Category Archives: Poetry

THE DOG PARK IN WINTER

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A bright and wintry morning, the master and his dog, Trudge through the new white fallen snow, their breath becomes a fog, The dog park is not far away, but temperatures are cold, … Continue reading

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WARM SKIES,REFRESING WATER

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© What once was such a lovely day is coated now with snow, The temperatures have fallen to zero and below, We long for what we have not, we wish for better days, … Continue reading

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ROYAL CANADIANS

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© (This acrylic painting was done 40 years ago and is part of Paul’s retrospective series.  I thought it fit nicely with the recent blood moon from a few days ago.) Blood moon … Continue reading

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LIFT ME UP

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© As I travel through life’s darkest moments, When all around me is unfamiliar ground, When the sound of silence engulfs me. and pierces the every day sound, There in the midst of … Continue reading

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ALONE AT LAST

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER©, Weary of the noise of media attention, Exhausted by the often untrue claims, Troubled hearts desire greater intervention, Longing for refreshment from the flames, Looking up is what we need for our salvation, God … Continue reading

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PROVISION

ORIGINALLY POSTED 07/07/2016 ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Three precious eggs hatch one by one, The first to arrive receiving the most attention, Slowly the others burst through their encrusted habitat, Longing for nourishment. Clinging to an … Continue reading

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GRACE

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© He’s like a whisper on a silent night, His lofty wings protect me in His sight, A voice so quiet yet it roars, My heart ignites, my spirit soars, He is my … Continue reading

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MAKE SOME NOISE

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Lift up your eyes to heavens skies and flap your lovely wings, Sing praises to the God most high and let your voices sing, For God has given us a voice to … Continue reading

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VIEW FROM ABOVE

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© As this mighty bird surveys the world from far  above, He wonders how it all became filled with hate not love, So much confusion down below, folks unsure of where they should go, Played out each … Continue reading

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STIRRING THINGS UP

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER   The rain ceases as quickly as it started, Light glistens on the still water like precious gems, Shadows from the tree lined shoreline dot the peaceful river, A lone craft glides silently … Continue reading

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LOVE BIRDS

  ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The sun is setting slowly in the west, as these two try to do their very best, To find a quiet place to share alone, to treasure more than any pure gemstone, … Continue reading

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WINTER WHITE

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The air hovers above snow laden roof tops. Smoke rises from chimneys, Twirling, Swirling, Forming clouds in a clear, crystal, blue sky. Even the sun is haloed by glistening white diamond-like droplets. A bleak … Continue reading

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AFTERMATH

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The sun sprinkles a handful of fairy dust upon clinging icicles. Each one hangs on for dear life hoping that tomorrow the thermometer allows them to dwindle a bit, but in reality that … Continue reading

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O LITTLE TOWN . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© It was a tiny town, the least the Bible told, Yet in that lowly, humble place, the Savior laid His head, The child would be a king, but not with earthly gold, He … Continue reading

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BORN IN THE CITY OF DAVID . . .

Bethlehem wasn’t a big town, but it was bursting at the seams as people entered from all over the country to be counted for the census. Imagine a little farm community where the people gathered to do their trading. I suppose some folks camped … Continue reading

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HEAVEN IS MY HOME

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© I know what lies ahead for me when life on earth is done, A room has been prepared for me by God’s eternal Son, Lift me up on eagle’s wings. Let me … Continue reading

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LIFE INSURANCE

ART & POETRY BY PAUL  KATHY BOECHER© Can’t be sure what life will bring. Our future is unknown, To God’s own Son our praises sing, He love us as His own, He’s taken on our sins, He took them to the … Continue reading

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REACHING FOR THE SKY

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Your Word, Lord, is perfect, its teachings are true, By faith we believe this, not by what we do, The words can give strength to our weak minds each day, Our path is made … Continue reading

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GOD & MAN IN ONE

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The gift of love lay quietly upon a mound of hay, His throne above was left behind so He the price could pay, The King of Heaven came to Earth to wash our … Continue reading

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SHORT SANTA

ART & POETRY BY PAUL  KATHY BOECHER© This final little Santa Claus is on the shorter side, He has no arms or legs you see, but surely he is wide, His face is bright, his cheeks are red, his eyes … Continue reading

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