Tag Archives: light

Catching Light

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

Early this morning I sat on the deck drinking my coffee. It’s Alaska, and although the snow is gone it was still 32 F. It’s clear and crisp. I could hear the cranes on Beluga Lake nearby. I truly love it … Continue reading →

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There is a Crack in Everything

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

* “Ring the bells that still can ring/Forget your perfect offering/There is a crack in everything/That’s how the light gets in.” Leonard Cohen,  Anthem A crack in everything. As someone who has experienced brokenness in my life,  I appreciate the … Continue reading →

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Light – A Poem of Truth

Posted on July 22, 2012 by

Pr. Lowe is having a little computer trouble, so I’m helping out and shining a little light into his world and yours today. Light The Light of life Piercing the darkness Illuminating truth Clearing away strife The Light of the … Continue reading →

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Confession – A Villanelle

Posted on June 17, 2012 by

This poem is written in the villanelle* form. I wrote it as a reminder to myself of how hard the darkness of depression can be, so that I don’t lose my compassion for those in my world who are struggling … Continue reading →

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Control the Brightness?

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

I have come to a place that much of what I have learned is wrong.  It is humbling to think that I knew so much, and aggressively propagated what I knew.  I am embarrassed by so much. A room can … Continue reading →

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