April 12- Jericho
"Are you for us or our enemies?" Asked the man fallen down on his face. "Neither," Replied the armed one; "Welcome to the holy place. Remove your shoes and stand, For the Commander of the army of God Is here with a message to give…
April 11- Allegory of the...
Thrown into a field I Kick about in blood and dirt And everyone who passed me by Scorned me, left me lost and hurt. And no one had kindness enough To take me out, call me their own. The field was dark, and coarse and rough, And so I languished…
April 10-Interlude
I think, in the morning, After I open my eyes, I feel inside A certain surprise That the sunlight has brought As it climbs the sky A whole new world, And I don't know why. To have slept and dreamed And have been immersed In obscure, pale dreams,…
April 9- In the Midst
1. I lie in my bed tonight Demand of the ceiling My freedom and peace of mind, Release from these feelings. And I ask if my searching Counts for something at least, Because I deserve My feelings released. And I've waited in patience, And the time now is…
April 8-Suitcase Sonnet
My suitcase is spread out in the road, And my hands, deftly darting, unpack; With the evening wind full at my back, I've emptied the whole of the load. My eyes to the sunset have turned, With a sigh I declare I am done. But the wind brings…
April 7-Grape Juice Insapory
I can always get inspiration From a bottle of grape juice or two And apple's a good substitution When the grape juice supply is run through. Do you like grape juice, I wonder? You should let it inspire you as well When your vineyard's afflicted with…
April 6- Detox.
In the wandering wood I've come to a place Where the shadows are lifted And evil abased, And my own inner torment At last is erased. By the side of the pool At the end of the stream By the old waterfall I'm a dreaming a…
April 5-Martha, Martha
Don't touch her, she's right She's chosen what is good, And the glory of greater things She has understood. Such obedience, such thirst, Is lovely in my eyes, And I promise understanding To the humble hear that tries. For I do not delight in…