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!
Copyright 2023 Cheryl S Birch
Photo: Shutterstock Licensed
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
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
Copyright 2022 Cheryl S. Birch
Photo Shutterstock license
Barely a breeze All is quiet Morning has come To my garden island Green in abundance Shadows and sun Birds are stirring Beetle on the run Heaven so blue Cloudless sky Alone with my God To Him I cry "Heal my heart Take away this pain Such beauty around me Tells me you can" My eyes rest on flowers They smile and wave A kiss of pink love From Jesus who saves Such joy fills my soul Heaviness vanished It will all work out Sadness is vanquished Copyright 2022 Cheryl S. Birch Photo by author
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
Twitters and flutters
Soaring and flying
Darting hoppers
Jumping and fighting
Eyeing Bugs
Splashing in waters
Pecking at slugs
Fence top squatters
Busy beauty
Colorful wings
Nesting duty
Joyfully sings
Thanking God
With amazement
Must applaud
Such grand entertainment!
Copyrighted 2020 Cheryl S Birch
Photo found on Google labeled for reuse
Poem inspired by scenery on a recent drive through the Las Vegas Valley
Mountains red and jagged
Jutting from the desert floor
Surrounded by stark beauty
Joshua trees, rocks, cacti galore
Can’t take my eyes away
Each peak a work of art
Carved out by the hand of God
Awe and joy fill my heart!
copyrighted 2020 Cheryl S Birch
photo found on google labeled for reuse
Today is not what I chose
Yet I write joy with my pen
Despite the gloom of our woes
God’s grace sparkles like a gem
The sun comes up and sets
The sky is still blue
We have air to breathe, flowers, and pets
A roof, clothing, and food too
His aim is to take care of us
Draw us close in love
So, turn to Him in humbleness
Receive Peace from above
Let thankfulness rule your heart
Not fear or selfishness
Waste no thought on what seems lost
Rejoice in God; In Him rest
copyrighted 2020 Cheryl S Birch
image by Yeon Woo Lee on Pixaby
White bark, dead flowers
Bare branches crisscross the sky
Lacy leafless woven tapestry
Red headed bird flies by
Sweet songs catch my ears
What seemed dead is alive
Feathered chorus serenades
Then they quickly hide
Thank You Lord for the treasure
Of Your amazing creation
Lifts my heart with praises
It’s like a mini-vacation!
Copyrighted 2020 Cheryl S Birch
Photo taken by Cheryl S Birch
Cheryl Birch 