The journey

In the morning hours, Lord,

I seek to come into accord

with what You want my day to be

and how to get there easily.

But sometimes, Lord, that’s not the plan,

as I have to do all that I can

to pick my route up the elevation

in order to reach my destination.

It’s then I realize that the route I take

matters for the journey’s sake.

For the end of day is not the thing,

but what lies between is our offering.

An original poem by Miekie (Marietjie Uys).

'n Oorspronklike gedig deur Miekie (Marietjie Uys).

Marietjie Uys (Miekie) is a published author. You can buy my books here:
You can purchase Designs By Miekie 1 here.
Jy kan Kom Ons Teken en Verf Tuinstories hier koop.
Jy kan Kom Ons Kleur Tuinstories In hier koop.
Jy kan Tuinstories hier koop.
You can follow Miekie's daily Bible Study blog, Bybel Legkaart, here in English & Afrikaans.
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The wind's embrace

I was charmed by the wind’s embrace

as it blew wildly against my icy face

and I cheered happily at its might

as it pushed the sail in hapless plight.

The wind was friendly at the start

as I took leave at the shore’s depart,

but it got ominous and menacing

as waves became high and threatening.

The wind blew all day and into the night

as the boat and I put up a courageous fight

but soon the wild waters threw us down

as the waters closed over keel and crown.

An original poem by Miekie (Marietjie Uys).

'n Oorspronklike gedig deur Miekie (Marietjie Uys).

Marietjie Uys (Miekie) is a published author. You can buy my books here:
You can purchase Designs By Miekie 1 here.
Jy kan Kom Ons Teken en Verf Tuinstories hier koop.
Jy kan Kom Ons Kleur Tuinstories In hier koop.
Jy kan Tuinstories hier koop.
You can follow Miekie's daily Bible Study blog, Bybel Legkaart, here in English & Afrikaans.
You may prefer to follow the traveling blog, A Pretty Tourist.
For more crafty ideas and great product reviews, visit A Pretty Talent on Facebook.
If you are in a literary mood, follow Miekie's musings, stories and poetry on A Pretty Author - Miekie.
Remember to keep nurturing your TALENT for making life PRETTY.
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On the eve of taking flight

As this day draws to an end

I know the place to which I’m sent.

I know not what You have in store,

but I know it will be so much more

than what I can imagine it to be,

as You have hinted at increasingly.

On the eve of taking flight

there are no battles left to fight,

there are no cares to worry me,

as I embark on this journey.

Lord, take care of them that I hold dear,

though I am far, You’re always near.

An original poem by Miekie (Marietjie Uys).

'n Oorspronklike gedig deur Miekie (Marietjie Uys).

Marietjie Uys (Miekie) is a published author. You can buy my books here:
You can purchase Designs By Miekie 1 here.
Jy kan Kom Ons Teken en Verf Tuinstories hier koop.
Jy kan Kom Ons Kleur Tuinstories In hier koop.
Jy kan Tuinstories hier koop.
You can follow Miekie's daily Bible Study blog, Bybel Legkaart, here in English & Afrikaans.
You may prefer to follow the traveling blog, A Pretty Tourist.
For more crafty ideas and great product reviews, visit A Pretty Talent on Facebook.
If you are in a literary mood, follow Miekie's musings, stories and poetry on A Pretty Author - Miekie.
Remember to keep nurturing your TALENT for making life PRETTY.
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Significance

I like the word significant,

it’s just short of magnificent,

saying if we are to magnify,

then we should strive to signify.

To signify is to have a place,

to take a stand that you embrace,

to have a purposeful intent

and make an impacting statement.

It is only when we find our cause

that we give others cause to pause

and to reflect on who we are

and realize we’ve set a higher bar.

It’s then that increase can be found,

when we reflect on those around

our light which is significant,

for we’ve become magnificent.

An original poem by Miekie (Marietjie Uys).

'n Oorspronklike gedig deur Miekie (Marietjie Uys).

Marietjie Uys (Miekie) is a published author. You can buy my books here:
You can purchase Designs By Miekie 1 here.
Jy kan Kom Ons Teken en Verf Tuinstories hier koop.
Jy kan Kom Ons Kleur Tuinstories In hier koop.
Jy kan Tuinstories hier koop.
You can follow Miekie's daily Bible Study blog, Bybel Legkaart, here in English & Afrikaans.
You may prefer to follow the traveling blog, A Pretty Tourist.
For more crafty ideas and great product reviews, visit A Pretty Talent on Facebook.
If you are in a literary mood, follow Miekie's musings, stories and poetry on A Pretty Author - Miekie.
Remember to keep nurturing your TALENT for making life PRETTY.
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Seeking God out

When I sleep in God’s embrace,

or look upon His own dear face,

I know that I can be at peace

and that my worrying can cease.

For when I seek His presence out

it matters not who is about

or what the world is up to next,

as I have found the very best.

