Maybe it’s the lessonMore than the thingThe thing is shinyThe lesson stingsMaybe what I learnMatters more than what I gainThough for cloudless days I wishVegetation springs from rain Oh, help me find the hidden lessonBuried under layers of surface-level considerationsCompeting for my attentionMeaning little in the endThe lesson, thoughThe lesson stays, transformsReplenishing from inside out … More “The Lesson” – A Poem

Small bushFlowers, covering thickReds, blues, purplesVibrance on displayUrging admirationOften passed byThere it growsStriking, breathtaking, unnoticed SoundsBirds, breeze, crackling leavesAmbiance pleasantDrowned out by the inner noise of a restless mindBeckoning for an attentive earA gentle whisper from the outsideTo take it in, to pause right hereDesperately it tries to break throughA thick veil of thoughts clouding … More “Breathtaking, Unnoticed” – A Poem

Happy Yom Teruah (Day of Trumpets/Shouting)! I wanted to share a poem reminding us to be ready for the Master’s return. For a more in-depth discussion of Yom Teruah, I invite you to check out a previous post, Wake Up Call. Ready A trumpet, a shout!Let song be poured out A time to prepareIn action, … More “Ready” – A Poem for Yom Teruah

Every man beside his postA well-oiled machineMasts displayed as if to boastOf ambitious endeavors, lands unseen The ship was stalwart, fortified, perfectUntil a storm accepted the challenge The vessel set out on its courseFor luxurious lands, greater richesA sunny day it proved to beTill darkness loomed far out at seaClouds formedWinds began to prevailPiercing rain, … More “Release the Ropes” – A Poem

I’ve been inspired by some things lately and decided to try writing a poem to express my thoughts. It’s called “New Things.” Some of the inspiration came from Isaiah 43:18-19, which reads, “Do not call to mind the former things, or ponder things of the past. Behold, I will do something new, now it will … More “New Things” – A Poem