Marilyn's Musings

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I hope everyone had a Happy Easter. At Old North we started our service with the Ladies Choir singing “Allelu”. It is just a fun, happy and uplifting song to sing.  I hope those with us in person and watching virtually enjoyed it.  After enjoying worship together, we all went home to celebrate the day.  I was glad to have that hour with my church family and friends to be reminded of what Easter is all about.  Sometimes, as the day gets busy and we go to or host dinners we forget and get wrapped up in the present, forgetting what Jesus did for us that Sunday morning many years ago.  I had 16 people for dinner, and we had a great day.  We were really blessed, as I find myself realizing more and more. In the middle of all the craziness I found myself taking a minute and just enjoying life and the gift Jesus gave that day. 

I did a little searching for some poems to share with you as we celebrate the beginning of new life with Christ on Easter morning.  These poems can help you envision this beautiful world through simple words of description of nature.  Enjoy them and think of them as you start being outside more in this changing season.  

Nature’s Canvas

The world adorned in hues so bright,
With nature’s brush, it feels just right.
Every tree, each blade of grass,
Reflects the beauty as seasons pass.

Colors dance in sunlit air,
A happy song, without a care.
As nature smiles and blooms anew,
We find our joy in every view.

*Through vivid imagery, this piece illustrates the beauty of spring. It conveys how nature serves as a canvas for renewal, inspiring us to appreciate life’s fleeting moments. *

Nature’s Symphony

In springtime’s air, a melody,
As nature plays its symphony.
The flowers sway, the birds compose,
A thriving world, as love bestows.

Each raindrop sings, each sunbeam glows,
In harmony, the spirit grows.
With every note, our hearts align,
Lost in wonder, so divine.

*This poem combines the harmony of nature with the theme of love and connection. It celebrates how the elements of spring resonate to create a beautiful experience of renewal and joy. *

After reading these poems, take a walk outside and enjoy God’s world.

Let’s sing the same hymn I chose last year.  “He Lives” – It says it all.  Sing it loud and enjoy every word.

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