The Way the Words Fell

February 2024

02_11_2024

~~Lilac~~

Oh nodding plumes of heavenly fragrance,

Oft heralded goddess of spring!

Come down to earth and join us mortals;

Remember who is truly your King!

Oh blossoms pale purple and sweet

So full of nectar, life, and poise,

We gaze upon your lacy form

And fill our hearts again with joys.

Oh distant flower of dew and rain

With petals floating all around,

Think not too soon that you are queen

Lest time find your glory dead on the ground.

02_12_2024

So many things I wish to do

With you alone, my brave knight;

For you have brought a cheerfulness,

A brilliant and shining light!

So to you, dear, I say these words:

I love you come rain or shine!

I want you to know without doubt,

Sickness or health, youth or decline,

I find you exhilarating,

And dream of our adventures.

So many things I wish to do

With you; and my soul now pictures

To dance in the moonlight hour,

To sing with you songs of peace,

To hold and be held in your arms,

For worries of the day to cease,

To paint on the canvas of years,

To read in each day our care,

To cry through our sorrows and fears,

To stay with you everywhere!

My mind is filled with joy at these,

And all the scenes I devise

Only deepen my affection

As your love lifts me to the skies.

May we soar forever through life,

Whether comes hell or high tide;

And each day may we make the choice

Together to always abide.

02_12_2024

When day is weary and each step hard,

I think about my blessings;

For clearly, truly, in my life

The love of Jesus Christ brings