Xapa to the World – Page 42

Xapa to the World

Poem: A Christmas Song
December 5th, 2004

My Savior as a baby
I think on this tonight
A child so filled with wonder
A mother with delight

     How could it be
     This King of mine
Would leave His lofty throne?
     And come to us
     And dwell with us
His glory to be shown

My rescue in a cradle
Made soft by cloth and hay
And sung to by the cattle
A stable’s glad array

     What song to sing
     Oh Precious King
The world awaits to hear
     A treasure now
     And all shall bow
For glory has come near.

by Sarah ><>
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December 5, 2004
Poem: Failing at Words
November 24, 2004

I wish I had the words to speak
As the old-sung sonnets of past
Or the voice to stroke
The hearts of lovers gazing in each others’ eyes
I love to speak, but at most times
The phrases are muttered ramblings
Doing no great justice to the feelings
Which are waxing and waning in me.
Save for my Lord’s inspiration
I scarce could utter a word
To tell of all that rows across my thoughts
And yet offer some substance for you.

– Sarah ><>
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November 24, 2004
Poem: Dandelion
November 17th, 2004

Dandelion, dandelion
What are you there?
Just like a rocket
About to burst in flame

Dandelion, dandelion
What are you there?
The king of the jungle
With a bright, yellow mane

Dandelion, dandelion
What are you there?
A tiny drop of sun
In a green, waving plain

Dandelion, dandelion
What are you there?
A crown in golden locks
Tied up in a chain

Dandelion, dandelion
What are you there?
A delicate snowball
With nothing to gain

Dandelion, dandelion
What are you there?
A wish and a whisper
To chase away the rain

Dandelion, dandelion
What are you there?
A little girl’s diamond
And an old man’s pain

Dandelion, dandelion
What are you there?
Today, you are special
And tomorrow, not the same

– Sarah ><>
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November 17, 2004
Poem: For Achilles; the Restless Warrior
Well, one voice was enough to encourage me to keep going with this. After watching the movie Troy, I was struck with the life presented by Achilles. What I saw was a man who was lost…who was placing all of his faith in his own strength and abilities. This kind of a life is empty, and by the end of the movie, he realized it, striving to put his hope into something bigger than himself…love, in this case. But, it reminded me of the many people in this world who decide to rely on their own strength and not in something greater…the greatest thing being God Himself…their creator. Yea, Achilles is a character in Greek mythology, but the only reason mythology has such a distinction is because it is based, to a point, on human life, and the dynamics of relationships and living. The only reason the gods and supernatural are included is because man innately recognizes that there has to be a greater force out there beyond his own existence. It’s misdirected, to be sure, but still, a demonstration that eternity is written on the hearts of man.

The mechanics of this poem are based on the use of questions. These questions reflect the uncertainty in Achilles’ life.

November 15, 2004

What kind of peace could I have?
My life is spent at the edge of my sword
Sweat on my brow
Blood is mingled with their tears

What is this that lies behind their eyes?
A pleading that is wearing at my soul
Is this man a father?
Are his children left behind?

Could I ever know this kind of love?
They fight for glory and passion
They believe in this
Longing to have what brings them joy

What could ever bring me joy?
Will this sword and legend comfort me
When my hair is gray
Or when my head is heavy on my pillow?

Why can’t I find my peace?
It is clouded by the mist from the waves
Should my feet drudge to find it,
My soul shall find its rest.

– Sarah ><>
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November 15, 2004
Poem: Dive
October 25th, 2004

Looking at this pool
So deep and so broad
Yeah, the waves look rough
And the bottom so far,
But a glimmer and shine
Sparks a light in my eyes
My heart skips a beat
But I sit back and sigh

I can sit at the edge
Throwing my feet in
The foam tickles my ankles
And beckons me in
But just when I feel
It’s time to begin
You’re pulling me back
From the waves once again

Oh why can’t You let me dive?
Why can’t I run and try to reach for the sky?
Why can’t I just fly?
I know it’s Your heart
I know Your command
But why not now, Papa,
Why can’t I dive?

