morning peace...

a friend, very dear to me is the inspiration to these words, her voice I hear, her smile I see, her soul I feel, thank you Gwen...

Lily’s Light

something caught my attention this quiet morning

softly yet with great determination

the single lily

that dares to seek the light

as nature succumbs to winters sleep

letting not

what is all around

keep her down

her beauty blooms within

now seeking to flourish

in the glory of God’s light

understanding

the fight of life is but a journey

reflecting all that she is

and going to be

is the beautiful lily rising

surfacing

in God’s timing

offering the purest of love

giving of herself without expectation

her roots running deep

nourished by this life that has carried her

into this light of now

somehow

knowing

she believed

more was yet to come

natures seasons

seasoned her will to try

offering water to grow in the darkest of storms

rainbows light brought her through

bridging the gap of the unknown

to be known

graced by the light of One

she seeks

His peace

this lily that dares to bloom

as nature succumbs to sleep

this

the strength of hope

of love reunited

one light

one God

one direction

beautiful it is

this lily of mornings light

written Nancy Baker-Shearer

11-18-2012

my gift to you...

a treasure from my garden to yours...
may your heart smile strong and true reflecting the wondrous beauty that you are...
like the flower that blossoms bright and full, reach within to grow into the beauty of you each day...
like God's bouquet for you, celebrate all that you are, always, and in all ways...

... I am

I love the clouds and the way they are ever changing, like each of us, never the same one day to the next...
Amazing beauty to behold... the clouds, the human being...

it is time

Liberating
Exhilarating
Exciting Change
Life Re-arranged
Redefined
Me
Reborn
Rebuilt
Rediscovered
Recovered
the child within
is awake -

thank you God
I am

written 7-13-2012   NBS

in the quiet...

it is now in the quiet

when I feel most alone

I am closest to God

I know

He knows

the sorrows of my heart

the longing of my soul

it is now

He sends His angels

multitudes

to soothe my soul

sing to my spirit of His great love

I see the tears He cries when I cry

I see my tears in His eyes

He weeps for me

He feels my pain

taking each ache each sorrow

releasing me from their hold

opening my soul once more

to feel His love

unconditional for me

given

without return or cost

He gives

I find rest in His arms

comfort in His peace

I find God

when I release control

letting go

I see

God’s love in me

my strength to try

He holds me together

He is my stronghold

to stand once more

yes

it is when I feel most alone

I am home

in the arms of my God

His love

overflowing unconditional

always

blessed are His angels comforting me now –                                       

written 7-9-12   NBS for NBS

Your turn

I know dear God

in me lives the strength of You

many times I have seen steps of only one

knowing

it was You carrying me

because I could not see

tired was my soul though I held on

I always believed it was You

I was holding onto

it is my wish now dear God

to carry You

to share what You have shared with me

love unconditional

strength everlasting

forgiveness and grace

that I may speak to many

these words You share with me now

so each may know

You are there

waiting

for each to ask

nothing do You seek

but simply to teach

the beauty of love unconditional

the power of Your strength

the gift of forgiveness

the treasure of grace

priceless

yet free

it is my turn to speak of You

so many can know your truths

thank you God for the beauty I see

the Spirit of You

living in me...

written 7-6-12  Nancy Baker-Shearer

simply be

dear God I thank You for being strong

when I am weak

always I try to follow Your lead Your path

yet I know at times I take control

I am sorry please forgive me

humbly I ask once more

take control

I know Your way is better than mine

with You I am fine

Your direction true

steps You choose

though I may not see I know

You see what lies before me

making each step true to my souls desire

the fire You placed within long ago

the part of me You see when I am lost

I am grateful You are strong when I am weak

I listen to Your song in my heart

Your direction I seek

always God

in all ways

let people see You in me each moment each day

Your reflection Your light shining from my soul

my words my hope reflected in all things I do

may it speak of Your truth

my friend

beside me loving me unconditionally

I am grateful God for this gift beyond measure

a treasure

priceless

thank You God

for the me I see within

I know I am lost without You –

Amen

written 7-3-12 NBS

as tomorrow comes........... the day...

