Love, How is it that you live in me? When did you take up residence? And what is it about this broken house that keeps you inside? The roof leaks. The stairs, They creak. There is a mournful howling of wind at times, Outside my windows... It can make it hard to sleep. It must …
Root Them Out
Today's thoughts. I face painted a twin boy, once, whose twin had died. He was four or five. His mother told me in whispers that the brother died as a result of blunt force trauma to the head. His father in prison. He hit the child too hard in anger. It is difficult to convey …
Missing
You are a thread. Thick, Strong, Vibrant. And you've been woven into the lives of the people who surround you. If you suddenly go missing, You will destroy the pattern of the tapestry. For a pattern has already been designed And the Master Weaver sits at the loom Making it reality. But we have a …
As You Think
"As you think, you travel. As you love, you attract. You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you. You cannot escape the result of your thoughts; But you can endure and learn, accept and be glad. You will realize the vision of your heart, not …
Flaws…
It does not happen all the time, but sometimes a person can love someone else so much, that the natural tendency to notice and be annoyed by flaws is outweighed by the strong affection residing deep inside. We all notice flaws in people that we care about. But when people love one another, With the …
An Acronym
LEGACY Letters that I write Each one whispers Gratitude for All you say, all you do. Can you feel it, in Your hands? My grateful heartbeat....? LEGACY ajp 4/2015
Nest
You are the tree. The tree of life. Whose roots push downward, Down Down Down Into the soil. Of Love. You are rooted in love. Your roots absorb Its nature, Each facet. And your branches grow upward And outward, Embracing the sky With a smile Accepting all life Seeking refuge In broad shoulders Your branches …
Be Steady
Being true to yourself. That phrase used to confuse me. Who isn't honest with themselves? How can you hide from yourself? Don't answer the questions. I've discovered the answers. You have morals and you have standards. They will be tested. Will you betray your own heart? Last night a friend I care for so deeply …
The Perfect Dress
Deep things. I have been thinking about weddings lately. The dress, really. And the preparation. How God tells us to be like brides, without spot or wrinkle, and he isn't talking about our skin. We are to cultivate souls of rich character and integrity. Purity. And I thought about us as women, as young brides. …
Elinor Knows Best
Today I am pruning my unruly branches. The impetuous girl inside of me is like a wild vine. A romantic vine. She is young and foolhardy. And I don't love her. She is, Zest of the orange, Spice in the chili, The zing on your tongue from a soft drink, And a facet of my …
