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The Lost Children of Uvalde

Long will bell trebles echo,In rooms of virtuous chatter,It’s clear for whom they ring,In streams of life that matter. A purity of beautiful innocence,Their harm unimagined,Their joy for new life started,In bell tones of compassion. Like a brasher of hot burning coals,Atop these tender souls,A fire of pain my feelings rain,For whom the bell tolls.

Gratitude

My first thought was of joy but as I wrote my response, I realized what I really meant was gratitude, which of course, contains healthy doses of joy. I start just about every day in grateful prayer, expressing gratitude and feeling joyful for the simplest of things – for my cup of coffee, for aContinue reading “Gratitude”

A Rock

If you were a rock instead of a person,Which would you miss the most?The joy, the happiness, the love,The blessings of human feelings? Perhaps, even the disappointments,Pain, mistakes, or broken hearts?Ahh, the capacity of humanity,What a shame to be, just a rock! But as a rock, I would say,I have all the time in theContinue reading “A Rock”

A Heat Triolet

Late summer heat beats us downAnd blankets the water hotGreen grass struggles, turning brownLate summer heat beats us downThe day enjoys its fiery crownBurning skin, all energy shotLate summer heat beats us downAnd blankets the water hot

Why are Christians Fearful?

Reading: 1Kings 19:9-18; Psalms 85:8-13; Romans 10:5-15; Matthew 14:22-33 What have we read today? These are rich verses, rich stories with much for us to learn from a variety of angles. We find stories faith, grace, forgiveness, divine assignments, and miracles. So, what did I see as important to talk about today; how do IContinue reading “Why are Christians Fearful?”

Photograph

Stones and bones of millennia past,Sit with him by a flowing river,Walking stick in hand, he poses,On a boulder, thinking, reflecting. The river flows quietly by unnoticed,Except by animals who drink from it,Behind him, a thorny thicket,Of spear-like sticks stand guard. And of the boulders beside him,How long have they been here?Have Kings and TsarsContinue reading “Photograph”

A Trilogy – Part 3 “Love”

So, I uh, I read your obituary,I’m sorry we never got back together before you passed,I’m not sad though, I know you were a better Mom than I was a son,I’ve learned about heaven and I’m sure you’re there. I’ve got a job! I might even stay at this one for awhile,Remember how I learnedContinue reading “A Trilogy – Part 3 “Love””

A Trilogy – Part 2 “Hope”

Hey Mom, I’m doing a little better,A guy came through our camp the other day,Some of us followed him to this stupid church,They fed us, and I met up with this therapy dude. After he left, I had a good laugh,I can’t do anything right,Even the devil couldn’t help me kill myself,Ah well, what aContinue reading “A Trilogy – Part 2 “Hope””

A Trilogy – Part 1 “Help”

Please Mom . . . Help Me Can’t you hear the sadness, the madness,In the screech of my voice?Never mind, you don’t understand,It’s obvious isn’t it, that I’m sick? My life sucks but you don’t get it,I used to follow every step you take,Laughed at every face you make,But I just don’t care anymore. TheContinue reading “A Trilogy – Part 1 “Help””

My Companion

Your footprints in motion,The pulse of you in the air,Like an angel flying by,An angel soaring high. Sensuous chords of music,As you sing for me in dreams,The trill of your vibrato,The love in your vibrato. The touch of your hands,Your softness ‘gainst my skin,And your smile as we lie,Oh, your smile as we lie. ExpectationsContinue reading “My Companion”