To argue and defend a point, it is understood that one must follow a certain set of rules. Logical reasoning, respectful debate, ethical integrity, and a nod to the emotional aspect. However, in an actual conversation with learned friends the emotional argument is the annoying nagging wench to be politely ignored. She gets a little… Continue reading In Defense of Emotion
Someone Else’s Story
Once upon a time a place there was and is A him a her another Pass the minute the moment words and dreams rehearsed in time and place A face his hand her ear choose and regret towards the ever after She finds a breath a voice delight and fullness awakened in the pages Write… Continue reading Someone Else’s Story
Modern Plague
In the darkness, it was felt from a distance. Swarming towards the little boarded-up house. Mother and father, protecting the children. Stocked the supplies, Rationed during the unknown night. Rest was far from watchful eyes because the terrors were not imaginary. Sickness, suffocation, infestation, and sores. They huddled scared, alone, together. Locked down, apart. They… Continue reading Modern Plague
Serve the Lord with Guilt
I wonder sometimes. Out of the million choices and decisions I must face, what if I make the wrong one? I worry sometimes. Am I serving God? Or am I serving myself? Are my constant failures proof that my faith isn’t strong enough? Am I in danger of losing the grace, mercy, and love of… Continue reading Serve the Lord with Guilt
Say Today
What do you want me to say Today Can I find a word that would persuade Or will I play the silent fool On the edge of mind On the edge of care On the edge of less than a minute Can I find a word that doesn’t feel like scraping Under the bottom Under… Continue reading Say Today