I saw the light of my people, of all people
walking over rugged terrain,
in small towns, in the cities,
sometimes through ruins
marching peacefully
with fire in their hearts,
huge crowds gathering
for their brothers and sisters,
for all people…..
demanding liberty
and justice
for all.
Poetry © Copyright 2020, ancient skies, image from unknown news agency
This year perhaps more than any other, we need to honor and thank our Mothers.
Thanking them for who they are, and how much they mean to us. She not only carried you in her body,
but in most cases she has loved you as only a Mother could. She has carried you, in her heart.
You will always be her child.
And this year there are even more Moms out there as warriors, fighting a pandemic, many on the frontlines,
trying to provide for their families, some without benefits, many without the wealth, or luxury to stay at home
behind a computer. Make sure you thank them for their service including…
the grocery and retail store workers. And there are so many more…..Maybe give them some flowers if you can find some.
Happy Mothers Day everyone!
And thank you to all the Moms. We are all in this together!
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If God himself came down to bring judgment on our nation what would He say to the rich attempting to remove healthcare from the poor?
Many with pre-existing conditions?
What would He say to leaders still putting brown children in cages?
What would He say to White Nationalists, some in government or even in media, continuing to spread hatred, inciting violence?
What would He say to leaders refusing to acknowledge the devastation of our climate changing, putting us all in danger and in harm’s way?
What would He say to a leader that lies about paying off women to keep quiet, about having sex with them?
And most of all what would he say to the people calling faith their home, as they bow down to their vulgar conservative idol, doing all they can to protect him, simply because he is called conservative?
What in heaven’s name would God say?
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Have you ever been in a car accident? Or had your house on fire, or needed an ambulance? Or been caught in a blizzard?
This is a thank you to all of the emergency personnel that help us in our greatest times of need – thank you!
You are some of the most amazing people! You are the greatest of all heroes!
Writing © Copyright 2019, ancient skies, video from youtube
On this Christmas somewhere in Texas, another small child
is locked away
crying, wailing,
wondering
if she will ever see her Mommy again.
Is this America?
She wonders
and begins to cry again
into the empty air.
Note: This was very much on my heart. May we always remember the poor and those unable to protect themselves.
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As we prepare our feasts, bake our pies,
give our homes a warm glow
may we always remember
our own lights within
to encourage, to lift up
our neighbors.
May no one
feel alone.
We are not
unconnected.
Poetry and Image © Copyright 2018, ancient skies
Nationalism has never healed anyone, and never will
seeking only division and strife,
seeking chains for children
hating the brown man
and his wife.
And global thinking is simply this:
loving your neighbor,
and loving life.
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When we are the bridge, our words will carry the validation, the caring
about the other. May our poems bring healing
and a oneness
to our spirits.
Poetry and Image © Copyright 2017, ancient skies
During this thanksgiving season Lord God, we lift up
to you all those oppressed in our world,
the victims of war, refugees,
all those who mourn, grieving
deeply in their spirits,
those with little or no food
to eat, those that are sick
and lacking medical care,
please work in these areas,
in physical and in tangible ways,
as in the days of old.
Pull us through the darkness,
and out into the light.
Help us Lord God to be lights too
of encouragement,
with whatever hope we can offer.
We know You can do this
Lord God, and so we humbly ask.
Amen.
Prayer Poem and Image © Copyright 2017, ancient skies
No American citizen needs an M16, or an AR15, or an AK47, we just don’t.
And when the founders of our country gave us the right to bear arms, they never envisioned these kinds of weapons, and were more interested in the threat of the British, instead of each other.
And we don’t need sawed-off shotguns, or .44 Magnums which can shoot a hole through a concrete wall, we just don’t.
It’s OK to have rules and restrictions – we do it all the time, for example traffic laws. Why do we have these rules?
To keep people safe!!!
It’s time
to end our love affair
with weapons.
Poetry © Copyright 2017, ancient skies
