Category Archives: Poem

The Shrew

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

The shrew, with her icy breath and razor tongue has finally arrived.

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Three Times Thirteen

Posted on May 11, 2013 by

May 11th, Our 39th Wedding Anniversary … and I remembered! Three times thirteen has no ‘bad luck’ attached but rather, showers of providence. God’s provision and care, His ‘third strand’ of presence, love and grace that kept us through thick … Continue reading →

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Carrot or Stick?

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

Carrot or stick? Which is the teacher’s best friend? A word in season, A well timed smile, A friendly nudge, will melt ice soften frowns and make hearts, minds and hands willing and wanting to learn.

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The Word Stares

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

The Word stares at me and challenges my heart and hands. I parse and exegete unfold and explore but it waits and silently demands more. The words are cross referenced, the context considered and yet it says “So what?” What … Continue reading →

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No Man (or Woman) is an Island

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

With apologies to John Donne One plus one Equals Relationship. One plus one plus one Equals community. Each sum Requires the addition Of our commitment, Our time, Our selves. With subtraction Comes pain And loss. Completeness disappears. The sum Doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Sunday

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

The sun rises on Sunday heralding a new day a new hope and promises of eternal life

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Nervous Vows

Posted on March 27, 2013 by

Nervous vows, promises to love, all those years ago mumbled in the bluestone church grew rapidly . . . and sporadically, fluently . . . and uneasily, depending on the season or mood, circumstance or storm. But since time has … Continue reading →

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(Im)-Patience

Posted on March 22, 2013 by

Patience eludes my grasp. Things never happen quickly enough – in a timely fashion! Irritation creeps and worms through the sinews which tense and twist. But there are some things for which I am not impatient: bills, certain visits and … Continue reading →

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Whose Words?

Posted on March 13, 2013 by

Whose words? challenge the heart and rattle the mind? What thoughts course through our minds? We crave to have our ears tickled And hearts caressed. We long for pleasant words to justify ourselves. God’s  word like a two edged sword … Continue reading →

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Engagement

Posted on March 1, 2013 by

Some minds twitch with eager attention – ready to absorb, engage and respond. Others meander between sleep and apathy. A few sparkle with their own thoughts and musings – but not with my instructions. The sound of a football or … Continue reading →

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