Ten Things of Wonder Poem V
Fading Fragment
Sometimes the rain
carries me to the eternal
God Himself whose
shadow He deigned
to shimmer within a
fading fragment—
like a raindrop. When
heaven and earth blend,
the atmosphere grows
redolent with eternity.
One small picture of
that mix is rain and earth.
First rain mingled with
soil takes on an irresistible
scent. Before the heavens
the aroma is heavy and
captivating; but there is a
compelling—earthy yet ethereal quality—
in the scent when water from
heaven first touches
the dirt of earth.
Those initial few drops of a
downpour fusing with
common soil are bursting
with life, with potential.
That aromatic blend—earth and
first rain mingled—is one fraction
of forever: A symbol of eternity.
It is a withering moment that says,
“Heaven and earth are inextricably
bound, and God created
humankind in His image
and intends for us to live forever.”
God uses withering moments
and events to point to things
that will last forever.
©Bonnie Saul Wilks
Bonnie Saul Wilks 