Biblical poetry
Poems
Short scripture-shaped verse — a poem for the day, written to help you see God's word in ordinary moments.
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Write and Elevate
I’m perched above your page today, To cheer you in my parroting way. Don’t fear the words that hesitate. Be sure to use what will captivate.
Where Hearts Are Hurting
Begin where hearts already ache, Where weary souls can bend and break. Then speak the hope they long to hear, And let your words draw Heaven near.
Waiting for the Rocky Choir
Young Johnny loved singing. He sang with delight. He sang in the morning and before bed at night. He sang every chorus with wiggles and sway, But at church, he stood without singing one day.
Never Alone in the Fire
I would not choose the flame or heat, Nor want to walk a hard rocky street. Yet looking back through trials I’ve known, I can see that I have never walked alone.
Exclamation Marks Don’t Fly
I’m Quill the parrot, bright and keen, Observing the strangest sight I’ve seen. A writer tossed marks through the air, Like nested doves startled everywhere.
The Finger Phone
“Grandpa,” she said, “what’s a rotary phone? “Is it anything like a pet rock or cute stone?” He laughed. “This will be tough, but I’ll try. You might think I’m making things up. Why?
The Joy of Saying Yes
When God says, “Come,” and we agree, He opens doors that we couldn’t see. His perfect plans begin to shine, As his great purpose comes in line.
The Crumpled Clue
I perched above a writer’s chair, And watched him pull his tangled hair. His fingers flapped and waved about, As if he’d lost a wrestling bout.
Speed of Thought
My TRS-80 hummed and blinked with greenish glow at night, I poked at keys and watched my thoughts crawl slowly into sight. Then came a 286 computer with a faster way to play. Suddenly, my thoughts moved at a faster pace each day.
Setting Ideas on Fire
Ideas don’t spring from empty air. They need rich fuel collected there. From books and talks and lots of learning, With piles of wisdom that could be burning.
Power of Patient Persuasion
Persuasion prospers the patiently planned, Not pushed by pressure or painful command. Persistent purpose prepares the way, Producing progress from day to day.
Shuffle Up Some Fun
Back when the summers stretched long and wide, With neighborhood friends all gathered outside, We’d get a deck of cards with a delightful shout, And spend the afternoon playing fun games out.