Tag Archives: commitment

deepest truth – October 3

10.3.2015 I have a soul. The deepest truth. ———————————-

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a mated pair – September 26

9.26.2015 across the pond their bodies so entwined they seem as one   the two trumpeters nuzzle and dip in their safe solitude   comforting and tending for one another in nature’s redoubt.   watching, we walk the path around … Continue reading

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the leap into deeps – September 3

9.3.2015 the leap into deeps grasps with its cold   breaking surface we share laughter and camaraderie   older stiffer bodies sharing with those in their starts.   we generations go separate ways in our togetherness. ———————

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blank possibilities – April 9

4.9.2015 blank page filled with unspoken words   not yet condemned condensed into jottings   open. possible. intuiting. maybes. until   the page is un blanked into a specific   good, bad, or other.   then it’s gone. ——————–

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Francis – March 2

3.2.2015 the trappings of earthly weal, home, hearth, fortune   let go for the eternal non-trappings of heart, health, and soul   brother Francis you lead the way. ————— Monday in 2Lent ——————-

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ten minutes – February 15

2.15.2015 drive six hours for a ten minute play is what you do for your son.   no reason, no logic. just love. ———————

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a front page heart – February 2

2.2.2015 picture in the paper front page success overnight and years in the committing   beloved one putting herself out there for the sake of her cares   on behalf of the rest of us who listen and appreciate her … Continue reading

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The Last Policeman – January 23

1.23.2015 the end of the world is when you do what you have always done   if you are doing what you believe in. ————–

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ML King parade, Boston 1965 – January 20

[1.20] I walked beside the closed car to put my body between   threats and life for the one inside.   a symbol, a voice a presence, that spoke of dreams.   and I was young so I walked beside … Continue reading

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always kiss me goodnight – December 18

12.18.2014 always kiss me goodnight, she said. always let me know that you love me.   and I will do the same for you. forever and ever. right there in the contract.   always. ——————–

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