... mother ...

anguish and frustration

annoyance and pain

hurt and irritation

threatens to drive you insane

inspiration and expectation

happiness and pleasure

healing and contemplation

offer a joyous balm in sparing measure

lack of conversation

desperation and disrepair

life under usurpation

inmate imposed despair

new life of dedication

hope and serenity

explanations of exploration

wonder of discovery

hurt words and recrimination

drudgery and impotence

undone lists of intimidation

feelings of insignificance

kindness and determination

completion and companionship

acts of love and demonstration

are rewards your discipleship

Ode to my wife and family...

Here is a poem that illustrates the beauty, the struggle and the joy that are to be found in one's family.  Life has its thorns to be sure.  Yet the beauty of it is nonetheless unchanged.  God has given us this life and enabled us to experience joy.  Our families are the key source of that joy.

This poem was selected by poetry.com for inclusion in their Eternal Portraits back in 2004.  I never returned their permission form but it was nonetheless selected.  Enjoy.

Ode to my wife and family...


Life as one we'd never have expected.
Life as one we've happiness expected.
Life has options. We have borne and been dejected.
Life is a whirlwind six children have created.
Life is fine and most beautiful when reflected.

Fire

Orange and Red

Blue and White

Ash and Coal

Spark and Ember

Light and Heat

Life and Death

Creation and Destruction

Refiner and Unmaker