GIFT OF DIAMONDS

The world is wrapped in splendor
adorned with glitter, shining bright,
diamond pendants hang from eave and limb
a rich and cheerful sight.

The willow’s laden heavy
with jewels that reach the ground,
playing tinkling-happy music
as the wind blows through its crown.

Around the deck in perfect row
hangs the finest crystal lace,
the sun rays kiss its beauty
and it weeps and changes place.

The golden sun begins to sink
far as the eye can see,
naked branches of the hedgerows
become as silver filigree.

Awed by this perfect vision
God’s gift to all today,
turn not from the Love, the Giver
give thanks to Him each day.

Margaret Rose Larrivee
Nov. 28, 1995

CUP OF SILENCE

In silence ever deepening
another world is taking shape,
there is nothing I can do
and no place to escape.

I know not why it has to be
or when ‘twill be complete,
I search the faces of the knowledge
in their eyes I see defeat.

I read the faces of my family
and those of all my friends,
I watch for any little clue
to help me comprehend.

Lord, let their patience for me grow
all my pain I offer up,
what will be, is in Your hands
help me lift and drink the cup.

And though it’s taste is bitter
to the last I’ll drink my fill,
with Your Joy deep in my heart
as I do Your Holy Will.

Margaret Rose Larrivee
Nov. 16, 1995

WINTER LACE

VYour every living creature
has felt Thy mighty hand,
for in the night, You decorated
with lacy snow, across the land.

Each creature, a new masterpiece
light shortened days become more bright,
from Fall scenes, of greyish drabness
to a pure and wondrous sight.

All You’ve made, delights the eye
homes are frosted with new snow,
the trees, with beauty laden
in thanks to You, bow low.

On the hedge so lightly hung
are many cotton balls,
across the cold and windy fields
blue jay and cardinal calls.

The Lord has wrapped an ermine cape
around His creatures with His Grace,
and edged all of His creation
with the finest Winter lace.

Margaret Rose Larrivee
Nov. 15, 1995