Pastor Seth’s Poems and Musings
Inside the Male Soul
That for which my soul longs, a window inside me. Longing for connection, alive, loving and free. A stronger me to face troubles, disappointments, A settled inner peace; rest in His enjoyment. I’ll invite God inside to walk in my tired shoes, To stand when heart wearied, sing praise and not the blues. Jesus,…
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How Fragile
How fragile life may seem, when something frightens us. A microscopic germ, this pernicious virus. There’s peril in the air, death strolls through this portal Thus we are awakened: we are merely mortal. We “love” the illusion that we are in “control”, So “shocked” when vile forces into our lives do roll. Is ultimate…
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“Virtual Isolation”
What an eerie silence, this strange isolation! At least that’s what I thought at morning’s formation. But twenty-four wee ones exploded on the screen. “Mrs. Gatchell!” they cried. Joyful jubilation. Mothers and five year olds, questions, answers galore! Laughter, joyous shrieking! (And I was on the floor!) Counting, reading, spelling, bible recitation, Forward go…
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“Social Distancing”
What a strange thing is this, forced “social distancing.” So unintuitive, relationships dwindling. Without such rich mingling, problems become crippling. Behind locked doors and walls, human hearts stiffening. Humans do another sad “social distancing,” Not because they are forced; fueled by petty quibbling. Hurt feelings, stubbornness, obstinate, wounded pride Flush years of tenderness. Affection…
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The Telephone
Phones, a stealth contraption! Sneaking behind closed doors! Care, carried in safety, parachuted indoors! This I-Phone? Knows no fear! Dangers? Oblivious! Phones impenetrable to Corona Virus! Isolation finds friends! The lonely thrive sharing! The hopeless? Not alone! The empty thrive caring! Friendly voices carried, the anxious taste some calm. God tasted through your hearts!…
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Invisible Neighboring
Skittles left on doorsteps, flowers given freely. Toilet paper gift bag(?!), six foot chats said dearly.
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