When Stones Speak

Preface

William Blake saw a world 

in a grain of sand.

These sculptures and poems 

go inside the stones to see 

what centuries have hidden.

Sit with this stone art.

Feel God's tender love and care. 

Receive the gift of Peace.

The stone poems,

go inside the stone sculptures 

to explain the riddle of life- 

Hidden through the ages.

Some stones were plucked from 

river beds where rainbow trout came 

and whispered secrets.

When picked up and sawed 

sparks fly from them, so maybe

they contain light of stars.

Light to reveal the 

Mystery of wisdom 

written on walls of caves.

Etched in stone commandments. 

Sun shining bright.

Star of Bethlehem!

Bible stone art teaches 

the significance of life- 

Jesus is Life.

Gentle Galilean Glories 

Healing words of love.

The Glory of God 

The Word made flesh 

Heaven's Son Shine

As you meditate upon this art, may you come from scars of stones cast, to comfort of stone art, bowing in wonder. Let this be your prayer:

It is by the Goodness of God that I was born into this world in the first place. It is by the Grace of God that I am held every step that I take in life. And it is by the Love of God revealed in the gentle life and tender teachings of Jesus that I am becoming a child of God. Ame