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Second Sunday of Advent Poem – Going?

Here is my poem for the second Sunday of Advent. In response to the Gospel of Mark: Going? Are you going? I heard he’s by the river forgiving sins. Do you think he really can? Pass me the polish, these … Continue reading

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Thundering Darkness – A Poem for Advent

Today begins the season of Advent – the time when Christians wait for the arrival of Jesus.  My Pastor approached me several weeks ago and asked if I would write some poetry for the Sunday’s in Advent.  Here is the … Continue reading

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Poet’s Dilemma

Poet’s Dilemma Where do the words come from? Listening to the world? Reading a book? Walking in a forest? Praying? Suffering? A thought forms in my mind. An image tries to find the light. My heart aches as all I … Continue reading

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The Leaf

Consider – the weight of a leaf the burden it must carry the work of a leaf Leaf hanging from the branch cooling, feeding, breathing. Beauty as it rises to the sun greeting bird and breeze. Spring bud hope of … Continue reading

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