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Tag Archives: poetry
Smiles
I can’t stop smiling! he said, looking at Her. Neither could She. ….. ….. …… How can you paint a smile? What word can possibly convey the moment The edges of a mouth open up toward heaven? … Heaven, Of … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, dogs, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, mysticism, nature, poetry, reciprocity, relationship, smiles, smiling, spirituality, sumi-e
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Fangs
he looked so cute With his fangs exposed I couldn’t be mad Or scared Why vilify someone just because of their dentition?
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Tagged art, black cats, cats, Elizabeth Teal., equality, fangs, ink brush painting, Liz Teal, love, poetry, sacred activism, sumi-e
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Water Birds
Longingly, My inner child sits by the river Watching a conversation unfold … Everything Everywhere Reminds me To listen To You
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Desktop Companions
Even if you work at home, Alone Connected to your job Thru ether nets and satellites Cables and cellular You are not alone! The purrs beside the computer are simply reminders.
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Tagged art, black cat, blessings, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, interfaith, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, mysticism, nature, office cat, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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Grandmother Child
The ancient one looks like a puppy A grand child of royal pugs and the fey With gentle eyes and Yoda’s ears She is gracious Dispensing the quiet wisdom of acceptance Teaching lessons we all need No matter our years … Continue reading
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Tagged AAI, acceptance, animal assisted chaplaincy, animal assisted therapy, Elizabeth Teal., fey, ink brush painting, Liz Teal, love, pet therapy, poetry, pugs, spirituality, sumi-e, wisdom, yoda
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Wild
He danced around the paddock Kicking up his heels “Oh he’s a wild one,” the cedars chuckle . But the grasses under hoof Knew the truth… Even domestic, we are all unbroken Spirit Longing to run free.
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Songlight
Golden lights hits my face, As rainclouds form across the sky A song burst into the air I followed it And found You! … A large bird at the top of a small bush? Or a small bird at the … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, birds, birdsong, blessings, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, mysticism, nature, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, sunlight, trees
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Landing
Wings fluttered past my face Landing on the upturned visage of You Blooming
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Promises Licked
The peanut butter jar promised treasures If only they could be reached, Lick, Stretch! Yum! Oh, even if you can not reach the depth of the well of desire, You can taste the sweetness of life.
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Tagged art, dog, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., humor, illustration, ink brush painting, Liz Teal, love, nature, peanut butter, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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Waiting
She sat like a golden statue, Patient Waiting Longing Until it was time to go home. At the sight of the leash She lept for joy! … Teachers are everywhere, Most curricula is simple. Be still, Ask, Receive. Give thanks,
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