Lava Lamp

nutuba on Apr 25, 2009

Life is like a lava lamp. This was intended to be a sad poem, but that’s not how God wired me. The poem ends on a note of joy.

Sometimes I miss those days when I
Could dream about my future years
Big plans, big hopes, I’d think Big Sky
Thoughts. Not afraid — I had no fears.

And life seemed like a lava lamp
Both unpredictable and fun,
But now my plans I must revamp
My carefree days I think are done.

I once had hoped to see the world
To travel after I retire
My flag of dreams won’t be unfurled
My plans are bogged down in the mire.

And yet … a man I am, with life!
I still have things that I can do
I shan’t complain (we all have strife)
And best of all, I still have you.

I’ll sing unto the hills this day
And smile and praise God anyway
With gratitude to Him I’ll pray
Oh thank you Lord, to Him I’ll say.

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Papa Sparks on Apr 25, 2009
Very moving and thought-provoking, Joel.
Alina Beck on Apr 25, 2009
Honestly, this made my eyes fill up a little. What a powerful expression of the triumph of the joy that God gives us over any adversity we face.
Betty Carew on Apr 25, 2009
This is awesome nutuba . God gives us so much hope and we can’t help but be thankful for each day, not thinking about what we can’t do but looking forward to what we can do. God Bless you my friend.
Karen Gross on Apr 25, 2009
This is my prayer for today as well. This isn’t what I expected life to be, but it is what it and God is still good.
Scout on Apr 25, 2009
A very nice rythem to this work, it appears that god wired you just perfectly. I enjoy your imagery.Love the photos also. thanks for sharing
Kate Smedley on Apr 25, 2009
This is so moving Joel, brought a tear to my eye, you are so incredibly brave and an inspiration to us all.
OhSugar on Apr 29, 2009
I am very moved by this piece, it is amazing. I am with all the othere readers here, I enjoyed reading it and it has inspired me today.

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