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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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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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The two of them still remember their first embrace, the smell of her hair
the strength of his shoulders, the softness of her hands
in his, he drew her closer as she enveloped him
pink petals floating, swirling around
their heads, landing so beautifully
so gently, barely touching
as they gave each other
their greatest gifts
their hearts,
underneath the cherry trees.
Yes, they still remember.
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The simple yet sacred truth living
within the heart of a tulip
is that love still lingers,
flows within our beings
carrying us
far beyond the darkest ruins
of our world,
until we are refreshed.
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And the Lord God saw that His children were discouraged, divided
and some confused, so He spoke into the soil, breathed
into the air, and called forth the rain. And soon
hope came displayed in green plants, with daffodils,
tulips, and even the great chorus of azaleas.
And smiles returned to all the people,
so God saw that it was good,
it was very good indeed.
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Even in the last days of winter,
in an early spring snow,
the forest will hold on to
our sacred space
a place of meditation
and prayer,
so that our spirits can embrace
the silence,
and be strengthened.
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“Love is the only reality and it is not mere sentiment.
It is the ultimate truth that lies at the heart of creation.”
Rabindranath Tagore
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