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The God who… 12 poems on Hebrew verbs

Partly inspired by my Hebrew studies, I’m going to write 12 poems inspired by 12 Hebrew verbs. 

Each has a few notes on the Hebrew word for each poem that inspired me.

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A woman's bare feet standing on bronze coloured sand with words over the top: "The God who stands (a poem)" Faith in Grey Places The God who stands (a poem) (with pictures) June 26, 2022 - I stand before the God who stands, Beyond the reach of shifting sands.
Close up of lots of grain spilling into a basket. Words: the God who provides. Faith in Grey Places The God who provides (a poem) July 3, 2022 - Command the birds in the time of famine, 
Appoint a sympathiser in the time of oppression,
Low sunlight in the background lighting up a flower in the foreground. Text over the top: The God who shines (a poem) The God who shines (a poem) (with pictures) July 10, 2022 - You favour alights upon us, And we shine with your likeness.
Large criss-crossing wooden beams lit up by sunlight. Text over the top: The God who builds. Faith in Grey Places The God who builds (a poem) July 17, 2022 - Please build me, Lord, a house of joy Where I can cradle afternoons
Picture of lightning light up clouds orange over still waters with an island on the left. Text over the top: The God who gives his voice (a poem). Faith in Grey Places The God who gives his voice (a poem) (with pictures) July 24, 2022 - Thunder erupts and the heavens reverb Like a shattering nerve To the base of the earth.
Picture of night sky with purple tint, showing stars and galaxies. Words over the top: The God who creates (a poem). Faith in Grey Places. The God who creates (a poem) July 31, 2022 - What was not, becomes. The null acquires meaning.
A black bird perches in a ruined stone window opening as the morning light falls on the stones; in the distance mist covers the hills. Words over the top "The God who ceases (a poem)" Faith in Grey Places The God who ceases (a poem) (with pictures) August 8, 2022 - Count the calendar you have curated, Claim the completion of all you created.
Close up of a person's fingers holding a lump of clay about to shape it. Text over the top: The God who forms (a poem). Faith in Grey Places The God who forms (a poem) (with pictures) August 29, 2022 - That he would craft such little things From such a fragile, brittle means.
Heavenly picture of the bright morning sun over the sea with pale blue skies and wispy white clouds, and birds flying overhead. Text over the top: The God who sits (a poem). Faith in Grey Places The God who sits (a poem) September 4, 2022 - Did you know, there is a throne High above this wandering world?
Outside drive of Windsor castle with a pink blossom tree in the foreground. Text over the top: The God who commands (a poem). Faith in Grey Places The God who commands (a poem) September 12, 2022 - I’m not surprised That the life well-lived Is one where command meant something.
Small ceramic goblet filled with wine on a wooden platform. Text over the top: The God who saves (a poem). Faith in Grey Places The God who saves (a poem) September 18, 2022 - You are the architect of destination, Terraforming eternity into a new expanse
Bright orange lily lit up against a black background. Text over the top: The God who reigns (a poem) Faith in Grey Places The God who reigns (a poem) September 25, 2022 - In the days before, The shroud of earth and stone Proclaimed each successor To assume the throne.
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