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Tag Archives: nature
Busy
The hood of the car is swarming with tiny ants. They are dropping from the sunroof onto the seats. “Why are you here?” I ask. But all I hear is: Busy, busy, busy One ant simply goes in circles. “This … Continue reading
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Dear me
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Flight
First a duet, Then a quartet, Next a quintet, The song of Peace Filled the air.
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Wisdoms
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., Hudson River, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, mysticism, nature, owls, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, Wave Hill
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Sunday Sea
We took our spirits to the sea, The pounding surf rose up before us, As we reached for the silver linings we knew were there Hidden Under the clouds As birds conversed all around us. What were they saying?
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, beach, blessings, cloudy day, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, mysticism, nature, ocean, poetry, sea birds, spirituality, sumi-e, waves
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Schooling
I stand on the bridge Staring into the spring run Watching small schools of silver dance in the crystal water. The past, present,and future swim before my eyes, As water spills onto cheeks and into rivers.
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, belonging, blessings, change, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., fish, growth, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, mysticism, nature, poetry, schools, spirituality, sumi-e
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Waiting
The puppy in the waiting room at the vet Was old… And patient, He had done this before, But that didn’t mean he liked it. Sometimes we’ve got to wait for things we don’t really like. Because no matter our … Continue reading
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Dragonfly fly by
On tiny dancer legs With gossamer wings Hope flitted in the air Lighting For a moment On the possible.
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Injured
I had no idea you were injured, Scared and vulnerable, You hid your soft wounded underbelly…. I understand, Trust is harder than healing, But both require the assistance of others.
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There, there
He gently puts his head on knee I look down And see Love in action.
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