I dream of a house on a lake With trees and peace close byThe waves cutting across the lovely deep blueOf Lake Michigan I hear leaves rustling in trees overheadAs I lay with the sun’s warmthGolden on my faceOf this I dream I want to die on the shores of Lake MichiganNot any time soon […]
One Sunday in London
I hurried down the rain-soaked streets of London, wearing absolutely the wrong shoes for it and pulling along my overstuffed suitcase with the broken handle. It was 7:30am on a cold Sunday in March – just before the COVID-19 pandemic sent the world, and my European travel, into a tailspin. I had taken the tube […]
Even in the midst of all this
Even in the midst of all this Life goes on Hearts beat Seeds are planted and buds are starting to show Flowers bloom Bringing desperately needed color into the world Babies are born Eggs hatch Tadpoles emerge from murky waters So too will we emerge Born anew Into a new way of life Breathe deeply […]
To The Man Who Has My Heart
To The Man Who Has My Heart (On the occasion of your 40th birthday) by Cynthia English To the man who has my heart Who long ago – or was it only yesterday Took my hand – and my heart And intertwined them with his own The warmth of held hands – and hearts Illuminate […]
SPEAK, Even If Your Voice Shakes
I’ve never picked a word for the year before. Maybe it is knowing that my late, dear friend Becky did this. (Her word for 2018 was “abide”– and now she is abiding with the living GOD.) Maybe I just need the accountability, but when I thought and prayed about a word – one came LOUD […]
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