Net

Photo © Jennifer Wagner

 

It’s amazing how waves

crash the shore

but leave behind

a silky beach—

smoothed,

the rubble rinsed away.

 

So here I am, as I am,

fretful, storm-tossed, casting my cares

like a net into the crest

of your promise to care for me,

and land in the smooth sanctum

of your peace.

 

© 2026 Jennifer Wagner

 

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7

 

“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7

 

What’s Going On? 

Emma

Clint & Emma Photo by Sydney Keller Photo

 

 

She is a beautiful fragrance

born on the cusp of summer

 

like a flower pressed

to release the heart of a bloom.

 

She holds the charm

of sunlight in her golden-brown hair

 

and the air sparkles around her

smile, and my son’s, delighted to be her groom.

 

Two flames, soon one,

lit since he danced in my womb,

 

with my hand rested there in prayer

for him—she, the answer born of God’s perfume.

 

 

© 2025 Jennifer Wagner

 

Photo by Sydney Keller Photo 

 

Perfect timing at What’s Going On? as today is my son’s fiancée Emma’s birthday.

Happy birthday, sweet girl!