in-verse

Here, you thought
Spring is here
It IS almost March, after all
But the leaves fall
And fall
And you know, really,
It's just autumn in disguise.

Now, you thought,
Peace is come
A respite-time to grow and keep
But the waters rage,
And rage,
And you know, really,
It's just anger in disguise.

Come, you thought,
It will get better,
And the skies clear,
And my eyes clear,
But it rains,
And rains,
And you know, really,
It pains.

f (x) means do to x whatever f means
and f^(-1)(x) means do the opposite.

If seasons were functions
I'm stuck in the inverse
universe.

Oh Spontaneity

The moon stared at the earth, at the tiny busy people moving, moving, never stop. She glanced at Him, as He watched beside her, then looked back, leaned down—

…

A child followed his mother around the marketplace, his little red hat bobbing and swaying as he turned, stopped, what’s here? What’s that? Zip, zap, zoom: he’s off! Tubby legs runrunrunrun, little arms swing, swing.

His mother turns in worried circles, frantically searching for him.

Oblivious, he crawls up a ladder, where does it go? looks up, and sees Him.

His eyes riveted, his jaw drops.

…

The mother looks here, looks there, where is he? Can’t stop! Must find… Gasp! How did he get up there? Climbing, climbing, don’t look down, don’t… look… down…

“Look, Mama.”

Her baby beams and points.

Quick glance… “Alright, let’s ge--… Wait…”

She, startled, stares aghast.

Beside the moon, He smiled.

…

The moon laughed shyly, turning to Him, and her giggles slowly subsided.

She gazed at Him in wonder.

“Who are You, God?”

They asked, all three.

Snippet

She took up a rag-pile of words—used-up, torn-up mouthfuls—

And snipped and snapped,

This way, that way,

Follow the shape in your head,

And let it lead you to your heart.

She sewed them up, bit by bit, and it—just—fit!

And he walked away proud, head high and shoulders

Back, clothed in affection.

A song of worship.

Hello--

The word seems to reverberate in my head tonight. It's been a while-- 

I'm working on many things to post--which will probably appear soon and very soon--but only this is ready right now. I have music to it--but unfortunately no equipment or experience recording. Eventually something might happen. But I'm not sure anytime soon. I'm still fiddling with the melody anyway.

Until then--if then--enjoy the lyrics. I'd love to hear suggestions as to better rhyme patterns, refinement of the theme... I think it still needs work but I'm not sure where.

...

(Verse 1)
You are my Banner
You I will follow
Wherever You lead me
There I will go

You are my Savior
You I belong to
Though I am sinful
You made me Yours

(Chorus)
I know I'm safe with You--
I know I'm safe with You--

(Verse 2)
You have a strong arm
You hold my weak heart
Whenever my hands fail
You are my strength

You, Lord, are righteous
You, Lord, are holy
Your love is unfailing
Your justice my hope

(Chorus)
I know I'm safe with You--
I know I'm safe  with You--
I know I'm safe with You--
I give my all to You.

(Bridge)
Every prayer You answer me
Every day You meet my needs
Every time I am alone
You are there

I know I'm safe with You.

I know.

I'm safe.

With You.