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Tag Archives: poem
Proximity to Nature
Today, on the pier, I made friends with some fish. They felt my presence, the pier buoyant with each step, I worried I would let them down because I had no bread to toss, But for some reason, they stayed. … Continue reading
Posted in Lent 2017
Tagged daffodil, fish, flowers, jonquil, Lent, nature, photography, poem, poetry, spirituality, stillness, turtle
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Sotto Voce
One of life’s most important lessons is learning when to quiet your mind and when to raise your voice. But, there comes a time, like this one when you realize that the real lesson is when to quiet your own voice and raise … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry and verse
Tagged awareness, Contemplation, mindfulness, photography, poem, poetry, quiet, speaking, spirituality, wisdom
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Owl Thoughts
This sight greeted me today, in the quiet of a Sunday afternoon. I keep seeing the eyes of this beautiful, majestic bird. In my head, heart, and soul, I keep hearing the imagery of one of my favorite poems of … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry and verse, quotations and reflections
Tagged Mary Oliver, nature, owl, owls, photography, poem, poetry, Winter
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Winter Sunset
The sun sank low as cold air filled the void left by its warming rays, swiftly departing. As quickly as it sank, Brush strokes of coral tinted the western canvas, exposing the stark outlines of skeletal trees. There, then gone … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry and verse
Tagged impermanence, nature, photography, poem, poetry, solstice, Sunset, time, Winter
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Advent Word: Encourage
Earlier this week, my friend Rose sent me an email, wondering if I still had a copy of a poem I had written for a remembrance ceremony about “gifts.” She knew I had written and that we had read it … Continue reading
Posted in Advent 2014
Tagged Advent, friendship, gift, Grief, growth, memorial, poem, poetry
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Message from the Midwives
Today, I was reading the Old Testament lesson from the lectionary, a familiar tale to many of baby Moses, hidden in his basket among the bullrushes. It seemed appropriate for a day with two baptisms, one sweet baby boy and … Continue reading
Rainy Night
At the risk of sounding like Eddie Rabbitt, I do really love a rainy night. This is especially true when rain comes at the end of a streak of hot and humid, seemingly endless summer days in the south. I … Continue reading
Posted in quotations and reflections
Tagged emotion, photography, poem, rain, rainy night, spirituality
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After Rain
I glanced at the weather this morning and saw rain in the forecast, but it wasn’t until I was in the middle of the wholesale club store with my cart full of needed supplies for a post-funeral reception at church … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry and verse, work and life
Tagged Contemplation, divine, God, haiku, memory, nature, poem, rain, reflection, snails, water
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Phenomenal Woman
In memory of Maya Angelou, who embodied this poem in life and offers inspiration even in her death. May light perpetual shine upon you, Phenomenal Woman. You have been the voice of justice, freedom, respect and dignity for more people … Continue reading
Posted in quotations and reflections
Tagged Grief, Maya Angelou, memory, phenomenal woman, poem, woman, women
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Living Water 5: Waterfall
In my mind, there is no greater majesty of nature than the waterfall. I grew up in close proximity to Niagara Falls, the patron saint and tourist capital of all waterfalls. But, there are many other cascades that call to … Continue reading
Posted in Lent 2014
Tagged acrostic, images, letchworth, nature, niagara falls, poem, rainbow, waterfall
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