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You gave me eyes My Love, to see the horizon really does go on forever,
to see real strength within a flower, and that small things
should be celebrated, embraced even
and that our victory
always lives
within
our love.
Note: Based on a poem originally posted August 2016
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In our most sacred dreams
of our victories won
of overwhelming light
we can seldom ascend
by washing ourselves
in rivers of peace,
or through bathing
in a spirit of serenity.
No. More often our scars cry out for revenge
or we find a rare jewel
a priceless emerald
buried deep within
our darkest ruins.
Waiting
to be lifted
into our hope.
Did you know you are the courage
we’ve been looking for?
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Lingering psalms drifting through the edges of our hearts
in the deep woods, as if the shade brought us
closer to the opening in the sky
to encourage us
as we walk through
and beyond
our limited vision.
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Fig leaves brushed my cheek as I made my way
to the river,
having seen the invitation,
I found a oneness
in the sun.
A poem was clearly calling
my name, so I pursued
the words into a meadow –
capturing them, with my pen.
There wasn’t a fight really,
only a surrender.
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When I see the doves in the morning light, I know there is still
some tenderness in this world, a gentle strength,
they encourage faithfulness, don’t they?
Yet I see their determination
to be vulnerable,
and to be
together.
Note: Based on a poem called “The Doves”, posted May 2015
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As if in a thick forest my words
seek a path not hidden.
Well it seems as if my site has been compromised again. Yes, we are in a summer lull, but this is different.
So, I had to make a decision today. Do I post once a month? Once a week? Do I go the opposite way, and blast 5 posts out in a single day? Nah! I will say that the less I am here, the more my site becomes an easy target.
So why am I still here? To be honest I believe in my work, I really do. And I want to see it do well. I ask for nothing in return, I make no money, I ask for no sponsors. I love to write, and I love to read your work, that’s why I’m here.
And I do get wonderfully encouraged. A blogging friend recently said I should, “share my gift.” That really makes my day! The strange thing is I had been thinking about writing more often. Many of you feel comfortable interacting with me through comments, and that is very special.
So, I don’t want to end this blog, or my faith based blog, Walking through Psalms, which is also limping along. And no, I’m not just looking at stats.
I have some ideas for moving forward, and one idea I have for now, is to share some of my older work with you. Did you know that for awhile I was posting twice a day, and I wrote fiction? There are more than 2,100 posts on this site!
And maybe I’ll throw in a quote once in a while, or an update about my wife and I. Let me know what you think. I’m seeking your input.
To all my readers thank you for reading and for your wonderful support!
Peace.
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Our hearts will be strengthened in proportion to our rivers
as the sunlight confirms our calling that yes,
we can walk in the healing and give,
even more than what we need.
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