Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Let beauty feed your soul


This photo was taken at sunrise, 
But my camera was facing west: 
Quite a surprise! 
 Just a reminder: 
Beauty can be found 
In unexpected places, 
So be brave, and bold, 
And look about you: 
 There is always beauty somewhere. 
Find it, and let it feed your soul.

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Protecting the vulnerable


Help us always 
 To see beyond the distractions 
To the vulnerability that lies waiting 
To be tenderly cared for 
And gently exposed to the light.

Monday, January 26, 2026

Build habits of peace


My husband has a habit 
Of complaining about technology 
 While I, of late, have found myself 
Complaining just as much, 
But about politics. 
It’s time, I think, though I won’t deny 
Our complaints are well deserved, 
To actively seek a return to that space 
Within our hearts where peace is found, 
And to focus on nurturing that 
Til it expands beyond our selves 
And softens the conflicts of the world.

Sunday, January 25, 2026

In mourning


Today we mourn the collapse 
Of something beautiful, 
And weep for the loss 
Of the ideals we held dear: 
How could so many folks condone 
This senseless killing?

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Power of a symbol


Perhaps it was a mistake to choose 
As the symbol of our nation 
A huge angry predator 
Always alert for prey 
And determined to be master 
Of all that he surveys.

Friday, January 23, 2026

Echoes in the fog


The slow disintegration of this cabin 
Echoes the slow disintegration 
 Of the values we hold dear, 
Ideals embedded in our constitution, 
In our faith, 
And in our hearts: 
Freedom, compassion, equality — 
All crumbling as we watch…

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Shadows


Early morning, and the sun is low, 
The mist is rising from the frosted lawn,
 And the apple trees, so barren in winter,
 Cast long, mysterious, inviting shadows 
Expanding across the path of light.