Soul

 Fortify my soul

Grant me peace

And obedience 

The latter

I’m lacking

At the moment

Tell me something good

That happened yesterday

Reflection

 Reflections. 

I don’t multitask well at all. I’ve tried. I’ve had to write lists to remind myself to brush my teeth. I’m moving slower these days to lessen the anxiety. I’ve spending more time in nature, exercising and reading. Mental health equals physical wealth. Be happy my friends. 

Abandoning perfection

 I’m slowing down

Worshipping freely

Listening to 

The voice 

I’ve silenced

I’m not fulfilling

The calling

Even when

I don’t like

What I write

I must continue

For it’s what

He asks me

It isn’t an

An adoration society 

For people

It’s simple

Obedience

And undivided attention

And respect

For Him

Who doesn’t 

Ask for much

Learn from me

Don’t squander 

The talent

Seeking the unattainable 

In search

Of something 

So fickle

Jesus

May my words

Glorify You

And make 

You smile

Because

Somebody finally chose

To ditch perfection

Learn

 At thirty-eight

The words worry

At thirteen

They flew 

And soared

The question is

Idealism ceased

When reality

Was too much

Not to address

Free me

From worry

So life

Can become 

A joy

It deserves

Thank you ancestors

The blood of 

Yellow and blue

Is my mantra

Be determined

Be so fierce

The world

Takes notice

Questions

 What are you ordering?

What are you eating?

What are you reading?

Prayer requests?

A good thing from the weekend?

Garden aromas

 The winds

Whips me around

To the delicious 

Scent that

A garden delivers

The tomatoes shake

The basil shimmers

In a bright sunshine

As Spring

Reinforces her arrival

🌻

 My heart

Resides in

The red

White and blue

But it’s made 

Up of people

Whose blood 

Was yellow and blue

Stand proud

Like the 

Sunflower 

You are

Questions

 What are you reading?

What are you making?

What are you ordering?

What is on your heart?

Any prayer requests?

Peace

 Breathe in

Breathe out

Release frustration

Inhale peace

Let it all go

And think

Of butterflies

If you must. 

Slog

 Life

The battlefield 

That requires 

Multiple sets 

Of batteries

Amp up courage 

Dial up patience

Success is 

A slog

That demands

Everything you have

Even on

Off days

Monday

Fight

Never surrender

You’ve come too far

To let it all fall

Rise up

On the anchor

On which

Faith rests

Now and forever

He doesn’t forsake

He doesn’t leave

That’s reason enough

To not retreat 

And give 

The enemy 

Your victory

Remember the strength 

Of your ancestors

Slava Ukraini

Favorites

 Who are your favorite authors?

Favorite pieces you always wear?

Favorite snacks?

Favorite ways to relax?

Prayer requests?

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 Be strong 

Be brave

Take the chance

The risk

To be full

Of joy

Without regret 

Spring

 Sliding into Spring

The green grass grows

The flowers bloom

Appreciating nature

In a wonderful new way

Questions

 What are you thinking about?

What are you making?

What are you eating?

What are you ordering?

What is on your heart?

Lead me

 Thank you Lord

For the blessings

I take for granted

And yet You

Don’t reprimand

Yet remind me

That my actions

Either demonstrate

Or denounce

The power

Of Your Presence 

In my life

Let me love 

People

As You 

Would lead

Ordinary

 On this day

I’m grateful

For simple things

That are really

Extraordinary

Human

 Ukraine

You inspire me

You drive me

You show me

Why I’m proud

You remind me

Of why I fight

Why I live

And why I must continue

To be a human

Full of hope

Joy

And compassion

Lord

Use me

To magnify

To pray

And have

A heart

For humanity

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 I’m slowly learning 

How to live again

It’s frightening

Yet exhilarating

I’m getting brave

Again

The realization

Came after

An early morning

Plunge into 

A cool pool

I’m living again

In honor

Of every Ukrainian

Fighting for

That right

Questions

 What are you reading?

What are you ordering?

Last act of kindness?

What are you watching?

What are you listening to?

Sports romance

Food

Giving compliments

Reruns

Music

Questions

 What is making you smile?

What is on your heart?

My niece and nephew

Ukraine

Go

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 Ukraine

I pray everyday

Sending hope

And peace

Your way

❤️

Thank you Lord

For giving me peace

As I write

It is a privilege

Don’t oppress

Or ostracize

When the world

Sees your countenance

Will it greet

You with

A grateful smile

Yellow and blue

 Yellow and blue

The color

Of hope 

Against

All odds 

My heart

Only grows 

Fonder for 

You all

With each day

Questions

 What are you ordering?

What are you reading?

What are you making?

What is making you smile?

What is your favorite color?