Love is non-mechanical
it doesn’t crank, pinion
or always work dependably.
In cavalier moments, I thought I knew
something of how it all works—
it’s apertures and shafts—
its grinds and reciprocations.
I’d judge it’s motions
work its levers, judge its spins,
and address its slippery angles.
You could call me obsessive
but obsessive people don’t
obsess this much.
You could call me compulsive
but the compulsive aren't
this compulsive.
All I can do is poise, balance
or swipe a little black credit card.
It’s the only magic I have.
I can’t turn bread into wine
or fish into water.
I can’t make the blind walk
the deaf to see or the lame to
taste again.
God reserves some miracles,
keeps them as close to the vest
as cards.
Jugglers work the circus,
mimes thrash to communicate,
and tightrope walkers fall.
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Songs for this:
Viva la vida by Cold Play
When There Is Love by Karen Sokolof Javitch
The Rainbow Connection by Sarah McLachlan
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How about a Christmas playlist! Because Christmas is in 10 days!
www.daweb.us/xmas/Christmas_29.mp3
Categories:
dependably, analogy, god, love, work,
Form: Free verse
Daystar, you warm and comfort me,
And cheer me up - fill my heart with glee.
You're my hero up so high,
Shining light so we all can see,
The source of all earth's energy,
Always there, so dependably,
Really good for a circle in the sky.
Categories:
dependably, sun,
Form: Acrostic
Me and my mate we talk all the time,
We talk when I get out of bed,
He’s the one that I see first thing in the day,
He’s my dependably likeable friend,
Who keeps all my wants perfect fresh and brand new,
He listens to all that I say,
And he gives the right answers to my rumble deep down,
He’s my cold white electric café,
He light’s when it’s dark and cools when it’s hot,
He’s clean and tidy and neat,
He gives me a smile when I’m buried with worry,
He helps me get back on my feet,
Me and my mate we meet all the time,
From dawn to dusk to night,
He’s my beautiful fridge upright in my kitchen,
Dressed in a beautiful white.
Categories:
dependably, food, friend, funny, humorous,
Form: Personification
Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit, High Counselor Divine,
Trinity’s equal; Three-in-one twined.
Unwaveringly.
Eternal to mortal; Spirit that guards
Each and all steps and words.
Dependably.
Spirit to spirit; Kingdom Ruler,
Marvelous teacher; Spirit that tutors,
Continuously.
Spirit’s ceaseless pursuit; Spirit that chides
Wayward thoughts and deeds; still welcomed guide,
Everlastingly.
You’re always there; You’re always here,
With and within me, You’re always near,
Perpetually.
Categories:
dependably, bible, christian, encouraging, faith,
Form: Rhyme
Once you beget, a four-legged friend into your life spirit
You begin an odyssey about yourself, starting-- within a minute
And greatest of all-- a love 'n caring commit
You will come away, changed forever all
For one soul cannot touch another soul
Without leaving its mark whole
A journey that will bring you more love
And devotion than you have ever known of
It will also test your strength 'n courage enuff
It is the most precious gift embrace
Any living soul can grace
You will not find it, often, among the human race
The journey will teach you many things, I bet
About life, and to be a better person-- yet
Pay attention and learn well from your pet
When the journey is done 'n end
The individual your pet dependably knew who to depend
The one they are proud to call-- ''My Beloved Friend'''
Categories:
dependably, animal, friend,
Form: Verse
When out on the lawn green grass grew everywhere,
I knew in a moment that no snowman was there.
No child in the town would see a white Christmas.
The ice in the rink arrived man-made and fogless.
Excited boisterous children laughed and slip-slid around.
Rip-roarious the winter wonders in a warm southern town.
What fantastic fantasies fill malls in Florida winters?
Opulent brilliance, colorful lights bedecked and blinkers.
Noble elves work inside at each new on site workshop.
Delightfully watching children gleam with eyes all lit up.
Exceptional imaginations and a warm winter show.
Reality slips into fantasy as cherry faces start to glow.
Love in the air mingles with scents of bayberry.
Adults all around adorning, become merry.
Not one child misses winter in their Florida town.
Dependably on time, Santa always comes around.
© December 24, 2011
Categories:
dependably, family, fantasy, holiday, people,
Form: Acrostic