In case anyone has been wondering why I’ve not posted for quite some time, I’ve decided to put the bulk of my writing time toward a story I’ve been working on. Hopefully, the first draft of that will be completed in the next few months after which I might return to writing for onthefoothills. That… Continue reading update…and a poem
Category: Poetry
Homecoming
I wrote this poem a few years ago following attendance at a Good Friday service at a local church. As I was writing this week’s post on James 1:1 – Who Heard the Letter of James?, this poem came to mind. A glance that’s all it was. A salmon colored shirt, khaki shorts, high socks… Continue reading Homecoming
Nature’s Slumber Party
As the late summer dozes and Autumn’s color rises invitations flutter to nymphs everywhere. The waving fronded sylphs in western warmer weather rebuff her rude request, rippling in the salty air. But the silent stoic sprites, standing in the cooler climates, accept the sultry summons to her seasonal soiree. The party’s slow in starting but… Continue reading Nature’s Slumber Party
Psalm 150: Eternal Praise
This poem, from my book A New Song, was written as personal response to Psalm 150.
Psalm 149: Just Love
This poem, from my book A New Song, was written as a personal response to Psalm 149.
Psalm 148: Creation’s Song
This poem, from my book A New Song, was written as a personal response to Psalm 148.
Psalm 147: A Pleasing Praise
This poem, from my book A New Song, was written as a personal response to Psalm 147.
Psalm 146: A Faithful Friend
This poem, from my book A New Song, was written as a personal response to Psalm 146.
Psalm 144: Dawn
This poem, from my book A New Song, was written as a personal response to Psalm 144.
Psalm 143: Homeward Bound
This poem, from my book A New Song, was written as a personal response to Psalm 143.