Tag Archives: birds

Sing

Posted on March 29, 2020 by eteal

I go outside to a chorus of birds. “ How can you sing at a time like this?” “How can we not?” SING.

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Flights

Posted on March 11, 2020 by eteal

Overhead Wings of all sizes Beat a rhythm of life And cover the ground with shadows of flight Honor all paths Oh gracious Goodness Please protect us on our fragile journeys.

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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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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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Jay walking

Posted on January 29, 2020 by eteal

Two blue jays On two branches Strut, flutter and fly Only to repeat the dance. Loudly. Corvidae… I do not know what they say, But still they bring me joy Today. Strut your stuff on whatever path or branch you’re … Continue reading →

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Sabbath Hymns

Posted on January 19, 2020 by eteal

The loudest hymn I heard this morning Filled me with blessings I scanned the trees looking for the soloist And there On the lowest branch Was the tiniest bird. …… Sing your sabbath songs No matter what anyone says Sing … Continue reading →

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New Year’s morning

Posted on January 1, 2020 by eteal

The night was filled with booms, A barrage of ballistics Kept humans awake And made the dogs quake Unnatural thunder reverberated into early morning But when the light of dawn brightened the new day All was silent. ………. Do not … Continue reading →

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Big whoop

Posted on December 29, 2019 by eteal

Who knows what we see When we see The unseen? …….. I saw You, Your eye Almost the same height as mine Yet you could soar so much higher. …… Was it a You? Was it really You?

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Water Birds

Posted on October 25, 2019 by eteal

Longingly, My inner child sits by the river Watching a conversation unfold … Everything Everywhere Reminds me To listen To You

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