poetry duos

i'm not sure if you look at the bible the same way as i do but there's just so much poetry and lyricism in God's words. It's... captivating (: I started a poetry book some time ago - haha, yes i really did - to scribble bits of words that i think are incredibly, beautifully phrased. the words - they come to life because it's so alive in its imagery; all its form and the feelings that they evoke. life-giving, really.

here's something for today (:

"for the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich man will fade away even while he goes about his business."

- james 1:11

and a favourite:

"Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart."

- prov 3:3-4

do you see the juxtaposition of grace and strength, and a clarity in the words?

i think it's astounding (: not many poets write like that these days. think what's written in the bible gives most poets a run for their money. inspiration from the holy spirit, heh. (;