Category Archives: Poetry

Hunger

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Tom Bolton

I wrote this short poem during a fast day.  It is where I was that day. I Hunger Away from the paths I usually walk, I hunger. My mind clear, grains green all around me, I open my heart, my … Continue reading →

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Take Heart

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Humura Take heart beautiful one. In our Father’s eye, you are beautiful and whole. From brokenness, you are restored when you speak to God.     By grace, you are restored. Hopeful, may you be filled with joy. In our … Continue reading →

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Loving My Sons

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Tom Bolton

I was struggling with some things this past weekend, but it was a joy to have both sons and my daughter-in-law at home on Friday and Saturday and some of Sunday.  I was blessed. Loving My Sons I rejoiced this … Continue reading →

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I Hunger

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Tom Bolton

I Hunger Away from the paths I usually walk, I hunger. My mind clear, grains green all around me, I open my heart, my mind, my soul today. Fill me up.

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On Grace

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Tom Bolton

Contemplating Bonhoeffer more and focusing on Jesus, I wrote this Tuesday. Grace, Held Each Day I accept this grace with eyes wide open, Fully knowing the value, the steep price paid. Today I am full of grace, given freely to … Continue reading →

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Prayerful

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Tom Bolton

I wrote this poem Sunday night.  Prayerful In the morning sunshine, with waves advancing Near my feet, near my soul, Soothing voice deep within my spirit, I listen. Listening to that still, powerful voice, Each word touches me Now, as … Continue reading →

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In this Community, Forgetting

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Tom Bolton

In this Community, Forgetting There may come a day, when I, too, will Forget the places I have been this day, and where now I go. May I recall deep in me the place of my eternity. Some days I … Continue reading →

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