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SPRING, I KNOW YOU’RE OUT THERE . . .

ART & POETRY FROM KATHY BOECHER The snow is slowly melting now, soon green will take its place, Long nights of winter darkness pass, soon sun will kiss our face, Warm caress of springtime sunshine, drops of rain shall fall, … Continue reading

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MORNING BLISS

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER@ Crags of broken granite, carved by the hand of God, Thrusting from an ocean green, where none has ever trod, The glory of the mountains, the power of the sea, The valleys and the … Continue reading

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GOD’S POINT OF VIEW

WATERCOLOR ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© When it seems that all is gone and the days stretch on too long, There is hope and consolation in God’s perfect preservation, He provides for every need, even when there’s naught to … Continue reading

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THIS OLD HOUSE

WATERCOLOR ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© A house is just a dwelling place, a place to sleep and eat, A set of rooms to roam about, to gather and to greet, Each filled with lath and plaster, with paint … Continue reading

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WARMTH IN WINTER

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Shortened days – lack of sunlight,Fields are white and streets now glazed,In the icy silence of a stolen breath,Through wild anticipation of lost moments soon remembered,Anxiously we wait for one who promised He … Continue reading

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ENCHANTING LIGHT

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER © A light streams through resistant clouds.  It brings a glimpse of heaven. As once in darkness bathed in shrouds, it’s filled with hope once given. The light came forth in darkness, so many … Continue reading

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MANY COLORS

ORIGINAL ART AND POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© A coat of many colors, a gift from dad to son. Each shade revealed the pleasure in work that God had done, The tapestry of color with hand stitched threads of gold, and greens and reds … Continue reading

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THANKSGIVING THOUGHTS

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© This year is going much too fast. It seems the older we get the swifter the journey. Our bodies are telling us to slow down, but our minds are still in high gear. With … Continue reading

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THE GLORY OF AUTUMN

The grandeur of a summer day, the warmth of golden sun, The birth emerging from the trees, new life has now begun, Incomparable perception, upon the highest heights, Of golden fields and new mown hay and other glorious sights, Of unpolluted … Continue reading

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JUST THE TWO OF US

Two lives mingle into one, Of one mind, One spirit, One body, Tempted at times by distractions, Yet always returning to each other, God watches over these creatures, As He sustains them in marriage, Never leaving, Always faithful, Watching and … Continue reading

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SERENDIPITOUS SUNDAY

One day the world is fresh and green and just like that it’ fades unseen, Like chaffs of grain or husks of corn, they pass from life, we grieve, we mourn, The wind will sweep them far and wide, they … Continue reading

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WHERE GOD LEADS US

With every passing morning, through every dawning light,Time flits from here to there each day, and withers into night,If it would just stand still again, like golden days of yore,We might enjoy the little things, that make us love life … Continue reading

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WHERE DOES THE ROAD LEAD?

Our walk each day is often filled with tangles, twists and turns, We try to forge a clearer path, for safety our heart yearns, Each fork can lead you to success, each branch can hide the way, You struggle with the smallest things, … Continue reading

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WHAT IS FREEDOM?

Freedom is the ability to walk the streets without fear, To enjoy the beauty of our country and all its majesty, To live away from the bondage of a sick society that dwells on self, It is the means by … Continue reading

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HE SPEAKS AND THE EARTH MELTS

“The mountains quake before him; the hills melt; the earth heaves before him, the world and all who dwell in it.”  Nahum 1:5 Through all our perils, fears and woes, the Lord is there to guide us, He runs to … Continue reading

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GLOWING IN THE DARK

Each delectable petal weaves and intertwines, Softly in the moonlight where midnight beams and shines, The black of night might hide its glow, but light peeks through each petal, But look beyond the darkness and you’ll soon test its metal. … Continue reading

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DOWN & DIRTY

When things of this world envelope my soul, It’s time to get down in the dirt, To get my hands dirty and dig a big hole, To bury the junk and the hurt, I find in the garden a wonderful peace, That separates … Continue reading

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REIGNITE ME!

What started as an ember which seemed to be snuffed out,Is quickly revived by the breath of God.He whispers His true amazing grace to those who would believe.His Spirit fans the dying light and inspired it with faith.The dwindling glow … Continue reading

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DAWN OF A NEW DAY

A galvanizing glow pierces through the stillness, Animating a beclouded forest, Giving life to lifeless limbs, Exploding into a myriad of brilliant color, Intoxicating the senses. Illuminating, Thrilling the imagination, The shadows give way to the energy, Slipping into darkness, Dousing every inch of … Continue reading

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WATCHING THE SNOW MELT

The days are much longer, the sun’s here to stay, We’ve turned life’s cold corner and it’s a new day, The once frozen waters are now clear and blue, Earth covered with new growth and fresh sun kissed dew, The sweet songs … Continue reading

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