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Tag Archives: life and death
These Carnal Threads
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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Tagged Christian, faith, free verse, life and death, philosophy, poetry, thoughts
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Hope Spreads Wings
Life and death balance on a tenuous thread— the start and the end of things, the start and end of every moment. Birth sparks and hope spreads wings. Each moment by moment breath of life steadies itself on a mix … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged birth and death, Descanso Gardens, hope, life and death, loss, poetry, spent
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The Book of Uncommon Prayers: We Grieve Who Are Left
We grieve who are left, for his pain is done. The stresses and pressures of providing in this work-a-day world are replaced with light and bright hope fulfilled. It is all he ever wanted. It is all he ever believed in. But it … Continue reading
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Tagged death, faith, faith struggle, life and death, loss, photography, poetry, thoughts
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The Everlasting
Blossoms falling, beauty fading by degrees, drying lighter and frail, shrinking to a wither—and it seems to be the way of things. It is. It thrives. Death seems a very lifelong way off. But it is here now, and we … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, faith, faith struggle, flowers, life and death, life lessons, Lily of the Nile, photography, poetry
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Before the Dark Call
Dare I raise my young, taut head when winter still slinks round, pounce-ready—sneaky like that? There is sun and wind and water and will, and my face yearns to breathe it all in. Dare I expose my defenseless self when … Continue reading
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Tagged blossoms, Christian, faith, life and death, life's moments, ornamental plum, photography, poetry, spring, trees
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Death of an Orchid
Paper thin, dry as dry, a remnant of beauty that was, dropped so lightly with little fanfare, shed one by one, stripped. This faded death, this shriveling loveliness, a necessary verse in the total song of new life that lies … Continue reading
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The Dark Press
Even when I’m laughing, I’m crying in some small part of me– the part that sees the light, but feels the dark press over my shoulder.Close. Sure steps are only as sure as this fragile moment, for life is fractured, … Continue reading
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Tagged death, faith, life and death, photography, poetry, redemption
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Don’t Let My Dreams Die
Don’t forget me when I’m gone. I had goals, dreams, plans; and though I’m gone, I would hope that my dream would dream on in you–my love would love on in you. The brokenness finds meaning in sure gracelets that plant … Continue reading
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Tagged clouds, Daddy, death, family, life and death, Noelle, photography, sunset
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