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Tag Archives: dog
No mud?
She jumps on my bed Leaving muddy roses Decorating my sheets ……………………….. No mud, no lotus Know mud, Know love!
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, blessings, dog, eco-chaplaincy, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, little white dog, Liz Teal, lotus, love, mud, mysticism, nature, paw prints, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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Tiny blooms
The tiniest of yellow flowers Hang from the slenderest of green stalks Gently dancing. The dog hunts lizards in the grass. The sun Shines.
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, anoles, art, blessings, dog, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., grass, hope, hunting, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, lizards, love, mysticism, nature, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, yellow flowers
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Opportunity/deceit
We want We pine, we conspire Plan, hope, and plot All to get what we haven’t got Whether we really need it or not! The little white dog Danced at the door Asking to go out Or so it seemed … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, bone, clever, deceit, dog, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, Elizabeth Teal., faith, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, longing, love, meditation, mysticism, poetry, possession, sumi-e, training, two dogs
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Bleeding
Sitting on the floor of the urgent care veterinary clinic The boy now man Sat with his boy Now old man …… I never knew Or maybe I did but never really understood How you could bleed out Without anyone … Continue reading
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Tagged art, bleed, blessings, dog, Elizabeth Teal., emergency veterinary, grace, ink brush painting, interfaith, Liz Teal, love, old dog, poetry, spirituality, spleen, sumi-e, Tomi
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Dreaming
Dreaming in black and white Until nothing is left but what is essential.
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, dog, dream, dreams, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, mysticism, nature, poetry, simplicity, spirituality, sumi-e, tao, zen
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Getting Dressed
The weather has turned And there before Her loomed the holiday sweater… She looked up And shivered. …….. Even on those days where you feel there is no good choice, There really is…. Take care of yourself, Not what others … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas sweaters, dog, dog sweater, Elizabeth Teal., humor, Liz Teal, self care, spirituality, sumi-e, wisdom
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Silvered
I see You in a cloud of silver Sparkling shimmer Strands of Love Tie us together Forever
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, dog, eco-chaplaincy, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, old dogs, poetry, spirituality, standard poodle, sumi-e
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Fall and Release
The wind blows Leaves fall The dog chases A green ball
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, autumn, blessings, dog, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., fall, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, leaves, Liz Teal, love, mysticism, nature, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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Breathe in
Some put their noses to grindstones, Some hold them twitching in air, Some make a mad dash Some saunter and stroll And some quietly sniff here And there… ………. No matter their manner, Or style Or demeanor They are alert … Continue reading
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Tagged art, dog, dog training, Elizabeth Teal., faith, K9 nose work, Liz Teal, love, nature, poem, poetry, scent, spirituality, sumi-e, tracking, trust
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