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.