Monthly Archives: May 2014

I Fear

Posted on May 31, 2014 by

That, between the groundhogs and the giant, probably pregnant rabbit I just saw out there, to say nothing of the chipmunks, we will have to rename our Happy Paws Urban Farm and just call it Rodentia.

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Another Anniversary Poem

Posted on May 30, 2014 by

That night you first unfurled me Like molten light flowing Enrobing us both In richness In fluidity In wonder I knew you suddenly whole Like the earth knows rain Enlivening us both By sense By language By heart You laid … Continue reading →

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The Privilege of Empty Hands

Posted on May 30, 2014 by

I’ve had enough experience with sorrow and loss to know that the best things come when our hands have been emptied and are therefore available to take hold of the new thing that grace sends our way. It’s a form … Continue reading →

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Colleen, dear….

Posted on May 30, 2014 by

I finally got two colors into it at once.

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You Must Stop Killing Us

Posted on May 30, 2014 by

Sometimes we say no– We are people With lives, Sick mothers, Jobs, Classes, Even–dare I say it?– Preferences. Move on, Divorce us, Shout if you must– Write hateful letters And burn them, Not us. Shoot off your mouth, Not us. … Continue reading →

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Ready to burst…Tanka

Posted on May 30, 2014 by

Like a peony Fully budded, round and fat, We soon burst open– Not quickly like fireworks– Slowly we unfurl our selves

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Tanka for My City

Posted on May 30, 2014 by

Starlight in daytime Silence in the big city You can find it all If you look with the right eyes Listen with a grateful heart

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