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Spare infant child – Christmas 2014

Posted on December 25, 2014 by landl30

Spare infant child symbol enthralled   born without wealth yet giving to all.   How do I love thee speak now my part   give me your grace enable my heart. ————————– Christmas 2014

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sitting by evening fire – October 27

Posted on October 28, 2014 by landl30

10.27.2014 sitting by evening fire winds of autumn starting to chill the night air outside   my eyes see a newer self in the hall mirror   older, more lines, weariness askance, matching the soreness of muscles that now hurt … Continue reading →

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clues in the night – August 9

Posted on August 9, 2014 by landl30

8.9.2014 I wander through basements through cellars and dreams the hidden there Jesus who walks through and seems to drift beyond walls to flow out of sight while I watch there and listen for clues in the night. ———————

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lawnmower – August 6

Posted on August 8, 2014 by landl30

8.6.2014 just a new spark plug not dead, not rotted, not needing replacement   just a new spark, fire, ignition for older machinery   still in working condition. ——————-

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when the curtain comes down – July 28

Posted on July 29, 2014 by landl30

7.28.2014 when the curtain comes down and it was all make believe   the screws come out of the wood and windows, doors, walls, castles falling back into flats   hardware stripped out for storage away for perhaps some use … Continue reading →

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a face behind glass – June 19

Posted on June 22, 2014 by landl30

6.19.2014 orange jumpsuit face behind glass voice through a phone to allay and let pass   facts. story. life lines of least and of worry. lawyerly motions so swiftly to bury   at age sixty two is life now so … Continue reading →

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a glimpse of heaven – May 3, guest

Posted on May 3, 2014 by landl30

Want to catch a glimpse of heaven? Gaze into the eyes of a child. A glimpse revealed in nursing babe, in curious gaze, in toddling explorations; earthworms in the garden, snowflakes on the tongue. Wondrous, liquid lenses gathering in the … Continue reading →

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doggy’s nose waits – April 26

Posted on April 27, 2014 by landl30

4.26.2014 doggy’s nose waits just outside the door. say the word walk and he is up eyes round and ready.   my son waits at the door for his love to bless their move. say the word yes and his … Continue reading →

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Holy Week 6-Easter Eve – April 19

Posted on April 19, 2014 by landl30

Holy Week 6  – Easter Eve on a night like tonight people passed over   from a land filled with suffering to a place of new heart   on a night like tonight the wild avenging angel   struck down … Continue reading →

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Holy Week 3 -April 16

Posted on April 16, 2014 by landl30

Holy Week 3  we come to red seas of our own devising the pains and chains of a lifetime crowding us up against the sands of desperation   until we turn and see your hand swiping wide the waters to … Continue reading →

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