Tag Archives: life & death

A LIFETIME RESTORED . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER What happened to days of our untethered youth When what was required depended on truth? When worries were few and troubles unknown. What happened from then to the now that has grown? … Continue reading

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CLOTHED IN MAJESTY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Never wanting, never needing, everything for them is there, Clothed in majesty and beauty, life’s perfection they do wear, Standing staunchly like brave soldiers, knowing He will soon appear, As they wait … Continue reading

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HOLDING ONTO MY TEARS . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER A week has passed and so many memories have run through my minds. I guess that happens when you share a life with someone for most of it. The painting included in … Continue reading

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DON’T RUN AWAY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© When life gets tough we sometimes feel we have to run away. We look at things much differently with every passing day. It seems too complicated to stay and go the course. … Continue reading

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LOOK TO HEAVEN . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER 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 … Continue reading

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INNER PEACE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Times of turmoil and confusion, peace may seem aloof or gone, Yet the Lord of all creation, stills the waters and the storm, He will calm the rumbling seas, He can give … Continue reading

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A WRINKLE IN TIME . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This painting was created from a photograph from long ago.  We think it may be the farmstead of Paul’s matriarchal family.  A different time when life was much simpler, yet full of … Continue reading

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HAPPY RENEW YEAR . . .

I have ongoing issues with my phone, especially when I’m trying to type a message.  Usually I hit the wrong key and spell check changes the word completely and makes me look like a complete idiot to the one receiving … Continue reading

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SUNFLOWER SEEDS . . .

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© The sunflower seeds have blossomed and the fields of yellow and brown, fill the land with glory and majesty for all who come to enjoy their beauty. These locations have been the perfect place … Continue reading

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DEM BONES DISEASE

My topic for discussion this week has been aging. Not because I’m particularly fond of the subject. It seems there’s a whole lot of people in my age group. I recently heard that the fastest growing group in America today … Continue reading

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HIGHS & LOWS

The image I’ve chosen today is of a vintage roller coaster. To tell the truth, the ups and downs kind of resemble what happens in our daily walk. There are twists and turns, new journeys into the unknown and emotions … Continue reading

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TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY . . .

“Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.” Martin Luther What if there was no tomorrow? What if the world ended today? What if – what if – what … Continue reading

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FINAL DAYS OF SUMMER . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Summer days are quickly fleeting,  Soon the air will shift and blow, Heat gives way to colder weather, and we’ll see the white of snow, While we wallow in the beauty of these … Continue reading

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THAT FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL . . .

Most young people are back in school again. Where did the summer go? It seems as though it flew by, but then every season seems to pass quicker when you grow older. As a youngster, I remember the above poem … Continue reading

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WHAT’S INSIDE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© It was nothing more than the skeletal remains of a deserted old building. The facade bore scars on its sun-bleached boards. It had become pock marked by the bullets of hail. Remnants … Continue reading

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PEACE I LEAVE YOU . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Water calmed by the silence and absence of wind, Glasslike in the brilliant sun, Quiet, tranquil, away from the maddening crowds of interfering life, For a brief moment, the world stands still, and … Continue reading

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SUMMER’S END . . .

As giant sunflowers dot the landscape and the smells of autumn begin to invade our nostrils, we say goodbye to summer and hello to my favorite time of the year. Autumn brings reminders of pumpkins, harvesting, hayrides and crunching leaves … Continue reading

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JESUS CHANGES EVERYTHING

It seems the older I get, the less I know or understand. My life may seem hunky dory to most folks, but even those who seem to have it all together, face difficulties. Many times, those difficulties require smart choices, … Continue reading

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GOD’S PRESENCE . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© I need to be wrapped in the protection of God’s holy wings. Each pinion gently lays over me – cuddling and nurturing. The softness and strength are overwhelming. He breathes His presence upon … Continue reading

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ALL KINDS OF SEEDS . . .

WATERCOLOR ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© A seed drops, It burrows and nestles into rich soil, It springs forth with new life, Fragile branches at first, Growing strong with each passing day, Expanding, stretching, embracing the sky, Reaching for … Continue reading

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