“I am the good shepherd, and I know mine and mine know me” = Jn 10:14
the Shepherd came
laid down his life
and took it back up
the hired men came
and cared not for the sheep
but only in money and power
then the Wolf came
and scattered the flock
now there are many folds
many also the shepherds
who lay down their lives
trusting only in the One
the flock hears the Shepherd
and follows his voice; yet deeds
speak louder than creeds
Blessed the people who know the joyful shout;
in the light of your countenance, O LORD, they walk. – Ps 89:16
strands of light reaching
from here to the horizon
sun on power lines
birds give chase in pairs
cardinals, redwinged blackbirds
you and me in spring
our faces alight
walking in his countenance
our hearts full of joy
amidst upheaval
young child left behind known life
home is where love is
“This is the bread that came down from heaven. Unlike your ancestors who ate and still died, whoever eats this bread will live forever.” Jn 6:58
even through the rain
sunbeams breaking through daily
manna from heaven
“For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal life, and I shall raise him on the last day.” – Jn 6:40
most of my life
i count myself blessed
being one of those
“who had not see
yet have believed”
until that fateful day
when you felt pity
and cured my blindness
now i can see you and
i can believe in you
now i can hope in eternal life
with you
in you
and through you
to the One who is all
in this moment
Longing For Water 