Tag Archives: Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Atop a hill, within the mist, a sturdy city stands, It has withstood the sands of time, by folding of the hands, The prayers are not all answered, but certainly are heard, … Continue reading →

ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© Churning, Swirling, Pulsated by the turbulence, of energy, The long, leafy, lavish limbs Undulate, under the  rhythm, Of God’s breath, Up and down, here and there, tossing, stirring, His inspiration comes in … Continue reading →

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER©   Like a giant vacuum, sucking vapor from the earth, Descending down from heaven, like angels in their mirth, Billowing up so very high, the sky can barely hold them, Sprays of multi-colors rise, kisses and … Continue reading →

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© For the Lord takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with salvation.  Psalm 149:4 Where does your peace come from?  Is it in a quiet place in nature or a moment … Continue reading →

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Our time on earth is temporal, a whisper hushed and still, We’re place here by God’s mighty hand, to do our Father’s will, He guides us through the depths of pain.  He … Continue reading →

Another of my favorite paintings reeks of nostalgia.  This old barn has been converted into a wedding and event venue.  What’s old has become new again.  It’s been restored for a different use, but the memories of old still linger. … Continue reading →

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The city life has strangled you, in every single way, You pack the car, the wife and kids and make your getaway. You fight the traffic and the heat, you long for the … Continue reading →

This is another favorite of Paul’s art.  The stark contrast of the lone white tree in the center of darkness is so true of us once we have become part of Jesus’ family.  We stand out from others, not because we are … Continue reading →

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This place that we have loved, this lonely withered space, Has faltered with the winter snows and cannot rise again, Without that inner life, that comes from heaven’s place, Our lives will be … Continue reading →

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This painting was done as the backdrop for “Such a Time as This,” a musical play written and produced almost ten years ago with my children’s theatre group.  Paul researched the ancient cities … Continue reading →

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A pale glimmer of mauve glistens over the city as the sun descends into night, Leaving a path of darkened shadows and sparkling diamonds in its wake, Reflections cover a cobblestone street, … Continue reading →

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© What started as a single seed reclining in the earth, Is now a giant masterpiece with monetary worth, The time it took to grow this tree encompassed many years, It suffered many … Continue reading →

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A ship through swirly water glides, no rest upon its deck, For this old craft of yesteryear is nothing but a wreck, Its crew has long since passed away, its captain is gone … Continue reading →

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Morning air, crisp – fresh –  invigorating, Sun dapples the still water with sparkling, glittering diamonds, Soon the solitude is broken, as sails are released from their sleep, As the sound of starched, … Continue reading →