God On the Mountain
It was here,
On the heart of Appalachia
Where the moon and stars shimmer
Across the blue gray ridges,
Where the sunlight reflects the whisper
Echoing through the pines and laurels
Struggling to be heard through the stillness
Darkening the whimsical thoughts
Quieting the grief that swarms
Like flies around the horses
Forcing them to lean into vexation
Floating along the creek
In liquid shadows, heavy with truth
Alive, dancing to the tune of beautiful
Peace that knows no sorrow, only hope
That is like a healing wind blowing
Laughing through the trembling leaves,
Promising to breath sighs of acceptance
Kind and crisp, like alto flowing
From the center of a soul
Who knows this life, this hardscrabble
World of shadows and silence
Is filled with kindness and worth
Assurance that stirs the feeling inside
The spark of yearning, creativity
Churning through the spirit
It was here,
In the mountains, where crests
Bow to the azure skies, heaven’s music
Pouring out melodies
Into the souls who know only light
Piercing the shadows, sanctifying the life
With wonders that arise
From the woods, forests filled up with
Inspiration so alive, passion
Thriving, surviving each heartache
Racing to the tune of grace
Singing in a melancholy voice, songs
Psalms so fluid they seem like one motion
Water caressing the smooth stones
Cascading through the heart
In unruly praises, making way toward
Oceans who hunger
For the crystal clear liquid
Satisfying the need, the craving
For joy that will only abide
On the spirit of these sapphire tides
In was here,
In the mystery of Appalachia
That I found the courage to believe
Trust the freedom, the spirit
Who lights up my dreams, my hope
With His astounding presence,
His tenderness and affection raining
Delicate stirrings, glowing
Fervently, alive like the leaves
Who swirl and twirl, dancing graciously
Amazing even the trees
With their unending waltz
Their attempts at joy, passionate
Bold like the stars who shimmer, vibrant
Erasing darkness with dreams
Revealing the corners of a wish
It was here,
Where hearts find grace
That I realized the meaning
Beneath prayers and praise
The meaning, blooming
With peace, promises so sweet
They filled up my spirit
Soared through the doubts
Lifted me out of the darkness
Into a place of feathery
Light, pouring out faith that swells
Through my feelings, my reasons
Brewing up the knowing
He is the promise that soothes
Away each sorrow, each hurt
With His everlasting peace
There is courage to reach beyond
Mountains and seas
To the heavens, where I release
All my burdens, flying free
As God intended me to be
It is here,
I believe… where light removes
Darkness and colors live
In hues of inspiration, joy, faith
Hope and love that stir up
A wonder sent to those who know
He is the solution to every heartbreak
He is the answer to every prayer prayed
He is the love that rains down like praise…
And, as I praise Him… I savor Him, my adored Deliverer!
June 21, 2022
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