Month: May 2022

Lying on grass, I fixated on the stars,
Hoping for an answer from an Unknown God.
I wondered if my faith was worthless.
Would the galaxies reveal my Creator?
Then a colleague handed me a Book,
And the gospel story opened my eyes
As I looked at the resurrected Christ.
I was astonished and embraced Him for Life,
Asking for an indwelling Spirit was easy.
My faith was infused and mind renewed.
My cup of fulfillment was satisfied!
He’s like no other, who removed my sins.
Though I found myself in a cesspool
of campus wickedness I previously
wallowed in pride and sin, Yet I was
Freely Forgiven, though bound in a body
But housed by the Spirit with all
Spiritual blessings in heavenly places.
A new man emerged by a rebirth,
Like a mighty man to run a race.
The Spirit led me to believers
Of like faith, and more truth in the Book.
I know no other, and I know Him for myself;
This is the True God—the Lord Jesus Christ.

Darrel Venable
2022

Let not the Sun go down upon my relentless heart.
Let the soft winds carry you into my warm bosom.
Let your bodily perfumes guide their aromas to my senses.
Let the Sun soften my stubborn heart in ceaseless searches.
I will rush to your side as waves rush to sandy beaches.
Will my aching feet heal after every road is trodden—
Only to behold your glistening eyes as Swans in a pond?
Let your tongue kiss me like bears devour dainty blue berries.
My radar seeks to rendezvous with you in pleasant meadows.
The melody of your voice beckons to solace my anxious mind.
I cannot feel your voluptuous lips nor your silky-smooth hair.
I wait with midnight candles to embrace your radiant face.
My soul anticipates daylight, waiting patiently till, I find you.
When suddenly you walk into my life with surprising delight,
And whisper softly to you saying, I love you, my beloved,
As gentle rains rush into rivers flowing into the sea,
So, your love overflows the depths of my soul.
Then I can say, I have found one whom my soul loveth.

Darrel Venable
2022