Category Archives: Art & poetry by Kathy Boecher

END OF A PERFECT DAY . . .

Yesterday was a beautiful November day. The morning carried a bit of a chill in the air, but the sunshine made up for it. The Jewels of DeNial were invited to participate in a Veterans Day celebration. As many of … Continue reading

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SIGNS OF CHANGE . . .

ART, PHOTOGRAPHY & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Signs of autumn are in the air. Leaves are slowly losing their grip, And soon prepare to tumble, Acorns crunch beneath your feet, All kinds  of seeds nestle into the earth, Starting the regeneration of … Continue reading

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SENSATIONAL AUTUMN GLORY . . .

Yesterday we took another drive searching for fall color. The road led us to a nature center which didn’t disappoint. The reds were apparent in the red oaks and maples. Gold and rust created just the right highlights. The darkness … Continue reading

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EXTENDED AUTUMN . . .

PHOTOGRAPHY & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER As storms rage all around us, I can’t help but feel sad for those suffering loss of property, material things and even lives. It is a tragedy for sure. Still, when we see how … Continue reading

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SUNFLOWER SEEDS . . .

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© The sunflower seeds have blossomed and the fields of yellow and brown, fill the land with glory and majesty for all who come to enjoy their beauty. These locations have been the perfect place … Continue reading

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TINY BLESSINGS . . .

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER Filtered light kisses tiny petals,Morning mist embraces each leaf,Golden rays enliven,Breathing,Inspiring,Giving hope,Fear and anxiety drowned by the beauty,Bringing peace,Lifting up,We start anew,We gasp for fresh air,We believe,We know,We are convinced,We can look forward,Little faces … Continue reading

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WHAT KIND OF EXAMPLE ARE WE SETTING FOR OUR KIDS?

Children born in the 21st century are facing greater challenges than I ever faced. As schools open their door this month, these young people need to be prepared for what they are about to see outside their own front door. … Continue reading

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HELLO, SEPTEMBER . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY FROM KATHY BOECHER© The fields are almost harvested, the hay lays on the ground, The air contains the slightest chill, with stillness all around, An old, red barn stands waiting now, to make it overflow, Abundance of hay and … Continue reading

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WHEREIN GOD DWELLS . . .

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© When fears and worries are so real, We sometimes wonder why we feel, The pangs of deep depression. The weight’s extreme – we lose all hope, Our hearts grow sad – for strength we … Continue reading

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LAST BLOOMS OF SUMMER . . .

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© A bouquet of vibrant colors, slowly fading in the hand, Picked fresh this very morning, plucked from the moistened land, Our lives are like those flowers – they slowly wilt and die, We want … Continue reading

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ALL KINDS OF SEEDS . . .

WATERCOLOR ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© A seed drops, It burrows and nestles into rich soil, It springs forth with new life, Fragile branches at first, Growing strong with each passing day, Expanding, stretching, embracing the sky, Reaching for … Continue reading

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FRUIT OF THE VINE

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© John 5:1  “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser.” I want to know you, Lord.  I want to feel your arms around me, comforting, protecting, loving me. I long for … Continue reading

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DAY TWO OF MAY . . .

“TAKE ME AWAY” – Art & Poetry by KATHY BOECHER© The world is not the place for me. I long to be in heaven. When thoughts like that invade my mind, I need to be forgiven. God didn’t make me … Continue reading

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TIME PASSES

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER Time rushes as torrents of rapid fire. Pushing seconds out of the way, To comfort and relieve my heart’s desire to listen to the prayers I often pray. Then from God’s own mouth He … Continue reading

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PROMISE OF SPRING

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Golden glow arises at dawn, kissing the trees awake, Brilliant tints inhabit the sky, shades for heaven they make, A ripple effect explodes there, shadows and light descend, The chill in the air refreshes, all sadness is … Continue reading

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FOREVER YOUNG

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER Fairy tales can come true – it can happen to you, if you’re young at heart … Old, blue eyes, Frank Sinatra made that dream seem possible when he released “Young at Heart” in 1963. It … Continue reading

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THE LAST HURRAH

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© The flowers shout their last hurrah, they cling to hidden light, They go to sleep and hide their heads, when day turns into night, With wild anticipation then, they hope they will survive, The wicked … Continue reading

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JUST PRAY . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Why is it when we come in prayerWe just don’t have the words to share?The struggles still continue on,Our hopes diminish and are gone. We lift our voices, but we fearThat God’s too … Continue reading

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FRUIT OF THE VINE

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER Fruit, luscious, ripe and sumptuous, A result of tender care and nurturing, A life-giving sustenance for those who taste of it, God’s gift to man is the fruit of the spirit, A gift that … Continue reading

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FIRST DAY OF AUTUMN

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER The first day of autumn – We see colors of great intensity, breathing their last, Each of those leaves was once just a seed – a tiny specimen of life – Part of God’s … Continue reading

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