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interior work – March 8

Posted on March 8, 2017 by landl30

3.8.2017 [interior work: reflections on a dream] he slides his hand into the jacket pocket an envelope partly folded, holding directions he no longer wants to follow   burdens, laid on by connection to connection that need letting go of. … Continue reading →

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the son’s voice – February 6

Posted on February 7, 2017 by landl30

2.6.2017 the son’s voice speaks years to the old man   moments of grace and joy between them   that he had never known with his own. ———————

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gifties -December 26

Posted on December 28, 2016 by landl30

12.26.2016 christmas eve with so many gifties   when what we’re all looking for is just the   one. ———————–

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empty choir stalls – September 19

Posted on September 18, 2016 by landl30

9.19.2016 empty choir stalls with gothic scrolls where young boys in starched white collars and black buttoned cassocks gave their voices up to God and found their ways in the world.   miss bicknell would keep me in check barely … Continue reading →

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reaffirmation of vows – March 23

Posted on March 24, 2016 by landl30

3.23.2016 filled choir, robed and not, faces and voices who’ve said Yes Lord.   have we done enough does it matter enough or is it simply enough to  follow   and be faithful in offering whatever it is we’ve been … Continue reading →

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birthday seventy-three – February 6

Posted on February 8, 2016 by landl30

2.6.2016 phone calls from children frame the day   voices of family friends more   smiles emerge gently and flex the soul   being remembered recalled, reconnected   the real gifts of the day. ——————————

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mercy, forgiveness, ardent desire – June 16

Posted on June 18, 2015 by landl30

6.16.2015 early the loneliness pained, the isolation of difference holding me off   then in my scrambling I lashed, hurting without knowledge but sadly open in intent   late the inner spark turned my heart opening it to what I … Continue reading →

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kenya grace – December 7

Posted on December 9, 2014 by landl30

12.7.2014 do you know how blessed you are the girl said? to have chocolate to drink?   when I had my baby I had gruel and it was all my family could give.   and then she cried, for the … Continue reading →

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to be with – November 26

Posted on November 27, 2014 by landl30

11.26.2014 to be with the one you love is the best of gifts to give thanks for. ————-

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store window visions – September 23

Posted on September 24, 2014 by landl30

9.23.2014 the toy store window held wonders and I pressed my nose against the jewelry store pane to watch skaters swirl mechanically across glass ices   a child’s wonder is beautiful and simple, joy lifting at the corners involuntarily, sparkle … Continue reading →

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