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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- The God who reigns (a poem)
In the days before, The shroud of earth and stone Proclaimed each successor To assume the throne. - The God who saves (a poem)You are the architect of destination, Terraforming eternity into a new expanse
- The God who commands (a poem)I’m not surprised That the life well-lived Is one where command meant something.
- The God who sits (a poem)Did you know, there is a throne High above this wandering world?
- The God who forms (a poem) (with pictures)That he would craft such little things From such a fragile, brittle means.
- The God who ceases (a poem) (with pictures)Count the calendar you have curated, Claim the completion of all you created.
- The God who creates (a poem)What was not, becomes. The null acquires meaning.
- The God who gives his voice (a poem) (with pictures)Thunder erupts and the heavens reverb Like a shattering nerve To the base of the earth.
- The God who builds (a poem)Please build me, Lord, a house of joy Where I can cradle afternoons
- The God who shines (a poem) (with pictures)You favour alights upon us, And we shine with your likeness.
- The God who provides (a poem)Command the birds in the time of famine, Appoint a sympathiser in the time of oppression,
- The God who stands (a poem) (with pictures)I stand before the God who stands, Beyond the reach of shifting sands.
