Tag Archives: comfort

old shoe – June 19

Posted on June 28, 2018 by landl30

============ 6.19.2018 the old shoe tells its tale worn, inside and out, fabric solid and comfortable a friend in need that has molded to its wearer. replacements compare, but none quite so kind. ==========

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warm sweater – October 6

Posted on October 7, 2016 by landl30

10.6.2016 warm sweater with hole in sleeve still the friend of generations. ———————–

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big brown – September 29

Posted on October 1, 2015 by landl30

9.29.2015 big brown gathers me in soft arms enfolding my body comforter easing my soul. a book and a nap a day made complete. what could be better. ———————————-

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evensong – September 23

Posted on September 24, 2015 by landl30

9.23 O gracious light Lord Jesus Christ the words flow out to sooth my soul I hear your voice in every chord and whence it comes I long to go. From pains of body, heart and soul, from … Continue reading →

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a friend lain low – April 1

Posted on April 1, 2015 by landl30

4.1.2015 grizzled hospital photo a friend lain low grins up, faith holding him close in arms and heart. —————

Posted in poetry | Tagged comfort, faith, friendship, grace, mortality | 2 Comments

sandal – February 4

Posted on February 5, 2015 by landl30

2.4.2015 the sandal fits the curve of the foot that has rested in it, strode upon it, settled wax and fiber, leather warm, worn in to comfort by the passing of time and tread. ————————

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electric candle – January 6

Posted on January 7, 2015 by landl30

1.6.2015 electric candle in the bedroom window filament of childhood warmth against all darkness and grievings. I place one in my window now and remember the small boy who could not express how afraid and alone he … Continue reading →

Posted in poetry | Tagged aloneness, childhood, comfort, darkness, epiphany, grieving, hope, light, pain, remembrance, soul | Leave a comment

old friends – August 21

Posted on August 22, 2014 by landl30

8.21.2014 a few old friends went away today. the bed we made babies in the car that taught our boys the way home. inanimate. metal. wood. and wire. stuffing. only stuff. and yet they were friends. godspeed. … Continue reading →

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clean sheets – May 16

Posted on May 17, 2014 by landl30

5.16.2014 clean sheets, comfy cool sheets. stretch out and lift my soul in an ooh aah moment. clean sheets, telling stories sheets.letting me down easy from where I landed. clean sheets of paper that let my pencil swirl … Continue reading →

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Lent Prayer 16 – March 20

Posted on March 20, 2014 by landl30

Lent Prayer 16 disappointments come when least expected, over hopes and plans much anticipated the readjusting of directions the unwinding of feelings can leave defeat in the wake. but then again they are a freeing from false roads … Continue reading →

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