Category Archives: Poetry by Kathy Boecher

DECEMBER IN MY WORLD . . .

December is always an extra special time of the year. This family of mine has had a long history of December special days besides Christmas. My photograph shows my parents on their wedding day. Dad was 20 and mom was … Continue reading

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WHAT’S THAT NOISE . . .

POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER The Advent season is upon us. Our focus should be on the coming Messiah, but somehow the commercialization of this time of year kicks in and we might fall victim to some of the outside influences. … Continue reading

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TIME PASSING . . .

POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER TODAY IS THE 8TH OF NOVEMBER – ONE WEEK OF THE MONTH ALREADY PASSED – TIME STOPS FOR NO ONE – A BLESSING, YES FOR THOSE OF US WHO STILL LIVE TO SEE ANOTHER DAY. FOR … Continue reading

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FREAKY, FUNNY FRIDAY – I FELL ASLEEP AT THE MOVIES . . .

It’s time for my Freaky, Funny Friday post. You might consider this another true confession on my part. For some reason, my life tends to create funny situations without my even trying. The following is a story along with a … Continue reading

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ASLEEP ON THE HAY . . .

POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER A most unlikely King was born upon that Christmas day –No purple robes or crown of gold. His bed was made of hay.But in that lowly place, within a manger smallLay Jesus, Christ, the Son of … Continue reading

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DELIVERY DAY . . .

POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER Your tiny, dimpled hands reaching up to your mother’s breast – Your soft, fuzzy head nestling closer to her. How did you sleep on that first night of your birth? You were helpless – in a … Continue reading

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GLITZ, GLITTER AND BLING . . .

It’s that most wonderful time of the year. At least that’s what the song says. Store windows are filled with sparkles, lights and glitter galore. The tree stands in the center of your living room, filled with more lights and … Continue reading

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THE CHILDREN OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT . . .

The Ghost of Christmas Present was quite a sight. He was clothed in a green velvet robe, trimmed with white fur. Upon his long amber tresses sat a crown of holly and ivy. As he opened his cloak, he revealed … Continue reading

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GOD IS AWESOME . . .

POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER The word, “awesome,” is rather over-used today. When we wish to express amazement, surprisingly stunning, miraculous are words that display this kind of feeling or outcome in our lives. To say you did an awesome job, … Continue reading

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GOD IS FAITHFUL . . .

The word “faithful,” seems to have taken on a lot of different meanings over time. It can mean being steadfast or loyal. It may take on a different meaning when referred to as being true to your spouse or right … Continue reading

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GOD IS MORE PATIENT . . .

Another great attribute of God is His enduring patience. When we need to wait for something, we tend to lose that ability and even ask God to give us some as we pray. When that happens, God may give us … Continue reading

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TIME CHANGES EVERYTHING, OR DOES IT?

Have you ever looked at the eyes of an infant and wondered what they might be thinking. That tiny body has gone through the trauma of childbirth. He was intricately formed in his mom’s body, knit perfectly together by the … Continue reading

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GIVE THANKS IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES . . .

POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© How can I thank you, Lord, for all you’ve done for me? Your perfect love surrounds me and sets my spirit free. You’ve taken all my sins away. You cleanse my heart both night and day. … Continue reading

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LOOK TO THE SKY

POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Clouds go dancing through the heavens – painted for our pleasure, Elephants or angels fly – on canvas without measure, The great expanse can turn to dust – its face will fill with rage, But when the clouds dispel their grief, … Continue reading

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CHANGE IS ALMOST ALWAYS GOOD . . .

I suppose Mark Twain would’ve been considered a radical in his time, and even today he’d be politically incorrect, but he made a lot of sense.  He didn’t mince words when it came to the politicians of his day and … Continue reading

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BORN WITH A TERMINAL DISEASE

The thought of a terminal disease creates thoughts of death. Those words strike fear and anxiety into anyone faced with them. After all, didn’t God promise a life planned exclusively in each one of us? He promised in His book, … Continue reading

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THE GOD OF PEACE . . .

POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER “FINDING PEACE” Where can you find some peace of mind, when all around seems lost,In city streets so dimly lit, at an expensive cost,In valleys green where water pours through rivers pure and clean,In shadows of … Continue reading

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SEARCHING FOR PEACE

It may seem that the world is in an eternal state of chaos. In fact, it is. We see it every day as we read or view the news of wars, murder, hatred, immorality and inhumanity. Where do we find … Continue reading

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LIKE TEARS FALLING . . .

There seems to be a lot to cry about these days. The world is filled with an abundance of tears. We cry because we’re troubled, anxious, physically in pain or emotionally suffering. Tears can be a blessed relief when we’re … Continue reading

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SUMMER SURPRISES . . .

Every day is a bonus and I thank God for allowing me another opportunity to experience His glory in creation. The image I’ve included in my post comes from my garden. For almost three years our backyard garden was turned … Continue reading

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