Monthly Archives: March 2017

Give Me Courage

I have been out of commission most of this week with fever and chills. Now I have a hacking cough setting in.  I have slept away most of the week.  In my waking hours, at various odd times of the … Continue reading

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Embraced

The two women embraced But spoke not a word The emotion wrapped them tightly Fear, sorrow, uncertainty, gratitude, love, courage A deep understanding of all of it Gathered up in an eternal moment placed in one another’s heart Each painful … Continue reading

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Alone in A Wild Place

Yesterday, my cousin and I read together an Ash Wednesday meditation written by Sarah Parsons.  In it, she writes that Lent begins in the wilderness and that for the next 40 days we must go alone into a wild place … Continue reading

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Dusty Hands

At an acceptable time, Holy One, You scoop down and mix Earth dirt with Star dust Creating a human that shimmers, A soul meant to shine Through the darkness And brighten the world Work of your dusty hands, Joy of … Continue reading

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