One thing
in and of itself
remains
simply that,
but when blended
with complimentary
components
it becomes
the unexpected
beautiful!
***
A half-grin
between strangers
is worth more
than a smile
alone
in the dark
***
Two hands,
Two feet
Two eyes
and lips
with which to smile and pray
Lord, you’ve given me
Ingredients
How will I use them today?
***
Life hands us opportunity
to go above, beyond
and there its ‘extra-ordinary’ waits
To see how we respond
***
Man may categorize
And label us
As this or that
But who we are in God’s eyes
Now this alone is
Where it’s at!
***
I made a hideout
Shaped of fear
And oh, its cave
Was dark and drear
Courage beckoned
Faith fought fear
And made my hideout
Disappear
***
The bloated spew
Of an over-educated ego
Can never trump the tender touch
Of a work-worn hand
***
It is not the ingredients
But we do with them
That counts!
© Janet Martin
Oh Janet how touching! I have learned (and it was hard) to take down my walls. It has been amazingly freeing. Oh and just a simple smile or touch or "hello" can mean so much. Someone complimented my skin yesterday. Said it was dewy and pretty and what did I use. What she did not realize, was that this compliment entered my heart with such love. I have felt a bit down on myself for gaining a bit of weight. Her compliment meant more than she will ever know.
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ReplyDeleteThank-you:) We as women are so hard on ourselves aren't we? Thank-you for reminding me to take the time to pass on a kind word...we never know how far its touch will ripple. (Those walls for me are an on-going challenge, but I'm trying...I think;)
love you~
Yum! You are making me hungry with those photos. Who we are in God's eyes...now that is truly what matters. Happy Saturday to you! :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Jen, thank-you and same to you. We are having a happy Saturday baking and watching Olympics. Canada just won a gold and a silver in Women's moguls. Yay!!!
ReplyDeleteYay!! Eat a goodie for me!
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