everyone has one

the day

the number

the moment

of return

perhaps the night perhaps the hour

of memory

known deep in their soul

asking to understand

knowing one day they will

still

once more

the moment returns

burns

with sorrow

with joy

with chaos of why

wanting the knowing now

now it is not to be –

the number in time

is just that

a number in time

the memory of then

when

life changed

two became one

for me

it is the day of then

once again now

a memory to me so real

I feel like yesterday today

one cannot know this feeling

until the road is traveled –

perhaps in word I can share

hope

for another who travels this road

to know that today

is a beautiful day to remember

as tears pour from my soul

so too are they filled with joy

this day

peace was found for one

where pain was great

so to this day I say

I am well

knowing

so too are you

well

now –

our spirit connected

always will it be

one day our paths will cross

yet again

I believe

until then

know that I love you

always

in all ways

my friend

my love

I miss you 

see you later –

miss you Bill, with love,

Nancy....

living in heavens grace, 5 years now

written 6-27-12 NBS

call...

let me bring laughter to your soul

then

I too shall smile

let me share your burden

together 

it will be lighter

let us stand as one

our strength great 

when united

know

I am here

always

you need but to call

I will answer

my friend

my love

my companion

I am with you

I am here

now

waiting

for you to call –

God

written 6-22-2012  NBS

shoe with the perfect fit

the moment of truth

connecting within

comparable to the perfect shoe

perfect fit

thinking

is a shoe really on my foot?

looking to see is it real

there

tangible

maybe something imagined

or is it really something of substance

yes it is there

it exists

this shoe is upon my foot

truth is knowing

the stomach does not turn

the flush does not pour through your veins

second thoughts of ‘oh dear what did I do’

remain unspoken to your soul

you smile

you say

it is okay

it is me finding my way

this my friend the moment of truth

the knowing

all is well  within your soul

God truly is in control

for this

I am grateful

I am learning

let go, let God

His blessings flow eternally through His grace

placed in me so, so long ago

I am honored

I know it is God’s truth I hear within

comforting my soul

fitting me with the perfect shoe

for this journey I walk

recognizing this moment of truth

is finding the me within

step by step –

written 6-1-2012 NBS

happy mother's day

a moment

eternal moments

how can one find the words for moments etched eternally

into one’s soul?

those moments of God’s deepest love felt where minutes and hours

stand still

beyond comprehension

this love one feels a divine connection to the now

how can one put into words- concepts- expressing moments

such as this?

it is beyond the grace of the rising sun breaking dawn on God’s horizon

opening His doors to great beauty that of another day of hope

His light shining opening His arms wide to hold us once more

it’s measure felt beyond the first kiss of the love your soul has found

the embrace of one another knowing one cannot be separated from the other

ever

no matter the distance always are you held in the soul of the others arms

if you could imagine God’s grace

your lovers kiss

the brilliance of the morning sunrise

coming together as one

sealed with God’s blessing of hope of grace of knowing this expression

the culmination of loves ultimate gift

this blessing touching my world with smiles with peace with compassion for life

I have no words to write reflecting what I feel only that this gift

is eternally etched within my soul my gift from God

two souls having touched mine with blessings so complete with love so pure

I am humbled that God entrusted me to guide to raise to advise to love

two boys into men two men into God loving beings of compassion with passion

sharing their life with me

I am honored to be Mom in their world

it is I that is blessed beyond measure this Mother’s Day

no words to define

no song to proclaim

simply grateful

eternally

for two sons

gifted to me by God

I thank you –

amen                                                                    written to Josh and Jman with love 5-5-2012

                                                     NBS lol aka mom...

my soldier ...

the gift of a soldier guards my day
offers me hope I will be okay
guided protected I am free to go
this the freedom my soldier shows
for every step this soldier takes
freedom is found for me to make
a life to live my heart's desire
my soldier stands between me and fire

I offer my love to the soldier I see
for giving my life the ability to be
whatever I choose whatever the day
I can live my life free to pray
may it never be taken for granted by me
the gift of the soldier keeping me free -

written, revised with love from a friend, 4-25-2012      NBS

may we never forget what our soldiers give -
I thank you, I am grateful, for all of you -

I AM ...

