Croft of Light

"Croft of Light" is a forum for poetry, photography, and philology (the love of language). With Emily Dickinson as a tutor, Dag Hammarskjold as a mentor, and Noah Webster as a teacher, I hope to express light through lyric verse. Many of the texts are psalms, meant for musical accompaniment. My style favors simplicity and sincerity. My voice can be comic or serious. My tone may be innocent or ironic. Some of the pieces are just for practice. Respectful responses and comments are welcome.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

LESSONS

LESSONS (DC 138:56)

What does it mean to remember
One I never have seen?
Ponder His deeds and His sayings?
What does remembrance mean?

Does it mean we were together?
Before we came to earth?
Does it mean we walked with Jesus
Before our mortal birth?

Was I among the starred angels
Who sang with joy for Him?
Did we play harps with golden strings
In strains of lyric hymn?

Was there a field of yellow blooms
Before the veil erased
The kindness of His countenance –
The vision of His face?

(1 February 2010, Pleasant Grove, Utah)