A Fragile Sign, A Sure Hope

Spring colors break out now
robing bare limbs.
The fragile blossoms may not last too long,
but their memory will endure,
giving sure hope of new life that is to come soon.

Lenten barrenness will mature into Easter joy.

Hungering for the Lord

Soon the chirping of birds at morning’s light
will grow louder as newly-hatched young
squawk about being hungry.

Though the plants far below in the garden
remain tranquil in their nestling-like appearance,
their silence also speaks loudly to anyone
who has ears to hear.
We are all hungry in our spirit,
hungry in ways that only God can satisfy.