Thank you, Creator, for the gentleness
Of the late summer sun
Basking under You
Now that the heat wave is done
Sun’s passion has waned
It’s glory is waxing
A second flush of blooms
On rejuvenated pansies…
Like me, do best
When fire’s intensity relents
Replaced by soft candlelight
The glow of late summer
May this twilight
Between rest and fury
Bring forth a harvest
Of beauty to my soul
Shine gently but steadily
Upon all those…
Graciously planted
In my life’s garden
Draw me to drink
Deeply of dewdrops
Resting upon leaves
Of your Living Word
Nourish all dwelling here
Until sun’s fire blazes once more
We’ll not shrivel – but bloom!
Dust of Heaven on each petal.
~ Wendy/2012
PS
This poem/prayer came to me as I was having afternoon tea and reading my devotional in our courtyard. I was simply thanking Him for the mellowness of the late August sun… when I realized my prayer was also a poem. I’ve missed writing poems and I’m so glad to be back at it!
Amen.
Thanks! ~ Wendy
Wonderful pictures, I love pansies!
I have a confession to make… I love red poppies and I am green over your recent poppy post. 😉 On Friday night I found some on the side of a walkway and my photos turned out blurry – boo hoo. As Winston Churchill says: “Never, never,never give up.” I’m going back there…
~ Wendy
Poppies are such “happy” flowers, I like them a lot. Good luck with your next photo shoot! I look forward to see your poppies 🙂
A beautiful prayer and poem, Wendy! I was blessed as I read it. Love the photos of the flowers, too, especially the ones atop the wooden wheelbarrow! Blessings, Dee
Thanks, Dee. My husband made me the wheelbarrow for my birthday a few years ago. He uses whatever we can scratch up to build with.
~Wendy
Wow, great craftsmanship! 🙂
Wow, I’m really impressed, Wendy–I love the poem/prayer very much, and I’m finding it difficult to choose faves among your photos. I just love it all!!! God bless you–love, Caddo
Caddo, I am honored that you like my poem. Getting a compliment from a poet I admire is a biggie!
Blessings & hugs ~ Wendy