Fading fast, treasured steps and memories.
Church for introverts.
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Joan T. Warren
Randy’s iphone
May11
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May9
Lessons Without Walls
Blue succumbs to brilliant washes of orange, raspberry and violet–each tipped with glowing
golden aura. Not just above now, but reflected in the sea. Completeness. The sun melds into
the horizon with a final burst of resplendence, as a lover gives an extra squeeze to bid
adieu, “Remember me. I will return.”
Courtesy of Denesia Christine on Flicker
I believe. I will see you on the other side.
Night begins.
White. The presence of all colors, gentle light bears witness to the sun. Lifting dark veil,
illuminating field and glistening dew-tipped petals, smiling moon lights the way home. A
beacon, as a parent’s consolation to frightened child, “I’m here, baby, it’s okay.”
Courtesy of DenesiaChristine on Instagram
I believe. Safe, secure, through dark of night.
And the sun rises.
Sun and moon, seasons, cycles. Seed to tree, decay, fertile soil bears life again. Teachers,
all. Eager student, I, in wondrous reception, hoping to relay these glorious lessons, teacher,
student, teacher. Breathe in, breathe out. . .
Selah.
©Joan T. Warren
In response to this week’s WordPress writing challenge, to share our experience as
teachers, as students. Appropriately, for teacher appreciation week, too.
Nov29
Haiku Grace Journey
The Fall
Heart falls–glass vase. . . down
Droplets and shards splay with force
Dreams, with them, splatter.
The Ache
Heart aches–lost in gloom
Dull and flat to spite the sun
Hopes, defied and slain.
The Hardening
Heart hardens–dark shroud
Surrounds, squeezes, tender shoot
Shriveled, left to die.
The Gasp
Heart gasps–reflexive,
Violently as from sleep
Final thrust for life.
The Cry
Heart cries–help me, please–
Sobs deeply heaving, need dire;
Light enters, here, now.
The Nurturing
Heart heals–sunrise warms,
Kissing snowdrops, melt to tears
warming buds unfurl.
The Restoration
Heart rejoices–Grace is!
Joy and life fill broken heart
Carry on to love.
©Joan T. Warren
DPchallenge this week, to write five Haiku (or more) about anything. I choose to write this series, a journey of grace.
Sep26
Reaching Out With WordPress
The way I figure,
if this conversation
~blogging~
reaches even one person,
then it is worthwhile;
even if that one
is just you
or me.
Heart reaching heart,
relating,
encouraging–
this is life.
Note: The above poem is my offering to a fellow blogger’s event, in which one responds to three words offered and writes whatever one wishes. The three words today were figure, reaching and conversation.
My reflections were also partly inspired by thinking about the value of what I am doing as I spend many hours blogging, reading and following other bloggers. For example, Randall A. Golden’s “The Curse of the Follow Button” helped me solidify my underlying feelings (after putting a lot of work into some pieces and finding them hardly viewed), which in turn helped me get beyond that emerging frustration and transition to acceptance and balance. After all, we don’t want to forget the main reason we’re here as we excitedly make new connections and catch Follow Fever (more to come about that later).
Also included in today’s offering is WordPress’ weekly challenge, to participate in a Blog Event (as above) and incorporate one of WordPress’ extremely-easy-to-access blog features such as using the Media Explorer to insert a tweet or YouTube video.
Here’s an example:
If you would like to participate in this fun and interesting challenge, follow the links below, where you’ll also find my official event:
http://dailypost.wordpress.com/blog-events-listing/
https://joantwarren.com/2013/09/17/hope-joy-and-chores/
Thanks, and enjoy the process!
©JoanTWarren
Joan T. Warren: Heart to Heart 