Wander off to a resting place where the birds, butterflies and fireflies are the happiest and lie down for a good while. Picnic blankets and hammocks are entirely optional. By Wendell Berry “The Peace of Wild Things” When despair for the world grows in meand I wake in the night at the least soundin fear … Continue reading Resting in the grace
poems
For The Unconquerable Soul
By William Ernest Henley "Invictus" Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed. Beyond … Continue reading For The Unconquerable Soul
Waiting
By John Burroughs Serene, I fold my hands and wait, Nor care for wind, nor tide, nor sea;I rave no more 'gainst time or fate, For lo! my own shall come to me. I stay my haste, I make delays, For what avails this eager pace?I stand amid the eternal ways, … Continue reading Waiting
Atlas
Everyday Faithful Kind of Love. By EU Fanthorpe There is a kind of love called maintenance Which stores the WD40 and knows when to use it; Which checks the insurance, and doesn't forget The milkman; which remembers to plant bulbs; Which answers letters; which knows the wayThe money goes; which deals with dentists And Road … Continue reading Atlas
After a while
By Veronica A. Shoffstall. After a while you learn the subtle difference between holding a hand and chaining a soul and you learn that love doesn’t mean leaning and company doesn’t always mean security. And you begin to learn that kisses aren’t contracts and presents aren’t promises and you begin to accept your defeats with your … Continue reading After a while
Fizz
Contemplating to myself over which fizz. The fizz my bubble bath makes as it floats making bubble bath cloud animals for me to chase with my fingers while I soak or the ticklish fizz bubbling on my tongue from sweet sparkling grapes as I swirl a wish coming to fruition around in my mouth. ©2023 … Continue reading Fizz