Poetry

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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!

April 25, 2026

Night-Night


Stars twinkle at end of day
Sleepy “night-night” we might say
Stretch and yawn, now time to rest
When our body’s tired and we’ve done our best

Looking to the sky above
We ponder the day and of God’s love
Softly, deeply settles night’s velvety touch
We release our load to One who cares so much

“Night-night,” the call of one who trusts
Wrapped, comforted, snuggled safe from gusts
Though turbulence seeks to threaten our calm
God’s love and compassion cover us with His balm.

Charlotte-Anne Allen

April 18, 2026

Welcome


I see you coming guest and friend
Greeting you now to enter in

Open door and open arms
Welcome now. Be safe from harm

When we comfort others, we offer hope
Hospitality and acceptance to heal and cope

Shining soft light that comes from God
Bears testimony of love with a welcome nod

Charlotte-Anne Allen

“The islanders showed us unusual kindness.
They built a fire and welcomed us all
because it was raining and cold.” Acts 28:2

April 11, 2026

Hop


A hop, a skip, a jump we say
It’s not so very far away

To reach a nearby destination
Rise up and go, no hesitation

Inhale deeply gather and move
Getting started in the groove

Take things slowly enjoy the trip
Cool breeze sunshine and pause for a sip

Embrace life’s riches and rest your mind
Into our moments… treasures to find

Charlotte-Anne Allen

March 15, 2026

Flicker


A blink
A nod
Now time has passed

A glimpse
On screen
A lightning flash

A feathered wing
A wind-blown leaf
And another day gone by

Thankful days
Wishful dreams
Riding upon light moving steps

Or perhaps
A whispered sigh
Of love and mourning and rest

Sit back now
And cast your eye
On shady porch or sunny vale

Precious moments
Quiet and still, fast and racing
Of God and faith, all beauty… in a flicker

Charlotte-Anne Allen