The Sun Bows
The sun bows As paint vibrates across the canvas Creating a golden replication Of its splendor The sun bows Thanking the pale and steady hand That created That honors Its gold, life-giving light The artist’s…
Category: Original Poetry
Song for Ireland
I sing to you a song of emerald green, An Island home revered by people scattered. Whose lives through tyranny were shattered, But taller spirits earth has never seen. – Ireland, where civilization grew, Where…
Celtic Lent
As the Baptist made the road ready for our Savior's Ascension May we make our souls ready through Lenten devotion and sacrifice. As Jesus spent 40 days and nights in the desert to purify Himself…
Passion and Resurrection
The shining marble of eternity’s home, Glowing furnace of pain’s desire, Lashed to the column of mankind’s woe Hung the Victim of Israel’s ire. – Crowned with the barbs of worldly conceit, Clad in vesture…
The Mystery of the Mass
What celebrations here and now take place Doth give us weighty cause for Christian joy. For from this source doth flow God’s saving grace, Which we for our salvation may employ. – But lo, what…
Tree Spirit
Little figure in the bark Whisper to me Like the rustle Of leaves in the wind… Eyes of the tree Speak unto me Of all the many Lifetimes you’ve lived… Your deep, Secret wisdom Can…
You Will Soon Regret
Chopping off trees, Still yet to stop. Garbage and dirt, Still left to mop. Beggars in rags, Looking for things to get. Do something, Or you’ll soon regret. Little orphans, Begging for food. Rich merchants,…
Wintertime
A single, solitary snowflake Twirling and fluttering down, To land softly and gently On a willow tree bough. – Gliding over the fields, Footsteps silenced in snow A quiet, calm journey In a shining winter…
The Traveler
Differing states of perception Make for an interesting journey Today the air is cool The sun is not yet warming The back porch Learning to swim ocean waters Sometimes I dive too deep Stay down…