a poem in my pocket

Shanyns at http://dversepoets.com encouraged us to plant seeds!

“Those who sow in tears will reap

with songs of joy.

He who goes out weeping,

carrying seeds to sow,

will return with songs of joy,

carrying sheaves with him.”

(Psalm 126:5 & 6)

I.

listening sows seeds of empathy

kindness sows seeds of unity

understanding sows seeds of peace

waiting sows seeds of patience

curiosity sows seeds of knowledge

prayer sows seeds of faith

sacrifice sows seeds of love

II.

farmer hauls last harvest’s hard work of golden kernels

past this year’s green fields of new crops standing on row;

educator wraps up difficult school year with fresh ideas

for creative learning adventures with students next term;

graduate reminisces glory of past achievement even

while looking ahead in pursuit of future opportunities;

young mother forgets pain of groaning labor when

snuggling softly whimpering newborn to her heart;

married couple celebrates milestone anniversary

thankful for gritty grace to commit for lifetime;

writer smiles at words wrestled into submission after

thoughts are extracted, expressed with fluent flourish.