Some new poems for the summer:

Raining Grace

Grace is to my soul

as the slow steady rain is

to the parched and arid

landscape of drought –

soaking in,

turning the brown grass green,

making flowers bloom,

softening the baked soil

of pain, betrayal, and doubt.

Grace, rain down on me!

Joyce Alexander 5-30-2017

Holiday With a Friend

A hike through the woods

a walk on the beach

a swim, a soak

a great meal

but most of all

time with a friend

good conversation

being together –

makes a good day!

Joyce Alexander, 4-27-2017

Do You See Me?

How often we fail – to really see the people:

She poured your coffee sought to please –

did you see her, did you look in her eyes,

call her by name?

He bagged your groceries, took them to your car –

did you see him, did you look in his eyes,

did you thank him?

She saved your life, but you didn’t know –

she arrested that drunk driver who would have hit you.

Do you thank them, those who enforce the law,

and keep you safe?

You crossed over, walked on the other side of the road –

averted your eyes, to avoid seeing him,

that homeless man on the park bench.

Did you even see him, did you look in his eyes,

did you even say hello?

The young man asked Jesus, “Who is my neighbor?”

Who is mine? Who is yours?

Joyce Alexander 5-30-2017