Smile

to be spiritually minded is life eternal (2 Nephi 9:39)

that I might know Thee
that I might know me
that I may have this hope
PURIFIED
eternally

a spinning reflection of prose once loved
still loved. thrill loved.
to resonate through and connect with above
your love
HIS LOVE.

assurance of meaning
of power
effect-ion
congruent and teeming with perfect affection.

for I see through a glass
but because He knows
I can cut off the mask
and show how it glows

each sparkle, each angle,
and even each dent
all have a part
for what I was sent

take in what was given
then more abundantly
pours
to know my heart
as I start to know Yours.
to see OPENED DOORS.

Because He knows ME.
Then I can know Thee.
That I may be like Him
And more of ME, SEE.

Written December 28th, 2016 while I was on an 18 month mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Location: Kirkland, WA.

Inspired by these scriptures:
2 Nephi 9:39
John 17:3
Moroni 7:8
1 Corinthians 3:12
2 Nephi 28:30
Mosiah 18:1
Moroni 7:48

Real

with each crack in slips a drop
          sticky
                    sweet
                              untrue

all I lack refuse to stop
until the heartmind flew

wind and turmoil never cease
the sticky won't relent
hardened now cannot release
but melt upon REPENT

a seeker
whizzing through
but take the time to stop
THE SPEAKER
words ring true
the stuck begins to drop

Renew. Reflect. Repent.
It worsened and then went.

Oh then is not this real?
comes swirling in the door
with substance true and solid feel
unlike I saw before.

The spirit writes anew on tables of the heart.
Stories which ring clear and true.
HIS. I am called to start.

Literal, the effects rooted enter into heart and mind.
MY STORY
now for the Lord
help me the answer
     --FIND--
much faster than I thought.

My heart is sure,
the Lord is kind
and to me much was taught.

Written on November 29th , 2015 while I was on an 18 month mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Location: Kirkland, WA.

Inspired from these scripture references:
Helaman 5:12
Alma 34:9
Ezekiel 36:26
Alma 27:18
Alma 32:35
2 Corinthians 3:3
Jeremiah 31:33
Alma 32:37

New Moment

word and thought resonating through

angels speak. 

discoveries spark in lesson anew
to the weak
     and beat and soft 

the clicks and scents from magic past
tick and prick when stiffen
memories that push to last
stick.
whether not to listen.

long for the otherwise
begin a change to start
rechannel new from once demise
     alter tender heart.

Written September 24, 2015 while I was on an 18 month mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Location: Issaquah, WA.

Inspired by these scripture references:
2 Nephi 32:3
2 Nephi 2:7
Proverbs 3:5-6
Ezekiel 36:26

The Author

Notice happiness.
Remember the smells of the day.
Choose the cherish.
And chase all doubts away.

The hand ticktockticking and
          tick...
                    tock...
                              tick...
                when wishing all the clicking would stick.

On whom you rely
For whom you are here
From whom your supply
To whom you'll be near
Remember.

The light and the life
Your world and all strife
in Him all embraced
His work is in haste

His work.
     His light.
          His glory.

Your heart. Your fight. Your story.

Written March 13th, 2015 while I was on an 18 month mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Location: Magnolia, WA.

January Fourteenth

Through all of the hustle and bustle and fear,
I know the LORD loves me and will remain near
With all of the colors mushed into one pot
I can always find my sacred spot.

Right here in these pages emotions contort.
And once they are out I can find support.
In seeing Him and seeing me,
and how and who He wants me to be.

Written on my first day at the Missionary Training Center in Provo, UT