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Easter Poem, March 24, 2016

. There is no consolation In mere consoling Those who are aggrieved want justice Those who have lost Must have restoration. . Is this what The Resurrection promises? Will all of this be consummated In the new heaven and the … Continue reading

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morning poem, march 24, 2015

‘ The early light pours through every window And it bathes the Earth Drawing up every sleeping blade of grass And surrounding every twig of each heaven- pointing branch Still brittle from winter’s long death. Its pull is magnetic Summoning … Continue reading

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Midnight Hope

It’s late Late at night and late in life. There has been some success But not what you imagined No triumph No conquering No hero’s welcomes.   They may think they’ve won That my day is over. But Who would … Continue reading

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After The Solstice

This morning I rose before the alarm.  Don’t know exactly why, but I had some new energy, some new will to get our of bed and get started.  I had nothing particular to start on.  I’m still on a holiday … Continue reading

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Morning Poem #2, November 8, 2014

TRUTH AND FACT The experts and reporters May get it right today But tomorrow brings a thousand facts That blow it all away. The poets, on the other hand May seem, at first, obscure But one must work to understand … Continue reading

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morning poem, september 28, 2014

Sunday Morning     Today begins just like yesterday did Except a minute and a half later But that difference is explained by natural processes The Earth tilting on its axis.   Where is the sign that this is the … Continue reading

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Confidence

Confidence What would confidence do for you? What if you were sure that your ideas were good ones? That they were not the same, old things That everyone already knows?   What if all that thinking All that reading All … Continue reading

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