Poetry

We have just added this new and very interesting page on our site, Poetry. Here you will poetry of a Christian basis by church members and friends of the church as well as featured writers.

We encourage all to submit your poetry to the link below for approval by the church.

Submit your poetry here

This month we are featuring the writings of  Mariane Holbrook. Marion was born in Waverly, New York and is married with two sons. Her education includes studies at Nyack College, Nyack, NY and High Point University, High Point, NC. Mariane is currently a columnist for the Island Gazette, Carolina Beach, NC.

 

Mariane has published the following books:

~~  "Prisms of the Heart"  ~~

~~  "Humor Me"  ~~

One of her favorite quotes is:

"He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy."

Job 8:21

 

REFLECTIONS OF JESUS

by Mariane Holbrook

 

I stood beside the rushing stream, so turbulent and strong,
My heart was heavy, laden down and I had lost my song.
I’d wandered through the meadows, unaware of beauty there;
I was consumed with sadness and I cried out in despair.

 

The waters there beside me once were tranquil and so clear
But now they rolled from recent storms; I found no solace here.
I lay beside the water’s edge and prayed for inner peace;
These burdens were too heavy and I sought for sweet release.

 

For years my own reflection I would see in this cool place
But now the murky waters hid the features of my face.
And then I heard the voice of Jesus, speaking soft and low,
“My child, I have a gift for you and very soon you’ll know.”

 

The waters in the stream slowed down to just a steady pace.
I looked into the quiet stream and quickly saw my face
And right beside my visage, Jesus’ face came into view;
Not only my reflection there, but His reflection, too!

 

I learned we must have quiet hearts to see His presence there.
If we’re consumed by inner storms, we don’t spend time in prayer.
Let go of all the turbulence and set your spirit free;
For once the water’s calm, then His reflection you will see.