by ST “With this ring I thee wed . . .” Solemn words that I once said– And I meant them, and I do– But there were things left yet unmentioned. So now we vow our vows anew With these new vows enduring, comprehensive; Acquainted more with Life, Myself, and You . . . Familiar,Continue reading “Wed Anew”
Author Archives: Emerging Bird
Fully Whole
by ST God impressed upon the soul the desire for two to unite, and be more whole. One is whole, but two are one more holy: when man and woman make their vow eternal, and time entwines them . . . loving fully the one the other, and the other the one– and eternity beginsContinue reading “Fully Whole”
Everlasting Love
by ST May God bless you in your life’s new venture; May your interest and living be increased. May you with joy live in God’s indenture– May He continue for Ever your lease To have and hold, as hand in hand You search, invent, and find content– While Life’s circle completes its band And throughContinue reading “Everlasting Love”
Kittyhawk, North Carolina
by ST she tried her first flight: unsteady wings met the breeze. her frame all a-tremble, she took to the air . . . willing . . . as her maker would please. a very short run– never far off the ground. even that looked like too much . . . could she hold herselfContinue reading “Kittyhawk, North Carolina”
Spring
by ST The mountain peeks From under a blanket of snow, Sees spring has come To the valley below. Footed hills Shoo away chills And budding, leaves No frosted frills. Mouths of canyons Yawn, as they stretch: Crowned-heads stately water-etched. Streams choose again Their banks to fill With the richness of life Blooming at will.Continue reading “Spring”
An Hymn
by ST O Thou Savior, be my Guide Against the tempest and the tide; Comfort me, and keep me warm, Calm my soul: stretch forth thine arm. Hard they press me–open the way. Fears make a nightmare–call forth the day. The Storm leaves me cold, wet, and empty of power– Carry me! lest I failContinue reading “An Hymn”
March Madness
by ST “March right upstairs and take care of it!” Not a word came in reply, but the stomping tromp up the stairs was beyond the din of any troop wearing military issue footwear. “I don’t know why I have to . . . ,” mumble was broken off when “the command-er” demanded, “What didContinue reading “March Madness”
It’s My Body
by Susan Ternyey, 2021 Sitting beside his large, rich old mahogany desk, steel-grey eyes and hair gave an equal substantiality to the man’s composed demeanor. He was a doctor, almost father and confessor, in the small community he’d lived for near 50 years. Not much was new or surprising to him, but if itContinue reading “It’s My Body”
With Joy We Rise
A hymn by Susan Ternyey Copyright 2019 Susan Ternyey With Joy we rise and lift our Praise To God for this new Blessed Day. New Hope, new Start, new Birth and Life, By Grace from darkness dawns new Light. With this New Year let us embrace The converting power of His Grace. Which gives usContinue reading “With Joy We Rise”
Timepiece
by Susan Ternyey The clock had stopped its interminable ticking, The white-haired woman smiled. At last no more its counting time Would keep her waiting, impatient as a child. Finally! She could forget the dust And the un-come visitors, Her mind could follow its wanderlust In pleasant Past Time tours. Her anxious moments had beenContinue reading “Timepiece”
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