Fluffed Fat Extravagence

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Fluffed fat extravagance

New Year’s Day has come and gone. Sitting in my treasured spot with umbrella booth of protection, Rain drops fall in extravagance. Terra Firma saturation rises in mists this early afternoon. Bog tree grove spreads in thankfulness, its vista holding Branches stretched out and up. Spacious room, where are the walls? Here is enough with the great pewter sky my ceiling. Everything here below is nurtured in life giving moisture.

 

 

 Aramaic bible in plain English, Psalm 50:11 know every bird of the sky and the animal of the wilderness is mine.

 

I sit in this place of peace with umbrella covering. Great deluge rain drop orchestra, a personal sonata plays like piano strains thrumming all around. . Fluffed fat- a water mist wonder- Little song birds boldly remain bulking their feathers, looking for seeds, bugs or worms, not shy of the wet curtain. Tufts of leaves poke out of the old d’êtres floor like porcupine quills, the little birds simply continue turning the surface in their quest for food.

 

Matthew 5:45: That Ye may be the children of your. Father which is in heaven: for he makes. His sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.

 

Grace’s cloak covers and shelters all. Nature’s place gives itself away. It is precious inclusion. No hiding from inner questions or inner ponderings. Solitude’s stillness gives way to imagination’s doorway as Design of life steps forward. I fall through my own soul.  Why does this place extend its hand, saying “come forward?” This raindrop reality holds me as we look into one another’s eyes? I begin to understand an inner place of peace not humanly spoken but of the rainbow multi colored voice of God’s love, saying “I will never leave you nor forsake you.

 

 

“Job 12:7-9 New International Version (NIV)  ⁷ “But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you; ⁸ or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you.⁹ Which of all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this?

 

 

An Hour wedge of time has given itself away. This soul lies as if saturated, rejuvenated. Why do I feel so privileged? Young spotted towhees flash their snowy white, striped tail feathers. Plain brown wren hides herself as always in nearby blackberry hedge.  Sweet trills give her presence away. Oh the ducks rejoice in nearby pond. They race in splashing frenzy. Oh delight. Must I leave here; Gather umbrella, books, pack? Adieu, dear sweet place. I shall return.   We will meet again. For God will once again be faithful to meet with me within this place of blessing. He loves us and wants us to love Him.

 

 

Psalm 84:1-3, how lovely is your dwelling place, LORD Almighty!
 ² My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.
³ Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself where she may have her young�" a place near your altar   Lord Almighty, my King and my God.

Author's Note

I know that God has always been my strength and Joy. Life is difficult at best but in all things I am not alone. So thankful!

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Kathy... I adore all the birds in the "pewter sky".
I love the poetry in the Bible, and appreciate your pen as
it speaks of passages that are close to my heart. Of course,
God in his infinite mercy, watches the Sparrow and I know he watches me.
Bless you and keep you as you enjoy the beauty of earth and sky.
truly with love, Pat

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Patricia,
I suppose that I am not the only one whom is mesmerized by all Natural wonders. It is infinite in scope. This was from a day of taking a little time to allow nature to give it's unique voice. It will never grow old. I truly am tickled with your kindness and feelings. It is so encouraging. Thank you so very much! Bless you as we have now stepped over the threshold of this New Year- 2020.
Kathy

[Wanda Vergara-Yates]

Hey y'all, isn't that the point? God mesmerizes with every stroke of His paintbrush. If we allow Him to, He creates within us and all around us the beauty that blesses on every side, regardless of circumstance. This year, my issue is the "trust" thing. Every time I come to a decision and hesitate, I hear God's little voice inside my heart asking, "Don't you trust Me?" And this will probably creep into a writing of mine very soon. That and something about being greeted as a friend and seeing Jesus' eyes light up when I step into heaven. We all experience God differently, and if we allow - beautifully!

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Blessings to you, Kathy.
Thanks for sharing this with us.
No one can ever do it alone without God who is the creator of everything.

Stay blessed!

