Elusive
Hiding in the stillness
I wait for it
Silence interrupted
Sleep slips away
Out of reach
Again, I wait
Longing for it
If only a brief encounter
Come sleep
Take me to dream land
Surround me with gentle rest
Draw me in
Cover me with peace
Refresh my soul
CREATIVITY
Emotions run deep
Darkness surrounds
Light breaks through
I feel
A passing smile
A gentle word
Glimmers of light
I see
Color explodes
Light appears
Creativity awakens
I paint
Words float by
Form a thought
Rhyming, or not
I compose
Ideas emerge
Thoughts come
Words tumble out
I write
A painting
A poem
A story
Creativity fulfilled
CONTINUING ON
Constantly walking
On the path of life
Knowing not where it leads
Continuing on
Moving forward
Moving upward
Over jagged rocks
Through deep, dark crevices
Down in the valley
On the mountain top
Through the darkness
into the Light
Fear jumps out
Grabbing hold
Fear is conquered
Continuing on
© 2011 Susan J. Harris
We are constantly walking
Walking on this path called life
We know not where it leads
But we continue on
Moving forward
Moving upward
Over rocks
Through crevices
In the valley
On the mountain top
Through the dark
Into the Light
Fear jumps out
It is conquered
We move on
Forward and upward
© 2011 Susan J. Harris
JUST YOU
I sit quietly
I wait
I listen
Where will You take me?
You are amazing
Full of surprises
Watching over me
Leading the way
The places I go
The people I meet
The things I see and hear
They are all Your doing
Nothing by chance
No coincidences
No accidents
Just You, in my life - moving
© 2011 Susan J. Harris
COME, LOVE
I listen
I dream
Hope carries me
Fear creeps in
Not welcome
I shut the door
No time for fear
Fear tries to overpower
Love is stronger, it grows,
Gaining strength and power.
Love dispels fear
Come, Love
Fill me
Push away the fear
Saturate with your presence
Bring your friend, comfort
You are welcome
Stay forever
Be my constant companions
© 2011 Susan J. Harris
DIRECTION
Which way am I headed?
Do I want to go?
Am I willing?
Will time prove friendly,
Or be an enemy?
I prefer friendly,
Carrying me on a journey of joy.
A realm of excitement
Where new meets old...
Colliding...
Creating something different.
Full of color and texture.
Enticing the senses.
Drawing me in.
© 2011 Susan J. Harris
IT'S TIME
I see the sun rising
I hear the sound of the wind
A new day is dawning
I'm drawing closer to Him
Without His love
There is nothing at all
Except hope and a promise
To again hear His call
He hears the cry of my heart
And says, “Do not fear,
I give you eyes to see
And ears to hear"
He takes my nothingness
In His loving hands
He assures me He's close
Enabling me to stand
In the stillness of silence
His presence is there
His still, small voice
As soft as the air
He is tender and gentle
Like a cool spring day
He beckons for me
To come and play
Let’s laugh and let's sing
Forsaking the tears
Let’s twirl and dance
Releasing all fears
It’s time to move on
And embrace what’s at hand
It’s time to let go
And rejoice in the land
© 2007 Susan J. Harris