Tag: poetry

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. 👇

Found poem based on a hymn. It reads: I interest me to death, amazing me! The 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.