Treasure from the Junk Drawer: September Rain

Treasure from the Junk Drawer?

Sara Shull was standing, literally, at a fork in the road, looking at the black, bony trees of winter against the background of white world and white sky when a poem of hope formed in her mind. Which was odd, because she had never written poetry. That very day in 2010 she started a blog as a place to collect her writings. Now, she pursues writing primarily as an overflow of worship from the thoughts that come together when reading the Word of God, daily serving her family, observing so much in nature and life that points her to God, and waiting to see how God turns all of that into an inner dialogue of Joy. Prose, poetry, and humor from daily life… it’s all Treasure from the Junk Drawer of her mind. Sara has written the occasional article for The Old Schoolhouse magazine, but spends most of her time at the end of a sunny dirt road, homeschooling and living life with her eleven children (now in various stages of grown, growing, and adding significant others to the mix) and laughing with her husband about their crazy life.

O, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together!

~Psalm 34:3

Thursday, September 16, 2010

September Rain

End of Summer Rain

Evening rain that rains straight down
without a wind to raise alarm.

Windows open wide to hear the soothing song.

Peaceful rain on trees and rocks and grass.

Dripping eaves and rivulets
add gentle rhythm

to the droning melody.

Quiet rain that puts us all to sleep
with gentle voice and whispered lullabies.

Falling water peaceful
   like the deep and even breathing of children sleeping
   undisturbed by steady rainfall just beyond
   their windowsill.

Lord, thank you for this rain that breathes out peace.

Thank you for this rain that brings good rest.

Thank you for this rain.

September rain.

~Sara~

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