Eyes to see
Yonder stars shining
Even when clouds gather
So, turning my head to heavens above
Every day, now fill me
Yes, with lifted arms to God
Each brings a promise of hope
Sing, sweet Light, and fill our souls
Charlotte-Anne Allen
EYES
see
In Seeing and Hearing (A Prayer)
What do I see?
What do I hear?
Are my eyes so blind, though God is near?
Do my ears truly listen to words spoken to me?
Forgive me Lord if that is so.
Help me to follow and to grow.
Open my eyes to see with my heart.
Grant me understanding, doing my part.
In seeing… bring peace.
In hearing… make known.
Bring to fruition
The seeds to be sown.
Charlotte-Anne Allen
In Time’s Embrace
What then in time’s embrace
Time and time again again
Speaks now of universe’s vast expanse
Near-sighted vision up close
Blocking out all other input
Enveloped by me me here and now
Or far-sighted eyes ever on the horizon
Unable to relate to other souls
Ever craving more more to gain
What then speaks and what is heard?
Do eyes look but do not seek?
Each day’s gift a treasure before us
Would we succumb to the smog about
Or discover true Light to clear away?
Shine bright streams to birth Faith
Lift worn arms to God’s sheltering presence
Full in this moment this hour this hope
And smile in that gift of inward peace
Charlotte-Anne Allen
Ponder
Think now deeply
Weighing in your mind
Not speaking in a rush
Or acting before you find
Ponder things anew
And again, if need should be
For ears that will listen
And eyes that really see
Quiet considerations
Be still and take your time
Through prayer and meditation
Upon the mountains that you climb
And may those reflections brighten
Like a peaceful path on a clear sunny day
Lord, help us to live joyously
Wisely following you in every way
Charlotte-Anne Allen
Bright Eyes
Bright eyes calling you
Awake awake
See the beauty around you
Flash of scarlet shines
Look up look up
A smiling face beam brightly
Heads lifted to sun
Hear now hear now
Sharing caring with bright eyes
Trust Fully
At dawn’s breaking, day’s nooning
Eve’s dawning, night’s sighing
What message sending
… trust fully
When rising in doubt, so restless foreboding
Or lonely now stressing, growing angry or fearful
When foremost is … self
Trust fully
What attitude taken, what visions or angst
When anxious or doubting, ‘I deserve’ and ‘why me’s’
Spreading discontent’s seeds
So hard to trust fully
Not foolish naive, of life’s follies and stress
Walk slowly take courage; run swiftly, greet confidence
Still self; be assured
And trust fully
Are you pointing to … Him, God’s hand held each day
Thoughts that are fruitful, for others to know
Nourishing lifting
… trust fully
Where vision does take us, eyes do perceive us
Words spew or bear up; actions tear or build up
Ear shut out or listen
… ah, trust fully
Contentment and blessing, joy enriching,
Smiles bring laughter; peace offers comfort
God is present
… trust fully
Small World
Why look right there
Now what is that
I peer into
A small world
Busy hurrying
Here and there
Creeping crawling
Flying digging
Busy ants and
Chirping crickets
Waiting spiders
Swaying webs
Wasps and bees and
Buzzing mosquitoes
Caterpillars munching
Butterflies flitting
Dragonflies and
So much more
Such interesting lives
We seldom notice
Working and living
See their small world
Open
Open heart now do we heed
Understanding gain
A treasure box with gifts to share
Revealing many things
Open mouth what do we speak
In kindness wisdom not in folly
Careful words produced with thought
Teaching truth and life
Open ears what do we hear
To know the words just spoken
Among the mad uproar and chaos
Listening and discerning
Open eyes what do we see
Wondrous things and tragedy
Hold outheld hands to offer aid
Touching hurt and bringing healing
Open doors we knock in faith
Pass through gates of life
Walking leaping now made right
Prisoners no more
Open
From “My Words to Live By” c-a allen
He Comes!
Anticipation
Hurry hurry
He’s coming now!
Excitement
Hear the shouts
See the crowd
Honor
Palm branches laid
Robes spread before him
See
He comes to you
Righteous victorious
Lowly
Upon a donkey
Only a colt
Ruler
Giver of life
Bringer of hope
Rejoice
Your King comes
Hosanna, save
*John 12:12-19, Zechariah 9:9
Reflections on Reflections
• Sometimes we see things sharply and clearly
• On other occasions all is dark and clouded
• What we see is not always what others see
• What others see may be the opposite of our own observations
• Exaggerated reflections bring fun laughter
• Reflected images give us new perspectives
• Considering other perspectives is beneficial to all
• Our actions and words are a reflection of our character
• Struggles and joys are expressed in what we say and do
• Thoughtful reflection often yields positive outcomes
The Still Small Voice 