Amy Secrist

Tag: NaPoWriMo

  • Emmanuel

    Be with me in my waking, praying, moving. Be with me in my speaking, hugging, helping. Be with me in my scrubbing, filling, placing. Be with me in my prepping, serving, feeding. Be with me in my packing, driving, sending. Be with me in my washing, drying, folding. Be with me in my rinsing, loading,…

  • Perfection’s Imperfection

    My mom tells me That her mom told her That if everything were perfect We’d be in heaven. I’ve let perfection lure me Into its barren landscape long enough. I’m letting go of idealized outcomes and performances. I’m embracing the muddy garden and all its mess. I’m almost perfect in my imperfection; I just need…

  • little gurus (IV)

    My yoga mat fits neatly in the narrow front hall, extending along the hard floor from the base of the door to the edge of the living room carpet. I stand in samastithi and am reminded to dedicate my practice. The crucifix hanging to my left side, not twenty-four inches from my cheek, thankfully doesn’t…