Tag Archives: hope

scientific orthodoxy – September 29

Posted on September 29, 2013 by landl30

9.29 scientific orthodoxy seems so afraid these days of anything bespeaking eternity.   as if only a dead end trap of dying rocks will do for measuring and testing worlds   dried up and dying, ending and sighing, the robotic … Continue reading →

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MLK 1965 – August 28

Posted on August 28, 2013 by landl30

8.28 the long black car drove slowly majestically through Boston streets lined with faces, hands arms reaching for hope   and i jogged beside to keep the inmate safe. bullets, knives and hate also striding through the streets reaching for … Continue reading →

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the lone ranger has galloped away – July 6

Posted on July 7, 2013 by landl30

7.6 the lone ranger has galloped away, into that sunset where memories go to sit on the shelf until we need them again.   when heroism and sacrifice come back into fashion because the ways of the cynic have lost … Continue reading →

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independence day – July 4

Posted on July 5, 2013 by landl30

7.4 khaki green falling on a foreign soil. blue and grey grappling across brothers lines. everyday people trying as best they can to make a place for their families.   it is what we fought for, died for, gave allegiance … Continue reading →

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swept along – June 29

Posted on June 30, 2013 by landl30

6.29 he left on the great adventure next stop on the starlight express that we all hope to hitch a ride on   images of heaven, joy, clouds, whatever, speak of life as a start. ad venture. towards.   even … Continue reading →

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memorial day – May 27

Posted on May 28, 2013 by landl30

5.27 The beloved face at the door will I see it again. So I stop and wave her back for an extra kiss before beginning my walk around the block.   Morbid I know. Memorial Day notices bring out the … Continue reading →

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eagle prayer – May 6

Posted on May 6, 2013 by landl30

5.6 An Eagle. Tall, straight, noble a leader amongst men and boys focused, the hawk-like profile turned slightly upward and left, eyeing the sky.   An Eagle. Short and stouter, modest of demeanor. Boy-man, man-boy rising to some direction he … Continue reading →

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under construction – April 24

Posted on April 24, 2013 by landl30

4.24 the little golf cart takes us through the construction zone to the clinic.   the clinic stairs take us up to the deconstruction zone for what’s ailing.   between the two the ride back out is much more satisfying. … Continue reading →

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little girl astray – April 22

Posted on April 22, 2013 by landl30

4.22 tan stripes tiger across her short haired black coat, lone survivor, abandoned puppy, stray.   so many strays come to the promised land, hearts open- closed from the wounds, hoping for redemption.   abandoned, injured, cast off, neglected, leaning … Continue reading →

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good friday drive – March 29

Posted on March 29, 2013 by landl30

3.29 good Friday drive thank you Lord for bringing us home alive.   Good Friday drive thank you Lord for bringing us Home. Alive… ———————-

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