Catch Rainbows

Catch Rainbows by Becca Gardiner

Dear niece your world is full of colors
your eyes will see mom and dads hair and know
who your parents are
as your eyes open wide,wonder of nature opening up
the sun warm wonderful music,louder and quieter
softer notes playing each day magically
chords light flowers and trees
how great is the forests skyline
be an explorer of animal homes
feel the waves of Lake Champlain
ride in boat towards Vermont
learning science from dad
why are there waves?
as you stand on Plattsburgh beach

may you grow up to be smart
have that creative side
write beautifully like aunt Becca
sew like mom
love books with your whole heart
books find interests
find a female superhero
spread kindness daily
for people and our planet
have a heart of helping

caring is beauty
you have pretty eyes
you will learn powers
of makeup to transform
removing that layer removes more
a person that smiles
sees everyone equally
being beautiful rocks

look at the world in moments
watch hockey with daddy
bake cupcakes with mommy
garden and see how seeds grow
eat homegrown tomatoes
slow down and catch rainbows
their treasure is all around
you are sweet sprinkles

Paul and Kristen

Paul and Kristen

two hearts ; one home
not one made of gold
rich stories unearthed
letters and words sung
quick lines deep lessons
a grace from patience
the idea not patented
and Sundays doubled

Kristen cooks happiness
thanks for dinner you
and moms giving spirit
special moments stand out
where busy melts away
life is more present
time brings gifts around
someone loved graciously

wise Paul like A.W Tozer
asks deep questions
thoughtfully our lives intersect
"what areas do you need God"
much more comes out
fears,prayers sing louder
left hopeful and renewed
thirst to know God better

each Sunday uses our gifts
amazing talent given names
people diverse ; room lit up
voices bringing pure emotion
speakers personal journeys
wisdom spoken softly
connect beyond churches
listen among stillness

the sun out later
night creates lasting warmth
full stomachs ; full minds
met new person every time
or I know you better
from our first open door
comes a place wonderful
diamonds come from dust

two hearts ; one home
everyone feels at home
love of God flies high
those walls are invisible
the sky echoes worship
and week full of joy
Zalooms known beyond Grace
and Watervliet streets

Twenty Five Graces

written at end of March/early April

As each season changes we really do not seek His graces. There are 25 plus graces that happen in a year. It is not the place in which you are. Naturd greatly reflects the lessons He values. From  houses to greens to rainbows. Hidden gems live.

Twenty Five Graces

for everyone has sundays

and ways to make sunshine

heavy winds turn to seeds

forests grow in hollow caves 

roots harmonize with air

leaves change colors

daylight escapes at dusk

as trees lighten by dawn

the street lights march away

far from hidden sanctuary

in a warm flannel tent

dreams breathe happy flurries

cozy scenes grandly projected

lifes simplest discovery nourished

small reflections greet the day

steps;trails await photographers

behind lens a beautiful person

puts down camera;look

Gods quality brightens up grey

leaves fostered show love

my oasis warms over

chilly breakfasts;magical cathedral 

small chipmunks hear prayer

pretty little corners speak

lake a person easy to talk

homey blanket pulled apart

each square holds gold

threads;waves are flying

maybe to my quaint garden 

a million wildflowers appear

picnics taste so much better

night becomes a great thanks

a year in four acts