Poetry, poetry, poetry. . .

"Meeting at Night"

The gray sea and the long black land;
And the yellow half-moon large and low;
And the startled little waves that leap
In fiery ringlets from their sleep,
As I gain the cove with pushing prow,
And quench its speed i’ the slushy sand.

Then a mile of warm sea-scented beach;
Three fields to cross till a farm appears;
A tap at the pane, the quick sharp scratch
And blue spurt of a lighted match.
And a voice less loud, through its joys and fears,
Than the two hearts beating each to each!

- Robert Browning

I think I am finally beginning to truly appreciate poetry. We are in the poetry unit of our English class right now, and flying through these wonderful poems at an amazing (okay, maybe alarming!) rate. The figurative language and vivid imagery in this particular poem knocked my socks off. I LOVE IT.


Off to write a paraphrase of Robert Frost's "Design." Have a wonderful evening.

God is merciful!

As many of you know, I have spent the last week+ very ill with a severe virus. I missed work all of last week, and was finally able to return just today. It's been a struggle, to say the least, but I am happy to say that I do believe I am now on the road to recovery. I've had more energy today, and have not tired so easily. I'm profoundly thankful! I'm also thankful for all the dear friends who made their care and concern for me so evident throughout this week and a half. I've received cards, ecards, flowers, and other get-well gifts, and it has just made me smile. What a blessing it is to have brothers and sisters in Christ. You know who you are -- I love you all!

In any case, I would appreciate your continued prayers as I attempt to settle back into my routine this week, catch up on homework, and recalibrate my schedule to allow for better rest for myself so my immune system doesn't slip down so much again.

In the meanwhile, I've posted some thoughts over on Genevieve's Musings: The Blogger and Genevieve's Musings: The Xanga. I hope to be faithful in updating.

Have a terrific week, everyone!