Thursday, December 11, 2014

the poem about Green

My twitter bio claims that I'm a "warrior poet." 

This is a poem I wrote in the height of spring this year. For some reason, I was inspired to post it now.



every green thing is worshiping You                                             
            leaves and needles shimmer like                                       
            faraway stars when the wind runs by
branches and even entire trees that                                             
            don’t seem to have a proper place                                    
            teach those who will see how to praise in their own unique                     way
and the green we don’t often notice
– moss, algae – are examples
of your steadfastness and gentleness       

the insects green                                                                  
          Your vim and creativity                                                       
those greens some call weeds are
Your ceaseless pursuit after man’s heart
and the greens wrapped up tight,
tucked away in light
refracted by water and precious stones                                       
          on earth, by dust in space are
          a glimpse into Your mystery                                               
Turn our ears!                                                                                  
          For of new life found in You 
          green is whispering


A mere mortal

From the City of Angels

Livin his dream