finding unexpected warmth in that
bitter flood, humanity in the watery
deep chaos of human no, a voice
echoes like the flood isn’t
Tag: Lent
The World Whole
Child of mine
a child only a little longer
If I could send you back to Eden, I would
though it would break my heart for you to be away
Today I felt the burden
Today I felt the burden of my calling
My time felt too short
Capacity too limited
The barriers too high
Ashes and Weeds
Originally posted on In Pursuit of More:
On this day of ashes, I am keenly aware of the weeds. I dig my fingers into the earth, steadily rocking the stem back and forth until its root finally gives way. I toss the newly eradicated dandelion onto a foot-high stack of discarded greenery and dig back…
Lent (in as many words)
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The days grow longer
In spring anticipation
Rain keeps us indoors Continue reading “Lent (in as many words)”
Habits and Delight
The soul is made to delight,
to revel in glory, to see
the wonder in every detail
and resonate
deeply, in joy! Continue reading “Habits and Delight”
Carrots and Glory
I toss a stack of weeds into the green waste bin and call out, “It’s time to plant seeds!” Continue reading “Carrots and Glory”
Ashes and Weeds
On this day of ashes, I am keenly aware of the weeds.
I dig my fingers into the earth, steadily rocking the stem back and forth until its root finally gives way. I toss the newly eradicated dandelion onto a foot-high stack of discarded greenery and dig back in for another. Continue reading “Ashes and Weeds”
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