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Tag Archives: eco-mysticism
New!
You can hide Or you can catch the ball! . Either way, Happy New Year, y’all!
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The moon in the morning
From morning til night, reflected the light. Shine bright.
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Triptychs and trinities
I went to church today The dome was brilliant blue The water holy And the pelican passed by accepting communion, As did i, For all was You.
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Traveling
On the road, Sitting in traffic Behind a trailer Containing a small Florida cracker steer standing, gazing about, alert and relaxed… We seemed to catch each other’s eye… Where are you going this solstice night? He moved aside, Revealing a … Continue reading
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Goose
The Christmas goose has arrived On the lawn From Canada And She shall not be cooked.
And the crèche said Moo
The first cow in the nativity Was an ox, in 1223, In a cave. In Italy. Today She was in a field in Florida… But the message is still the same, Live simply, Live humbly, Love wholeheartedly, All of creation.
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Crows of Light
“I am not some harbinger of Death” said the crow, “I have survived the fire to bring you the Light. Beware the stories of loss that others tell, Listen to the stories of the survivors.
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Lights
We stood on the lawn gazing at the flickering lights, Like earthly fireworks, Or shooting stars proclaiming this season of light. Unaware, (at first) A form in the shadows was also following the light… Is someone there? Magi or Mother? … Continue reading
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