Monthly Archives: March 2018

My Book of Uncommon Prayers: Once Again

Posted on March 27, 2018 by apronheadlilly

These witchy trees, bare and lifeless, cold and leafless: One might wonder where life has gone and if all hope is gone, receded into the dark earth. But in one moment, that gifted second, a nub of green sprouts, a … Continue reading →

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Upside-down World

Posted on March 27, 2018 by apronheadlilly

When what was and now is not happens in a wisp of a moment, when friends become foes, exchanging their trust for biting and isolating words, then it is plain to see that we are living in an upside-down world. … Continue reading →

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My Book of Uncommon Prayers: Have mercy

Posted on March 27, 2018 by apronheadlilly

Oh, Lord of the broken and heartsick, of the world weary and tumult tossed, have mercy. Oh, Lord of the fractured and failing, of the wounded and flailing, have mercy on us. May our beliefs align with Your truths, and … Continue reading →

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These Carnal Threads

Posted on March 9, 2018 by apronheadlilly

I look down at my hands and know that within those tissues and cells, blood is coursing, coming from, going to, minute after minute, circuit upon circuit. But where is my soul in this pink, freckled flesh? Where is my … Continue reading →

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My “Post”: The Story of Stupid

Posted on March 1, 2018 by apronheadlilly

Originally posted on A p r o n h e a d — Lilly Green:
There once was a fence—a white rod-iron fence— to keep big pines in from wandering the neighborhood, or perhaps it was to keep cars out…

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