Some Shape of Beauty

Woodburned sketch

9" x 12"

Catching sight of a deer passing through an opening in the woods is a magical moment.

They are quiet and elusive, slipping out of view just when you get your eyes focused on them.

John Keats, in his poem "A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever", wrote that "yes, in spite of all, Some shape of beauty moves away the pall From our dark spirits....an endless fountain of immortal drink, pouring unto us from the heaven's brink."  I find that being out in nature and observing the wild life within it, seeing some shape of beauty there does wonders for my soul.

I am also reminded by the great Psalmist, King David, to have a heart that thirsts for God like the deer longing for streams of water when it is parched from being chased in the hunt. Nothing quenches life's thirsts like drinking from the fount of living water, which is what Jesus Christ offers.  

Live bravely and beautifully!