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Callused

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Dani

Hard, stubborn callous; How you cover the tender spots. With your condemned skin. How you need to be soaked; How you need to be scraped away, Diligently, ………….every day. Or you become like snow the day after – Hard packed … Continue reading →

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Look at Me and Love Me

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Dani

Jonathan docked his little body at the island, his wiggles briefly anchored. And as he munched on apple snack he briefly realized, that body being satisfied was not enough. And this thoughtful young man, looked up at busy mother, and … Continue reading →

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The Puzzle

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Dani

Dropping off the edge of the world It all came into focus. Like a smooth talker Convincing me that the pieces would fall into place. And they did, for awhile. Then the hunt began, And stamped colors jumped out at … Continue reading →

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The Ghost of Christmas Present

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Dani

I met you that Christmas when he and I were new And heart hungered only for you. When sun slipped under, eye would not go too And heart watched restlessly for you. And when you tapped him on the shoulder … Continue reading →

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The Invisible Rock

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Dani

The substance of it remarked to my heart, There’s another rock, over yonder. It’s shape eluded and all precluded, As heart dropped into the dark. And stumbled through a craven view, Until a pebble did find. And heart rolled This … Continue reading →

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Undone by Trees

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Dani

I think this fool will always view A tree with eyes anew. …thanks to this poem. And this is one reason I love poetry! The right poem paints a vivid picture of His “invisible things”, and I gasp! Trees by … Continue reading →

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A Better Resurrection

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Dani

Most of my kids have “The Caterpillar” by Christina G. Rosetti memorized. How surprised I was to find this poem from the very same author, in a poetry devotional a few years back. It touched a chord in me, as … Continue reading →

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