by Janet Fichter | Poetry
Pay attention to what you can’t see Panorama of the unknown God works in the shadows, shining light in the dark Behind doors that are closed and gates that are locked God swims in the depths of the unknown seas His presence so strong in the realm still unseen ...
by Janet Fichter | Poetry
Photo by Jamie Street on Unsplash Dawn suspends midnight’s shadow, awakens songbird chorus. Morning stirs, hops, and trots, dancing for the day. Creation wags it tail, kneeling at Your feet. Petals twinkle back a smile, breaking chains of dirt. Lilies clothed in...
by Janet Fichter | Poetry, Published
Poem published in Anti Heroin Chic literary journal, August 2020. Photo by Ante Hamersmit on Unsplash WHO I’VE ALWAYS BEEN I am who I have always been Little girl dancing in the wind Carried away by singing words When no one else is watching. I am who I have...
by Janet Fichter | Poetry
Photo by Egor Myznik on Unsplash EARTHEN VESSEL A simple jar of clay Vessel of the everyday carries earthen treasures necessary for the job. Made of dirt and water Shaped sturdy by the potter Transports what’s made useful for the crafting of the art. Not kept...
by Janet Fichter | Poetry
Photo by Matt Hardy on Unsplash Confusion sleeps fitfully Subconscious mess Best kept buried In ocean depths To avoid a tsunami eruption The Diver knows What’s hidden and where He is able To submerge to the deep And uncover hidden treasure Worth...
by Janet Fichter | Poetry
Photo by Jaime Dantas on Unsplash Your stride is long and swift Quickly you forge ahead I lag behind Still I follow sure and steady Watching where you lead The landscape’s larger from this vantage point I surmise where you are heading And when obstacles emerge I call...