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Tag Archives: Breathing
RED AND GREEN AND BROWN AND GOLD
There is the red and green and brown and gold, fall shrinking leaves, which people beautifully that pair of Western Redbush trees that, catching slanting autumn light, shone from behind, do kiss my eyes. . . These trees I see … Continue reading
Posted in Autumn, Poetic Musing (Longer Poems), Poetry, Summer, Winter
Tagged Art, Breathing, Fall Leaves, Growth, Life, Nature, Seeing, Trees, Walking
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ALL HANDS TOGETHER
Hands together. . . Yours to mine, Mine to mine, Yours to yours. . . We touch our hands in twos, in threes, in little groups, in crowds, in scores. . . we breathe we drink the water accept caress … Continue reading
Posted in Poetic Musing (Longer Poems), Poetry, Prayer, Uncategorized
Tagged Air, Breathing, Darkness, Day, Holding hands, Light, Prayer, Rest, Shade, Sunshine, Touch, Water
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A CORNER TO HANG YOUR HAT
To find a corner where you can hang your hat– well, yes, for our kind, there is much good in that. And even, a steady place you can call home, and a person or people you feel deep are your … Continue reading
Posted in Poetic Musing (Longer Poems), Poetry
Tagged Breathing, Give and take, Giving, Home, Nature, People, Receiving, Safety net
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THE MYSTERY GAP OF FAITH
Holding fears will get you held up in arrears, But, bolding from all complex foldings your soul and breathing flowing airs will get you climbing up some stairs, And, persevering, you’ll one day reach a better place, when you simply … Continue reading
Posted in Medium Length Poems, Poetry
Tagged Boldness, Breathing, Fears, Gap, Leap of faith, Letting Go, Mystery, Walking
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IN SOLITUDE OR COMPANY
Solitude so long for me a friendly refuge. . . But refuge bubbles imply lack of outer peace. So long as, in company, I’m not so strong, as when I’m solo, fortified, locked in with only me, and people’s presence … Continue reading
Posted in Poetic Musing (Longer Poems), Poetry
Tagged Acceptance, Breathing, Comfortable in one's own skin, Company, Peace, Refuge, Release, Solitude
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HOLDING IT TOGETHER
When things slip and start to seem quite hard, and somehow, it occurs to you that all hell could soon break loose, and, from engine to caboose, things would just fall apart, step back, and from that dreary thinking track, … Continue reading
Posted in Poetic Musing (Longer Poems), Poetry, Prayer
Tagged Brain, Breath, Breathing, Gut, Head, Heart, Holding it all together, Letting Go, Life, Mind Body, Thinking, Thought
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SOCIAL MEDIUM
Social. . . a number? . . . or a URL? Was not an erstwhile social circuit, when people danced, played tennis, cards, or golf, or maybe even cricket? Like, somewhere at some grand old church, or at a party … Continue reading
Posted in Daily life, Poetic Musing (Longer Poems), Poetry
Tagged Breathing, Connection, Expedience, Life, Medium, Nature, Risk, Social, Social Media, Technology
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A DAY WELL DONE
Evening holds its sway. . . moon’s bright light, full spectrum. . . crickets, chirping echoing– they have their say, as I’m reflecting on a day well done: keeping practices and promises, completing foreseen actions, carved out time for prayer … Continue reading
Posted in Medium Length Poems, Poetry, Prayer, Seasons, Summer
Tagged Appreciation, Boldness, Breathing, Contemplation, Crickets, Day, Heart, Love, Lungs, Mind Body, Poetry, Satisfaction, Song, Summer, Sun, Thought, Time, Well Done
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THE GAPE
When the pressure’s on and has been on for long and you fathom no escape. . . It’s time to open up your jaw and yell for help. . . And wait… And meanwhile, seek and heed the call, even … Continue reading
Posted in Poetic Musing (Longer Poems), Poetry
Tagged Appreciation, Awe, Breathing, Chasm, Confidence, Cooperation, Deeds, Escape, Future, Gape, Healing, Help, Legacy, Mind Body, Nadir, Ordeal, Peak, Proliferate, Reaching out, Satisfaction, Seeing, Strength, Time, Transformation, Waiting, Warmth
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RESPIRE, INQUIRE
Respire. . . Inquire. . . Feel deep inside– do not try to hide within, nor blind your vision: dare to peer into the layer of mire. . . whisper a prayer. . . allow your heart to beat and, … Continue reading
Posted in Medium Length Poems, Poetic Musing (Longer Poems), Poetry, Prayer
Tagged Air, All right, Allow Heart, Bask, Beat, Blind, Blood, Breathing, Complete, Deep, Everything, Everything wlll be all right, Feeling, Fill, Flow, Golden, Hide, Inquiry, Inside, Know, Layer, Light, Lungs, Mire, Prayer, Respiration, Seem, Sight, Try, Vision, Void, Warm, Whisper, Within
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