Confined in Spring
Lord, how can I complain when I’m confined in Spring?
When a chateau sits in my backyard
When snow white calla lilies curl towards the sun
And lilacs bloom and tulips tilt their crimson heads
And butterflies, like wind, like Spirit, flit to who-knows-where?
When everything outside proclaims this simple truth:
Life wins!
So may I not complain, dear Lord, but pray
Oh, yes, for all the dark and death that hovers ‘round
And pierces hearts and souls with fear and dread
Oh, may I pray with bended knee
And bowed head
That in the midst of this wild frantic thing
The fragrance of Your peace will come
And fill the fear with hope
With courage and compassion
May that sweet aroma of life
Whisper in such a fierce, victorious way,
That many will turn an ear to hear
And listen, really listen,
To the whisper of the wind–
To the Spirit’s tug upon a heart–
And wonder if…
If perhaps that age old Easter story
Might be true
And, bending to inhale the hope of cherry blossoms,
Believe.
May we pray and praise, hope and give, live and love, and most of all, believe.
ELIZABETH MUSSER writes ‘entertainment with a soul’ from her writing chalet—tool shed—outside Lyon, France. Find more about Elizabeth’s novels at www.elizabethmusser.com and on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and her blog.
Elizabeth Musser 
Beutiful and inspiring.!! Our Sheppard is in the small details…
Thank you!
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Trying times now. This was a breath of fresh air. Love your books. I cherish the Swan House you signed when here in Atlanta. Bless you and you are well
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I rejoice with you I this beautiful Spring time! I listen along side of you to the sounds of new life. Glory!
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Now, that’s a breath of fresh air this spring morning…perspective leading to belief and worship❤️
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So beautifully accompanied by your photographs, this writing sings hope, hope and more hope in a frightening time. Thank you❣️
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Beautiful, poetic, your gift is such a blessing! Thanks for sharing it with us!
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I love this!!! You are such a talented, graceful writer. Miss you and your family. Love reading your work!
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