New Poem!

Ok, it's actually not new. I wrote it last April, but it's a little different from the kinds of poems I'm used to writing, so I was a little afraid to share it. But here it is - so be nice to it! :)

I walked to the edge of the sea,

And dipped my toes in the surf.

Touching the ocean is (to me)

Something like tasting a dream.

I crept up and sat by a lark,

Memorized its tremulous strains.

Hearing its song, even in part,

Is something like seeing through the dark.

I lay down beneath a pine,

Observed the branches and boughs.

Following each twisted vine,

Is something like tasting good wine.

I knelt beside a rose,

Closed my eyes and breathed.

Smelling such perfume, so close,

Is something like inhaling a poem.

I gathered courage to hold your hand,

To feel the softness of your fingers; which,

Intertwined together as we stand,

Look something like a wedding band.

It's a most wonderful time of the year

So, wearing long skirts on rainy days with gentle breezes: definitely a yes. So romantical.

In honor of the beautiful spring weather, I wrote a poem! Here it is:

It's a silly time of year,

Raindrops dancing from clouds so sheer.

Boing! You can't help but laugh along,

As the sky sings its Spring-time song.

Somedays it's chilly, sometimes it's hot,

And inevitably you dress for what it's not.

But splashing in puddles and warming in sunshine,

Make March and April favorite months of mine.

Summer is nice with swimming and all,

But the giggles of Spring so loudly call!

When else can you skip and jump and hop,

And never worry about needing to stop?

Cause springy air makes everyone happy,

So here's to Spring, when no one can feel crappy.

:) Hope you have a day full of laughter and niceness.

On Tip Toe (and an update)

A new poem I wrote in German class last night!

The starry dreams of flickering skies,
shine so bright in your sea-foam eyes.
Staring into a wide, wild night,
the wonder in your face brings light.
Dance and laugh, sweet child of song,
And with your love make the world grow strong.

In other news, we have just two shows left of Pirates, both this coming Friday. We have been sold out for about half the shows, and about half full for the others. It's been so fun, and the audience just loves it. I love it too :)

We did pictures yesterday afternoon, so hopefully I'll get my hands on a few and I can post some!

Poem! (not by me)

My family was re-reading some children's books last night, and I stumbled across this poem that made me so happy inside. It's by Debby Boone.

Singing

Attention, all children! Now hear what I say:
Make sure that you've done enough singing today!

You've heard the old saying 'bout an apple a day
Well, singing can help in a different sort of way.

'Cause singing makes you feel really good deep inside,
So good that you'll smile and get all google-eyed.

You don't need a piano or need a great voice,
All you need is a song (and that's a matter of choice)

Sing songs that are happy, sing songs that are fun
Sing songs that you know, (or just write yourself one)

All children the world over: It's my wish and my prayer
That you sing more and more till your songs fill the air!

Poetry

It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late.

"Can't you see, my child? On Me must you trust and wait."

He gives His beloved sleep.

"Rest in my love, so sweet and deep."

Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy,

"My work in you no man can destroy."

My mouth is filled with laughter, and my tongue with singing.

My fear chased away by the strength He is bringing.

written 1.16.10, based on psalms 126 & 127

FYI

I just got a poem published on a fantabulous webzine called Bloom, designed to encourage young women seeking to live a poured-out life for Christ. It was created by a few of my friends, and is really incredible. They have interviewed some pretty big-name people in the Christian world, and regularly post very inspiring and challenging material. Do go check it out! (And not just to see my poem :P)