In the still of the morning, this poem filled my heart....
The wonders of quiet Stillness profound Held by my Savior Angels all around Peace washes me Assurance takes over Worry desolves Love is my cover Joy is my portion As serenity abides Darkness is vanquished In Christ I'm alive!
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Fearful, wondering, what if's Worry and rash actions Too many relationship rifts Why am I so anxious? Cried out in despair Why is my life a mess? Holy Spirit answered with care Your focus is not blessed Look up! Take My hand Walk humbly with Me You've decided to be in command But you're blind, unable to see Never letting go Fighting every change Worn to the bone Heart filled with rage Yes, I'm relying too much on myself Expecting others to rescue me When only God Himself Can truly make me happy Trust! That's the word to embrace Can't make it on my own Must lean fully on God's Grace And trust in Him alone copyright 2022 Cheryl S Birch photo Shutterstock license
All was bleak Despondent, darkness everywhere Only heard depression speak My pleas to God--total despair Your kingdom is joy and peace Why do I have none? Crushing oppression doesn't cease Where are the promises of your Son? Hope--Where has it gone? Faith is draining slowly away My soul cries out, I'm undone Lord God please help me pray Then I hear I love you, child No need to fear You're just tired Start leaning on Me Not your own strength or ability I've already set you free Rely on MY creativity Mercy removed the sadness dart Grace healed my fearful wound Gladness filled my heart Drenched me with gratitude Chains of hopelessness break Such liberty! I'm truly free! I made a horrible mistake My God would NEVER abandon me Copyright 2022 Cheryl S. Birch Photo Shutterstock License
Believe it or not, I wrote a book! It’s been years in the making, but finally I am holding a printed copy in my hands. It’s an inspirational fantasy. Of course, it has a couple of poems in it…couldn’t resist the opportunity to publish a poem or two. You can read more about it on my website at https://www.revcherylbirch.org/thatcher-trilogy or on my Amazon Author’s page.
It’s available for $9.99 on Kindle, Nook, and Apple iBooks. The paperback is sold online by most booksellers including Walmart Books, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Alibris . Right now Walmart has a great price and free shipping as does AbeBooks.
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Next time, I will be back to posting poetry. I just wanted to share my exciting news about Thatcher with all of you.
Summer burst Blaze of sun Temps rising Pool splashing fun Water the lawn Pull those weeds Enjoy the flowers Stifle a sneeze Grab a hat Sunblock too Bar-B-Que party Just me and you Memory treasures All heaven sent Life's little pleasures God's gifts evident
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He stood before me Tall and glowing His love engulfed me Flowing, flowing Hand that touched me Tender and assuring His joy filled me Strengthening, enduring His smile washed me Peace and serenity It is well with me Now and for eternity
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In the middle of pain A daily miracle occurs From my window I see Hummingbird twirls and swirls She comes, then he They hover and dart Drinking of nectar Before they depart During their visits I can't help but smile Hummingbird happiness Lifts the pain for awhile Thank God or His Joy Built into creation Tiny birds reflect Him Gift of love and inspiration copyright 2022 Cheryl S Birch photo from Project Feeder Watch
Rocking in my garden chair
Kitty comes to visit
Day is breezy and fair
Spring has burst it’s prison
Rhaphiolepis lift up pink heads
Orange trees are in bloom
Green sprouts dot new flower beds
Flying bugs dart and zoom
Sunshine fills a cloudless sky
My heart warms from within
God’s faithfulness to you and I
His gifts abound despite our sin
Such beauty all around
Every day a new adventure
Stunning views, colors astound
His love pours out of nature
Join me in His greenery
Among the swaying trees
Breathe in His lavish scenery
Sit humbly at His knees.
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Photo taken by author
And then I saw a hummingbird Darting - Diving - Hovering Interested in a camellia bud Brilliant pink in green covering Just beyond, geraniums stand Red bursts of bloom Seem to hold hands Next to a purple lily plume Spring winds toss the bushes Trees still bare sway Greenish buds on their branches Promise many a warm day How I love my garden Such life and hope is there Sitting amongst God's creation Joy drenches my garden chair Copyright 2021 Cheryl S. Birch Photo taken by author
Flower joy Red and yellow Blue and lilac Lovely and mellow
Peachy begonias Smile in the sun White roses My heart they've won
Lantana oh so purple Oleander shock of pink Petunias syrupy sweet Pansies bob and wink
Busy bees and butterflies Hop from bloom to bloom Vinca's stand up tall Marigolds a colorful plume
Such a show of color Painted by our God On a green background With His glorious rod
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