Valentines

Posted on February 15, 2020 by eteal

The littlest greenest lizard

Clutched the tiniest rosebud

Perhaps for the small ant inside

But I do not know why,

But does it matter?

All I saw was Love

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Black

Posted on February 13, 2020 by eteal

A butterfly with wings of shining ebony

Flittered down beside

A collie with fur of shining ebony

Sun glinted of nature’s beauty

Reminding us all

To give thanks

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Safety

Posted on February 12, 2020 by eteal

The tiny toad sought safety from the noonday sun,

And from the dogs who chase toads…

But

Safety is not to be found

Under the favorite toy of the collie.

Surprise!

…..

Just because something provides shade

Or protection from rain,

Doesn’t make it safe.

……

Find safety in community

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Smile

Posted on February 11, 2020 by eteal

The tiny dog

With butterfly ears

Danced at the end of his leash…

And the whole world smiled.

…….

No. Really.

It did!

Don’t miss those moments of pure joy,

They may be tiny,

But so are mustard seeds.

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Flight Patterns

Posted on February 10, 2020 by eteal

The body of the earth

Holds the bodies of our ancestors

As our wings

Like those of angels

Give us flight.

We are called to shine,

To be soft and brave,

And to trust.

Fly free in the direction of your dreams.

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Shop dog

Posted on February 9, 2020 by eteal

The shop dog curled into a tight ball

Looked pleading at the tall thin man

For escape, relief, or salvation.

….

The store was filled

A sale was on

Shoppers filled the formally peaceful place,

A salvation for the proprietor….

……

The tall thin man produced a long thin leash

And the shop dog was saved too.

….

We all need rescue

We all deserve salvation

It just looks different depending on who we are

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Witness

Posted on February 8, 2020 by eteal

I opened the door

After the storm

Expecting to find fallen trees

But

All I saw was the huge tail feathers

Of two grand birds

Taking to flight across my yard

As leaves swirled around my feet.

……….

Sometimes,

More often than we think,

Our most perfect witness

Is our presence.

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Bookended by prayer

Posted on February 5, 2020 by eteal

Tiny birds sing me awake

As the day begins

Peace eagles swirl on the thermals

As the night begins

Nothing ends

Only shifting winds

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Bedfellows

Posted on February 4, 2020 by eteal

The glossy black parts of living fur coats

Meld into each other on the bed

Calico and Collie

Unsure of their relationship face to face,

still can dream

Back to back

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Beauty

Posted on February 3, 2020 by eteal

Crowned with leaves

She shined like the moon reflected in the swamp,

Glittery and green.

…..

Goddesses are among us,

Messy,

and Mirthful.

Follow their lead!

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