Standing in the sun
Light dances on my shoulder
Stop to see beauty
Chaos Tamer
Standing in the sun
Light dances on my shoulder
Stop to see beauty
I see the world very much like “The Reluctant Xtian” does. I, too, have buried many people. Have my son who I adore. My wife, my parents, dear friends….I, too, want the communication of “I love you” to be the last thing I say, or hear. So, give this a read. It’s an important call to action, call to life.
My wife picked up my phone and saw the latest text exchange with one of my best friends and colleagues, now in New Mexico. As the sign off I said, “Love you.” “Love you, too,” he texted back. She started making kissy faces and saying, “Aww…so sweet. You and your boyfriend.” We laughed, and she […]
For so long
I’ve worshipped
At logic’s altar
The cold linear stone now
Seems empty to me
Time to go within
Into mystery
The unspoken certainly
Arising from hope
And the love
For beauty
I think of beauty
There are so many choices
Tell me you love
Seek out #grace, #joy and #love. Fill your hearts with #life.
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Youthful frustration
Bring held back from greatness
Greatness would not wait
One theme in mythology: destiny cannot be resisted.
On the edge of dreams
I can see your eyes, briefly
Sadly, time’s mists win
“Broken Dreams” by andziadesign
Every so often, I like to challenge myself with my poetry. Today I logged into Bing Images, grabbed the first one, and crafted the haiku below.
A heart bursting forth
Anguish is encompassing
This near winter night
Love this autumn day
Which has crested into night
Now rest, finally