~~~Young Song Sparrow, Longwood Meadow
morning birdsong
calms my troubled heart
centers my soul
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Yesterday’s Sabbath was a challenge.
Not because my spirit didn’t welcome it,
but because my body kept voting No
to all the delights I’d planned. Read the rest of this entry »
deep purple iris
unfurls soft silky petals
brushed with gold highlights
brushed lightly
on canvas with
love from God
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I can’t help thinking about Howard Finster and his bold paintings
sent to us and all creation with enthusiastic love. Read the rest of this entry »
Upper level atmospheric disturbances
Pound my body invade my dreams
Mess with my heart beat
Vision
Balance
Saint Cecilia with an Angel, Orazio Gentileschi (1563-1693)
Amy Carmichael’s life might be summarized by one word: Interruptions. Here’s her poetic internal dialogue about this daily dilemma. My comments follow. Read the rest of this entry »
the garden of my heart
sits quietly waiting
chairs placed side by side
beam with glowing luster
tadpoles swim
mosquitoes buzz
flowers dip and sway,
music from a springtime breeze
invites me out to play
lily pads provoke a game
of hopscotch cricket-style
dragon-flies flit overhead
and clap their wings for joy
cool water laps around the reeds
a gentle under-tone
announcing your arrival soon
to be with me
alone
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© Elouise Renich Fraser, 16 June 2015
Photo found at Chanticleer Garden Guide
Chanticleer Pond Garden
blushing pods ripen
beneath spring-green canopy
of leafy heart shapes
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© Elouise Renich Fraser, 11 June 2015
Photo credit: DAFraser, 12 June 2015
Redbud Seed Pods at Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Telling the Truth 