In His lap I find new strength

to help me go another length,

my sorrow ends and joy’s restored

as God and I come to accord.

But all of this takes discipline

as I reach to find God deep within

the midst of this chaotic life

with distractions plentiful and rife.

I need to seek a quiet space

to find God in this time and place,

I need to make Him a priority

and seek Him out intentionally.

An original poem by Miekie (Marietjie Uys).

'n Oorspronklike gedig deur Miekie (Marietjie Uys).

Marietjie Uys (Miekie) is a published author. You can buy my books here:
You can purchase Designs By Miekie 1 here.
Jy kan Kom Ons Teken en Verf Tuinstories hier koop.
Jy kan Kom Ons Kleur Tuinstories In hier koop.
Jy kan Tuinstories hier koop.
You can follow Miekie's daily Bible Study blog, Bybel Legkaart, here in English & Afrikaans.
You may prefer to follow the traveling blog, A Pretty Tourist.
For more crafty ideas and great product reviews, visit A Pretty Talent on Facebook.
If you are in a literary mood, follow Miekie's musings, stories and poetry on A Pretty Author - Miekie.
Remember to keep nurturing your TALENT for making life PRETTY.
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Wanderlust

I wonder what it would be like

to take a long cross-country hike,

or to walk upon a foreign shore

where I had never been before.

I wish to climb a mountain high,

so high that I could reach the sky,

or sail a ship across the sea

with nothing but the wind and me.

I’d love to taste strange food delights

and stand on wondrously tall heights,

to feel a bike roar under me -

there is so much to do and see.

I think it’s time to leave this chair

to travel there and everywhere,

to kick the mundane back in place

and live my life from a suitcase.

An original poem by Miekie (Marietjie Uys).

'n Oorspronklike gedig deur Miekie (Marietjie Uys).

Marietjie Uys (Miekie) is a published author. You can buy my books here:
You can purchase Designs By Miekie 1 here.
Jy kan Kom Ons Teken en Verf Tuinstories hier koop.
Jy kan Kom Ons Kleur Tuinstories In hier koop.
Jy kan Tuinstories hier koop.
You can follow Miekie's daily Bible Study blog, Bybel Legkaart, here in English & Afrikaans.
You may prefer to follow the traveling blog, A Pretty Tourist.
For more crafty ideas and great product reviews, visit A Pretty Talent on Facebook.
If you are in a literary mood, follow Miekie's musings, stories and poetry on A Pretty Author - Miekie.
Remember to keep nurturing your TALENT for making life PRETTY.
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A love story

God woke me up in the morning

just as the new day was dawning

He had a wondrous tale to share

of how He loved all, everywhere.

He walked with me down memory lane

starting with creation all over again,

of how He talked with Adam and Eve

and how their sin broke His heart with grief.

He reminded me of new beginnings

when it seemed as if it were the last innings;

He spoke of Moses, Elijah and more,

of law and prophet and keeping score.

But then His voice turned really low

as He led up to the climax of the show,

for this was when Jesus was introduced

to be beaten, rejected and badly abused.

Yet, His love was never more clearly shown

as when God gave Himself to save His own,

as He bled on that cross for what we had done -

God did not even spare His own Son.

But this was not yet the end of the tale

for God had more mysteries yet to unveil;

His love would not end on a wooden cross

as if Jesus’ death was a defeated loss.

Jesus rose from the grave as He said He would

and that’s when He gave death the boot

He forgave us all and wiped the slate clean

an example of love the world had not seen.

Orphans is not what He would have us be,

He gave His Spirit for our sanctity -

the Spirit would teach us what was God’s way,

teaching from within us, for there He would stay.

Still, we have not reached the conclusion

of a tale that started with creation’s confusion,

for we await the Son’s triumphant return,

an occasion for which we passionately yearn.

You see, this love is not a one-sided one,

coming only from God, the Spirit and Son

No, it reverberates in our human soul

for we love Him too, who made us whole.

An original poem by Miekie (Marietjie Uys).

'n Oorspronklike gedig deur Miekie (Marietjie Uys).

Marietjie Uys (Miekie) is a published author. You can buy my books here:
You can purchase Designs By Miekie 1 here.
Jy kan Kom Ons Teken en Verf Tuinstories hier koop.
Jy kan Kom Ons Kleur Tuinstories In hier koop.
Jy kan Tuinstories hier koop.
You can follow Miekie's daily Bible Study blog, Bybel Legkaart, here in English & Afrikaans.
You may prefer to follow the traveling blog, A Pretty Tourist.
For more crafty ideas and great product reviews, visit A Pretty Talent on Facebook.
If you are in a literary mood, follow Miekie's musings, stories and poetry on A Pretty Author - Miekie.
Remember to keep nurturing your TALENT for making life PRETTY.
You can subscribe to any of these blogs and receive regular updates by email. Simply register your email address at the top of the applicable blog.