One of my son’s favorite reasons to watch “Horton Hears a Who”
Filed under: Uncategorized on May 31st, 2008 | No Comments »
Mother Earth feels summer’s lazy haze
She discards her bridal white And flush of baby pinks She robes her self in a deep matronly green Her young are slowly growing up And change is in the air She is more hotly serious for all the time she’s seen Her blue skies are deeper turquoise With cotton clouds piled up high [...]
Filed under: life, nature, poetry, wonder on May 30th, 2008 | No Comments »
Thoughts on Memorial Day
Today is Memorial Day. We remember those who have sacrificed and lost so much so that we can live with the freedoms we are given. It’s a very poignant and special remembering. Freedom is costly. My children were talking with me earlier about “Memorial” and what that word means. I explained that it [...]
Filed under: Christianity, kids, life, purpose, relating well, wonder on May 26th, 2008 | No Comments »
She’s the Least of These
She keeps saying how she’s sorry Time and time again She apologizes for infringing on my time I keep saying that’s she’s not Pulling me down with her pain I descend to reach a friend of mine It’s crazy but I keep saying “I know, this is not who you are” Or at least [...]
Filed under: Christianity, life, poetry, purpose, relating well, Uncategorized on May 24th, 2008 | No Comments »
Koi Pond
Koi Pond Orange, black, and white swirls Beneath a smooth as glass surface Mouths gapping; open, close, open, Repeatedly A fin, a tail, clearly visible Breaking surface tension Ripples of color marring the smooth peace
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Evidence
The Deer My eyes were closed in contemplation Music was blaring through the radio I was writing stories, building my castles in the sky My something out of nothing In my frustration I heard the musician sing, “We are the evidence of God” It was a back drop for my thoughts and prayers I was [...]
Filed under: Christianity, life, poetry, wonder on May 24th, 2008 | No Comments »
Texas Prim Rose
Texas Prim Rose Fragile, natural tissue paper Pale and pink as a baby’s skin White and bright as a bridal gown Leaning forward breathing deeply Sunshine yellow afterglow Of Mother Natures kisses Are left behind on unsuspecting noses Fields are covered with springtime blossoms Texas calls them the prim rose.
Filed under: poetry, wonder, writing on May 24th, 2008 | No Comments »
Look At Me…
Look at me Don’t you close your eyes. Keep your whole heart on me. Don’t walk away; don’t disconnect. Look at me. Look at more than what you see. This was your idea last time I checked. Please don’t shut me out. Don’t turn your back on me. Say the words that are hard; say [...]
Filed under: life, poetry, relating well, relationships, Uncategorized on May 20th, 2008 | No Comments »
Love and Blessings
My best-friend, you crossed my mind today Not that, that is anything new. Something in the sky about to take wing Reminded me to say a prayer for you. Sometimes its just a rustle Like the sound of wings Sometimes it’s the sunlight Slanting down through shades of green. Oh my friend, [...]
Filed under: Christianity, life, poetry, relating well, Uncategorized on May 19th, 2008 | No Comments »
Different Shades of Blue
Most of the time when I am asked I am able to reply, “I am kind of blue todayThe blue of the open Texas skies Other days when I am asked, I reply bold and free, “Yeah I am kind of blue today, Like the wild wonderful Caribbean sea!” Sometimes when I am asked, And [...]
Filed under: life, poetry, relating well on May 19th, 2008 | No Comments »
