https://www.online-literature.com/forums/blog.php?28664-title The largest classic literature discussion forum on the Internet. Read Write Teach Share. en Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:41:54 GMT vBulletin 10 https://www.online-literature.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg https://www.online-literature.com/forums/blog.php?28664-title https://www.online-literature.com/forums/entry.php?4126-under-the-shadow-of-his-wings Fri, 04 Jan 2008 22:23:01 GMT

with a vellum of false security
the fortified front door
remained intently locked
against the howling wind
gripping the tempestuous night

outside distorted by the storm
shadows fly freely in the cold
creating persuasive fiction
alive in quiet minds
held locked in slumper

resting with reminisce
sheltered near the stream
persisting the wet moss
continued without recess
residing with the old oak tree ]]> littlewing53 https://www.online-literature.com/forums/entry.php?4126-under-the-shadow-of-his-wings https://www.online-literature.com/forums/entry.php?4033-under-the-shadow-of-his-wings Wed, 26 Dec 2007 22:46:28 GMT

1....
drifts of snow gather
near the hushed flowing river
forming soft white hills

2...
the young willow tree
stood strong as winter approached
resting in silence

3...
in the deep white snow
the small red fox stepped lightly
searching and sniffing

4...
in the moon-filled night
the piercing cold grabbed hold tight
numbing the very stars ]]> littlewing53 https://www.online-literature.com/forums/entry.php?4033-under-the-shadow-of-his-wings https://www.online-literature.com/forums/entry.php?3937-under-the-shadow-of-his-wings Thu, 13 Dec 2007 21:28:35 GMT

notoriusly known for being late
she arrived just past midnight
wearing a mustard silk dress
and subtle perfume

sitting at the piano
cloaked in quietude
he stirred slightly
denying acknowledgement

without lights or sight
elastic in her approach
announcing her presence
she stood close to him
attentive with her receptive touch

his shadowed face
reveals nothing
unmoving his heart guarded
by a moat of body silence

knowing and familar
sitting inseparable
his body unflinching
she moved even closer
touching the keys
so dearly loved

patiently she waited
for his anger
to subside ]]> littlewing53 https://www.online-literature.com/forums/entry.php?3937-under-the-shadow-of-his-wings https://www.online-literature.com/forums/entry.php?3873-under-the-shadow-of-his-wings Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:14:33 GMT

1...
simplicity seeks
purity painted perfect
without a blemish

2...
emptiness is kind
without a weight or worry
nothing is certain

3...
a song sings lightly
the tender tune of twilight
among the days end ]]> littlewing53 https://www.online-literature.com/forums/entry.php?3873-under-the-shadow-of-his-wings https://www.online-literature.com/forums/entry.php?3799-under-the-shadow-of-his-wings Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:34:36 GMT

1....
he told me today
i will be leaving home soon
mom's heart grins and cries

2...
he was a child
looking back he grew so fast
now he's grown and gone

3...
the world awaits him
so much to offer and lose
jump right in my son ]]> littlewing53 https://www.online-literature.com/forums/entry.php?3799-under-the-shadow-of-his-wings https://www.online-literature.com/forums/entry.php?3671-under-the-shadow-of-his-wings Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:56:57 GMT
1...
the willow tree swayed
as the winter cold came quick
tremble the leaves did

2...
seek the heavens close
a cool crisp quiet evening
glisten the bright stars

3...
passing evening hours
collect tomorrow shadows
neatly near nowhere

4...
tumultuous clouds
race past the somber skyline
burst winter's white coat ]]> littlewing53 https://www.online-literature.com/forums/entry.php?3671-under-the-shadow-of-his-wings https://www.online-literature.com/forums/entry.php?3668-under-the-shadow-of-his-wings Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:21:02 GMT

he came and knocked
arriving unexpectedly
opening the door
we both immediately smiled
with flowers in hand
and an invitation

walking briskly
against the icy wind
caused us to pause
in the shadows
of the old barn

pressing close
escaping the bitter cold
our breath caught
in the crisp air

we laughed at the moment
of our predicament
interrupted by the
distant passing train

alone with our thoughts
silence brought us
back to each other
the train now
in the distance

he began speaking slowly
erasing everything
from the past with ease

the wonder of words
felt tender and warm
falling with grace
upon my heart

beneath it all
i wordlessly wondered
what would happen
once we left
the shelter
of this moment ]]> littlewing53 https://www.online-literature.com/forums/entry.php?3668-under-the-shadow-of-his-wings https://www.online-literature.com/forums/entry.php?3648-under-the-shadow-of-his-wings Wed, 14 Nov 2007 22:25:53 GMT

