Gus wakes me on my first day of Thanksgiving break. The first inclination is resentment of the sleep intrusion. I choose joy. Holding a warm cup of Java I join him on the back stoop. He sits, I stand. He lifts his snout to the sun. I lift my chin to the heavens. Close myContinue reading “May there be peace within”
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May there be peace within
Gus wakes me on my first day of Thanksgiving break. The first inclination is resentment of the sleep intrusion. I choose joy. Holding a warm cup of Java I join him on the back stoop. He sits, I stand. He lifts his snout to the sun. I lift my chin to the heavens, close myContinue reading “May there be peace within”
I CAN
In a recent online post I ended with Why am I doing this? Because I can. After posting I went on my walk and run. These two words continued to echo through my mind. I can. This verse rolled through me, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me,” combined with the scripture,Continue reading “I CAN”
Morning Poetry
While walking in the early morning poetry rolls through me. I return home to write, read or reread the works of my favorites. Today Mary Oliver’s poetry rolled through me, here are a couple of my favorites. Enjoy. This morning the beautiful white heron was floating along above the water and then into the skyContinue reading “Morning Poetry”
Waking the Colors
Waking the Colors Spring Walks Each day brings A waking of colors Dreary rainy days Green grass glows Blue sky days Trees unfurl their greens Diverse in shape and color Sunny Days Flowers bloom Distinct in color, fragrance The cycle of days Rainy, blue sky, sunny Bring glory Growth Spring Waking of the colors Reminiscent Continue reading “Waking the Colors”