Category Archives: Poetry

BITTER OR BETTER

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© I was recently reminded that our attitude often needs an adjustment. The bitter things in life, Sadness, Illness, Loneliness, Trials Indifference, All lead to, Anger, Frustration, Fear, Emptiness, But when our hearts are … Continue reading →

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IN A LOWLY MANGER

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© You could have come in glory, in purple robes and crown, You chose a life of poverty instead, Your bed was once a feeding trough, your palace now a barn, A perfect place … Continue reading →

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GOD’S WORD

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Your Word, Lord, is perfect. Its teachings are true, By faith we accept it, not by what we do, Your words can give strength to our weak minds each day, Our path … Continue reading →

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WINTER WARMTH

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Majestic pines, remain fresh and green, A light dusting of snow tickles their branches, Glistening like diamonds across the once lush landscape, Within that icy mass, brilliance pours forth, Color still … Continue reading →

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RIPPLE EFFECT

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© From the icy mountain, Through crevices in the face of granite, Water flows to the Jordan River, Fresh, vibrant, clean, restorative, John, the teacher of repentance, Calls, Reaches, Touches souls, Cleansing … Continue reading →

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CITY OF LIGHT

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© City of Babylon painted as part of a set for the musical play “SUCH A TIME AS THIS”, the story of Esther A mysterious land offset by magnificent domed buildings, Coursing through … Continue reading →

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THE HUNT BEGINS

ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Within the glorious display of autumn, Brilliant yet dusky colors of gold and mauve, The untouched country side filled with still green valleys, Amidst the waters blue they lay, The grand antlered beasts, … Continue reading →

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AGING

ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The shadows of time have crept slowly and insidiously into this old vessel, Sometimes in dreams I see mansions filled with treasures and beauty beyond belief, Streets lined with gold and abundance … Continue reading →

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EDIFICE

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A strong, imposing building stands firmly on the ground, Composed of brick and mortar, protected all around, A canopy of trees provides a strong yet gentle bastion, Though crafted well and made to last, … Continue reading →

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ON FIRE

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Clouds laced with a rim of gold, Woven with threads of red and purple, It bursts into a tapestry of majesty. As the sun ascends over distant mountains, A precious fabric, designed by the King of … Continue reading →

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RIVER RENDEZVOUS

  ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The morning mist lingers upon the remaining blades of grass, A stillness covers the surface of the mirror-like water, Reflections of the city lights dance across it, We walk side by … Continue reading →

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AUTUMN GLOW

Original art & poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher A lone kayak pierces its way through chilled morning waters, A final view of the majesty of summer days gone by, Each dip of the paddle sends a ripple effect across the glass … Continue reading →

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AUTUMN SKY

The heat of summer has passed away, Giving way to gorgeous color everywhere, God’s paintbrush caresses the trees, Casts brilliant hues throughout the landscape, Fills the sky with burnt orange, crimson and gold, Autumn reminds us of the coming winter, … Continue reading →

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THE CHASE

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The circle of life can seem cruel at times, We’re pushed and chased by fear each day, Either by people, circumstances, natural disaster, whatever, Where do we turn when we just … Continue reading →

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MY BEST FRIEND

ORIGINALLY PAINTED BY KATHY BOECHER, WITH THE HELP OF MY BEST FRIEND, PAUL BOECHER© From the day we first met, there was something about you that made my heart smile, We enjoyed each other’s laughter and sense of humor all … Continue reading →

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FRUIT OF THE HARVEST

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Golden fields of grain, Wave freely in the hot August breeze, Soon it will all be gathered, Before ground does freeze, The fruits of the harvest will soon grace our table, The grapes … Continue reading →

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MAN MADE OR GOD MADE?

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© When 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 … Continue reading →

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GRAFTED IN

ORIGINAL 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 … Continue reading →

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LOOK UP

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Stretching into the azure blue sky, piercing through the clouds, A mighty pine reaches to touch the face of its Creator, How often we try to obtain such freedom, We daily attempt … Continue reading →

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BEAUTY OR BEAST?

Weeds begins quite small, but quickly grow into a thing of beauty or take advantage of other living things to sustain itself. Beneath the surface it worms its way through fertile soil and takes hold of each and everything in its … Continue reading →

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