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Tag Archives: animals
Tangled and smooth
She sauntered in through the front door Like she used to do before The collie came. She curled up side down in a pile of mending, A relaxed tangle of legs and paws And I thought I heard the house … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, blessings, cat, cats, cats and dogs, collie, dog, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, nature, new dog, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, tabby
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Studying Horses
The young horse was walked to the field Where four horses already stood, Three in a group Grazing And one watching the road. Or me. . The halter on the youth was removed, A leg kicked out into the new … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, blessings, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., field, horse, horses, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, pasture, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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Sisters
Sisters need not have the same fathers and mothers… They simply must play in the same puddles, Dance in the rain, And lick the tears from your cheeks.
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, blessings, border collie, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, multiple dog home, mysticism, nature, poetry, sisters, sorrows, spirituality, sumi-e, terrier mix, toy dogs
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Go home
A honey colored old man, With clouded eyes and a frosted muzzle Wandered in the road. No collar or tags proclaimed him. I drove home to get a leash. . Wandering the streets, lead in hand, Pocket full of treats … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, blessings, care, community, compassion, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, home, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, lost dog, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, old dog, poetry, prayer, spirituality, stray dog, sumi-e, yellow dog
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Territories
The pocket panther Slinks around Spraying newly opened pathways Finding his way in this brave new world.
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Tagged animals, art, art journal, black cat, blessings, brush painting, cat, cats, daily practice, Elizabeth Teal., grief, ink, interfaith, Liz Teal, love, meditation, poem, poetry, spiritual direction, spirituality, sprays, sumi-e, watercolor
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Tuxedos
The tabby always wore a tuxedo A purrfect white Bib with matching gloves and spats Or mitts if you purrfurr She only purred and never spat At anyone. Seemingly aware that every day life is A special occasion, worthy of … Continue reading
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Tagged adoption, animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, blessings, cats, daily practice, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, feral cats, formal, ink brush meditation, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poem, poetry, rescue, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, tabby, tuxedo tabby cat
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Fly
Whatever direction you fly, Fly towards Peace.
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, birds, blessings, brush painting, daily practice, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, fly, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, journey, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, peace, poetry, sacred, spiritual direction, spiritual growth, spirituality, sumi-e, wisdom
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Curtains
I am fond of saying The light of Love (However you name the Divine) shines thru many windows, Our jobs are to open the drapes… But oh, We forget about the sheers! Sometimes we just need someone on the other … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, anoles, art, blessings, brush painting, curtains, daily practice, divine, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, God, grace, gratitude, hope, ink, ink brush meditation, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, lizards, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, nature is my religion, poem, poetry, sheers, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, theology
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Plumes and Poms
A silky white plume Waved like a banner Followed by a fluffy white pompom That Pounced and bounced Through the field of green. There are possibilities we can’t see, Follow them!
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, blessings, dogs, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, little white dog, Liz Teal, love, meadow, meditation, mysticism, nature, papillon, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, toy dogs, trust
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LoveBugs
They are everywhere, Why so much hate? They are love bugs! . They do not bite, Or sting Or Eat your house. They herald the coming of summer And feed the soil that grows The plants That grow our air. … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animals, art, blessings, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, ecology, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, love bugs, meditation, mysticism, nature, poem, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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