I can see the field
Parts white as snow
No one is gathering
So I grab my bag to go
But a wall comes between me
And the wheat sitting there
So I toss it back down
And watch the wind blow

Oh why can’t You let me dive?
Why can’t I run and try to reach for the sky?
Why can’t I just fly?
I know it’s Your heart
I know Your command
But why not now, Papa,
Why can’t I dive?

I just want to serve You
I just want to go
Though You hold me back now
Someday, it’s Your plan
You’ve got it much better
Than I comprehend
And yes, Lord, I’m anxious
But with You, I’ll stand

– Sarah ><>
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October 25, 2004
Poem: The Best in Worship
October 10th, 2004

Walk through the doors
Smiles on faces and warm hands to shake
Slip into my pew
Friends on the left, friends on the right
Bow heads in prayer
Thanks for arrival and blessing for worship
Stand up to sing
Praise and give love to our King

What is this that echoes in my ear?
Is this really music worthy of a King?
Searching for God in the shatter of notes
His image unclear in the racket

Close my eyes to the noise
Coming from up front
Feel Your presence shine through
Surrounding me and fellowship

Open them up again
To the mess man has made
Heart sinks inside
As I remember Your face
Looking down and frowning
On the gift we bring
This talent taken and buried in a hill
Brought out this morning
Just to show we’ve not lost it

– Sarah ><>
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October 10, 2004
Poem: Anticipation
September 29th, 2004

Waiting on You
In expectation of Your glory
The warmth of Your love
Brushes my cheek and arm
This weather-eye
Is getting tired
Worn from straining to see
Your light on the horizon
Are You really coming?
Will this sound deep inside
Like the beating of a heart;
A knocking on the door,
Be realized?
It’s always right on the edge
Like racing over a hill
Stomach rebels and body in motion
Flip inside and laughter out.
Or after the rain
And a drop on the leaf
Grows and stretches
Then final release
Splash on the ground.
Are You really coming?
Like the shell from the shore
And waves in my ear
Feet in the sand
Dig in and the water
Seeps in and covers
Yeah, this is You.

– Sarah ><>
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September 29, 2004
Poem: Breathe
September 7th, 2004

Caught off guard
By the glory of it all
Breath caught in my throat
By the beauty of it all
Could I ever have imagined
That it could be like this?
Such a peace and excitement
Thrown in together
Understanding and wonder
Jumbled in together
I’m so glad I waited
Just for you.
Our hearts were drawn together
By the One, our Lover, Maker
And now they’ve been
Made into one.
I can’t hardly breathe
Yet there is a strength inside me
A happiness
That I can’t describe.

– Sarah ><>
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September 7, 2004
Poem: Hallelujah / How Could It Be?
I couldn’t settle on a title for this poem…so, I just used both. I wrote this just following my return from an amazing trip…where God showed me so much of myself and the world, and a void that was out there. I think this could be a song, but right now it’s just a poem, b/c I lack talent in lyric-making. Enjoy!
The structure of the first stanza is imagery through the feel of the words. It feels like a river going over rapids. To get this effect, utilize the fact that there are no punctuation marks. So, just read straight through the lines, one after another without any pause between them. The second and third stanzas have a completely different rhythm and are more songlike. Read them as thus. Thanks!
Hallelujah / How Could It Be?
August 29th, 2004
Stepping on new ground
The wind at my back
A call from ahead
My heart’s yearning to listen
Drinking the water of
Life overflowing with
Joy and a peace and a love
That is growing
Deep in my soul
Deep in my mind where the
Darkness subsides and the
Light’s getting brighter
Hallelujah
Your righteousness calls
And moves my heart to obey
How could it be?
How could this blessing be?
Hallelujah
Your calling is clear
Though the future is cloudy at best
How could it be?
How could You be guiding me?
– Sarah ><>
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August 29, 2004
Poem: Bring Us Together Again
August 13th, 2004

It’s so sad
To be leaving these faces
They were my home
For such a long time
A piece of their heart
Has filled in the space that’s left
From the piece that they took
To call their own

Papa, You are in control of all
And Your hand directs both hearts and time
So if Your heart is willing
Bring us together once again

It might not be soon
Or even this lifetime
When their faces I’ll see
Coming near
If You’d have it be
In heaven I’ll greet them
And Your glory we’ll see
With hand in hand

– Sarah ><>
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August 13, 2004