Sunday, December 27, 2009

Dog Psalm #18

After all the feasting,
the giving and receiving,

comes the time for reflecting and resting
and deciding how best to carry the Spirit of the season
throughout the new year

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Behold

Miracles arrived at their appointed time.
 
The Seed Babe brings Glad Tidings.
His tiny hand reaches out to hold all of humanity.
His message - care for each other.
Share love. Have hope.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Holiday Snacking

Yes, Thank you. I do like cheese.

But I need a little help with the lid.
And sometimes the serving utensils are too big for me to handle.
I like it best at the nut bowl.
. . .

Sunday, December 20, 2009

White Christmas

A few days ago I passed by the Santa tree and
he said that I would get my wish.
It would be a white christmas.

I was tempted not to believe him.  But trees never lie.

 Overnight we got more than a foot
with drifts as high as three feet.
 
It's a winter wonderland!! 
 
Ho. Ho. Ho.
Do I look like Santa with my snow beard?
I feel like him full of good cheer and happiness.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Return of the Squirrels

I heard clattering and though it might be Santa and the gang.
But it was just the squirrels again
working on their condo in the attic and walls.

Maybe they will set out the cookies and milk.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Nodding Off Near the Culture Cliff

Oh! Is the movie over?

I thought they might never stop their insipid yapping.
Why did I think Funny People would be funny?
I should know better by now.

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Snow is Joy

Surrounding, abounding Joy.
Joy covering every thing -
every sorrow, every hurt
every branch and blade of grass.
Floating and piling,
pelting out Joy.
In crunchy steps,
That quiet hush,
The sloshy slush,
Announcing, insisting on Joy.
Snow is a shower of
Grace or Forgiveness.
Presenting us with
new realities,
perspectives and possibilities.
SNOW
 
How I Love Thee.