SAYING NO to the hustle of complexity takes courage, given the pressure to measure progress by solid means (the source of endless conversation/comparison); no one wants to feel left out, and yet… the urge to escape, find freedom, persists among those willing to brave simplicity, live plain THIS POEM is a call to live simply,Continue reading “Braving Simplicity”
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Hear My Prayer
if solitude is time alone with God what holds me back? when I am tired, Lord, hear my prayer— there is too much to do and too little time to do it when I am a cynic, Lord, hear my prayer— there are things I have tried, and they have failed, I see a patternContinue reading “Hear My Prayer”
Sunrise
time stretches long like a beach in the morning when we get up early to meet what God would show— endless wonders in our path, intricacies of the nautilus, eight-armed creatures that walk when made to swim, shells that stick strong enough to rock to withstand powerful tides, signs of fire, symbols of love wondersContinue reading “Sunrise”
Sabbath
occupy the space you have today, set aside the space God gives you, bids you take and shut the door, turn off the lights, ignore the intruding voice of all you lack, must have for one whole day believe—in this time and place— you have all you need, say it loud enough to hearContinue reading “Sabbath”
Sundance Canyon
Canyon whispers run through a solitary walk along the river leading away from Banff townsite here, in the middle of June I am not (like them) made of stone I do not live like one of these trees I am more than the breath of wind— closer (I am) to water bordering light flashingContinue reading “Sundance Canyon”