When we lift our heartsong in these times
of uncertainty and strife,
even our wings
will be restored
our voices strengthened,
through shaping our poems
and prayers.
Have you encouraged someone today?
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Category: encouragement
The Brightness of the Morning
When he looked up, his heart was lifted,
covered in the blue sky.
And he realized it really was ok for his thoughts to be in the clouds, enjoying…
the brightness of the morning.
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Encouragement Today
Encouragement today,
allow peace
to fill you,
to wash
your worries away.
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Note: This is a pre-planned post.
Ocean Meditations II
The rhythym of the waves speaking to who we truly are,
we are spirit
and in the quieting of our inner life
we remember
it was not always this way,
there truly was a connection.
And I realize now
the oceans cleanse us
from who
we were never meant to be,
restoring us,
so amazingly.
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Seeking that Place
Bluejays sang their most sacred songs in the highest branches of the tallest trees,
while the blue sky shifted and white clouds followed that rugged trail,
he ascended, heart full of burdens seeking that place, that place where God lived, or least
it seemed that way, to the top… on the largest of rocks, where everything could be seen,
that special place of a calmness where violence was always rejected, and light….could be tangibly felt.
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Hope Finds the Light
Our hearts will not answer the call of our scars forever,
because hope finds the light,
holding us steady,
giving us a vision
for a brighter tomorrow….
aren’t you glad?
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I Saw the Light
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.
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Restoration
“I won’t traffic in fear and division.”
Joe Biden
You know what? I believe Honest Joe when he says that.
He’s not perfect, and he says that too, in the context of he will take responsibility when he does make a mistake.
Instead of blaming others. I know too he will help this nation heal. He will be picking a woman running mate,
and I’m willing to bet she will be African American.
God, may the healing and restoration begin for our nation, for our world.
Amen.
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When We Speak of Peace
When we speak of peace,
love becomes
not only possible
but tangible,
flowing through
our hearts and lives.
Encourage someone.
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In the Golden Blue of Dawn’s Horizon
In the golden blue of dawn’s horizon, the poet awakens,
searching the skyline
absorbing the colors,
while shaping the words,
shape shifting his fabric
for phrases
and verse, as he summons
his spirit wings,
to write it all down.
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