ROSE POETRY

‘Twas but a rose
And left to die
The day was bright
As I passed by
The sun had scorched
The parchèd bloom
Its beauty withered
Way too soon
And so I tenderly
And with care
Did whisper, believing
A precious prayer
I sprinkled daily
Love, healing dew
Its fragrance lifted
Prayers were answered, I knew
And ever so slowly
Each petal unfurled
Sweet colours of heaven
No longer all curled
The very next day
A new bud did appear
My heart, it flooded with joy
‘Twas a thank you sent … from a friend so dear

© 2013 – current Liana Wendy Howarth

SAYING GOODBYE FOR NOW …. and I CRIED FOR HELP, YOU LIFTED ME (A Song) …. and Fragrance from the Spring

To my dearest blogging friends,
I feel the time has now come to have a rest from posting. My reason for leaving is that I find I am becoming increasingly consumed by writing and the time it takes to type up so many poems etc and complete the posting, then read everybody’s posts (feel bad if I don’t), reply etc etc etc … you all know what I mean … it’s taking a toll on my health spending so much time in front of the computer and I didn’t realize this until I recently had a week away from it and then started back and my symptoms became worse. This breaks my heart, as I have so much more to share and many, many more photos just taken; but it burdens me more and the sadness runs deep because I feel like I am no longer sharing what the Lord has given me to share. I am trusting that this is His leading and His timing is always perfect.  I have had such a rewarding time corresponding with such beautiful people and if I may mention just a few … Doug, Heidi, Skye, Callie, Sarah, Betty Jo, Kimmy, Sue, Angela, Deborah Ann, Sharon, Cubby, Ani, Wendy, Teresa (sorry if I’ve missed anyone who regularly visits) … to all of you mentioned here and everyone else, I am forever grateful for your friendship, encouragement and love. I pray that I will return to poetrycottage one day and continue on this journey; but for now I am leaving these two last posts with you … one a song, the other an acrostic.

I still have my website http://www.poetrycottage.com and will still keep the personalized poems available should anyone be interested. Anyone wanting to stay in contact please email me at poetrycottage(at)gmail(dot)com.

Sending my love and hugs to all who have shared this blogging dream … may the Lord bless you, your loved ones and your gift of writing. I am going to miss you all dearly.

Liana xxx

Note the expression on the left seagull’s face, so sad, broken, bereft … there’s bondage around its foot … the other is striding so gracefully, confident … its free … free from the bondage of man.  May we be likewise by the grace of God … free from the bondage of man.

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I CRIED FOR HELP, YOU LIFTED ME (A Song)
Chorus
Keep me in the present, Lord
Lift these weary feet
Keep me in Your presence, Lord
Where my faith, Your love meet

I oft did go awandering
My footsteps missed the turn
I cried for help, You lifted me
Sat me by Your feet to learn

Chorus
Keep me in the present, Lord
Lift these weary feet
Keep me in Your presence, Lord
Where my faith, Your love meet

I love You Lord, this heart is Yours
And what becomes, will be
Please tie our hearts together, Lord
With chords of healing melody

Chorus
Keep me in the present, Lord
Lift these weary feet
Keep me in Your presence, Lord
Where my faith, Your love meet

I trust You Lord, Your word secure
Forever, now, eternal, blessed
Stretch out Your arms, hold me close
This child will then find rest

Chorus
Keep me in the present, Lord
Lift these weary feet
Keep me in Your presence, Lord
Where my faith, Your love meet

Yes, keep me and hold me Lord
In Love’s bleeding heart of the King
Keep me in Your presence, Lord
Two hearts beating with fragrance from the Spring

© 2013 Liana Wendy Howarth

Following the footsteps
Rose petals on my path
All strewn about so prettily
Guarded with the breath of life
Raise the perfect question
Aching in my soul
Nearer to Thy heart You lead
Caught in worldly turbulence
Ever will You hold?

Fragrance from the Spring so pure
Rims my puzzled way
Only through Thy dying breath
My end has become my beginning

Thorns amidst the petals now
Hide mingled underfoot
Everything is better now, ‘cause Thy fragrance of love abounds

Springs of joy well up inside
Pride takes a tumble downwards
Rusted cracks in a distant life gone by
Instead of cutting relentlessly, painfully
Now are filled by the Potter’s hand
Gone forever, ‘cause He’s restored me by His sweet healing hand

© 2013 Liana Wendy Howarth

Apricot Skies

Skies of glory shine above darkened hills. The Son of glory shines inside once darkened hearts. Apricot skies amidst shadows of night.

