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A Palm Sunday Hymn

+++ Prayer so beautifully expressed via song, it is both poignant and pure as it pierces the heart and soul. +++

Take one pint of water, add a half pound of sugar, the juice of eight lemons, the zest of half a lemon. Pour the water from one jug then into the other several times. Strain through a clean napkin. Grandmother, the alchemist, you spun gold out of this hard life, conjured beauty from the thingsContinue reading “Redemption”

Shadows Passing Over

We dream of an ocean Once bloomed in our hearts The words are dead now She haunts me apart ShamRain – Passing Shadows Change requires facing oneself or situations squarely – no excuses or denial of the facts or circumstances. This can be extremely difficult for any balanced person (mind, body and spirit) but itContinue reading “Shadows Passing Over”

We’re Only Haunted

we’re only haunted by the things we refuse to accept Written By Bridgett Devoue

“Let’s Talk”

In recent news, Sharon Osbourne, co-host of the television gabfest show “THE TALK” and wife of rock star Ozzy, has entered into a firestorm of controversy regarding her support, comments and interaction with another co-host of the show, Ms. Sheryl Underwood. Mrs. Osbourne stood up for her friend, Piers Morgan and former co-host of GoodContinue reading ““Let’s Talk””

When I have Fears That I May Cease to Be

When I have fears that I may cease to be Before my pen has gleaned my teeming brain, Before high-pilèd books, in charactery, Hold like rich garners the full ripened grain; When I behold, upon the night’s starred face, Huge cloudy symbols of a high romance, And think that I may never live to trace Continue reading “When I have Fears That I May Cease to Be”

Anyway

People are unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered. Love them anyway! If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Do good anyway! If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies. Succeed anyway! The good you do today, will be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway! Honesty and frankness make youContinue reading “Anyway”

Change In The Arena

Change arrived in the Arena. Our citizenry has awakened to the actual conditions of our society. America – – the land of the free, home of the brave – – is not so free for everyone or as courageous as we once thought. In 2020, people became fed up and despondent with the constant barrageContinue reading “Change In The Arena”

Shared Sunset

^^^ Driving home along the old wool road Not long now to our humble abode The groceries from Bilo on the back seat Beside the restless hungry dogs who are wet from the beach A synchronised sigh as we peer up ahead Clouds apricot gold sharply outlined in red Bold columns of light explode throughContinue reading “Shared Sunset”

Beyond Skin Deep

Exterior beauty has traditionally held power in all cultures. There can be no doubt, however, that the indoctrination we received about beauty standards has greatly influenced our perceptions even today. As women, we all understand and recognize the benefits that come along with meeting this beauty standard. In fact, most of us appreciate compliments noContinue reading “Beyond Skin Deep”