Tag: poetry
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One of the Mysteries
The almost but not yet abounds. We grow in darkness and quiet. Dig. Cover with dirt, water, sun. Grow. Unfold. Stretch. Breathe. Howl. Shine. Expand and lengthen. Abandon yourself to the almost but not yet
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Every Song a Poem
Poems are meanings, attempts at meaning-making, successes and failures and in-betweens. Sometimes we are alone. Sometimes we hear our children use phrases like, “outside of Time and Space.” These kinds of poems talk about life and its songs, our anthems, laments, and jubilations. They are creations and we are creators. God is Poet, ever-present, ever-creating meaning-maker. …
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An Ars Poetica
You are my gift, dear poem, you are like my breath; you wake me, and sing me to sleep. You are my gift, dear poetry, you are like my life’s blood; you energize me and carry me on. You are my gift, dear writing, you are like my body; you move me and support my soul.…
Amy Secrist 