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Christmas Tree
A spruce green against the grim winter gray A forest scent to perfume a closed in day.
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The Good That God Began
I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it. Philippians 1:6
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A Question for Saint Nicholas
December 6th the Feast of St. Nicholas
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The Snooze Button on the Doomsday Clock
There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on earth nations will be in dismay… But when these signs begin to happen, stand erect and…
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Thanksgiving Prayer
Gracious God, giver of all good gifts this day we offer our thanks for them all.
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Easier To Lie
For this I was born and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. John 18:37
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Crashing Waves
Crashing waves, the constant applause of earth for creation. Hear this jungle beach the hum of the blue sky and the suspiration of palm trees offering…
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My First Tree
is my first poem to be published by Amethyst Magazine, a British literary review.
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No One Knows
No one knows when that day or hour will come - neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son; only the Father knows. Mark 13:32
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Veterans Day
Even in this drought, sprinklers form fountains over the grass strewn with fallen leaves. Bent men place flags on the graves the gravestones standing at…
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The Widow's Might
A poor widow also came and put in two small coins worth a few cents. Mark 12:42
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The Alchemy of Prayer
Take your raw animal anger of a shovel-struck snake coiled and ready to strike and redirect it an aikido of the spirit, that is the alchemy of prayer…
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Holy Poetry
Holy Poetry
Each Sunday an original poem inspired by Christian scripture. Each Wednesday an original poem in the key of spirituality.
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