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Ben, the gentle
There He was, walking by the side of the road. I saw Him before he saw me… . He turned around… Our eyes met And my heart melted. I went to him, He came to me. softly wagging his tail … Continue reading
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Tagged art, big dog, brush painting, daily practice, dogs, Elizabeth Teal., gratitude, interfaith, Liz Teal, love, meditation, nature, poem, poetry, rescue, spiritual direction, spirituality, stray dogs, sumi-e, tikkum olam, valentine
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Lace
Looking up at the black lace of dormancy Against the brilliant blue . I see You. . Light and shade Play across your face, I hear you sing, And long to join in… Soft whistles escape my lips… And I … Continue reading
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Tagged art, bird, birds, Christianity, daily practice, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, ecology, Elizabeth Teal., grace, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, nature is my religion, poem, poetry, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, theology, tree, tree of life, winter
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Daze
It has been a long day, I look up at the sun setting over the river as the sky fills with feathers and purpose. Some have wingspans that carve the sky as they fly, Some leave footprints on the earth.. … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, birds, birds in flight, blessings, brush painting, daily practice, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, mysticism, nature, poem, poetry, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, wisdom
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Walk Softly
I felt a soft whisper on my arm, A tiny spider was there, Gently walking, meaning no harm.
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, daily practice, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, ecotheology, Elizabeth Teal., faith, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, nature is my religion, poem, poetry, shamanism, spider, spiders, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e
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Sisters
Nose to nose They sniff each other hello. I see You!
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, cat, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, feral cats, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, love, mysticism, nature, neighbor, poem, poetry, sisters, spirituality, sumi-e, tabby
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Poetry for Poodles
One by one The came up And read the poems they wrote To the poodle. . Their soft voices Timid and young, Barely audible to the human ear, But the dog Clearly heard the love in their hearts And He … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted therapy, animals, art, daily practice, dogs, eco-mysticism, Elizabeth Teal., faith, ink brush painting, Liz Teal, love, painting, pet therapy, pets, poem, poetry, poodle, R.E.A.D., reading education dogs, spiritual direction, spirituality, standard poodle, sumi-e, therapy dog
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Blooming
The sidewalk was filled with hyacinths All waiting to go to a wedding, White and frothy, Scenting the air with possibilities and love. How could I resist when later I saw some in the grocery … Now my home is … Continue reading
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Tagged art, black cat, blessings, Elizabeth Teal., hyacinth, ink brush painting, interfaith, Liz Teal, love, nature, poem, poetry, potted plants, spirituality, sumi-e, weddings
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Egg
The egg is cracked right above the container But before it can reach the bowl A paw appears Temptation or opportunity strikes. . Do we act on our impulses or our needs?
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Tagged cats, desire, eggs, Elizabeth Teal., Liz Teal, need, opportunity, painting, poem, Poems, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, tabby, wisdom
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Full day
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Tagged animals, art, art journal, big apple circus, dog, dream dog, Elizabeth Teal., home, husky mix, interfaith, journaling, joy, Liz Teal, love, meditation, nature, pig, poem, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, wild
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