The Son shines

the sun shines, the earth speaks

a gentle breeze tickles the tree as it dances among the wind

the leaves curve as if to quench its thirst in the summer rain

branches extend creating a playground for the cardinals and finches

full of life, the mighty oak grows

its roots dig down creating a stable foundation

allowing the branches to stretch to the heavens

the mighty oak, a sight of grandeur

a shadow is cast

night falls upon the tree

day resumes it is as though the tree is on fire

red, orange and yellow leaves adorn the branches

transformation

the oak stands firm and tall

the blue sky recesses to the canvas of the earth

the call of the crow

night again befalls the oak

naked

though bare, the tree still a reckoning force

persistent cold and the tree blanketed with winter

branches glisten in the sun's rays

a warm hush of spring

rebirth

the blanket melts allowing the birds to once again rest in its branches

verdant lands, the earth again speaks

by passers listen, noting the beauty of the tree

intertwined branches saturated in green

reach upward while the roots pull downward

stillness

opposing forces converge

a landscape of serenity

met with placid hopes

the interwoven roots, a stronghold of truth

a symbol of strength

the Son shines, the heart speaks

a gentle longing fulfilled as peace dances among the soul

hands folded in prayer to satisfy the hunger of the soul

arms outstretched creating a safe haven of love

full of life, the pure heart accepted

with roots of faith, a foundation concreted in truth

permitting the heart to encapsulate the mind

the mighty heart, the protector of the soul

a shadow is cast

uncertainty befalls the heart

clarity penetrates the mind and the heart ablaze

faith, truth and trust saturate the heart

transformation

the heart stands firm and tall

the mind recesses to the purity of the heart

the call of the Spirit

uncertainty again befalls the heart

pain

though hurt, the heart still a reckoning force

persistent doubt yet the heart blanketed in love

the mind glistens in the rays of the Son

the tender whisper of truth

rebirth

the blanket warms, allowing the heart to lead

veracity abound, the heart again speaks

the mind listened, noting the beauty of the heart

intertwined in trust, the heart saturated in love

reaching for peace while the roots grounded in trust

stillness

opposing forces converge

a landscape of serenity

met with placid dreams

the interwoven roots, a stronghold of trust

a symbol of vitality

the sun shines as the Son speaks

the heart dances with gladness as God’s voice is recognized within the soul

joy invoked as heat from the sun shines, warming the chilly mind

playfully, the mind accepts the heart and faith lived through every action

full of life, the bond between the heart and the Father deepens

creating a sanctuary within

warmth perpetuates love enticing contemplation of life’s actions of faith

life of faith, a model of gratefulness

the sun casts a shadow, leaving only darkness

coolness chills the body

rising sun restores warmth and the Son persists

humility, patience and kindness become the servants of the day

transformation

with open arms, the world hesitantly ready to accept

the lost words of the heart

gently spoken, many do not hear for they choose deafness

ah, the sting of the cold and faith a discovery in solitude 

alone

alone, yet not lonely, the Son settles the heart

the heart ablaze with love

moments evolve into years

deepening Godly connections, life emerges

faith

mighty words of the Son reconcile the voluntary lost of hearing

strengthened in love, words take flight

silhouetted by the sun, faith soars as the guise of the gull

winds carry the tired gull that it may rest on the arms of God

rays of the sun saturate with love, with peace, with tenderness

serenity

convergence of worldliness and Godliness

a landscape of holiness

met with sacred steps kindled by the Son 

the interwoven roots, a stronghold of faith

a symbol of a covenant