The Long View
When I feel despair about The way things are Or hopeless about What is to come. When I feel lost, No longer sure of the paths I am to...
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All the Wonders
betharichardson
- Dec 10, 2016
- 1 min
Grief
Grief sneaks up on me, cunningly disguising itself so I can't see it coming. Or maybe I see through its costumes and just don't want to...
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betharichardson
- Nov 5, 2016
- 1 min
Sunrise
Wondering what the sunrise will bring. A hint of pink And then, gone. Oh, so you will tease me This day. From the kitchen window I see a...
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betharichardson
- Oct 9, 2016
- 1 min
The Endless Chatter
I am powerless to ignore The endless chatter of The News. The pre- and post-disasters, The Shocking Revelations, The dire forecasts And...
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betharichardson
- Jul 23, 2016
- 1 min
If You Knew
If you knew all of me, Would you still be my friend? Would you respect me, think highly of me, love me? Or would you count me as...
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betharichardson
- Oct 25, 2015
- 1 min
The Last Daisy
I walked by The last daisy bloom In the garden at work. No matter how I might resist, Change happens. Every day. The teachers say, Do not...
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betharichardson
- Sep 23, 2015
- 1 min
The Saints Are Singing
The saints sing loudly on tune (and off) Welcoming their newest colleague. "Phyllis Natalie Alexander Tickle, You are finally here. We've...
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betharichardson
- Sep 5, 2015
- 1 min
I Am Weeping, But I Don't Know Why
I am weeping, but I don't know why. I am weeping and knitting And hoping that God hears the prayers of my tears. I am weeping, but I...
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betharichardson
- Jun 13, 2015
- 1 min
Innisfree
Today is the 150th anniversary of the poet William Butler Yates, the one who wrote the poem that gave this mountain cabin (and 4 other...
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betharichardson
- Apr 27, 2014
- 1 min
Joy
Joy of Spring, Grandpa's peony Unfurls its first bloom. My heart soars, Memories surround, Thankful for family, for life. Praise Beauty,...
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betharichardson
- Mar 5, 2014
- 1 min
Ashes to Ashes
I've never been that comfortable With Ash Wednesday With Lent With self-examination and repentance And being reminded of my mortality But...
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betharichardson
- Oct 3, 2013
- 1 min
Kayak Meditation
Early morning quiet time Clouds float, still water Birds singing, kayak prayer, peace
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betharichardson
- Sep 1, 2012
- 1 min
Once in a Blue Moon
Once in a blue moon you find some friends (or they find you) Who stand with you through ups and downs thick and thin Who laugh at your...
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betharichardson
- Nov 4, 2011
- 1 min
Prayer for My Dad
Today is my dad's 82nd birthday. He's on a difficult journey with Alzheimer's. The person we knew is slipping away, bit by bit. I am many...
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