Tag Archives: weariness

turning homeward – July 13

6.30.2015 turning homeward, life on the road has become a burden that no longer feeds.   it used to be the journey, now the destination beckons more.   home, where one has taken a stand, put down the roots, saying … Continue reading

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night boxer – April 29

4.29.2015 [night boxer] weariness has taken on a new name   I don’t know what it is   I just know the pull down   weight, sound, touch   of its ringing bell   and my failing fight. ————————–

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Lent Prayer 31 – April 4

Lent Prayer 31 storms come back around, like life crashes   we thought were over but weren’t.   protect us Lord from despair, defeat, from going under   when we are most vulnerable at the end of   frayed hopes. … Continue reading

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she looks tired – May 13

5.13 She looks tired, the weary weight of new work, new kitchen and old boy leaving the nest, is more freight than a soul can bear as toll.   Stress feels so strong that we can’t talk about it.  As … Continue reading

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tired, tired, tired today – April 28

4.28 tired, tired, tired today tried, tried, tried to say that all is good and all is fine, but only heart that heard is mine. ———————–

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