Category Archives: Poetry, Reflecting on Scripture

Think and discovering Scripture through poetry.

On Word, Law and Life: Words

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Tom Bolton

WW. Exhausted, Waiting With Hope Wronged by others in my life, I am wrung out, and Words upset me in spite of my judgement, but your words speak gently to me. Waiting here with hope, I find joy in your … Continue reading →

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Lights

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Called to the Light Right from the start, we have climbed that tree, and looked to see what we might see, and we have each eaten fruit, each eaten some of the rotten fruit that looked so fresh and ripe. … Continue reading →

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Morning Out at Northcott Neighborhood

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Originally posted on Hopeful:
Our Second Saturday Servants group from West Allis First United Methodist Church is working at Northcott Neighborhood House the next few months. In fact, we were there this past Saturday. A small crew also makes sandwiches…

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On Word, Law and Life: W

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Tom Bolton

              W. Wicked Loss Where do I find this suffering? How far do I go? Wandering farther than I dreamed, I still hold your teachings in me. Wind your words around me. Save me! Toss me your rope. The … Continue reading →

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Laments and Joy

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Tom Bolton

                        Laments and Joy And in this day we still complain just as our ancestors did, and we gossip as much as any, and some days our community seems … Continue reading →

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On Word, Law and Life: V

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Continuing my piece on Psalm 119: V. Voice of My New Life Voiced with all my heart, I want so much to hear you. I’ll keep obeying you always anyway. Can I? Voice–plaintive, plenary voice! Hearing my voice, you give … Continue reading →

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On Word, Law and life: U stanza

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Another stanza from my meditation on Psalm 119:         U. I am Unimportant Unfair actions happen all around me. Unknown to many, your Word is fair, because You are righteous, as you teach us. Untested at once, we seize hold … Continue reading →

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