Lasting Impression

Poetry is the exquisite expression of exquisite impressions. - Philibert Joseph Roux After the rain falls Cleansing the air, the earth With a music beyond words… My spirit praises the One who created it all for us. After the snow falls Painting the world in wonderful Whispering grace through the heart… My soul thanks the Creator of every snowflake, each sensation. After the leaf falls Gentling the autumn without a sound Amazing the land with dancing gifts… My thoughts turn to the One who brings this sweet peace. After the star falls Startling the skies with such beauty Shocking the heavens with incredulity… My mind sings adulation to the God who scatters His blessings. After the dusk falls Murmuring serenity through each firefly twinkling Promising hope that will inspire the heart to affection… My light comes from knowing the One who my heart most adores. After the shadow falls Fading from the soft touch of light, the tender insight Retelling of faith that lingers beneath layers of grace… My life grows more grateful for the One who brought my life its meaning. After the silence falls Suppressing the doubt, the despair, the fears and tears Smothering the ache that comes from depressing years… My belief is encouraged by the glorious hope that comes from His reassurance. After the dewdrop falls Brushing each rose with a sincerity, a beauty that trembles, Seeking to erase the dust remaining after the past has gone… My compassion is stirred by the One who lights my heart and soul. After the echo falls Resounding the music of a truth, a word, a knowing Deep in my soul, there is proof that love is moving… My feelings are assured that God is the answer to my every worry. After the sensation calls Lifting my mind, my heart, my soul and spirit Reminding me why there is no reason to fear… God brings me through the worst and reassures me that He chose me… To give the world a lasting impression Of what it means to be loved so beautifully That only God Himself can sing the melody… A love this alive is a love that survives throughout eternity!