SO IT’S THE FOURTH OF JULY! What does that mean to you? I speak for what memories it brings to me. . . Daddy taking the only day off every year Driving with family to Natchez Trace A fish fry with Mama’s melt in your mouth hush puppies And coleslaw and an onion; lots of …
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PEACE
Loving the picture of my great grandson and my daughter! I don’t want to think of him in the fourth grade in a classroom Waiting for an armed gunman. Is that too raw for you? It certainly is for me! Can we use our brain power to solve an issue of violence Violence that’s killing …
Amazing Grace
That has allowed me to hold Three daughters Four grandsons Three granddaughters One great grandson! How sweet the day When sounds of babies light my way!
What if?
The only take aways from this life are . . . The times I spend with the natural essence of life ! Expression of Inner feelings Commune with nature Serving each creature I meet Relationships with all living things. How full is my cache? I have no time to waste! Electronics off ! A new …
The presence
Unconditional love is in my presence When? I think of my daughters – my grands, my siblings and my dogs! ‘Tis only then when I expect nothing in return but Instead receive more tan given! Even when there is no reciprocal response I feel and exhibit the same overwhelming love Expecting nothing and receiving all!
THE RULE OF GOLDEN
Dig deep! Those random acts of kindness May be hiding your selfish streak! I remember my mother and I arguing over ‘selfishness’! I contended that doing for others was selfish! She argued undauntedly that selfishness was doing to benefit oneself! I agreed and pointed out the merits of doing for others! “Selfishness is a virtue“ …
I WONDER
I love the music of thunder! From childhood I learned that the threat of lightening had passed When I heard the sound of thunder. How many truisms do I really know to be fact Or is my education still lacking validation?
MAUNDY THURSDAY REMINDER
The black clay angel rests on my dresser. It looks as if it should have been discarded years ago. Both wings are broken. There is nothing that redeems the broken feet . Why keep such a hideous figure amid the paintings and books and ornate picture frames? I thought it could have been from my …
MY MAP
Twenty years ago today My compass pointed north And there I remain! Would it be or could it be A change in direction is nigh? Perhaps I’ll revert to a southern sky? Winds of change approach! Hold fast for a divining pull An early start isn’t sustainable! Be still my urge to flee!
WORDS FROM A BUCK PRIVATE
Today my heart fluttered with joy! I was privileged to read words written over a hundred years ago. It was not from a history book but from my father Stationed in France during World War 1 He penned letters to his older brother. He spoke of his love for his country and the farming practices …
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