Big Nights

My sister said,

“You’re giving up tennis courts,

And swimming pools, and…”

But last night

When we got home,

The stars were amazing.

It was six degrees outside,

Yet we did not care.

We had to stay outside and

Look at our big, big sky

And admire our brightly lit night.

And then,

When I had crawled into bed

I looked out the window

And saw a shooting star

Right before

I shut my eyes and fell asleep.

Last Night

The wind howled, the

Rain poured and I lay awake

With thoughts in my head

I Would Like

I would like

To have a presence;
A quite, wise determination
About me.

One that attracts
Rather than deflects,
Encourages,
Seeks out the thoughts
Of those experienced.

A confidence
That comes through
In any situation,
Not of ego
But one that reflects
That I am loved
By Christ
And not the approval
Of others.

Sometimes

Sometimes
I even annoy
Myself.