Category Archives: Poetry

A Grin for today

Copied from our church e-newsletter, who probably copied it from somewhere else Thanksgiving Forecast Turkeys will thaw in the morning, then warm in the oven to an afternoon high near 190ºF. The kitchen will turn hot and humid, and if … Continue reading

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Reading Something Reliable for the New Year

Over the years, I have given away at least a dozen copies of In Every Tiny Grain of Sand My own book falls open automatically to this poem. On Morning Wings, In Oceans Deep Lord, you look at me and … Continue reading

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His contribution is fine and dandy

Today is Open Mic night at Latte Time.  I forgot until we were eating supper.  I checked several books of poetry on my shelf, but couldn’t find anything with quite the proper feeling that I would want to read in … Continue reading

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Sunny Morning outside my window

NOVEMBER I am rich today with autumn’s gold, All that my covetous hands can hold; Frost-painted leaves and goldenrod, A goldfinch on a milkweed pod, Huge golden pumpkins in the field With heaps of corn from a bounteous yield, Golden … Continue reading

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Walking down Normal Avenue

Had a reason to walk downtown to the post office. Not really thinking anything, an old poem kept running in my head. In Autumn They’re coming down in showers, The leaves all gold and red; They’re covering the little flowers, … Continue reading

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Outside my Window Today

Autumn Splendor ~~Elise Natalie Brady There’s a little twinge of sadness When Summer disappears, But Autumn brings new gladness And joys this time of year.

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Merry Christmas 2005!

This Christmas morning. This is what I see when I open the window beside my desk. and now, a poem copied from IDEALS magazine Volume 31, No. 6—November MCMLXXIV A Christmas Prayer by Robert Louis Stevenson O God our Loving … Continue reading

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Sunday

FULFILLMENT     —by Walter Lewis Smith I have worked in the fertile earth and planted a garden, so I know what faith is. I have listened to the birds caroling in the early morning and at dusk, so I … Continue reading

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Looking online

So I have used up quite a bit of today looking online and through books for good reads about women/ motherhood/ friendship.  This is just in case the other folks who come to the Salad Supper get a bit shy … Continue reading

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an Irish Blessing

May the road rise to meet you… May the wind be always at your back. The sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again…. May God hold you in the … Continue reading

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