When Without

She who was without in life
found thousands who now her adore
for in reaching out to others
became not barren, but of life
honored now in eternity
is our friend, Mother Teresa
now at peace, now at home

© 2019 by James Spruell, All rights reserved

Upon Wings

A lost child

Tattered wings, frayed edges
and broken hearts,
sail on wings of our God


(photo courtesy of Pixabay.com)

© 2018 by James Spruell All rights reserved

Within the Vow

Within the Vow

Residing within the marriage vow
exists life’s great paradox
the place where love and fire combine
and ignite an eternal flame


(pic is courtesy of Pixabay.com)

© 2018 by James Spruell, All rights reserved

Flowers

Purple and yellow Flowers

The sun lingers as if to say,
for just a tiny moment, I wish I could stay
before my rays, my warmth must depart
to gather tomorrow’s flowers from nightly dreams
and sprinkle in mountain meadows
and morning beams


Thanks for stopping by! (Flowers is from my newest
book ‘When Shall the Butterfly Rest’ 
 available on Amazon ) 


© 2018 by James Spruell, All rights reserved