May 22, 2017

Sounds of the Sound

Sitting on the bank of the Sound I listen for the wonderful sounds of nature all around White-crowned Sparrows pour out song Harbor porpoises splash along Bald eagles soar high and strong Sea otters cavort shores where they belong My awe of God abounds ______________________________________- It’s Quadrille...

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May 15, 2017

Traeger Season

Traeger season. My favorite time of year. An entire meal cooked out on the deck either directly on the grill or in aluminum packets makes for quick easy clean-up. The scent of mesquite pellets wafts about the deck. I peel russet potatoes and cube them, spray...

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May 8, 2017

Echoes of Peace

My fear rises The verse echoes in my mind Do not be anxious, pray, be thankful Peace reigns in my heart I see her fear The verse echoes from my mouth Do not be anxious, let’s pray, be thankful Peace reigns in her heart _________________________________...

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April 29, 2017

Don’t Miss Today

We plan to serve others Tomorrow, next week Six months from now But don’t miss chances to encourage and uplift today Let us see the way Lord, show us how _______________________________ This poem for Day #29 of NaPoWriMo is inspired by The Very Next Thing by...

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