Tag Archives: sacraments

blessing – June 23

6.23.2018 Isaac reached out his hand and set the words free, powering of their own changing things forever no taking them back.   bless them in their joys and in their sorrows, I said, in their life and in their … Continue reading

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irish quilt – June 20

6.20.2018 the irish quilt, green and ruddy gold pastiche, pulls me in.   earth born, air sent, solid weaving of an ancient spell sings to me blesses us   above, above, our marriage bed. ===================

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northern lights – June 23

6.23.2015 northern lights didn’t appear tonight.   maybe they’re hiding or hanging back   the blues and greens slashing pinks and flares   hiding their flamenco skirts   so that I won’t be scandalized. ——————–

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body – December 14

12.14.2014 injuries bring pacing adjustment, consideration of body   once to be used, now appreciated, for usefulness, finitude, complexity and gift.   credo the resurrection thereof. —————–

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pink oxford sounds – November 7

11.7.2014 soul anchoring music warms the air around us, fingers moving on laptops   her pink oxford shirt wrinkles just right the cat leaning close on big brown   my soul eases, gazing across to caress the hand that rises … Continue reading

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worthwhile – June 29

6.29.2014 the service is traditional will you, do you, will we, you bet.   lifetimes blessed together in the start of something we thought was the end   but only really a beginning   of ups and downs, hands and … Continue reading

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clerical collars – May 15

5.15.2014 clerical collars, signs of more. more than oneself, more than just us. more.   clerical collars, gatherers. of opinion, of grief, of accolades and commentary. of more than oneself. more than one self. ——————–

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sniggles – August 3

8.3 Rosie cat with a full morning bowl meows fretfully at whomever comes downstairs next until more, even a sniggle, is added. It is not the food but the humble obeisance, recognition, acknowledgment, sacrament of the care and feeding commitment. … Continue reading

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gifties – May 4

5.4 Home again. Smells to the side new floors gleam. My best friend is happy at the sight. Long years wanted, the best for my friend.   To give a gift of vision is a gift to the giver. I … Continue reading

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