The sun makes a dramatic line across the horizon
No errors; straight as an arrow, as has been said
Closer this way the wayward wind is pushing
Three and four-foot waves pound the shores of
This large body of fresh water. An inland sea
That provides excitement, fear, beauty, and
All of the other emotional aspects which would
Go with watching its behavior. This same reckless
Wind is causing the last of the colorful leaves to
The ground. When you see theM in their glory
You are lifted and thank the Creator for this gift
He provides for us that many times go
Unappreciated as do so many of His gifts.
The sun breaks through the fluffy gray clouds
And warms the air which has been damp and
Penetrating to the point it chills your bones.
The beauty is still there and the clouds make
Recognizable shapes and you begin to wonder
If we are getting a message in code from above.
He is universal and has told us to follow Him.
One could spend a day listing all the actions
That should take place if we were to follow.
Each leaf, although a miracle, represents
Someone who has died by persecution,
Enslavement, malnutrition, war, natures
Viciousness, and exposure to the elements.
We wish our prayers were enough and since
We cannot travel to help we wonder about
Sending money to those on the front lines
Helping as many as they can. Maybe that is
What we should interpret from the dazzling clouds
The waves keep saying, pray more, send more and
Do not give up. The cross may be heavy but is
Worth bearing and the beauty we see is not
Reserved for us alone. A blackbird lifts up
From the shore. It reminds one that they do
Not abandon their duties of taking care of their
Large family. Each bird has an assignment. How
They know we will never know but believe that
The hand of God is involved. He will be with us
And help us as we proceed with our duties.
As the clouds move we must also move getting
On with our commitments and duties.
Stanski
October 29, 2022, ^
Steve Haarman 