Twenty Fourteen

I don't do resolutions.
I don't do making New Year plans.
Though, I'm pretty routine
not a fan of flying by the seat of my pants.

I do however, set a tone,
put a vibe unto the universe, if you will,
for a lack of a better term.
Gladly knowing;

My life is in God's hands.
I follow where Christ leads.
I welcome all the ways in which the Holy Spirit is moving
and will continue to move
in and among me.
Knowing where I am taken is what is meant to be.

Happy (up and coming) Twenty Fourteen

Merry Christmas!

Blessing of the Birth
Christmas Day is here!

Joy to the World
Hark!  The Herald Angels Sing
joy fills the heart
overflowing

24/7, 365 a year
anticipating,
embracing,
hope, peace, joy and love
close as close can be,
mindfully living
Christ within me,
Christ within you,
too.

Prince of Peace,
Happy Birthday to you!

Merry Christmas...
everyday!

M.A.A.

Paths diverted, divided,
fork in the road.
One last match to strike
standing on firm ground
head outta my hands
no looking back
into God's care
as I light it up
walking away
I pray.
May the peace of Christ be with you <3

Some bridges require burning
For the sake of both parties...

Life's Too Short

Individuality showcased, each twinkling flake of snow
as street lights, night sky, heighten the snow globe effect
amongst the not so long ago
trees engulfed by a multitude of fiery red orange colors
now barren, covered, glistening
angelically
as you stand taking it all in.

Magical delight, as if seeing for the first time
picturesque postcard views
with every blink of the eye
so much so, taking your breath away--
repeatedly.

Effortlessly, peacefully, gracefully,
changing directions
branches keeping time you are lost in...

To It All

Point of origin untraceable, not locatable
unimportant
called out from the dust and ash
grabbed my boot straps
up, standing here.
Dusted off, reclaimed my identity -

Not saying painless
torched bridges, cleaned house
changed directions
no looking back
yes, all healthy decisions.

New spaces opened, created, inhabited
unlimited.
See saw the Holy Spirit at work
put the gloves down
passport away
acoustic sound
all incredible.

So much, so far, in so little time
very content with all the happenings.
No regrets, not finished yet
always in progress and process.

Blissfully watching, waiting and anticipating Christ's arrival
giving thanks for all things past as well as,  yet to come...

'Tis The Season For Whiplash

Throwing the dice
ain't shootin' craps, more oracle, perhaps.
On a roll, keep your cash in hand
not that kinda gamblin' man.

Spirituality runs deep
'Tis the season to make Christ's case.
Lets pull our heads outta our asses
Stand up.
Stand strong.
Bring it back to the actual point of Observance...
CHRISTmas.

Christmas in July, black Thursday, Friday
Cyber Monday
are you kidding me?!

Give thanks, dessert,
trample one another
to get what first?!

Advent a favorite for me
every year it's like I take the over commercialization
personally.
It's now offensive to say Merry Christmas
Seasons Greetings, Happy Holiday's preferred.
If I shake my head anymore
I'll have whiplash--

So,
Imma offend many this year.
Imma defend many this year.

Show some respect put Christ back where He should be;
Appreciated, Celebrated, Anticipated...

Just For a Moment

Everyone's so busy
dropped in the running position
rushing here, there and everywhere
doing this or that.

It's quite amazing, awing
impressing, inspiring
green with envy, a bit,
I can no longer keep up like that.
Flip-side
catching what might be missed.

Time is our most precious resource;
at the same time a factor that rushes us
even when in the company of dear ones.

Maybe I'm eight in my thinking
it's just so securing and comforting
slowing your roll
just enjoying
moment to moment
where
whom you're with.
No other matters or cares
second handing in your head.

Juggling things around
squeezing in silence and space from it all
still rushing it.

When you got the time
ticking....

ticking in your head.