Long Gentles Poems

Like the breathless air of twilight,
As the moon softly rises and tempts the stars
Into the quiet revelations, admissions
Grace, splendor, magnificence…
Painting the dreams with a quivering ink,
Spilled upon the emptiness beneath the still, white page,
Simplicity at...

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Many pastors criticize me for taking the Gospel so seriously. But do they really think that on Judgment Day, Christ will chastise me, saying, 'Leonard, you took Me too seriously'? - Leonard Ravenhill (June 18,...

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There was a moment, not so long ago
When my heart was rusty, 
Tarnished by the darkness of pain,
Eroded by the doubt, the dread,
Fear that erased the light of faith,
Corroded the wonders, the joy
With despair that...

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Sometimes I’ve wondered – and, yes
I’ve pondered,
Wondering about my Grandpa’s lessons…
He was sometimes so kind, others – so wise,
Yet, whenever I think back, my memory goes blank…
Sadly, when he left this life behind –
Even though...

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He silences the vulgar roar
Of loneliness and fear
He gentles all the stormy wars
Between sin and my spirit
He christens my heart’s kiss
With inspiration so tender
He sprinkles kindness, humility
All around my soul’s belief

He lingers on my spirit’s...

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As the seasons change,
Spring to summer, on to autumn
With winter closing in, just around the corner
Following close on the hills of a moment
Promising hope to those who know Him
The One who created this November
Whispered light...

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The night grows silent after you have gone
I sigh, knowing it was you I could count on
Moon glows quietly, pouring out her light
While the stars glisten across the dusky night

The night reminds me that I’m...

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He holds my hand
When I don’t have a friend
He guides my plans
When I don’t understand
He warms my thoughts
When I feel the chill of darkness
He shines His light
Through the shadows that destroy

He gentles my passions
Whispers truth...

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“Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul – and sings the tunes without the words – and never stops at all.” - Emily Dickinson

Her soul, composed of poetry
Breathed light and reflected...

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The archers’ line was straddled,
By many a shapely calf.
The Marshall called the nocking,
And winked at the pretty lass.

The Maiden drew the bowstring back,
To her ruddy cheek,
As she fired her fledgling flights;
They heard the fair Maid...

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Passionate purple and scarlet vibrate
Through my veins, dancing light
Across my spirit, warm and bright
Like a healing hand, caressing my soul
With hope, faith and love that quiet fear

Dazzling lavender and tangerine promises
Whisper joy through me with...

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He embraces me with the wind’s rustling prayers,
The hush of autumn thoughts and the music
Breathing quietly on the heart of winter’s charm

He kisses away the darkness with the morning, dew
Sliding over petals and promises, erasing...

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He silences the screams of pain
From horrors fought by darkest thoughts
He whispers comfort through the rain
As storms obscure the peace and faith
He breathes inspirations I can’t contain
Sensations so amazing they sing praise

He comforts the heart...

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Revving Up Life

Half asleep by my window
watching swirling snow
outside - memories drift
like a slide show, pictures
of my youth so long ago,
almost as real to me today
as the events were then.

Snippets of childhood – 
I am...

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How my heart breaks, when I think of the ways…
I might have given something more,
A smile, a thought, an embrace,
Reassurance or encouragement,
My presence instead of just complaint.

How my spirit weeps, when I consider the past…
All...

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Like the rustling of leaves in the autumn’s wonderment,
There is a hope, alive like the color of light,
Singing to the heart, whispering to the soul – music
Flowing beneath the silence of dawn, amid the whispers
Night...

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I’ve learned, over time
That I’m weak
My strength, I’ve found
Comes from the God
Who kindles flames of hope,
Faith and love inside me

I’ve hurt, sometimes
More than I care to admit
With pain so dark
It colors my dreams
In a dreary...

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Laughter gentles hearts
Rippling through conversations
Joy spilling out 
On the spirit with colors
Crisp and radiating
Wonderful dreams, peace
All the things 
That hearts believe

Laughter, like a caress
Touches the mind
With insight and inspiration
Humble warmth, imagination
Growing earnest, light
Whispering on the...

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Light colors my heart 
In a thriving breath of music
Touching my depths with compassion
That reminds me, surely, I know
The love that He bestowed
On my heart and soul

Laughter gentles my eyes
As they twinkle in amusement
Glorifying the...

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"Be like a flower ... gentle, quiet and humble."
                          ...

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As the seasons change, nature shows her power
bringing all the things needed for healthy growth.
The rain that in turn, beats down and then gentles.
Encouraging young shoots to root deep and thrive.

The days lengthen growing ever...

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The tide gentles in, on the wings of angels, reminding me of His Love,
I look to the east, seeing a seagull, at a distant, feels more like a dove.
In morning quiet, I walk along the...

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Fear of future, regrets of past 
Both have roots in our lower mind
Dwelling in the eternal now
Sparks bliss that may not be defined

Vaporised presence gentles touch
Entwined with the vast universe
There remains then nothing to seek
Humming...

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Suspended in the air,
Balanced by the whispers of light
Falling from an azure sky,
August warmth from the sun
Rising, drifting, beautiful
Hope gentles the whimsical 
Laughter on the hearts
Those who listen to graceful
Swells of inspiration,
Brilliant rays of exhilaration
Hesitating...

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Self-gratification is the fruit of one's love,
making the artist's delighted face glow...
when every vision has been achieved,
and each intention joyfully revealed.


He will envision the shape and colors,
then transfer those images to canvas;
and with the gentles...

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