The Reminder 2017

I wrote this in 2010 This is one of the most magical and joyous times of the year with colored lights on rooftops and in windows…red poinsettias grace many a ya...

Tic Tock

  Two days alone. Quiet is so loud. Longing for something but the body restricts the mind. The will, giving in… Emotions win… God, are you listening to me?...

Remembrance

   I remember as if it were yesterday I heard the elderly, gray-haired lady say… Just a little girl but I saw my world from outside sitting in the yard… The roo...

He is the Reason

  He is the reason; I live, and move, and have my being He is the reason I keep on believing… He is the reason; I sing and rejoice, celebrating His Holy Bi...

What if…

All I want for Christmas… World peace? Good-will to all men? What if Christmas-peace began in a small town? Where warmth and love and joy abounds All wrapped up...

The Surprise

  A little girl of five, was standing in line to meet the man in red… Looking over at the little boy of six, said, What’s your wish? The little boy of six...

Mother’s Song

  Heart beat Deep within her womb Rhythmic music to the soul Comforting and unafraid I am… Resting in the stillness Surrounded by great love my prote...

Ancient One

It’s my turn Life is Oh so short… Upon this place of dirt and rocks Water, snow and hills, Stand fast… Soon and very soon I’ll end my to...

Almost Home

  Upon your withered brow Wisdom shows The hoary head And tattered clothes Bent, you humbly bow Signs of the journey Life has brought you through Chosen wi...

The Better Part

  Luke 10:41-42 New International Version (NIV) “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are neede...