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Kay Salisu Titiola,
Your sharing here has come at just the right time. You have blessed me! I really appreciate your affirming words of a faith in Jesus which is my true hope and song!
Thanks again
Kathy

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

My pleasure...

[Robert Trakofler]

lovely passages Kathy you walk with many passengers along your path and are indeed never alone... of this your words make plain:) poetically... what big eyes you have and what a lovely share you just gave

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Robert,
Oh how nice to think that a person is with others, as if passengers together on a trip, on a trek through life's forest. Thanks for being yourself and just a single kind voice as I sit here at this computer of mine.
Kathy

[An owl on the moon]

What beautiful moving words of God's world... of His love... of the life of His creation teaching us... filling us with joys beyond measure. And yes, even in the difficult times we can find love... find peace... find the deeper meaning all around us. We are not alone. Wondrous!

[Kathy Van Kurin]

An owl on the moon,
To push forward and trust the Lord Jesus is my hope and prayer. I so appreciate your views and encouraging words.
Kathy

[Neville]

These super words are sure to put a big smile on a lot of people's faces Kathy.. and that really is something of a gift..

Neville :)

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Neville,
Thanks. You know that writing is like talking in a way talking with a caring friend. We share what we know and have experienced dontcha think? Well, I feel like a baby at this stuff but when I wonder why I even bother something just happens and more writing comes forth. I guess I'm not the only one. We're all alive after all and so different and complex.
Kathu

[Neville]

My pleasure entirely... and absolutely true..

[barleygirl]

I love this becuz it's the perfect blend of poetry & prose. I love this becuz it's the perfect blend of sharing God's word & illustrating thru strong imagery from His abundance. I love this becuz it showed me what kind of poem I want to write for Valentine's Day (which I've been thinking on for a week) . . . I want to find a refreshing, unexpected way to show LOVE, just as you've done here! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Kathy Van Kurin]

barleygirl,
First of all your profile pic is super cute! Next, It's so nice to hear of your plan for a valentine poem and how you are so motivated in your approach and even found some ideas from little old me. I am sure that you being the creative lady you are will enjoy your own process and bless the shoes off everyone who read what you write.......just sayin.
Well bye for now Margie and I wonder how things are in your neck of the woods!
Kathy

[wordman]

beautiful message,i enjoyed it

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Thanks Ron, It was written outside on a cold day in January. I often get away and walk somewhere special to me to just ponder, pray, think and such.
Solitude is a welcome guest sometimes for sure!
Bless you this year dear writing friend.
Kathy

[wordman]

next time you take a walk,add me in that prayer

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Thank you for the reminder. I will pray for you. Even now. Bye for now. Kathy

[wordman]

thank you ,,,,,,,,,,,,

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful verses shared dear Kathy. I tell people, we never walk alone. The Bible, if we read. Poetry, knowledge and great wisdom to learn.
Coyote

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Coyote,
Your so encouraging To be reminded as you have done to remember that even when it seems like life is hard... well God is right there and just waiting.
Love your review.
Kathy

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Kathy.

[Paul Bell]

Not sure if my hedgerow sparrows migrate to pastures hot, or just disappear elsewhere for winter.
Though strangely enough, flowers are growing here, and even the grass which you don't usually cut till April is sprouting. You always know by the return of tweeting that the winter is finally over and the year is finally beginning. The question is. How will this year turn out?

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Paul Bell,
yes as always what will come is a mystery. Your home area sounds super nice. I live in the Pacific Northwest of Oregon. It can be mild and then we can be visited by Alaska and Canada's weather mixed in with our Pacific Ocean's influence. It has been really mild all in all here while a good part of the US has been visited by cold weather. I love the birds so much though. Lots of rain here always. The day I wrote this piece it was raining and chilly and I was dressed nice and warm. Beautiful day to write too.
kathy

[Paul Bell]

In Scotland, it rains constantly. The rain is getting warmer though. lol

[Paul Bell]

Wish I'd never said those words now. How will this year turn out.