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Bugged
On the glass of the window pane Reflected light Bounces images of our faces back to us so brightly I almost miss You Masquerading as a grasshopper Even the tiniest of antennas Receives messages of Love. Tune in,
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., grasshopper, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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Fledged
In the cedar tree a nest long abandoned Its occupants fledged and fled Leaving nothing but beauty behind
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., empty nest, empty nesters, faith, fledged, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, nest, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, tao
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Shadows and change
Overwhelmed I look down A small blue flower at my feet Is filled with the shadow of a small orange fritillary. . No matter our size We all have shadows the grace of a bright sun Can be a spot … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, butterfly, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mystic, mysticism, nature, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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Horizon
Hang on to your shelve and seek the horizon.
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, black cat, blessings, cat, cats, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., faith, feline wisdom, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e
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The I missed you bow
When your sister from another mother comes for a visit And you didn’t expect Her! … When you meet On the street A cousin with different feet … When you meet someone new who’s really swell With happy tails and … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., honor, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, namaste, nature, play, play bow, poem, poetry, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, teachings
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Air
A crane soared past For a moment we were side by side eye to eye It mattered not my feet were on the ground The egret’s were in the air For a moment We were together
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, cranes, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, egrets, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poem, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, tao
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Wet
When the skies open up And the rain pours down, When the clouds open up And the sun pours down, Play! . Whether you are wet or dry, No matter what falls from the sky, In all kinds of weather, … Continue reading
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Tagged blessings, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., humor, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, Liz Teal, love, nature, play, poem, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, watercolor, wet dogs
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Sweet
Close your eyes Dream Pray Sweet
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, curled up, daily practice, dog, dog training, dream, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., enzo, faith, gratitude, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, mysticism, nature, poem, poetry, prayer, puppy, spiritual direction, spirituality, sumi-e, wisdom
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