DIVERSION . . .

Posted on April 11, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER©

This painting is pretty much of a diversion from what you see from Paul’s paintbrush. We’re accustomed to landscapes and beautiful vistas. This one is out of his realm, but don’t we all have days when we feel confused, conflicted, frustrated? Doors lead to anywhere or nowhere. Lots of choices. Since this is national poetry month, I thought I’d dig out some of my older poetry. Hope you enjoy this one as well as the painting.

A day free of anger and hostile aspersion,

The peaceful relief comes in simple diversion,

Turn back to the simple the sweet and the kind,

Release all the wrath that is filling your mind,

Give in to the beauty of all that surrounds,

Enjoy God’s creation where true love abounds,

We can’t change the world, even though we might try,

We can’t stop the bitterness creeping on by,

We can’t make it right, we just don’t know how,

We hope for right answers and want them right now,

The remedy lies in our hearts, don’t you see,

God wants us to love so we can be set free,

He wants us to soar with the eagles on high,

He wants us to live life and not simply die,

He wants what is best for the ones who love Him,

We can’t temper hate if we keep it within,

We need a diversion, a comforting place,

A place of sweet silence to end this rat race.

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About atimetoshare.me

As I reach the end of my years, I find I have a lot of good information stored up in this old decrepit mind of mine. If I don't write it all down, it may vanish and no one will have the advantage of my thoughts. This is why this blog exists. I love the Lord, Jesus with all my heart and soul. I know I'm undeserving of all He's done for me, but I also know that His love is beyond my comprehension. I've always wanted to write. I never kept diaries, but tucked my thoughts in my head for future reference. I use them now in creating stories, plays, poetry and my blog. I continue to learn every day. I believe the compilation of our time spent with God will have huge affect on the way we live. I know I'm a sinner and I need a Savior. I have One through Jesus, Christ. My book, "Stages - a memoir," is about the seven stages of life from the perspective of a woman. It addresses all the things girls and women go through in life as they travel it with Jesus, and it is available on Amazon.com.
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7 Responses to DIVERSION . . .

  1. joyindestructible's avatar joyindestructible says:
    April 11, 2026 at 11:03 am

    You’ve given me courage too share one of my more abstract pieces. I enjoy abstract art but sharing my attempts somehow, makes me feel exposed…the way we feel more than how we see, the things we think that aren’t taught, our unique experience of life, raw, free of societal constructs. and we all need a place just to be open and honest and express it truthfully.

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  2. Tom's avatar Tom says:
    April 11, 2026 at 3:47 pm

    Thanks for the encouraging poem! I may be wrong but it looks like Paul might have been attempting some Picasso-inspired Cubism?

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  3. heavenlyraindrops's avatar heavenlyraindrops says:
    April 13, 2026 at 3:41 pm

    Kathy, I love your poem and Paul’s painting. It resembles pretty vintage glassware on a shelf by a window. With bright colors beyond. Guess it’s all about one’s perspective.

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    • atimetoshare.me's avatar atimetoshare.me says:
      April 13, 2026 at 6:04 pm

      The thing about this kind of art is that you can decide what it is by using your own imagination. Glad you liked it❤️

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  4. ken riddles's avatar ken riddles says:
    April 22, 2026 at 4:46 am

    You’ll ‘expect’ me to say I like this piece of Paul’s art – right? Well I do. And your poem. He was having fun you say. Exactly. 😎👍

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