... HERE

gently

it is truly amazing the gifts God gives us right in our own backyard...

amazed

I feel the wings upon my soul
the role You wish for me
to speak
to share
so all will know
the love
the care
You show

angels seek for us to see
all around us they wait to be
our guides
our hope
to carry our burdens
to help us cope
with all the struggles our travels bear
we are not alone our God cares

it is up to us to seek or hide
to ask for help from those who guide
hesitate not another day
ask our God to show the way
His love is great
His mercy true
He loves each one
He waits for you

angels wings have blessed my soul
these words I write define the role
reflecting places I have been
offering hope to begin again
to share God's love in this way
is to offer strength in your day
to feel His spirit deep within
like angels wings against your skin

I pray for peace
for you for me
that one day all
together will see
God is love
pure and real
everyone welcome
His spirit heals -

amen

written 4-20-2012        NBS

Wing's Bookstore journey... thank you my new friends, bless you...

playing...!

seeking

Grace,

Seeking persons in need of love, compassion, forgiveness, understanding, strength and support.
                                                                                                                                     God

happy birth-day mom...

I smile
you
me
how very early I was
impatient
even then -

today I smile
nothing has changed
still my mind conceives ideas
so many
so overwhelming
each wanting to become
real
now -

however
I have learned the art of waiting
patience
you knew so well
often I have wondered
how you managed so much
with so little
even less of so little for you -

I am forever grateful
God chose you to be my Mom
I miss you greatly
but know
you are with me always
Happy Birth-day Mom...

this black eyed susan sends a birth-day blessing for it holds a ring of candles for you mom... just behind this birth-day blossom reflects the encouragement you gave to me, nudging me on, believing in me, I hear you now...  

'you can do this, go ahead and try...' 

I am blessed to have had you as my mom 

never are you gone, with love, Nancy...

thank you for my birthday

written 3-25-2012 NBS

Dragonfly Whimsy

drifting floating
carried by the breeze
seemingly oblivious
they move with ease
honoring respecting
what their flight reveals
colorful in contrast
each moment they feel
just what they need
at that given time
understanding seems sacred
as if frozen they find
peace on this journey
patiently they wait
no immediate hurry
concentration seems great
much to be learned
endlessly waiting
with little concern
then suddenly
whimsy returns
once again they seek
new sights and sounds
learning and growing
finding new ground
fanciful flights
off and gone
natures grace
sings a new song
this you see
is the
dragonfly whimsy

written 11-9-9 NBS

grateful

may my words be the canvas reflecting the tapestry of You –

of Your steps woven into the fabric of me –

threadbare to dense

rainbow stiches across gray canvas

darkest of days

You are there

woven into the tapestry of me –

threads of life tied into the words of me

may they reflect praise to You

for grace found

stitched by the light of Your love –

I am grateful

for this canvas

painting my love for You

I am blessed greatly

thank you God –

amen

written 3-19-2012

Godspeak

I have shouldered many moments

in my world

weight of each

felt relentless

holding me back

pulling me down

yet

they did not become my crown

my story of defeat

but

my story of glory

Godspeak

His words reflected in me

now

today

showing me the way

how

turbulence trials tragedy torment

change

is determined by the choice

of my voice

within

Godspeak

begin again

daily I do

He is there beside me

guiding me

always

peace protection promise patience

found in His word

this I have heard

it is real

what I feel

Godspeak

He listens

He comforts

He heals

if you allow His grace to be yours

yes I have carried

moments in my world

but nothing compares

to the moment of now

I carry His peace

with great humility

Godspeak

He is with me always

Amen           
                                                  written 6-28-11 NBS

Inspiration

together two grow

sharing strength

reaching for the sun

support shared

believing

they can 

they will

succeed

so should we

believe this way

together as one

supporting each other

so much we can learn

when we open our eyes to see

  

written 3-17-12 nbs

tested time and again

tested time and again

strength of a mother's heart

watching

the journey of two sons

separate

yet never apart

is one from the other

same it is

with the mother

whatever

wherever

the steps of two go

always the steps of a mother

walks with them

time and again

watching

praying 

each one through

knowing as hard times come

so too

they will go

soon followed 

by great joy

this a mother knows

with each new step

comes hope renewed

once more

yes it is true

tested

time and again

is the strength of a mothers heart

always watching

always praying

with each step 

with each day

for each son

as they find their way

hope found

strength renewed

each 
forever held
in the heart of a mother -

NBS written 3-12-2012

a thought for you ...

"may blessings fall upon you to nourish your soul like raindrops on spring flowers reaching for the sun"

... so, if you get caught in the rain remember, it is a bounty of beautiful blessings raining down upon you!