Words and Poetry By Brenda Botha, Inspired by God.
Memories of My Mommy
My Mommy,
I wish I could remember the sound of your soft voice
Formlessness takes Form
storms submit and subside
seas sleep silently
wild winds whisper
because of Your words…
Nailed!
I have learned in life
that recovery takes the time it needs …
Completed on the Cross
The Gospel of the Good News is
all inclusive;
no one is excluded.
Crossing Swords
The Cross of Calvary
is a sword that pierces
the hearts
Being Disciples
I know how inconstant and inconsistent
people can be…
My Mommy
My Mommy,
I do remember,
Your sweet smile
framed by your rosy red lips
Barnabas and Barabbas
I was thinking how these two names sound so similar
but the difference between Barnabas and Barabbas
is poles apart in the way they lived their lives
Living Like Little Children
I find as I watch my grandchildren play during the day, that they live so much in the present moment, totally unaffected by this strange season we find ourselves in …
Looking for funders
A book of poems that reminds us of our loving Father’s faithfulness.
We are working on a hardcover print and an online version to be released once we have sufficient funding. If you would like to support a project that gives hope and encouragement through poetry and inspiration from God, please get in touch.
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About
Brenda has always loved ‘playing with words’, sees writing as a gift from God, and can trace her passion from as early as primary. Writing in both English and Afrikaans she explores the plethora of emotion afforded to each language with finesse and sometimes even grit.
She has self published her own book, Everyday Crosses, and has been published in magazines, blogs, various church news letters and more recently had one her poems turned into a song, a life long dream.
Her Facebook page has a collection of personal contemplations inspired from her faith in Jesus Christ, including short stories capturing her grandchildren’s formation and life lessons growing up.