Poems

A selection of recent and older poems, songs, hymns, and prose I've written.

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Introduction

I started writing some basic poetry a little while ago, and I hope to improve as time goes on. Most of my early ones I am not particularly proud of, thus I haven't included them here. They are all styled like hymns/prayers, but I plan to branch out into different forms when I'm ready. I will add to this page occasionally, and include both Dutch and English poems on both the pages. They will be in chronological order for now. There are a few hymns I have written in Dúvtung based on the psalms, they'll be included on a separate page once they've been re-written. I have started a narrative poem with the title "Caesar's Coin", which can be found on this page.

Lead Us Lord, 12/01/2024

Hear thou me now, O King of all,
in thy arms hold me fast!
My flame from rain with thy great wings
keep dry and burning tall!

Grant unto me the Spirit’s life,
to lighten my dim faith.
The devil ‘round my neck do burn,
who with all lies is rife!

Forgive mine anger, sin and all
that tempted did thy Grace.
Be with us all, forevermore;
And lead us with thy call!

Holy Anchor, 25/02/2024

A holy anchor is thy word,
Without it would I fly!
A fast and sure rock and golden gird
for all who set thee high!

Mighty dragon’s wings given by
thy Spirit’s comfort are;
These feathers with and through thy sky
shall I over storms soar far!

Those Heavenly Streams, 18/04/2024

O brilliant are those crystal streams,
that from thy Throne do flow!
They glisten in Christ’s golden beams,
giving life to all who go.

Along those streams the trees do sway,
pull’d by cool morning air;
They give their fruit of life alway,
they no longer sin shall bear!

How pleasant shall the fruit there be,
abundant as His grace!
We from our hunger shall be free;
never thirsty in that place.

Lovely Birds' Song, 28/11/2024

when in my heart a sorrow burns
and fear doth take its many turns
the silence of my sadden’d room
doth make it seem an empty tomb.

How lovely then when I go out
and hear the birds sing God’s great songs
they sweeter are than angels’ choir
they sing their songs of peace and joy!

And thus the sound doth dry my tears
my fear doth melt and still my heart.
How beautiful their voices are.
O Lord my God how great thy works!

No title, ?/11/2024

There through the many leaves the drops did fall.
The tears of heaven’s heavy clouds that all
their sorrow on the em’rald trees do pour
to cool the air and wet the ground the creatures for.
How great that smell, how nice that lov’ly sound!
Under the trees and leaves he comfort found
among the song of birds and whisp’ring wind.