joy – MaddogPoetry

Rain

“One can find so many pains when the rain is falling.”[1] Rain, rain… go away “Umbrella is comfort, rain is life! You must often leave comfort to touch life!”[2] Come back another day “Those who say sunshine brings happiness have never danced in the rain.”[3] Rain, rain… soak away “If you pray for rain, youContinue reading “Rain”

Silence of Wonderment

In the silence of wonderment, we listen with joy, sharing the Good News, and celebrating the Way with harmony. In the silence of wonderment, “St. Joseph is a saint of few words… learn from him charity of speech.”[1] To be kinder and gentler, speak well, and listen better. In the silence of wonderment, we listenContinue reading “Silence of Wonderment”

Yearn (Psalm 63)

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)”

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”