Category Archives: Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher

LITTLE TREASURES . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© I was asked how I was doing yesterday and responded that I was doing all right. I sometimes ask myself that same question. The grieving process is different for every person. For … Continue reading

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WOVEN TOGETHER . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER A tapestry of beauty, a story told within, Two hearts that come together a new life to begin, Those lives blend into keepsakes of hearts that beat as one, The fabric of … Continue reading

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A STUDY IN BLACK & WHITE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Cracks, crevices, breaks and terror, lurk at every turn in life, Stumbling, falling, running, hiding, trying to escape the strife, Fear befalls us, darkness calls us, there is no place we can … Continue reading

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WRITTEN ON THE WIND . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© A few years ago, a dear friend from our high school days invited Paul to an art retreat in Wisconsin. The two of them had many memories from those early years, … Continue reading

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SUMMER DAZE . . .

Scenes like the one above are part of artist Paul Boecher’s growing up years. I believe this painting is near Hudson, WI. Paul’s family owned a summer home on Okauchee Lake in Oconomowoc, WI and he had many opportunities to … Continue reading

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I LOVE THE ARTIST . . .

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER I cannot begin to tell you how my husband began the process of building a painting. I know he has quite a collection of sketch books which include studies of various plants, … Continue reading

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A GROUPING OF MEMORIES . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A collection of old memories upon the table rests, Each one remains unblemished, yet each has passed a test, The hat has wandered near and far, a shelter from the heat, Through wind … Continue reading

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EVERLASTING LOVE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Shorter days surrender to a sky of crystal blue.Woodland creatures make a last ditch effort to gather all they can,Before an endless night creates a lifeless winter hue.Shades of amber, rust and … Continue reading

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CAN I PRAY FOR YOU?

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER We may ask, “can I pray for you?” We may even sound sincere.The problem with our listening skills. We sometimes never hear.We’re so much in a hurry. We think we’re being nice,But … Continue reading

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THE LORD OF ALL . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Mountainous clouds enshroud a sky of black,Filled with tears from the Lord of all.He sees and He knows our tribulation.The depth of our sorrow is in His hands.There is nothing we can … Continue reading

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THE ROAD HOME . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Our journey through this life is filled with tangles, obstacles and messes along the way. This pencil sketch depicts the many roads we can take. Our choices can be burdensome or smooth … Continue reading

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A RENDEZVOUS IN TIME . . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Paul T. Boecher always said he was born in the wrong century. His heart belonged to wilderness exploration and culture. His talent as an artist would’ve been perfect for the 1800 journeys … Continue reading

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A MASTERPIECE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Minutes turn into hours, hours into days, days to weeks and on we go. Life has ended for some, for others it’s just beginning. When life ends, we rejoice for those who … Continue reading

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EDEN

God made the first garden, He planted it with care,He breathed new life within it for all the world to share,The colors were so brilliant, and beauty blossomed forth,He cultivated carefully and gave each one great worth,When sin made its … Continue reading

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HE WILL FIND YOU . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER When life gets tough, we sometimes feel we have to run away. We look at things much differently with every passing day. It seems too complicated to stay and go the course. … Continue reading

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LORD, TEACH ME HOW TO PRAY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & 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 … Continue reading

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HOW DO WE GET WISDOM?

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Mark Twain once said, “When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be … Continue reading

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GRAFTED IN . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A vine will truly flourish if more are grafted in, The main root still does nourish the weaker ones within, We all like sweet additions can gain and also give, When Christ … Continue reading

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CROSSING BRIDGES . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Each day we cross a bridge or two, without a bridge to cross, Our journey often takes us through some fears and pain and loss, The goals we set, the dreams we … Continue reading

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ALL CREATURES GREAT & SMALL . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Trees stretch their limbs up to the clouds Reaching almost high enough to touch the face of God, Swaying gently in the summer breeze, Or brilliantly bathed in a palette of warmth, Eventually … Continue reading

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