A saw a dad embrace a son
his heart was torn and raw.
He hung his head in pain and shame
yet wished for something more.
He really wanted comfort,
but locked himself away,
until strong arms reached out to say-
“I saw you yesterday!
I did not see the anger.
I did not hear the lies.
I saw within a young man’s cry
the heart that called my name.”
I sent my legs a running.
I lifted up strong arms.
I sought until I found you –
this son, who’s darkness became sun.
Author – Bill Tidsbury
When the air is still and the breezes warm,
I lie in peace upon my floor.
The cool of earth helps my spirit arise
as heavenly vision grants me surprise.
To contemplate, while feeling peace,
grants me the context for belief.
My faith is anchored within a life that bleeds,
yet soars above the pain that panic breeds.
I sense the future within eyes that yearn
for mercy’s kindness that calls them home.
The stirring vastness at being’s core,
always awakens when love’s song forms.
The shock of life that wakens eyes
can never be mistaken for “just” surprise.
A journey begins with just one gasp,
as air kisses spirit with just one pass.
The journey follows where’er hints lead
until encounters soften pain’s hard seed.
Author – Bill Tidsbury
Radiance, shines with winsome twirls.
Glory splashes with cascade’s spray.
Lifted heart is taken away
as hope’s delightful joy
unfurls beauty’s sail’s.
Author – Bill Tidsbury
Drifting – in the light –
flowing in the ease that breathes.
What’s smooth
breaks the rough –
such gentle absolution!
What’s unknown
subsumes and integrates
what cries aloud
in such a state of fright.
The weight of hope
gives birth –
who could’ve known –
kisses with infinity
could be so practical.
Author – Bill Tidsbury
Fear’s logic
is like pickles.
Fear crunches
but never tickles!
Author – Bill Tidsbury
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