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
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
Rainy chill and soggy gray
Dampness creeping with the breeze
Flowers huddle swaying wet
Looking askance, at spring’s tease
Where has it gone, our sunny days?
That welcome warmth is replaced with shiver
It will return after earth’s wet kiss
To grow and strengthen such as these
Charlotte-Anne Allen
Light’s warmth coaxing new growth to see
Emerging now and bursting forth so free
From winter’s long and dormant hold
Leafy fronds stretching, unfurling so bold
Responding to steady patience and care
Unfolding our leaves and learning to dare
In rich profusion of vibrant greenery
Bring joy to lighten each other’s scenery
Charlotte-Anne Allen
Petals open
Velvet touch
Born from buds
Opening to morn’s light
Scarlet red bloom
Speaks of life and hope
Jesus’ blood freely shed for us
God’s great love
Arose at day’s dawn
Mid sunrise’s soft glow
In power and awe
Opening to new life
Charlotte-Anne Allen
Petals open
Heads lift up
Color springing
Landscape brightening
After long and patient waiting
Joy now building swelling
Releasing
Flowering
Laughing
Growing
Opening
Loving
Living
Blooming
As moon flowers close
And morning glories open
Daily moving
So we bloom
Charlotte-Anne Allen
A whisper of wind to brush the skin
Soothing, cooling, hinting where it’s been
Sweet voice of a bashful child
Exploring, stirring with sunrays mild
Whisper, whisper of things far and near
Places of wonder and people held dear
Hear it sighing, seeking, speaking
Of life now stirring, stretching, peeking
Companion and Maker with us come stay
Mysterious, welcoming… breath of Yahweh
Charlotte-Anne Allen
Hey Bud
Poking your tender head
Above soil’s chill grasp
A reflection of sun’s glow
Shining golden in delight
Proud challenge to winter’s hold
Hey Bud
Bringing hope and promise
To an earth held in its tight grasp
Welcome life
Hidden among brown leaves
Rising forth… resolute in faith
Charlotte-Anne Allen
I need the sun
It’s shining face
To light my day
And brighten the place
Breaking forth through clouds
Sun’s sparkle and cheer
Clears away mind’s shrouds
Lifts my spirits here
Though rainy days
Can bring needed calm
Sun’s welcome shine
Is a much-needed balm
Charlotte-Anne Allen
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
The Still Small Voice 