Sunlight streaming
Through the panes
Casts a glow…
A wondrous light
Colors bold
Or soft and gentle
Life statements
… holy spaces
From ancient days
Of olden lore
History reaches
Out its hand
Speaks of faith
Of family and beauty
Determination, battles
Loss and gain
Natures touch
Through shining light
Built through stains
And earth’s embrace
Come settle before
Its silent illumination
Ponder meaning, mystery
Heaven’s quiet presence
Charlotte-Anne Allen
If time could speak
What wonders would it tell?
Of love and riches deep and true
Or weary roads and much to do
Wisdom’s path, hard-won but strong
Short hard days and nights so long
Facing great storms’ fierce gale
Then in gentle breeze rest well
Of steps taken, eyes ever gazing,
Ears attuned, and hearts amazing
Seconds and minutes, now hours proceed
Seek wants and labors, provision for need
Life’s highs and valleys low…
Faith hope and mercy know
If time could speak…
And does it not?
Charlotte-Anne Allen
