Influencer

Influencer

Photo by Emily Morter on Unsplash  For quite some time now, I’ve been trying to figure out an accurate definition for the term “influencer”.  It seems to be a label thrown around quite readily these days, and as far as I can determine, it has a broad application. Not...

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Who I Have Always Been

Who I Have Always Been

Poem published in Anti Heroin Chic literary journal, August 2020.  Photo by Ante Hamersmit on Unsplash WHO I’VE ALWAYS BEEN   I am who I have always been Little girl dancing in the wind Carried away by singing words When no one else is watching.   I am who I have...

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Earthen Vessel

Earthen Vessel

Photo by Egor Myznik on Unsplash EARTHEN VESSEL    A simple jar of clay Vessel of the everyday carries earthen treasures necessary for the job.   Made of dirt and water Shaped sturdy by the potter Transports what’s made useful for the crafting of the art.   Not kept...

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Coming Alongside

Coming Alongside

Photo by Coen van de Broek on Unsplash It happened again: a 20 mile bike ride in 90 degree Mexico heat proved to be more than I could handle. Oh how I wanted to be the cycling partner my husband so deserves, but once again I failed.  Basically, I bonked after 15 or so...

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First Waking Thought

First Waking Thought

In the wee hours of the morning, I rise      to pray…           to confess…                to worship…                     to kneel…                          to listen… …to come before the throne of grace and present my heart to the One who bends down His ear to hear...

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