Poem Sampler

FIRE

Leona Choy

Send Fire on me, Lord!

Fall on me Flames of Pentecost

tongues of Fire

upon me, within me

consuming dross of self.

Light Watch Fires in my soul

ignite me as a burning bush

yet not consumed, a living sacrifice.

Touch my lips with glowing coals until

I’m possessed by your Holy Spirit.

I see Your reflection in the Fire

the brilliance of your Manifest Presence.

Let the Flames of Your hot love

blaze more fiercely on the altar of my heart

never quenched, never diminished

a perpetual sacrifice of praise

as incense rising to Your Throne.

Arouse in me a fervent heart

from walking with You on the way.

Restore the intensity of my passion

imparting power to spread Your Holy Fire

to set the Final Harvest Fields ablaze

redeeming wandering men

from the kingdom of darkness

by the light of Your uncommon Fire.

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RAIN ON ME

Leona Choy


I hear the whisper

of abundance of rain

in the restless tree tops

I smell it in the air

feel it damp against my face

all earth is hushed

as the distant rumble of thunder

heralds the refreshment to come.

I stand exposed, vulnerable

bare skin longing

dry spirit crying

empty hands lifted

soul thirsting.

Rain on me, Lord

drench me

soak me

saturate me

with the rain of heaven

not just "mercy drops"

nor "raindrops fallin' on my head"

not a drizzle or a sprinkle

but for the showers I plead!

Parched ground cracks

withering foliage crackles

creatures moan with thirst

with all creation I cry:

Rain on me!

Inundate me

let your clouds burst above

let the heavens open

let the lightning crash

Rain on me!

Let the water rise around me

let me stand in your flooded river

let swift currents carry my soul

toward the destiny

you've ordained for me

Keep raining on me!


Do I want an umbrella?!

NO, Satan, NO!

The above poems are from Leona's unpublished works

(Note: You are welcome to copy any of my poems, but please give credit to the source and the copyright.)

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