In the space between this, dead and still, I am aware of time and breath and the scent of the sweetened coffee in my hands which I will never drink.
Coffee: a poem
Sonnets for Advent: Friday week 4
Based on Isaiah 2:1-5
Sonnets for Advent: Thursday week 4
Based on Matthew 4:14-16
Sonnets for Advent: Wednesday week 4
Based on Luke 2:8-20
Sonnets for Advent: Tuesday week 4
Based on Matthew 1:18-25
Sonnets for Advent: Monday week 4
Based on Zephaniah 3:14-17 Sing aloud for joy, O Zion! Shout!O Israel rejoice will all your heart.Though you have fallen and rebelliouslyrailed against the LORD your God, He hasnot left you helpless in your sin but hastaken from you all the charges laid atyour door. All your enemies are vanquished.The True King of Kings now... Continue Reading →
Sonnets for Advent: Saturday week 3
Based on Luke 3:1-6
Sonnets for Advent: Friday week 3
Based on John 9:1-7 Oh Father, why did you make me so bro-ken? Sometimes it feels like I cannot walk.I limp along alone in darkness, blindand helpless. Why? Who sinned that you inflictme thus? Is there purpose in the darknessthat floods my senses? And He answered, "Yes.There always is a purpose and that pur-pose is... Continue Reading →
Sonnets for Advent: Thursday week 3
I almost didn't get a sonnet done today it was such a discouraging and painful day, but as I crawled into bed determined to at least read the passage, I found the hope I needed to lay my head down in peace.
Sonnets for Advent: Wednesday week 3
It's week three of Advent and the next installment of my "Sonnets for Advent" series is up.
Rachel Svendsen 