Relinquish

person hand reaching body of water

Hold too tight to a snowflake, A firefly, Or a rose petal, And it withers. You can’t keep the artistry, You can’t see the light, You can’t put it back together. When we hold too tightly, No matter the helpful intent, Or wishful desires, The holding is hurting. All from our own hand, Our own…

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Listening

close up photography of bible

I cup my hand to the back of my ear, Lord, I’m listening. I focus my eyes on the page. God, let’s talk. You love me, This I know, For these pages, Tell me so. But, so much noise. Speak up, Speak out. Speak above, And over it all. Memory is also a thief, Like…

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Words Come and Go

Writing Words come and go, Sometimes fumbled, Other times flow. Writing, Like a pouring out, Cleanses me. A spoken word, Can evaporate, But in ink no. It keeps for me to see, Maybe for others too, We both have a need. Writer or reader, We seek, A release or something new. My released pain, Or…

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Send The Soldiers, Send The Swords!

Thoughts come and go, Some move in to stay! Some are friendly, Bringing rest. Some are hostile, Stealing peace. I imagine this door, An entrance of sorts. Peace, you are welcome here, Hope, you too may come in. Others are turned away. Fear, sorry there is no room. Worry, you must turn and go. Thieves…

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Laughter Is…

A gift you can hear. A joy that talks. A medicine for the soul. From a friend even more so. It lightens my load, brightens my vision, awakens my hope. From a friend even more so. To be shared, multiplied, invited in… like an invitation from a friend. Thank you for the gift. No need…

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Joy, Peace and Big Hats

Lord, when I grow old… I hope I look more like Jesus, But in my own skin. I want to wear big hats, Be able to laugh at myself, Make others laugh until they cry, Spend time growing red roses, Get lost in reading good books, Spend time with my grandchildren -playing dress up and…

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Mom Wants to Help

Love helps. Love tries hard. Love makes many plans. But on some days, Alone love can stand. Help can help too much. Trying hard can be too hard. Plans fall down. Frustration moves in. But on some days, Let love see… The light in a son’s eyes. Let love hear… The beat of his drum.…

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