Black. Nothing was made. The quiet world began in darkness. Absence overtook the nothing that was. Saturated deep shadow before any silhouette could be seen. A breath was held before the first inhale. Blank silence. But God was. He created a black water all around, before there was any form or boundary. Cold murky heavens… Continue reading Enlightened
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Beg for the Light
Hollow night. Where the ear is dead, and electric eyes won’t sleep. The reverberations. Pound. Screech. Across the street. His evening power saw tearing up that pretty ranch home. But I can’t see what’s happening out there. Fingers buzz, and ache. Stiff under a flannel blanket. Protected from the harsh black breeze, and suffocated bearing… Continue reading Beg for the Light
Midnight Speaks
Weighted breath lashing the dark and the light Drawing in colors and shades and glares Licking up clarity, contrast and bright Drinks the sweet evening shadow Laying down cool touches warm soft earth Wine drunken bed spread all over the sky Sprinkling her ink into meaningless verse Inhales the unspoken release Veil smooths over exposed… Continue reading Midnight Speaks
Love Letters to Darkness
Dear Darkness, Boldly quiet, ageless grace Still and steady resting space First born calm eternal place Did you ever anticipate the downfall of your reign? The pain The bane Your slayer’s dressed in white Dear Shadow, Cools and tempers scorching ground Holds my hand without a sound Protecting shield sheltering around Were you worried to… Continue reading Love Letters to Darkness
What a Mighty God Should Do
Stumbling over obstacles he didn’t know existed. In the dark. Not remembering how that got there. A sharp corner caught his shin, doubling him over. Stepping over unknown things, deceiving depth perception. In the dark. He tried reaching out a hand to stabilize, to balance. To find something familiar to get his bearings. Safety if… Continue reading What a Mighty God Should Do