The Waiting Rose

This beautiful rose was just a bud
When I left my home town
I would have loved to see it bloom
And put on its glorious gown
But it waited for me
Through sunshine, darkness, all alone
And on my welcome return
Sweet beauty in my garden
Smiled fragrantly … just for me
Misty eyes to behold and see

When I look into the joyful heart of my Saviour
I see the reflection of who I am in Him

A Red Rose to Say Thank You

Just a little post to say thank you for all who liked and followed poetrycottage whilst I was away. To all my new followers and those who visited for the first time … I really appreciate it and I’m sorry if I haven’t been to see what you are writing about as I was overwhelmed with emails on my return … please know that I will try and read some of your posts … until then, happy blogging and be blessed.

image courtesy of http://www.mycutegraphics.com

THERE’S SUFFERING IN HIS FOOTSTEPS (A Song of Comfort)

There’s suffering in the footsteps of Jesus There’s suffering for you and for me Let His steps leave an imprint upon your heart Joy from tears will then bless all who see Chorus One touch and you’ll fall Fall into His waiting arms Let hands of sorrow Meet hands of joy He’ll lead you through Lead you through Troubled times With much rejoicing One step … just one step May contain much pain or a little We cannot choose our suffering Whether our faith is very strong or brittle Chorus One touch and you’ll fall Fall into His waiting arms Let hands of sorrow Meet hands of joy He’ll lead you through Lead you through Troubled times With much rejoicing Believe … believe Believe in each step taken Let’s go One step … faith Freedom Abounds In This Hope Two steps … faith and hope For wonders hidden and yet to be seen Three steps … faith, hope and now love Give all to Him who in love was forsaken Faith and hope and love are given Now we must give to him All that we are And all that’s been given Faith and hope and love Chorus One touch and you’ll fall Fall into His waiting arms Let hands of sorrow Meet hands of joy He’ll lead you through Lead you through Troubled times With much rejoicing The days won’t always be sunny Stormy clouds will shadow lost horizon But hope, it shines brilliantly through waiting darkness When suffering is shared and glorified in the Son Chorus One touch and you’ll fall Fall into His waiting arms Let hands of sorrow Meet hands of joy He’ll lead you through Lead you through Troubled times With much rejoicing “And now abideth faith, hope, charity (love), these three; but the greatest of these is charity (love)”. 1 Corinthians 13:13 (KJV) © 2013 – Present Liana Wendy Howarth

(Day 8) THE DOMINO SONG … THERE’S SUFFERING IN HIS FOOTSTEPS

I will post a little each day …. (hence the domino song theme)
As I’m away on a beach holiday
I pray that you’ll keep following
As I’m taking a rest from much posting
And the whole will be revealed at the end

God bless all who are visiting for the very first time and my wonderful, loyal ‘blogger’ friends xxx
The days won’t always be sunny
Stormy clouds will shadow lost horizon
But hope, it shines brilliantly through waiting darkness
When suffering is shared and glorified in the Son

© 2013 Liana Wendy Howarth

… Posting a little each day for 8 days … revealing all on the 9th day!

(Day 7) THE DOMINO SONG … THERE’S SUFFERING IN HIS FOOTSTEPS

I will post a little each day …. (hence the domino song theme)
As I’m away on a beach holiday
I pray that you’ll keep following
As I’m taking a rest from much posting
And the whole will be revealed at the end

God bless all who are visiting for the very first time and my wonderful, loyal ‘blogger’ friends xxx
Faith and hope and love are given
Now we must give to him
All that we are
And all that’s been given
Faith and hope and love

© 2013 Liana Wendy Howarth

… Posting a little each day for 8 days … revealing all on the 9th day!

(Day 6) THE DOMINO SONG … THERE’S SUFFERING IN HIS FOOTSTEPS

I will post a little each day …. (hence the domino song theme)
As I’m away on a beach holiday
I pray that you’ll keep following
As I’m taking a rest from much posting
And the whole will be revealed at the end

God bless all who are visiting for the very first time and my wonderful, loyal ‘blogger’ friends xxx

Three steps … faith, hope and now love
Give all to Him who in love was forsaken

© 2013 Liana Wendy Howarth

… Posting a little each day for 8 days … revealing all on the 9th day!

(Day 5) THE DOMINO SONG … THERE’S SUFFERING IN HIS FOOTSTEPS

I will post a little each day …. (hence the domino song theme)
As I’m away on a beach holiday
I pray that you’ll keep following
As I’m taking a rest from much posting
And the whole will be revealed at the end

God bless all who are visiting for the very first time and my wonderful, loyal ‘blogger’ friends xxx
Two steps … faith and hope
For wonders hidden and yet to be seen

© 2013 Liana Wendy Howarth

… Posting a little each day for 8 days … revealing all on the 9th day!