sometimes I make you smile
and the grin stays
for a little while
and then I think
“It makes sense
for me to be with you”
there is purpose
your world is better
I am too

Opening the book
I do more than read
I expand
the borders
of my perception
with the thoughts
of others

Your wind whistles
I hear it
Snow hustles
across the ground
bands surround
then drift

Your cold chills
I feel it
Icy blast
on the skin
forces me in
door slammed

Cystal ice
Looking through it
Clear water
frozen twisted knife
reflecting my life
moving swift

Solstice short
I shiver
Daylight cut off
nights too tough
I’m sad

But spring will come
It seems forever
IT WILL COME!
holed up inside me
I’ll weather

They feast on the abundance of your house,
and you give them drink from the river of your delights.
Psalm 36:8

I was hungry
You brought me home
sat me down
at Your feast table
where I was filled

I was lonely
You took me in
with Your love
made me family
until I was thrilled

I was thirsty
You sent a river
in front of me
flowing clear and free
I found refreshment

I was needy
You gave Yourself
for my salvation
I am accepted
for Your enjoyment