life – Pondering Christ

What Now?

My heartbeat of God tree has now shed her outer layer. The sheaves of bark lay in a pile, neatly stacked at one side of her base. She had once stood tall, almost to rooftop level of the nearby three-story building. I knew her then, and would greet her with a pat on her trunk,Continue reading “What Now?”

Threshold

I sit in August stillness, Lungs fill with the breath of Creation. Night crickets finish their songs, As waking bird calls greet the rising sun. I listen to the symphony Of the living community atop grass and tree canopies. Indoors, I had slept all night. Now sitting in the threshold of dawn, We all belong.

Sweet Dreams

It’s 11PM, and I just remembered the cup of coffee in the microwave, Certainly cold by now. I should have sipped it, instead of snacking on Snickers. Regrets, climbing into bed with me, Coffee and chocolates: Sweet dreams…

Table

I’m crying over a table. Not literally sitting there. But sitting with the memories of the first piece of furniture I had sanded and finished, along with matching benches. We pinched pennies, and this table was the perfect space for our kitchen, where our young children ate breakfasts, lunches, and ice cream; worked at crafts;Continue reading “Table”

Nightfall

Daystar fades. Birdsongs still, Resting for the night. Anxiety over unaccomplished chores Somehow soften, as majestic trees show Arms reaching toward hope: After the night, Another chance.

Prayerful Timing?

I arrived at church at 8:55, knelt in prayer for thanksgiving, then sat back in my pew for some quiet time, waiting for Mass to begin. At this particular church there is a bell tower that plays the same tune as my grandmother’s clock did, reminding me of childhood days. The priest normally waits forContinue reading “Prayerful Timing?”

Invitation

At Mass on Sunday, I sat behind parents with a young girl, probably about 4 years old. Dressed in a cute skirt, sweater and boots, she kept herself busy munching goldfish crackers in a Ziploc baggie, looking around at people, while Mass prayers began. Fr. Mike called little ones to the front of church, forContinue reading “Invitation”

ICE

Ice covers light snow, Hard shell, unbreakable. ICE smothers life’s glow, Harsh shells, unspeakable.

Early Bird Wisdom

It’s the second day of January. A new month, a new year. Cold air nips at anyone’s nose outside. The living room fire is so delightful! As I gaze out the window, winged life streaks by. Was that a robin?? In January?? Then, something flies by so quickly, but my trained eye notes something blue.Continue reading “Early Bird Wisdom”

Be Seated

While at Mass the other day, one of my friends, Chris, was the lector. The priest and deacon were seated, and the 3rd chair next to Fr. Mike was vacant. After he finished reading, Chris headed to a seat, behind the 3 chairs where the priest and deacon were. Fr. Mike stopped Chris, patted theContinue reading “Be Seated”