Once towering above the sandOnce waving a leafy head above the water's edgeNow the tree lies resting. Retired? No, still busy providing food, refuge, shelterProviding windbreak and helping hold the sand from erosion in the windMaking a seat for a traveler, a balancing beam for happy children,Still ready to be wood for a fire, fuel for cooking. Tree--... Continue Reading →

On a day we've set aside for giving thanksTo God for our plenty, I noticeHe gives us a huge dose of more plenty.Our thanks turns into more blessing for us.Are we confused? Have we missed the point?Or is that the point?We serve a God who provides for us.We serve a God who shares instead of... Continue Reading →

Atop the green of leaves Flowers sit like beauty queensOn the open tops of convertiblesThough the air is cold,Though the parade-goers rowdy,They smile.They wave, never ruffledIn their sparkly sequined dresses.