One muggy and unusual night, I woke at 3 AM, hazily recalled predictions of spectacular meteor showers, and dragged a sleepy Larry with me out to our driveway to watch for meteorites. After craning our necks for a few minutes that seemed like hours, we finally saw one or two tiny, magnificent flashes. It was a catch-it-in-the-corner-of-your-eye type thing. There and gone. Blink and you miss it. We stumbled back inside and I couldn't sleep for the Glory of God's night sky. Words pelted my brain and I had to write them down. (See the very first post: Meteors at Night.)

Like the meteor shower, my inspiration often comes unbidden at night in quick bursts that demand my attention. I get excited about it. I don't want to miss it, not any of it. Not one quick flash, not one Illumined moment, not one whisper from God.

I'm trying hard to catch it and collect it and put it all in one sky. You're welcome to do a little gazing here anytime.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Pins and Needles

Pins and Needles

I’m on pins and needles,
Instant ouches of excitement,
Pricks of possibility.
What’s next, God?

Instant ouches of excitement,
Quiet joy at the prospects,
What’s next, God?
Can’t wait to see the outcome.

Quiet joy at the prospects.
Welcome, creative uncertainty -
Can’t wait to see the outcome.
Good morning, new morning!

Welcome, creative uncertainty -
Pricks of possibility.
Good morning, new morning!
I’m on pins and needles.

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2 comments:

  1. LindseyAugust 14, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    What a hopeful mindset--can't wait to see what's next for you, either!

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    1. GwenAugust 15, 2012 at 11:21 AM

      It's a pantoum - did you notice the repetition?

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