Stephen Nielsen

My life story, my work, my views, my interests, my writing, my struggles.

After the Snow Melt

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Stephen Nielsen

After the Snow Melt

After the snow

all melted away,

the flood of water

brought not only greenery

but overflowing creeks

and the smell of swamp water.

Yet the beauty remains.

I Am A Tree

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Stephen Nielsen

I am a tree

planted by a stream,

with fruit and

with leaves.

And I prosper.

(from Psalm 1)

Do I Fear the Lord? from Psalm 112

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Stephen Nielsen

Do I fear the Lord?

Do I delight in His Word?

If so I will be blessed.

And there will be light in the darkness.

I will never be shaken.

I will not be afraid of evil tidings.

My heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.

The desire of the wicked will perish.

(from Psalm 112)

Choosing the Best Flower

Posted on July 6, 2022 by Stephen Nielsen

There are always choices in life.

And we always try to choose the best things,

the prettiest, the clearest, the most vibrant,

the things that please us,

and the things that we think will please others,

and, in the end make them like us.

Ya, its mostly about us,

about me, me, me.

But I really hope you like this flower as much as I do.

It’s the best one I have.

Nature Browsing

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Stephen Nielsen

Looking around for nature’s best,

God’s best.

It lifts my spirit

when I see His masterworks,

a great delight to my soul.

Wildflowers and Ferns

Posted on June 11, 2022 by Stephen Nielsen

Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away. For, lo… the flowers appear on the earth… (Song 2:10-11)

Broken in Years

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Stephen Nielsen

I am sad that
that old tree
has been broken,
just as an old life
is broken in years.
It was a good tree
and a good life, even in its
old years it was lovely.

Good memories of that old tree as it once was.

Walking On Ice

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Stephen Nielsen

It’s great fun
to walk on ice
especially if you’re
a duck
or a goose

Holy Birthing — DarylMadden

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Stephen Nielsen

Here a holy birthingAs the mist appearsSpirit is surroundingDrawing in the air Light of the ignitingOne of heaven’s glowSacred colors strokingOf gifting to bestow Life comes to awakenOf calling to ordainThe purpose is presentedIn God’s embrace, remain Come now soul of stirringAcknowledge God is hereTo lift the hearts surrenderThis morning is a prayer
Holy Birthing — DarylMadden