My Holy Spirit

doves connect

I believe the Holy Spirit is a comforter, counselor, advocate, minister and spirit of truth.
John 14:15-18
14:26
15:26
16:5-16

I believe that even God can’t know himself without his Holy Spirit.
So why would we symbolize Him as a bird, and more specifically as a dove?

Doves are the sheep of the bird world: gentle followers;
Devoted to their mates, for life; nesting in beaks;
Docile in sacrifice, roaming freely in clouds;
Glimmering silver and gold against the peaks.

Devoted to their mates, for life; nesting in beaks;
Loyal nurturers to young and to weak;
The patient, proud parents we seek.

Docile in sacrifice, roaming freely in clouds;
Transporting, transforming, ne’er loud.
But swiftly swelling, quiet and proud.

Glimmering silver and gold against the peaks;
Dazzling light, prism’s plumage;
Other worldly, other person, other lover!

2 Comments (+add yours?)

  1. Catherine Johnson
    Feb 12, 2013 @ 13:19:40

    Jeanne that is one of my favorites. So clever and beautiful!

    Reply

  2. jmpoland21van
    Feb 13, 2013 @ 11:24:24

    Catherine:
    Stay tuned for 5 Holy Spirit Poems, each with a different bird!
    Jeanne

    Reply

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