The Spectrum of Light

With the eyes of a child,
appreciate anew
light’s glorious, colorful display,
then turn an open heart and mind
to the Light of Truth
and marvel at its
magnificently manifested,
ever-surprising array.

© 2015 Dennis Ference

Writers, Be Open

Writers, be open and ready
to search for Truth
and Beauty everywhere
and you will not, for long,
be without a story to tell.

© 2015 Dennis Ference

Poetry

It snagged me late–
rescued me, truth be told–
at a time when old
passions and occupations
oozed mercilessly
from my soul.

It didn’t happen all at once
but in stages, like a well-planned
seduction: the sensuous play of words,
the grinding rhythms of song,
the fusing drone of prayer–each
enticed at the appointed time.

And when, at last, I stood
naked before its spell,
it planted itself deep
within the creative space and
charged me with the poet’s task–
to turn water into wine
and toast the delicate
marriage of mystery
and truth.

© 2000 Dennis Ference

Mercy

Let the tears of God’s mercy
wash over your heart
and help you to accept
the truth and beauty
of who you are.

© 2014 Dennis Ference