Shortstop

We sing in unison, then settle in to “Play ball” He turns and squats before Her, he bows his head and prays “Help me”, he asks silently, “I beg you, keep me whole.” Ready, he springs to his feet, filled with Her mercy He plays with abandon on his toes […]

Practical

Nothing is more practical than Faith. All is less practical than finding God. Nothing is more practical than Love. All is less practical than losing me. To be in love, be absolutely in love, to have grace, feel totally blessed – seizes my imagination and sets me free, touches all and is the way. This […]

… with the eyes of God

Seeing with the eyes of God, I peer through my own façade. Accepting my personal role, I wonder what does God see through the window of my soul. Listening without deflection, I shudder in realizing, I am divine reflection. The beauty of the flower is its awesome blossoming, standing tall in a […]

Play with Heart

To be one with effort takes skill and synergy, which means I must practice. I give it all I’ve got – to be in harmony with the impossible. It takes all that I am – to do what can’t be done, to enjoy the moment. My body aches, my heart races, my […]

Moan

I exhaled a silent sigh, not an “aha”; it was “ahh”. With my eyes wide shut, I winced – I breathed in the restlessness while abating awakeness. I stood there, laying prostrate – I absorbed the energy, embracing the confusion. Reflecting my shadow self, the sun and the moon appear and emerge […]

Inauguration Day

Regardless from behind the lectern, He declares we will be great again With a sharp tongue and bold promises, he assures us he had the answers and outlines a “wonderful” grand plan. Regardless of treasured tradition, he ignores intelligent pundits. and ridicules the fourth estate. Through his own admission of greatness, and […]

Washing the Dishes

The dishes lay there – left to languish – frustrated from their purpose. Left there in the sink – disrespected – the stainless steel bowl besmirched. Sudsing up is good – reincarnates – they so want to be useful. Then too, soiled is good – real fulfilling – unsullied is not service. […]

Stop, Look, Go

Stop before crossing over Look around at the whole scene Go forth carefully

Vesting

Dress the part Be the role Team players dress in locker rooms Putting on the uniform All for one and one for all Civil servants dress in precincts Wearing badges on the chest protecting and serving Celebrants dress in sacristies Donning multicolor vestments Welcoming all to the table Cooks dress in kitchens Tying aprons and […]

Fierce

She is above the law and does not wear a badge. she is beyond the rule and does not need a shield. With wide open eyes, she mocks blind justice. With wide open arms, she gives peace and mercy. Without empty threats, she feels my pain with me. Without leaving a scar, she uses a […]

	carlfmaulbeck on Wren’s Song
	ruth on Wren’s Song
	carlfmaulbeck on Bold Goal
	ruth on Bold Goal
	carlfmaulbeck on The Invisible