O God, my Mother, my heart yearns for you; my soul desires you, my body longs for you, I am in a dry and dreary land where there is no water. I am still in your presence, though Embrace me and give me peace and equanimity. Your love is better than life, I sing inContinue reading “Yearn (Psalm 63)”
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Goodness (Psalm 4)
Here I am, hear my plea, O my God. I feel abandoned and all alone; I even wonder why you would listen to me be merciful to me and hear my prayer. How long, must I live with these indignities? Is my life full of delusions? Am I lying to myself? My Lady hasContinue reading “Goodness (Psalm 4)”
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 Continue reading “Shortstop”
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 He plays gracefully with hisContinue reading “Shortstop”
Joy and Sadness
Joy and Sadness go hand in hand. Sadness without Joy is despair. Joy without Sadness is cheeky. Sadness is vital to Joy’s joy, adversity provides comfort, loss increases happiness. Joy is vital to Sad’s sadness, confidence overcomes distress, gain often only comes through pain. Sadness makes Joy’s joy real, hope listens withContinue reading “Joy and Sadness”
Mercy
Mercy Sitting there in the Square ruined and disheveled, cloaked in drab failure, passers by pass by One stops and stoops and with extended hand says, “Tell me about it,” and sits to listen. “I took the coin and I ran, spending it all without care, and by myself, I was a winner. Now, lookContinue reading “Mercy”
