma City. We sat for quite some time, just watching the water flow down these steps at the garden's reflecting pool. I found it incredibly soothing then, and happened across it again this week while cleaning out … Continue reading Endless water
Answers
In silence we pray Rain falls as prayers ascend Soft flowing answers
Fading
Skin draws paper thin Life shines through as body fades Life soon unfettered
Flames
Flames claim this world's past Consuming life's castaways Setting hearts afire
Ambition
In time
Man's hands build skyward / Claiming permanence with pride / Time waits with laughter
Let go
Death's grip clings to past / Mourning now all we must lose / Blind to all we gain
Turn
Turning either way / Work begins beyond your curves / Hands turn to purpose
James R. Neal 