Nature

December 7, 2025

Softly


Softly falls the drifting snow
Harmonic music lifts and inspires
Quiet presence in time of need
A sleeping child held gently close

Softly touches the cooling breeze
A warming blanket snuggled close
Comforting touch conveying compassion
Misty rain’s light kiss in early morn

Softly comes the light tread of feet
Loving gaze to empathize
Wafting aroma of a simmering meal
Whispered words in hushed voice

Trusting animal’s light kiss
Golden glow of rising sun
Twinkling stars ‘midst clear dark night
Softly embraces our God’s mighty arms

Charlotte-Anne Allen

November 1, 2025

Lightly


Lightly breaths the freshening air
Softly lifting sweeping strands of hair

Lightly speaks a sleepy songbird
As morning rays spread glowing fingers

Gentle rabbit ever slowly and lightly hops
Upon bedewed blades sparkling in sun’s touch

Sighing and yawning world slowly awakes
Stepping lightly and looking upon day’s dawn

Lightly now we gaze upon earth’s glory
Pausing amid our to-and-fro and breathing deeply

Treasured moments to renew and strengthen
Welcome gift of peace from our Creator God

Charlotte-Anne Allen

October 25, 2025

Sunshine Upon Closed Eyes


Sunshine upon closed eyes
Lit by autumn’s cool glow
Upon thankful heads
Leaning to lingering warmth

Frosty nip at early morning’s dawn
Nature’s announcer of shifting seasons
Step lightly now and breath crisp chill
Growing nuances of more to come

And so, I dream of summer gone
Walking, playing, working, moving
Mindful of the new and the old
Life’s cycles and curiosity piqued

So, we shall live
One step at a time
Ever remembering and
Ever looking forward … in God’s great plan

Charlotte-Anne Allen

September 6, 2025

Cloud Speak


Portents of things to come
Stormy sky and pouring rain
Fair weather cotton balls
Gray blanket for a drizzly day

Look about and heed
What do we form for all to see
Sailing high above in swift retreat
Or gusting words to rush about

What times for lifting energizing
Beauty flashing midst struggles deep
Washing sometimes roaring
In our own smallness soaring

Do we speak of fairer days
Quietly linger softly calming
Breath in deeply sweet aroma
Welcome refreshment steady supply

Flying floating freely
Sunlight glinting over all
Rest ‘neath such as welcome
With One much greater above all

Charlotte-Anne Allen

June 15, 2025

Reflections on Wood


• From our first sprouting to our final gathering there is much change
• As maturity comes, so develops strength and shape
• The smoothing and rubbing of life’s challenges brings out our character
• We all have the potential for many forms and purposes
• Like mighty trees, so protect and provide cover for the fragile and needy
• Those who nurture others are recognized for compassion
• Building and creating brings satisfaction for work well done
• Inward beauty shines forth with love and care
• Spreading warmth brings comfort and contentment
• Storms often bring loss and uproot or unsettle us
• Hope sprouts slowly sometimes, so tend with care
• Planting, watering, tending, shaping, serving… is purpose
• Draw from the land and bear good fruit with seeds
• God nourishes and makes things grow

Charlotte-Anne Allen