How is that possible?Love the parts of usWe hide in the darkHoping others do not notice?Love our shadows?How is that possible?It would requireAttentionLoving, compassionateAttentionTo the pieces of usWhich we wish to deny.Love our shadows?Illuminate those cornersWhere our woundsReclineDeep withinHidden away in shameHow is that possible?Love our shadows?What does that ask of us?To let go ofContinue reading “Love Our Shadows?”
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Debate Debacle or Therein Lies the Rub
Debate Debacle Or Therein Lies the RubMight we call him an elderCertainlyWith all the signs of ageHis voice was not strongHis words – retrievedSometimes with effortHis pausesSome would call “deadly”To begin in such a wayGave his opponent the apparent upper hand.In our United States of AmericaWe do not treasureNor even sometimesRespectOur eldersDo not value theirContinue reading “Debate Debacle or Therein Lies the Rub”
Imagine 2
ImagineA world without warA home without strifeA gun without ammunitionA voice without disdainA message without scornImagineA life without hate A storm without destructionA highway without collisionsA field without ticksA rose without thornsThere are momentsThere are placesThere are chapters of life When we can thus imagineWhen our path is smoothOur waters placidIn these timesWe give thanksGratitudeContinue reading “Imagine 2”
Beauty
Midnight black feathersGlistening with a sheen of brilliancePull me into friendshipIntimacy of conversationsShared in the darkYour loyalty and dedicationTo your offspringInspire and reassureTestimony to kindness in the worldAs you hunt unceasinglyTo feed your youngThe intricacy of The checkerboard patternOf the underside of your tail feathersAdds an Unexpected beautyAnd complexityIn flight,From belowYour brick red breastClaims allContinue reading “Beauty”
Tell Me
Hi Everyone! Sorry I have not written much here lately. I have been busy with preparing for speaking engagements and working on book number next!! Book number next has the working title “Spirit in Creation.” It is being written with a co-writer!! More to come… On Wednesday, I met with a group of people atContinue reading “Tell Me”
The Potter’s House
Tom and I decided to take the afternoon off and go somewhere fun together. Since we both work from home, we can get caught up in working 7 days a week–especially during Tom’s busy season. He is owner/operator of a business so nearly always working. We took off to one of our favorite towns lessContinue reading “The Potter’s House”
Crumbs for the Journey 