Summer clouds

photo of a cloud in the shape of an eagle-like bird flying down towards the ground

Soaring down to earth
chasing elusive raindrops
wispy summer clouds

Finally

Close up photo of chilli seeds sprouting from the soil, in a compostable takeaway container.

Breaking glass ceilings
lifting their heads up in pride
chilli seeds emerge

Race

Photo of Auckland city, as seen from the top of Mount Eden in Auckland. — Auckland, from Mt. Eden.

We race up mountains

sweating hard to get a high;

driving’s not for all.

Finding poetry in a hymn

Went to a baptism today, and while I was scanning the verses of a hymn, a few words popped out at me. I came home and “found” this poem in the hymn titled And Can it Be by Charles Wesley.

I’m not pious, so I didn’t interpret the poem as such. To me, this poem is about a greedy human who thinks a bit too highly of their self. Any thoughts and feedback welcome.

I interest me to death, amazing me!
Immortal design, the sound of all minds.
His infinite love, for all me.
My spirit in a light, my heart rose.
Condemnation is mine! In righteousness, I approach the crown.

Full hymn on the left; found poem on the right. 👇