Tag Archives: Ear

CHECKERBOARD ABOVEBOARD, AND WHAT IT GETS ME CLIMBING TOWARD

Posted on August 30, 2016 by elainedanforth

When a pretty checkerboard that spans the floor comes aboveboard, its sunny yellow warms my spirit, its cooler blues calm my body mind, and, once I to a sky high spot along some magical bean stalk, have climbed, I bend … Continue reading →

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PRAYER TO BE THE GENTLE LAYER OF MY OPINION

Posted on December 6, 2014 by elainedanforth

Oh, God, please help me hold– and still hold forth– my strong opinions. . . in all humility. . . and with respect, and an attentive ear and heart to those who differ with me, with a sense of purpose, … Continue reading →

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THE VOICE OF A CRICKET

Posted on October 10, 2014 by elainedanforth

A cricket– its shaky voice, like a little baby’s rattle, sneaks in my ear and helps me into evening’s starry peace to settle.

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EVENTIDE

Posted on August 22, 2014 by elainedanforth

Eventide. . . fresh darkness rings the big, soft chirp of crowding little crickets that sing their song outside, and soothe by entering my ear, As fresh-wafting, crisp cool air makes whispers ‘cross my skin and breathes me deep, though … Continue reading →

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