July 18, 2026

Grumble, Rumble, Roar


What’s this we hear
A grumbling, grumbling?
Discontent or distant announcing?

Feel the stillness
Rustles now silent
Breath intaken
Coming, coming

Rumble, rumble
Drawing ever nearer
What’s this darkness that we see?

Rearing up
Its mighty head
Boughs shaking
Now in dread

Mighty dragon
Roaring, roaring
Exuberant and free?

Gusty power touching
Dark and light entwining
Torrents descending
Earth eagerly quaffing

Awesome presence
Enfolding encouraging
Moves on ‘mid curious peeps
… And refreshed souls

Charlotte-Anne Allen

July 12, 2026

Spring Forth


Spring forth oh glorious morn
Now touch the light of day

Speak of cool rising mists
Of soft golden light
And quiet hush of dawn

Nature’s yawn
Soft indrawn breath
Upon night’s slow release

Of muted chirps
And curious inspections
At the rising of earth’s inhabitants

Stretch, turn, and wing aloft
Lifting, calling, gently reminding
Speak peace and hope and life

Spring forth in promise
Of God’s power and eternal love

Charlotte-Anne Allen

June 27, 2026

Ups and Downs


Ups and downs
And turnarounds
Life can be so twisty

Like summer days
Going carefree or busy
Days warm mornings misty

What will we do
When we look back
At life’s turns and travels?

Rising upon a rainy day
Are we thankful
For life-giving water?

When things don’t go
As we plan or desire
Do we fuss and grouse?

Or do we tip our head
With a thoughtful smile
And wonder at new opportunities?

Charlotte-Anne Allen

June 20, 2026

Dew’s Touch


Quiet, calm night
Clear skies soften
As sunrise’s faint shine
Stirs and greets a new day

Cool morning’s breath
Gathering droplets
To touch and moisten
Gentle, life-giving

Magical shining orbs
Settle upon tender grass
And freshened leaves
Rising in silent appreciation

Bare feet welcome
Dew’s cool chill
Refreshed peaceful
Lifting heart and mind

From heaven above
Comes… dew’s touch

Charlotte-Anne Allen

May 31, 2026

In the Beginning…


In the beginning
Goodness was bestowed
Day and night
Time established to grow
Sun for warmth
The heavens for majestic balm

Earth for firm homes
Seas for flowing mystery
Creatures to amaze
Fish, birds, mammals, and more
Plants to sustain and nourish
So good, so good

God chose humankind
How marvelous, humbling
Unique, companion, family
Cared for and loved, His children
Come walk with and serve Him
So good, so very very good

Ah, amazing Creator God
Lord, Almighty One
Father and Daddy
Life giver, Redeemer
Healer, Receiver
His love overflows

Imperfect children
Disbelieving, insecure
Yet trembling seeking
Light shines still
Since our creation
Eternal home

With our Creator God
Beginning

Charlotte-Anne Allen 5/30/2026

May 16, 2026

Blah!


A thought, a word, an exclamation!
“Blah” we say
When things are crazy…
Or do not go our way

Some days are “yay”
So bright and fair
Then comes those times
When “blah” is there

Oh, grateful for friends
Who encourage and smile
They stick beside us
Even walk an extra mile

Heed “Frog and Toad”
Accepting and true
There for “yays” and “blahs”
Together in all they do

Charlotte-Anne Allen
Inspired by “Frog and Toad” by Arnold Lobel
Smile and be encouraged!