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Complicated, complicated
A stepping through the hoops
Oh, where did simplicity go
Where is simple logic
We scratch our head
And sigh and moan
Or wait in silent endurance
Will there ever be an end
Go over there
To arrive back here
Oh, do it thus and so
And once again repeat it please
Ah yes, we in our own vast greatness
Perhaps someday may take a breath
To look in surprised amazement
And re-discover a kinder simpler way
To search
To long for
To go with purpose
Never ceasing
What worlds discover
And thoughts define
Faith renew so we
Seek
From “My Words to Live By” c-a allen
Stuff of dreams
Of hopes thought prayer
I wish for
A world of promise
I wish for
All to know the
Light that shines
I wish for
Joy down deep
I wish for
Peace within
I wish for
People to
Respect each other
I wish for
Compassion for all
I wish for
Others to be encouraged
Desires of life
Do justice
Love kindness
Walk humbly with God
*Micah 6:8
To summon request
Appeal to be done
In service and action
With both heart and mind
Listen and follow
With passion and strength
Give heed and attend to that
Call
From “My Words to Live By” c-a allen
Cool touch of dew on morning’s grass
Soft breeze stirs leaf and bough
Tread of foot and word of greeting
Hoes in hand and hats for shade
Bark of dog and back door closing
We make our way to tend summer’s garden
Bare toes in earth’s fresh soil
Soon may seek shoe’s insulation
Sun is rising as weeds are cleared
Call of mourning dove quiet pleasure
Accompanies day’s song of life
Lawn mower thrum and tractor rumble
Rasp of blades and rip of grass and weed
To free tender promises hidden in their midst
Thoughts and dreams of summer’s bounty
Rhythmic movements lift and fall
Another row completed now
Heat and sweat are well repaid
Cool glass of water to quench our thirst
And splash upon warm faces
Times we share in our summer garden
Continue on
Hold the course
Stand true and strong
Resolved together
Seeing the goal
Now be encouraged
Endure Ever forward
Persevere!
From “My Words to Live By” c-a allen
Music rising
Lifting calling
Birthed from life’s being
Speaks soul-deep
Life’s great passion
Pours out itself
Gentle or roaring
Hear its voice
Acclaim esteem
Express devotion
Thanks outpoured
For love celebrate
Songs resound
Words bless
Lift hands and voice
Praise!
From “My Words to Live By” c-a allen
I saw a rock the other day
And tossed it to the side
It’s just a bit of gravel
Hindering my work
Ah hah, a child exclaimed
As he passed along and saw
It’s a treasure shining brightly
Bringing smiles and warm in hand
I saw a rock the other day
Dirty muddy in the way
A great boulder in my path
What a bother to go around
Ah hah, the builders said
As they spied that handsome stone
It’s just the thing we’re searching for
And fine addition to our new home
I saw a rock the other day
And tripped over it as I sped by
Why is that here and in my way
I have a lot to do
Ah hah, sighed another
Seeing the smooth worn slab
It’s just the help I need
A perfect fit to fix my steps
I saw a rock the other day
And took a second glance
A shining treasure
Firm foundation
Help along the way
Oh, anticipation and beginnings
Of firsts and next and looking ahead
Of getting up and rise fall rise
Of prayers and plans and seeking quests
Of strength hope joy to follow a path
Of steps begun walk onward
from “OF… Songs of Life” Charlotte-Anne Allen
The Still Small Voice 