Acorns, Monsters, and an Owl

Scaling the tree of safety
The squirrel met an inquisitive owl
"What are you searching for?" he asked
But the squirrel responded with a scowl

"My acorn is out of my reach"
So the owl hooted and flapped his wings
"I believe I can help you with that"
But squirrel would not believe these tidings

So the squirrel strained and tried harder
To acquire his prized possession
Well guarded by bears, wolves, and snakes
Unable to prevent detection

The owl flew near and asked with hope
"May I help you rid of such monsters?"
"Okay," said the squirrel, "But how?"
"Watch and you will see hidden powers."

"Who whoooo!" echoed through the forest
Then thunderclouds gathered in the sky
And lightning bolts struck the ground with force
The monsters' hearts it did terrify

But the wonder of all wonders
Could be seen where lightning had struck
Something mighty rose from the earth
With the speed and force of a large truck

The squirrel was quite astonished
At these wonderful and strange beings
Body of a lion, eyes of fire
A rich flowing mane and eagles' wings

With terrifying speed they ran
They roared and shook the whole earth
The monsters tried to flee in fear
To act upon terror that did birth

But fell before the mighty creatures
No match for such raw power
The squirrel looked on in astonishment
At the wretched beasts' final hour

One gryphon moved with grace
To pick up the squirrel's acorn
He flew to the branch where they sat
New peace within his heart was born

"Thank you!" shouted the astonished squirrel
Holding his acorn, he looked at his friend
"You can always trust me, squirrel"
Then into the sky he did ascend

12-3-12

He Sets My World On Fire

I can feel the wind in my hands and the fire in my feet
As I dance, I can feel His Pleasure
A whirlwind of fire, pulsating liquid light explodes from my 
        body like an echo or a ripple in the ocean
The fabric of reality bends as Heaven invades
The thin film between physical and spiritual is broken

Liquid light is poured in to the room, forming pools on the 
        ground
Waterfalls of fire rush in
Angels dance around, laughing and singing
A column of fire descends from Heaven, burning the entire 
        room with joy, love, passion, peace, and glory from 
        God.

10-9-12

Glorious Breakthrough

Running the race,

I press on

Wind at my back,

Forward unto dawn

The mountain's steep

But I see light

The cold night chill

Turns to delight

Whethering cold

By fire inside

The torrent slows

As I abide

Then breaking forth

On mountain top

Bathed in glory

That will not stop

I praise my God!

My King and my Glory!

My wonderful Savior!

Crowned in majesty!

Halleluiah!

Praise him from night sky

To breaking dawn!

Praise Him! Praise Him!

All the day long!

Praise Him!  All you peoples praise Him!

9-27-12

Not Alone

A wind blows

Breath of heaven lift my soul

My heart will rejoice

My God, my love, He will pick me up

What do you do, when all the shattered 

         pieces don't fit together?

When everything you thought would

         come to pass has not?

Jump, and believe He'll catch you

Worship, and know that He is God

         and He is for you

He will pull through

He won't let you fall

God is love

And He will always ever be

         love

I am not alone

You are not alone

9-17-12

Burning Embers

Today, I'm falling in love
Like a slow burning fire
Crackling in the fireplace

I'm standing on a beach
Feeling the wind blow
My arms stretched to the side, welcoming it
Eyes closed, head tilted upward,
A slow, invisible wave rolls over my body
The sand beneath me
Echos with ripples of fire
God lights my eyes ablaze

I am pulled upwards
Above the clouds
There are lakes, mountains, streams, cliffs, waterfalls, rainbows, a shining sun, mists rising, people dancing, pools flowing, trees growing, grass blowing, angels dancing, saints rejoicing
The King, Jesus, embraces me
It is as if every good and perfect thing He believes about me and all that is in His heart for me is transferred into my being

9-13-12

A Tree in the Oasis

A tree, planted by water
Its leaves fade not
The rain ever falls
Wisely chosen its lot

Such intricate design
From leaf to bark to root
Twisting, curling upwards
Dressed in brown, earthen suit

In spring or summer or fall
In winter, night or day,
Its vivid green deepens
A radiant display

The river nourishes its boughs
An everlasting glory
Producing nutrient fruit
Of which earth is not worthy

A withered man or woman
May approach with confidence
If they should choose the same path
And drink of transcendence

If they should eat of the fruit
They too shall be firmly planted
Nourished, growing, evergreen
The peace they have always wanted

9-10-12

The Mosaic Painted on Every Human Heart

Peering into the darkness
Such a vast expanse with
       depths I cannot fathom
Not a void yet a mystery
So many layers and chambers
A complexity of color
Entering a vast cavern,
I examine intricate patters
       cast on the ceiling
Then exiting through an aperture
I am overjoyed with a grassy meadow
A rainbow on one side
Rain flanking the other
And mountains I could search
And never find an end to all the 
       complexities and wonderful mysteries

8-20-12