Poetry
Gazing upward, my heart soars high,
Just like the dinosaurs in the sky.
White cotton mountains sailing to me,
What will imagination make of thee?
I smile and watch as they float by,
Never to fear, never to cry.
My childish eyes see all shadows fade.
Leaving me only a happy parade.
Something of age changes a heart,
Eyes no longer see sky’s playful art.
My head yearns a pillow, no longer sweet grass.
Time is listless, making its pass.
Time for play is no more a part,
Of a day or hour, nor a minute’s embark.
What happened to joy? To hope? To love?
What happened to my skies above?
Life overtakes and stamina dies,
Along with the dinosaurs in the sky.
Childish eyes corrupted by pain.
What really, Adulthood, have I to gain?
No time to admire, too tired to try.
It’s all for naught, with only a sigh.
But somewhere down deep, I long for the smile,
That follows the dinosaurs once in a while.
On knees before God, I know I must pray.
My heart has grown weak, calloused and gray.
He lovingly made all beauty – all things,
Yet I cannot thank, I cannot sing.
Inevitable change, some would say,
No longer a child, forget about play.
It seems the white mountains are gone for good.
I’d call them back, if only I could.
I’d like to say I found all I had lost,
But I’m still working – still counting the cost.
God has granted a softness of heart,
As I search for Him and a brand new start.
Though childhood is gone and memories tossed,
I’ll yet gain back before winter’s frost,
The laughter and joy, and soaring up high,
And I’ll watch for the dinosaurs in the sky.
PLEASE ENCOURAGE AUTHOR BELOW LEAVE COMMENT ON ARTICLE
Reader Count & Comments
Date
I hope to never stop watching for the dinosaurs in the sky! Fantastic, Rachel!
Oh, I loved it! The Dinosaurs in the clouds reminded me of "Puff The Mighty Dragon..." It is a similar message of growing up and leaving behind our childhood imaginations that are "really" so important as not to forget as they will be needed in adulthood on occasion. I loved it. Thank you for your Dinosaurs!...Bonnie
The opinions expressed by authors do not necessarily reflect the opinion of FaithWriters.com. This is especially true with articles that
deal with personal healthcare and prophecy. We encourage the reader to make their own decision in consultation with God, His Word, and others as needed.
This article has been read 1630 times < Previous | Next >
Read more articles by Rachel Burkum or search for other articles by topic below.
This article has been read 1630 times < Previous | Next >
Search for articles on: (e.g. creation; holiness etc.)
Read more by clicking on a link:Free Reprints
Main Site Articles
Most Read Articles
Highly Acclaimed Challenge Articles.
New Release Christian Books for Free for a Simple Review.
NEW - Surprise Me With an Article - Click here for a random URL
God is Not Against You - He Came on an All Out Rescue Mission to Save You
...in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them... 2 Cor 5:19
Therefore, my friends, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. Acts 13:38
LEARN & TRUST JESUS HERE
FaithWriters offers Christian reading material for Christian readers. We offer Christian articles, Christian fiction, Christian non-fiction, Christian Bible studies, Christian poems, Christian articles for sale, free use Christian articles, Christian living articles, New Covenant Christian Bible Studies, Christian magazine articles and new Christian articles. We write for Jesus about God, the Bible, salvation, prayer and the word of God.