Monthly Archives: August 2015

awakening slow – August 30

Posted on August 31, 2015 by landl30

8.30.2015 [awakening slow] awakening slow with gnarled hands pain the stretching is a friend across time a knowledge that maybe some things don’t go away in this anymore space. ——————

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8.23.2015 the lion appears large sleepy eyes gazing I look back affecting calm, lean to breathe into its face as it opens its mouth to chew on my hand like a dog not yet biting down but … Continue reading →

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a blessed day – August 26

Posted on August 27, 2015 by landl30

8.26.2015 mowing the lawn adding seed to the bird feeder oiling a hinge everyday everyday walks through normality the stuff of life straight forward the gist of giving and receiving just because. ————————-

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characters arrive – August 25

Posted on August 26, 2015 by landl30

8.25.2015 characters arrive as old friends the three pines spinning tales of bravery, fear, faith, decency; a good book opening recollections of things known before we knew. ———————-

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atonement – August 22

Posted on August 23, 2015 by landl30

8.22.2015 a gift given without repayment perhaps a step towards the day of debts owed covered by grace. ———————–

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a psalm of thanksgiving after lament – August 20

Posted on August 23, 2015 by landl30

8.20.2015 [a psalm of thanksgiving after lament] tap dancing hop stepping smile breaking joy tests finished sighs opened arms finally safe thanks to the One who supplies faith filled friends angels angels and angels amen. ———————–

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in the chair – August 18

Posted on August 21, 2015 by landl30

8.19.2015 the glint of tools sonic buzz of drill dentist presence a trust moment. ———————–

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the dark drops on suddenly – August 17

Posted on August 19, 2015 by landl30

8.17.2015 the dark drops on suddenly, rain fast behind, the taste of ozone metallic in our mouths. we close the drapes to hunker down with books and a cuppa, weather central near to hand. threat hangs pregnant. … Continue reading →

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Anxiety prayers – August 16

Posted on August 18, 2015 by landl30

8.16.2015 Anxiety prayers for comfort, companions, other faces that understand. God send help right now, I am falling, falling flailing can’t let go, can’t rest, can’t can’t God. Send help right now. —————–

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old faces – August 15

Posted on August 17, 2015 by landl30

8.15.2015 old faces look out at distances they cannot fathom to times that disappear into what. there was always purpose, task now only days seemingly empty no apparent seeming except to breathe and weaken. is it disillusion or … Continue reading →

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