Tag Archives: grace

rose sided tea pot – February 7

Posted on February 8, 2014 by landl30

2.7.2014 rose sided tea pot chipped top edge family heirloom like the rest of us   useful but used. —————-

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Prairie Home… – February 3

Posted on February 4, 2014 by landl30

2.3 He comes onstage looking a little more disheveled than in years past, the gray more pronounced, the easy glide offstage seemingly more about saving energy now.   as a fellow about to be seventy-er I commiserate, it is still … Continue reading →

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the men that walk in – January 30

Posted on January 31, 2014 by landl30

1.30 the men that walk in are the same age as me or younger   we wear the same jeans, blue slightly worn. our tan winter jackets and pullover caps match.   and I hand them a bag lunch or … Continue reading →

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younger eyes – January 27

Posted on January 28, 2014 by landl30

poem 1.27 younger eyes look for older answers. away from the distractions of   blare and flare, glare that impairs.   younger hearts resonate to ancient callings that touch truths   that endure, ensure, mature.   younger minds know deceit … Continue reading →

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the hem of his garment – January 26

Posted on January 27, 2014 by landl30

1.26 In my mind’s eye I see the hem of a garment that flows up out of my sight to a large man seated upon a throne.   It is such a childish image, that I know is not real. … Continue reading →

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morning resolves – January 18

Posted on January 19, 2014 by landl30

1.18 pale ring-bound moon through snow tipped early morning branches greets like a fairy dell tale on my walk to the morning paper.   drifted soft snow pits over my pajama bottoms but no mind. the first cup of coffee … Continue reading →

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peter’s story – January 14

Posted on January 15, 2014 by landl30

1.14.2014 he jumped right in clothes and all   he jumped right out at the rooster’s call   back in, back out, the path he trod   of learning to live as a child of God. ——————

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forty four years – January 10

Posted on January 12, 2014 by landl30

  1.10.2014 forty four years, vows taken. Peter’s line through hands lain on. voices, eyes, empty moments, opened then to what will come.   fortyfouryears run together as if a path lain out like string, winding, straggling, stumbling forward to … Continue reading →

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a writer’s prayer – December 29

Posted on December 30, 2013 by landl30

12.29 let the words flow through me. my silent prayer.   let me get out of the way for the quiet inside   that sees and listens and opens to the more.   let those who have ears to hear, … Continue reading →

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good morning moon – December 26

Posted on December 27, 2013 by landl30

12.26 good morning moon shining through bare winter limbs to say hello.   stark, clear, magical norman rockwell in brilliance, you greet us.   the quiet before dawn speaks volumes. —————-

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