Something Curious: Book 2: Simply Awed

By Linda P. Jacob

The clutter and distractions of the world pose great challenges to simplicity and purity of heart. The enticements of materialism, temporal pleasures of flesh and mind, and deceit of self-pride are curtains of the soul. They block off radiance that enables clarity of vision and accurate perception of truth and beauty.

Observations, ponderings, and meanderings in poetry and prosethese are the gist of my writings; outpourings of wonderment, inspiration, praise, and love; at times, of intrigue and deliverance. In many instances, it is the heart that tells the mind what to see and think. Life is replete with messages, images and meaningsintentional, contrived, or coincidental. There are huh moments, and there are ahamoments. Their interpretation is mine, but I leave it to you, my readers, to feel as I feel or ponder as I ponder or be fascinated and awed . . . and adventure through lifes mysteries.

The first part of this book is an expression in poetry. Awe, gratitude, and love are the wellspring for expression. The second part of this book offers an intimate and curious peek into the mysterious fabric of real-time vignettes and the overlapping dimension of dreams. God, in his most extraordinary ways and in his most extraordinary love, has gifted me with precious moments in time, moments that my finite mind could not and would not have conjured. I cling to their very memory emblazoned in my heart, and I humbly share them with you, my readers.

Biblical scripture exhorts that unless we are like little children again, we cannot see the kingdom of God. Beyond our complete comprehension, God gives a foretaste of his kingdom on this temporal earth to temporal beings. It is his gift of love and compassion. The simplicity of little children . . . that is what this book, Something Curious: Book 2: Simply Awed aims to inspire, to see, and to experience the gift that is freely given in a myriad ways.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Sep 30, 2016
• ISBN: 9781524544270

Linda P. Jacob

Linda P. Jacob’s writing experience over the years includes features on culture in international magazines; news and religion stories, theater and music reviews for the local paper. She has embarked on projects designed around literary expression in poetry and prose. She recently started working on expression in music and lyrics, a lively interest that sparks her creative endeavors. A California resident, she worked in research administration, management and finance jobs at a local daily newspaper and university. Now a zesty grandmother, Linda finds inspiration for her works in her family and her faith. She published 3 books: Something Curious, Book 1: Poetry (for children and the wisely curious) Something Curious, Book 2: Simply Awed (expressions in poems, vignettes and dreams) Something Curious, Book 3: Stratucopia (a starry tale) The books, in softcover and ebook, are available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Hard cover is available on Xlibris Publishing. She authored a 3-part series on culture in the international magazine, World & I: series on folkdance, music and fiesta. Linda also is the author and owner of a public website: www.Babyboomerlola.com (blogs for all ages).

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Copyright © 2016 by Linda P. Jacob. 750102

ISBN:   Softcover   978-1-5245-4428-7

   Hardcover   978-1-5245-4592-5

   EBook      978-1-5245-4427-0

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Rev. date: 09/24/2016

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Contents

I: Poems

Mama’s Smile

Nature’s Symphony of Colors

Walk with Me

The Guarding Moon

Journey of Love and Life

After a Hard Storm

The Father’s Constant Care

II: Vignettes and Dreams

A. Vignettes

The Gift of a Call

What Does Really Matter?

The Second Boy

The Winged Creature at Monterey Bay

Reminiscing: The 12-Year Home Bible Study Fellowship

Remembering Souperman

B. Dreams

Awesome Lord

The Baby Reaches out to Touch a Hand

Frolicking with Saints and Angels

DEDICATION

Something Curious, Book 2: Simply Awed

is lovingly dedicated to my Mama,

Leoncia Manuel Pandes

(residing in the Philippines and 100 years old in December 2016).

I also thank the artist of the painting used for the front and back cover of this book: Eliott, my grandson, who created the artwork just before his 7th birthday in July 2016. He titled his painting, The City.

Something Curious

Book 1: Poetry`

For children and the wisely curious

Book 2: Simply Awed

Expressions in poems, vignettes and dreams

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

■ My children, John Stanley and Joy – for their loving encouragement, advice and wisdom.

■ Tom and Marion Recine – for their counsel, faithful friendship, and spiritual support so lovingly bestowed – and their editing assistance and heartwarming reflection for the vignette on the 12-year home bible study fellowship.

■ Marie Recine -- sketch of Mama

■ John S. Jacob -- lake scene photo

■ Nikki P. Gordoncillo -- flower, river and garden pictures

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INTRODUCTION

The clutter and distractions of the world pose great challenges to simplicity and purity of heart. The enticements