Tag Archives: life & death
EVERLASTING LOVE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Shorter days surrender to a sky of crystal blue.Woodland creatures make a last ditch effort to gather all they can,Before an endless night creates a lifeless winter hue.Shades of amber, rust and … Continue reading
THE LORD OF ALL . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Mountainous clouds enshroud a sky of black,Filled with tears from the Lord of all.He sees and He knows our tribulation.The depth of our sorrow is in His hands.There is nothing we can … Continue reading
A RENDEZVOUS IN TIME . . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Paul T. Boecher always said he was born in the wrong century. His heart belonged to wilderness exploration and culture. His talent as an artist would’ve been perfect for the 1800 journeys … Continue reading
A MASTERPIECE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Minutes turn into hours, hours into days, days to weeks and on we go. Life has ended for some, for others it’s just beginning. When life ends, we rejoice for those who … Continue reading
EDEN
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 cultivated carefully and gave each one great worth,When sin made its … Continue reading
CROSSING BRIDGES . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Each day we cross a bridge or two, without a bridge to cross, Our journey often takes us through some fears and pain and loss, The goals we set, the dreams we … Continue reading
ALL CREATURES GREAT & SMALL . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Trees stretch their limbs up to the clouds Reaching almost high enough to touch the face of God, Swaying gently in the summer breeze, Or brilliantly bathed in a palette of warmth, Eventually … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
