Across Realms

Imperfection follows me through the wilds Forests of failure, feelings flowing Breathless darkness, consuming the dreams Erasing the joy, destroying the wonders Coloring the hopes in silence that flings away Music and dance, poetry and promises From the heart who listens to the mysteries, Grace that whispers through intensity, Abiding in the soul who believes, beyond belief Throughout history – in His unending Blessings, His gifts… Sanctifying the beautiful, the birds, the trees Emerald pines and oaks who breath windy dreams, There in the quiet roaring from the voice within Singing wonders that might never have been Without the gentling of truths in kindness expressions, Lifting the spirits with laughing caresses Kissing away all the lost and carrying the heart To the cross, where there is hope beyond hope, Assurance and comforting, grace in abundance Love that never fades, never dies away, never doubts Never fears, never cries wasted tears… Alive, He is mine – the glistening in the skies, Amazing that defies all the nights, Like stars, He reflects all the joys, the delights Found in the heart who believes, the one who receives His miracle of redemption – His love and grace, His affection… Thanks to Him, the Jesus that restored everything With His sincerity, His affection – the miracle of peace That flows down from the throne of heaven… Because of Him, we can know the meaning of love The reason for life and the answers – found In paradise where He lives, where we’re destined To meet Him, finally feel the freedom of living Up above, with the One who made the sun and moon, The One who lights the heaven with glittering starlight, The One who rains down hope and thunders promises Through the capacity of a love that abides inside, Restoring and reigniting fires of faith, amazing grace… These wonders never fade… Together, we can know the meaning of life – The One who chose to sacrifice… The love that is ours to savor, drowing in the grace That abounds when He is around, silencing all doubt With the music of His forever light, love that abides Inside the heart who believes in His forever peace! I’m thankful for the Son who reflects to me… Endless hope, ardent faith and the assurance of grace That is alive and makes a way for love to always say Thank You, God – for living and dying – for defying The darkness and coming back to redeem us from the Heartbreak of never knowing Your presence, Your Peace – the way You save to the uttermost – saving From even the whisper of grief, saving from the fate Of a forever without Your friendship Thank You, Lord – for saving souls and making a way To finally meet You – to fully know You… I adore You – You are hope You are faith – You are love that is forever and always You are the One who is greater than all of these… You are the One who is alive You survived the cross and You will continue… eternally Mine, forever in my heart and forever in heaven’s land, Always preparing us for the day when … we can join You There in paradise where You free us from life’s veil of doubt, Silence the fears and remind us that our faith was enough To take us through the pain and restore us to this place… Where joy never ends, where love is forever alive – Quieting all the tears, relieving every doubt… Assuring us of the wonder of being with the One who created The light, the stars, the sun and the moon… the memory too And, I know – I remember… That I’ll be with Him forever! I’m so thankful we’ll always be together Pick-A-Title, Vol 36 - Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Edward Ibeh 4. Across Realms April 30, 2023