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Pride With Limits

What are you most proud of in your life? I can think of something, but it soon becomes a like playing whack-a-mole. When I think of an answer, something else raises its hand, and says, “no, me me.” I could say the same thing about things I am least proud of but where is theContinue reading “Pride With Limits”

Skin

Forget that he’s black,With views you cannot see,His world painted by others,Telling stories that cannot be. Forget that she’s brown,That she arrived a different route,She seeks the same as you,Love and safety in pursuit. Forget that he’s white,The world dancing to his tune,Life leaning to his favor,Steeped in privilege, you assume. We need a changeContinue reading “Skin”

Unity

Rivers flow between us,Rapid waters here to cross,“My meadow seems the greener,Join me here lest you be lost.” After prayer, upon reflection,We come to realize,Higher callings that unite us,Find accord in Jesus Christ. United by our identity,A triplicity of faith,As children of the same God,Eternal souls his love creates. Our purpose like our destiny,Undeniably theContinue reading “Unity”

Victorian Deceit in London 1891

Fog hangs thick over the riverThames. I strike the uneven cobblestoneswith my silver cane and wipe the mist from my faceas I hum Chopin’s “Nocturne No. 2”to the count of the tower’s three gongs. I peek at a cracked, discarded mirrorto trace my scar and finger-combmy thick, coal-black hair. Nerves, my nerves! I jumpat theContinue reading “Victorian Deceit in London 1891”

Stewardship – More Than Money

Focus: Isiah 45:1-7 Psalm 96:1-9;19-13 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Matthew 22:15-22 “Father, God, thank you for being here as we worship you and your son Jesus Christ. May we learn how better to follow your teachings in the words spoken and heard here today. Amen” Good morning. I am here today because I volunteered to preachContinue reading “Stewardship – More Than Money”

Water Walk

A glassy water tabletop,A mirror of birds and trees,Hanging like veins in marble,Dangling fresh, colorful flowers. A plethora of graceful choices,Bringing simplicity, clarity,Into a culture of conflict,Where confrontation reigns. A patient rest at this calming pool,Reveals her reticent beauty,Willing to show herself to those,Who stop to look, to understand her. Sip her artistic relief fromContinue reading “Water Walk”

Think Like a Child

I think I might just try that,Yes – I think I might just try that,Swings and merry-go-rounds are fun, you know,So, I think I might just try that. One must step out of the box,Be fearless and step out of the box,Maybe even think like a child,Once in a while, think like a child. HummContinue reading “Think Like a Child”

The End to Come

I am well aware of my mortality,Well aware,Aware that each touch of your hand,May be the last I feel. One day the sun in my eyes,Will go down for the last time,The brightness of tomorrow’s child,Will not shine on my face. The words I write must bare my soul,They could be the last,The next pageContinue reading “The End to Come”

The Concert

Music came softly through the window,A loving light showed the way,Hand and hand like brothers,The salt of life they played. The melody cut to the quick,In beautiful strings’ impression,A tingling of feeling had surfaced,With lyrics that stir compassion. Her melancholy suddenly lifted,From an evening of moody blue,Together, the shadows in rapture,An underbreath of review. MusicContinue reading “The Concert”

Rhinestones and Curls

Shimmering in the saddle,Like a summertime magnolia,Or a shiny red apple that hangs,A little too high on the tree for me. I try to turn my smile away,But I cannot unlock my eyes,From the star shine of her curls,And easy flow of her saddle rhythm. As I sit up from my dream,I know I’ll beContinue reading “Rhinestones and Curls”