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Tag Archives: standard poodle
A bird in a tree….
the bird in the tree is singing to the dog. I do not know the lyrics, but it does not seem to be a lullaby….. yet he goes to sleep anyway. No matter the tune being sung, it is as … Continue reading
Posted in Dao Dogs
Tagged animals, art, bird songs, dog, dogs, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, interspecies spirituality, nature, poetry, poodle, spirituality, standard poodle, sumi-e
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Friends
the little old man pup can barely see, and so he take refuge under a friend. Step for step they walk thru grass, neither confident of the situation, they follow the path back home. we are likewise blind, though we … Continue reading
Posted in The Now
Tagged adopted dogs, animals, art, blessings, dachshund mix, dogs, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, friends, friendship, interspecies spirituality, love, nature, poetry, rescue dogs, SBNR, shelter, spirituality, standard poodle, sumi-e
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Waiting
behind the gate, it’s getting late – and here You are. waiting. welcoming. Home.
my father’s chair
there is a poodle in my father’s chair taking comfort there.. a Springfield song runs thru my head as tears stream down my face. and i too find comfort there.
Posted in The Now
Tagged art, comfort, dog, dogs, eco-chaplaincy, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, grief, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, love, My Father's Chair, nature, over stuffed chair, poetry, poodles, Rick Springfield, solace, spirituality, standard poodle, sumi-e
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Shirt sleeve gratitudes
I would give you the shirt of my back, but i think you would rather have some of my popcorn. whatever you give, give with gratitude.
Posted in Blessings, Dao Dogs, Gratitudes
Tagged art, begging dog, dog, dogs, eco-spirituality, faith, giving, gratitude, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, love, nature, poodle, spirituality, standard poodle, sumi-e
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Grooming
What do you mean i need to be groomed? Doesn’t a mud bath count?
Posted in The Now
Tagged baptism, grooming, mud puddle, mud puppy, poodle puppy, standard poodle, sumi-e
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all folded
chop wood, carry water – wash clothes. folded habits sit in a stack. heads find pillows. day folds into night. be blessed. blessed be.
Posted in Dao Dogs, zen dog
Tagged daily chores, daily meditations, Earth centered spirituality, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, inter-species spirituality, laundry, poodle, rescue poodle, sleeping dogs, Spiritual ecology, spirituality, standard poodle, trans species spirituality, washing clothes
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naps
rest sweet full of dreams nap on my knee and teach me of peace.
Posted in Dao Dogs, zen dog
Tagged animals, art, Christianity, dog, eco-spirituality, Hinduism, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Islam, Judaism, love, nap time, napping, nature, peace, poetry, rescue poodle, spirituality, standard poodle, sumi-e, sweet dreams, tao, zen
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observations
he sees you when your sleeping she knows when your awake be good for Goodness sake.
Posted in Blessings, The Now
Tagged art, blessings, Christmas, eco-spirituality, ink brush painting, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, nature, poetry, santa sumi-e, spirituality, standard poodle, sumi-e, sweet dreams, tao, zen
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light & shadow
The lamb of dog shines brightly in the shadows. We are not lost. We are not wandering. We are Here.
Posted in Dao Dogs, zen dog
Tagged art, dog, dogs, eco-spirituality, faith, grief, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, love, mindfulness practice, nature, poetry, poodle, shadow work, spirituality, standard poodle, sumi-e, tao, zen
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