Friday, August 9, 2013

My Senses


if i didn't see the beautiful bright sun to greet my day
if i didn't see a single star in the night sky
if i didn't see a moonlit glow to guide me home
it does not mean that you're not there

if i never taste a raindrop on the tip of my tongue
if i never taste my mom's amazing home cooking
if i never taste a kiss from my future soul mate
it does not mean that you're not there

if i could not hear the sweetest bird's song
if i could not hear the roaring thunder
if i could not hear "amazing grace"
it does not mean that you're not there

if i never touch the soft petal of a gerber daisy
if i never touch the hand of a loved one
if i never touch the wing of a butterfly
it does not mean that you're not there

if i could not smell the sweet baby's breath
if i could not smell the scent of spring
if i could not smell the fragrance of a yellow rose
it does not mean that you're not there

because my heart knows that you are there

(photo by fsb)

6 comments:

Moanerplicity said...

This piece touched me deeply.

It speaks so directly to the endurance of Faith... & how we can't simply stop believing when Life presents us with a succession of colorless days or dismal nights of deep discouragement & doubt.

I loved this poem because it was penned by a hopeful, JOY-filled heart.

Much Love, CD.

SJ!

One.

A Free Spirit Butterfly said...

Thank you my friend,
I was leaving out for work this morning and I'm somewhat a creature of habit. I always look to the sky and see His moon or stars; most times, the big dipper. And although it's 4:30, if you listen closely, you can hear the bird's song.

I smile as I'm getting into my car and I say, "Good morning God."

But this morning there was no moon, there were no stars and I heard absolutely nothing. Without realizing it, I was talking to God as i was driving and then began to record a poem on my iPhone. I started to cry in the middle and had to turn it off.

Without finishing it, I wiped my tears and began to smile. He knows my heart and I know His. I prayed and continued on into the office.

Yes, I'm filled with Hope and ENDless Joy!

Love and peace,
China

A Lady's Life said...

lovely shot

WynnSong said...

I love your unending optimism and joy.....
Beautiful as always....

A Free Spirit Butterfly said...

Thank you My Lady,
Taking photos is another one of my many passions. I have almost 10,000 on my iPad.

Just recently decided to make greeting cards with some and it's lots of fun. Love sending personalized cards with images that I captured with my very own eyes.

Love freezing the moment and looking back, knowing exactly where I was and what I was feeling.

Love ya!

A Free Spirit Butterfly said...

Thank you Wynn,

I wrote on a postcard in Sept of 2011, "God is preparing me for something."

I still have no clue as to what it is, but trusting, studying and increasing my FAITH walk is what I'm being told until I'm given my assignment :-)

Love for a great day!
China