In this moment, Exist the moments of a millennia More, more than a millennia But who’s counting? In this moment, There exists The spirit of untold peoples Whose stories lie dormant Whose voices rest silent In this moment, Exists the soil of generations Raped, pillaged, Nurtured, treasured Created, destroyed The soil of our time TheContinue reading “In This Moment”
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The Spirit Will Guide You
John 16:13 Jesus said, “The Spirit will guide you into all truth” The Spirit will guide you into all truth The Spirit will guide you into all truth The Spirit will guide you into all truth The Spirit will guide you. The Spirit will guide me. The Holy Spirit of God The Spirit whom residesContinue reading “The Spirit Will Guide You”
Compassion
In Honor of Thich Nhat Hanh Our world is broken in so many ways. People are alienated one from the other In large scale manner Media spread news of division Hate, rhetoric, violence, destruction Countries poise for war Other countries claim allegiance Politicians lose sight Of the people they represent They lose sight of truth,Continue reading “Compassion”
Blue Skies
Blue Skies Blue skies enveloping clouds of white A welcome reprieve from greys and browns From dull and dormant Blue skies appear The sun’s warmth shining through For those who pause Who open shields and receive My dad died The skies were grey, desolate Sadness filled the universe As I knew it For days, theContinue reading “Blue Skies”
Threshold
Threshold Akin to opening a new writing pad A new sketchbook Standing in front of a blank canvas atop an easel Inhaling the scent of a pile of new wood, awaiting chisel Feeling the squish of fresh clay through caressing fingers Rubbing your pregnant belly, feeling the kick, the hiccup Moments of anticipation, hope, expectation.Continue reading “Threshold”
Frannie Preserve – Restorer of Peace
Giving Thanks
Giving Thanks Giving thanks In times of despair In times of division In times of destruction Giving thanks How can I? Why must I? In giving thanks, I search below the heartache Of loss and hardship I seek meaning In the everyday Finding appreciation – even gratitude. I whisper an alleluia For the beauty OfContinue reading “Giving Thanks”
To Veterans – In Gratitude
To Veterans – In Gratitude I did not understand the full extent of the sacrifice made by servicemen and women until I went on a Tiger Cruise. A Tiger Cruise is an opportunity for family members to join a ship as it returns from war. My son and I were able to join my oldestContinue reading “To Veterans – In Gratitude”
Pandemic Pondering
The Suffering sprouting from COVID Extends far beyond the reach of microbes There are divisions caused by beliefs Do we shutdown? Do we mask? Do we immunize? Differences grown monumental Attached to basic beliefs – Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness Politicians fanning flames of division Creating resentment, anger Even hate. ThereContinue reading “Pandemic Pondering”
I Have Just Stacked My Last Woodpile!
His cancer was advanced. There was no cure. His life was limited to sitting in his recliner working hard to breath. He had lost 30 pounds. He could not walk – just shuffle a couple of steps holding onto something. A couple of weeks prior, Joe (not his real name) had been told that heContinue reading “I Have Just Stacked My Last Woodpile!”
Crumbs for the Journey 