I seem to have impatience in my DNA. WAIT—Holly Mueller's one-little-word for 2016—would probably be a good choice of a word for me one of these years. In the spiritual realm we've been told quite plainly to wait for God—to reveal the next step, to act on our behalf, to bring about His desired result,… Continue reading On the Threshold
Spring Accessorizes Winter's grey-brown tweeds sporting gold, ruby pendants ruffles of pearl, pink © 2016 by Violet Nesdoly ************** Spring is unpacking her bags. As usual, they contain things that entice us to snap photos and write poems. I do hope Spring is making similar progress where you live. If not now, then soon! This… Continue reading Spring accessorizes
Spring chooses apple quince, cherry, plum trees for blooms but Winter's crystals, indiscriminate, flower any plant whose arms are raised. © 2016 by Violet Nesdoly (All rights reserved) ********** Last weekend we had a few days of gorgeous hoarfrost. This is not usual here so I was thrilled to have my camera along on Sunday… Continue reading Generous Winter
Pivot Night Under ancient curse Ushered through canal of pain Tiny, pink, squalling History pivots, the night Yahweh incarnates the Star © 2015 by Violet Nesdoly (All rights reserved) *************** The daughter of my friend is in labor right now. And so my mind keeps drifting, this Christmas Eve day, to the ignominy of… Continue reading Pivot night
This week's theme Spiritual Journey Thursday word "REDEMPTION" had me scratching my head at first. I know the traditional religious meaning of the word "redemption" is the rich concept of salvation from sin through the atonement of Christ. But one also hears the word redemption used in another way. I read or hear it used… Continue reading SJT – Redemption (Midwife Openings)
Two little people in my family have birthdays this month. I set out a couple of weeks ago, after we'd spent some time with these littles this summer (they live far away from us), to write a birthday poem for each. Well, I got one written, and then a long break and finally last week,… Continue reading A birthday poem
Aviation Mystery This is a poem of everyday freight of Flight 66 that was bound for Prince George a steep wooded hillside, a wreck found by night. Southeast of Crown Mountain strewn over a gorge the cockpit and crew were found the next day of Flight 66 that was bound for Prince George. Plane dropped… Continue reading Aviation Mystery
Forest Fire Roundel The forest’s a pyre of crackling heat bombers are buzzing, flame fighters for hire glisten black sweat as they hack, spray and beat. The forest’s a pyre. Crashing through undergrowth, vaulting barbed wire squirrel, deer, raccoon dash a panic retreat to the roar of the fire-wind, flames leaping higher. Wildfire fighters resist… Continue reading Forest Fire Roundel
Happy First Day of Spring! forsythia sprays grey winter with spring sunshine © 2015 by Violet Nesdoly (All rights reserved)
fingers interlace forsythia and pine it must be spring © 2015 by Violet Nesdoly (All rights reserved)
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