it was a dusty long road
to travel endless miles
without sight of the end

savoring the soft beads
of moisture
cooling the hot wind
across my face
languidly we moved as one

the rhythmic sway
as she ambled onward
kept my mind from sleep
it so longed for

the deep blue sky
talked a gentle story
with the quiet breeze
in harmony

seeing a cool bath
releasing the dirt
in the far horizon
urged the speed
at which i traveled

sometimes not remembering
the reasons of the journey
brings just enough relief
to a weary soul ]]> littlewing53 https://www.online-literature.com/forums/entry.php?3648-under-the-shadow-of-his-wings https://www.online-literature.com/forums/entry.php?3615-under-the-shadow-of-his-wings Sat, 10 Nov 2007 23:49:28 GMT
speaking too soon
the suitcase appears
one more time
packing for one
packing for an eternity

bring belongings back
left behind once useless
now appear so lost

seeing all
seeing none
floating without weight
wingless flight
is abandoned

weighted down
with paper letters
written with a loving hand

the other side
of the world
calls out
come home soon ]]> littlewing53 https://www.online-literature.com/forums/entry.php?3615-under-the-shadow-of-his-wings https://www.online-literature.com/forums/entry.php?3596-under-the-shadow-of-his-wings Fri, 09 Nov 2007 19:13:35 GMT

1...
tomorrow comes late
when disappointment burns bright
in a waiting heart

2...
writing a letter
to he who comes 4 me late
i wait and i wait

3...
the heart knows the wait
my love sees us together
please do not be late

4...
the late rain comes wet
gathering in steady pools
quenching my dry heart ]]> littlewing53 https://www.online-literature.com/forums/entry.php?3596-under-the-shadow-of-his-wings https://www.online-literature.com/forums/entry.php?3530-under-the-shadow-of-his-wings Fri, 02 Nov 2007 20:41:09 GMT

as soon as i saw him
i saw trouble approaching

he had this look
a look that i desired
to possess
for a moment
for a lifetime

and he was looking at me
only me
the closer he came
the hotter it got

i tried my best
to fight the urge

how does he do that
effortlessly
he makes me giddy

acting nonchalant
i continued to stare back
with a come home to mama

keep your power
my inner voice whispered
soothingly in my ear
she spoke to me
stay calm and
breathe deep

he came closer
smiling
that most perfect smile
only he could smile
and the way he walked
what was a girl to do

my breath came in short spurts
losing all control
i let him have his way
because after all
he is my man ]]> littlewing53 https://www.online-literature.com/forums/entry.php?3530-under-the-shadow-of-his-wings https://www.online-literature.com/forums/entry.php?3517-under-the-shadow-of-his-wings Thu, 01 Nov 2007 20:20:23 GMT

1...
night sky shimmering
the quiet horizon speaks
stars twinkling bright

2...
his eyes told me yes
boldly i jumped into him
together we live

3...
the desert was hot
the wind dry and uncaring
my lips cry from thirst ]]> littlewing53 https://www.online-literature.com/forums/entry.php?3517-under-the-shadow-of-his-wings https://www.online-literature.com/forums/entry.php?3496-under-the-shadow-of-his-wings Tue, 30 Oct 2007 16:49:27 GMT

across the room
beneath the lights
you smiled
i laughed

we shared a quick
moment together
alone

it's always this way
never changing
the excitement of you
forever and always ]]> littlewing53 https://www.online-literature.com/forums/entry.php?3496-under-the-shadow-of-his-wings https://www.online-literature.com/forums/entry.php?3495-under-the-shadow-of-his-wings Tue, 30 Oct 2007 16:33:11 GMT

let me pour your heart
in the cup of my devotion

with soaring wings
searching with hope
turning pages of time
to find you

mindful of your thoughts
knowing your ways
longing to gather
your life
in an embrace of
white picket fences
and rows of scented roses

let me provide
let me secure
the deed of what
our love requires ]]> littlewing53 https://www.online-literature.com/forums/entry.php?3495-under-the-shadow-of-his-wings https://www.online-literature.com/forums/entry.php?3460-under-the-shadow-of-his-wings Wed, 24 Oct 2007 19:00:23 GMT

1...
hello said the moon
shouting loudly stood his ground
it is here i am

2...
laughing outloud he
grabbed my hand and held me close
never let me go

3..
here at the corner
waiting for a light to change
green means go...but where? ]]> littlewing53 https://www.online-literature.com/forums/entry.php?3460-under-the-shadow-of-his-wings