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Tag Archives: poetry
Longing and desire
What you see as distress, Is only longing… What is the object of desire? What do you long for? These are the more important questions… How can you not long for the renewal that the robin brings? No matter the … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged art, black cat, desire, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, interspirituality, longing, love, mysticism, nature, poet, poetry, robin, robin red breast, spirituality, sumi-e
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Nestling
The squirrel climbed the tree Carrying a bundle of grass, Roots still entact. Nesting? Gardening?? Looking for a home, or just decorating? The squirrel descended the tree, Still carrying the bundle of grass. . With all this talk of decluttering … Continue reading
Like water
Like water of a duck’s back, Peace came, Filled with giggles and joy and otters and mermaids.
Posted in The Now
Tagged baptism, blessings, ducks, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Harriman State Park, joy, nature, peace, poetry, spirituality, splashing, sumi-e
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Play!
The kitten Wiggled his bottom Ready to pounce. “Not now,” “I’m in the middle of a blessing.” Her paws resting gently on the violin case… “Me too, me too” he said. However you do it, remember to play everyday.
Posted in The Now
Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, art, blessings, cats, daily practice, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush meditiation, kittens, music, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, violin, violin case
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Thin skinned
The unicorn wallowed in the cool mud, Finding comfort on a hot day. Many think they are well shielded, with tough hides and fierce countenance.. But in truth they, like rhinos, have very thin skins… Thus they need protecting…..as do … Continue reading
Questions
One days where I seem more full of questions than answers, I look up And find I am not alone.
Early morning flights
In the early morning, I looked up to pray & find myself watching flight paths… Creatures of the night Are also creatures of the dawn. We fly where we are needed and fed.
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Tagged bats, dawn, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., ink, mediation, morning, nature, peace, poetry, prayers, spirituality, sumi-e, xuan paper
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Carry out
Sometimes we need someone to teach us how to carry our load, Sometimes you simply need some to carry on with you!
Caws-ality
The hard drive crashed, And with fingers crossed in hope and prayer It has been sent away to hospital, or perhaps Frankenstein’s laboratory for devices with names. And then, And the tablet crashed …too old to save… And thus my … Continue reading
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Tagged birds, crows, data recovery, Elizabeth Teal., hope, ink brush, Liz Teal, murder of crows, poem, poetry, salvation, water color
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Siblings and friendships
Trying to nap, The littlest one jumps with joy and only wants to play. But no grumbles, Best to simply wake up and play… You might just find surprise joy that way!
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Tagged enlightenment, joy, multi-dog households, poetry, spirtuality
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